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Peptichemio

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Definition: A mixture of six synthetic oligopeptides, each containing MELPHALAN. It is used as a broad-spectrum antineoplastic due to its alkylating and antimetabolic actions but, is toxic to bone marrow, gastrointestinal system and vasculature.     
Pharmacological Action Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
MiNa protocol  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Cyclophosphamide Melphalan Peptichemio Prednisone Vincristine. Cancer 1989;64(4):789
PVP protocol 1  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Peptichemio Prednisone Vincristine. Radiol Med (Torino) 1976;62(7-8):553
PMP protocol  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Melphalan Peptichemio Prednisone. Anticancer Res 1986;6(2):297
CAP protocol 2  0   *Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin Peptichemio. Cancer 1984;53(9):1836

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