Estramustine - ess-tra-MUSS-teen belongs to the general group of medication called antineoplastics. It is using to treat some cases of prostate cancer.
Estramustine is a combination of two medication, an estrogen and mechlorethamine. The way that estramustine works against cancer is not completely understood. However, it seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Estramustine is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada