Definition
busulfan
noun
- A chemotherapy drug used to treat certain blood cancers and bone marrow disorders, particularly chronic myeloid leukemia and as a conditioning agent before bone marrow transplantation.
Usage: medical; pharmaceutical; also known by brand name Myleran
Examples
- The oncologist prescribed busulfan as part of the patient's leukemia treatment plan.
- Busulfan is often used to prepare patients for stem cell transplantation.
- The side effects of busulfan require careful monitoring during therapy.
- Busulfan works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells to prevent their growth.
- Patients receiving busulfan must have regular blood tests to check their blood cell counts.