Ingredient

Chlorambucil

Chlorambucil is an antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of malignant tumors.

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MFDS ingredient code M040609

What does it do?

Chlorambucil is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the alkylating agent class, primarily used for the treatment of hematologic cancers and some solid tumors. It is included in pharmaceuticals with the purpose of inhibiting cell division to prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Chlorambucil binds to the DNA of cancer cells, forming cross-links that interfere with DNA replication. As a result, cancer cells are unable to divide normally and eventually die.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Chlorambucil can be administered orally compared to other alkylating agents, and it is primarily used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is recognized as a suitable therapeutic agent for certain types of cancer due to its differentiated toxicity profile and mechanism of action.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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