Transcription of DRUG NAME: Cyclophosphamide
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Cyclophosphamide drug name : Cyclophosphamide SYNONYM: Cyclo, CPA, CPM, CTX, CYC, CYT COMMON TRADE name : CYTOXAN ,1 PROCYTOX , NEOSAR (USA) CLASSIFICATION: Alkylating agent Special pediatric considerations are noted when applicable, otherwise adult provisions apply. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent of the nitrogen mustard An activated form of Cyclophosphamide , phosphoramide mustard, alkylates, or binds, to DNA. Its cytotoxic effect is mainly due to cross-linking of strands of DNA and RNA, and to inhibition of protein These actions do not appear to be cell-cycle specific.
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