Carmustine - kar-MUS-teen belongs to the group of medication known as alkylating agents. It is using to treat certain types of brain cancer.
Carmustine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be effected by carmustine, other effects may also occur.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form - s:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Another commonly using name is BCNU .