ENDOXAN
\ˈɛndə͡ʊksən], \ˈɛndəʊksən], \ˈɛ_n_d_əʊ_k_s_ə_n]\
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Precursor of an alkylating nitrogen mustard antineoplastic and immunosuppressive agent that must be activated in the liver to form the active ALDOPHOSPHAMIDE. It is used in the treatment of lymphomas, leukemias, etc. Its side effect, ALOPECIA, has been used for defleecing sheep. Cyclophosphamide may also cause sterility, birth defects, mutations, and cancer.
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