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Altretamine ( al-TRET-a-meen) belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor. Altretamine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by Altretamine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used. Before you begin treatment with Altretamine, you and your doctor should talk about the good Altretamine will do as well as the risks of using it. Altretamine is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered the drug Altretamine to help treat your illness. The drug comes in capsules and usually is taken by mouth after meals and at bedtime. Altretamine usually is taken in a repeated cycle for 14-21 days and then stopped for 14-21 days. Altretamine is used to treat: ovarian cancer Altretamine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Altretamine is an s-triazine derivative. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have. Brand names: - Altretamine - Hexalen |