Altretamine (Hexalen)
General information
Class/mechanism: Alkylating-like, exact mechanism unknown—can form covalent adducts with tissue macromolecules including DNA.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Altretamine (Hexalen) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Altretamine (Hexalen) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 12/26/1990: Initial FDA approval
Also known as
Hexamethylmelamine or HMM.