Myleran
Myleran is the brand name for busulfan, a medication used in chemotherapy. It belongs to a class of drugs called alkylating agents, which work by damaging the DNA of rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells. Myleran is primarily used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-negative chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It can also be used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs as part of a conditioning regimen before a stem cell or bone marrow transplant, particularly for conditions like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
The administration of Myleran is typically oral, taken as tablets. It is absorbed into the bloodstream and
Like most chemotherapy agents, Myleran has potential side effects. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,