CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, (+ ) ISOMER
\sˈa͡ɪkləfˌɒsfɐmˌa͡ɪd], \sˈaɪkləfˌɒsfɐmˌaɪd], \s_ˈaɪ_k_l_ə_f_ˌɒ_s_f_ɐ_m_ˌaɪ_d]\
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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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