Fotemustine
Fotemustine
Fotemustine (pronounced fo-te-mus-tine) is a type of chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer, including melanoma and brain tumors.
Etymology
The term "Fotemustine" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a phosphoalanine group (Fo), a tetrazine ring (te), and a mustard gas derivative (mustine).
Usage
Fotemustine is used in the treatment of metastatic melanoma, and in certain cases, brain tumors. It is a type of alkylating agent, which works by damaging the DNA in cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing.
Side Effects
Like all chemotherapy drugs, Fotemustine can cause side effects, the most common of which include nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. Less common but more serious side effects can include low blood counts, infection, and bleeding.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.
- Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that begins in the cells (melanocytes) that control the pigment in your skin.
- Brain tumors: A mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain.
- Alkylating agent: A type of drug that is used in cancer treatment to damage the DNA of cancer cells.
- Phosphoalanine: A chemical group found in Fotemustine.
- Tetrazine: A chemical group found in Fotemustine.
- Mustard gas: A chemical warfare agent that has been used to develop certain chemotherapy drugs, including Fotemustine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fotemustine
- Wikipedia's article - Fotemustine
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