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Temozolomide (International)

In the US, Temozolomide (temozolomide systemic) is a member of the drug class alkylating agents and is used to treat Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Melanoma and Melanoma - Metastatic.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

L01AX03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0085622-93-1

Chemical Formula

C6-H6-N6-O2

Molecular Weight

194

Therapeutic Category

Cytostatic alkylating agent

Chemical Name

Imidazo(5,1-d)(1,2,3,5)tetrazine-8-carboxamide, 3,4-dihydro-3-metyl-4-oxo-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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