Drug Summary

  Drug name:  carmustine
  Chemical name:  carmustine
  Formula:  C₅H₉Cl₂N_{3  Weight:   214.05
  CAS no:  154-93-8
  DrugBank link:  DB00262
  Description:  A cell-cycle phase nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent. It is used in the treatment of brain tumors and various other malignant neoplasms. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p462) This substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
  Indication:  For the treatment of brain tumors, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's disease and Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.}