[Phase II trial with cystemustine (60 mg/m2) in advanced or metastatic pretreated lung carcinoma]

Rev Pneumol Clin. 2000 Jun;56(3):200-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

From January 1990 to November 1994, 23 patients with advanced pretreated lung carcinoma were enrolled into a phase II trial to test a new nitrosourea, cystemustine, given every 2 weeks at the dose of 60 mg/m(2) in a 15-minute IV infusion. All eligible patients were considered evaluable for response and toxicity (WHO criteria).

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Clinical Trial, Phase II
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Nitrosourea Compounds / administration & dosage*
  • Nitrosourea Compounds / adverse effects
  • Palliative Care

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Nitrosourea Compounds
  • N'-(2-chloroethyl)-N-(2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl)-N'-nitrosourea