Busulfan

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Busulfan (Myleran, GlaxoSmithKline; Busulfex IV, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.) is a chemotherapy drug that has been in use since 1959. It is a cell cycle-nonspecific alkylating antineoplastic agent belonging to the alkyl sulfonates class. Its chemical designation is 1,4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate.

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