Prodrug of melphalan
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- TRADE NAME: Pepaxto (Oncopeptides)
- INDICATIONS: Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (in combination with dexamethasone)
- SYNONYM: Melflufen
- CLASS: Alkylating agent
- HALF-LIFE: 70 minutes
- FDA APPROVAL DATE: 02/26/2021
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known - PREGNANCY: Based on its mechanism of action, melphalan flufenamide can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus
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