Definitions for "Nitrosoureas"
A class of chemotherapeutic agents, including carmustine and lomustine, that have been studied in the treatment of metastatic melanoma.
(nye-TRO-so-yoo-REE-ahz) A group of anticancer drugs that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine and lomustine are nitrosoureas.
A group of anticancer drugs that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine (BCNU) and lomustine (CCNU) are nitrosoureas.
structurally distinct group of lipid soluble alkylating agents that induce a very high incidence of brain tumors when given in utero to rodents.