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Topotecan

Medical Definition: An antineoplastic agent used to treat ovarian cancer. It works by inhibiting DNA TOPOISOMERASES, TYPE I.
Also Called: Hycamtin,NSC-609699,SK&F-104864-A,Topotecan Hydrochloride
CAS Number: 123948-87-8
Previously Indexed: Camptothecin/analogs & derivatives (1991-1997)

Topotecan Medical Definitions and Terms

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