Definition of Amsacrine

1. Noun. A particular drug used in chemotherapy. ¹

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Medical Definition of Amsacrine

1. N-(4-(9-acridinylamino)-3-methoxyphenyl)methanesulfonamide. Aminoacridine derivative that is a potent intercalating antineoplastic agent. It is effective in the treatment of acute leukaemias and malignant lymphomas, but has poor activity in the treatment of solid tumours. It is frequently used in combination with other antineoplastic agent in chemotherapy protocols. It produces consistent but acceptable myelosuppression and cardiotoxic effects. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent. Chemical name: Methanesulfonamide, N-(4-(9-acridinylamino)-3-methoxyphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amsacrine

amputee
amputees
ampyrone
ampyx
amreeta
amreetas
amrell
amrells
amrinone
amrinone lactate
amrit
amrita
amritas
amrits
amrubicin
amsacrine (current term)
amscray
amsinckias
amstallite
amthamine
amtman
amtmans
amtrac
amtrack
amtracks
amtracs
amtraks
amu
amuck
amucks

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