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Descriptor English:   Amsacrine 
Descriptor Spanish:   Amsacrina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Amsacrina 
Synonyms English:   m-AMSA  
Tree Number:   D03.494.046.250.225
Definition English:   Aminoacridine derivative that is a potent intercalating antineoplastic agent. It is effective in the treatment of acute leukemias and malignant lymphomas, but has poor activity in the treatment of solid tumors. It is frequently used in combination with other antineoplastic agents in chemotherapy protocols. It produces consistent but acceptable myelosuppression and cardiotoxic effects. 
Pharmacological Action:   Antineoplastic Agents
Intercalating Agents
 
History Note English:   87 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects
AG agonists AA analogs & derivatives
AN analysis AI antagonists & inhibitors
BL blood CF cerebrospinal fluid
CS chemical synthesis CH chemistry
CL classification CT contraindications
DU diagnostic use EC economics
HI history IM immunology
IP isolation & purification ME metabolism
PK pharmacokinetics PD pharmacology
PO poisoning RE radiation effects
ST standards SD supply & distribution
TU therapeutic use TO toxicity
UR urine  
Record Number:   19068 
Unique Identifier:   D000677 

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