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lomustine/procarbazine/vincristine (PCV)
A chemotherapy regimen.
Indication:
-> used in conjunction with radiation therapy for glioblastoma multiforme
Related
glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or astrocytoma grade IV
General
antineoplastic combination (combination chemotherapy)
References
Levin et al, Neoplasms of the central nervous system, in:
Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, DeVita et al,
eds, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2001,
pg 2120
Components
lomustine (CCNU, CeeNU, Belustine)
procarbazine (Matulane, Natulan, ibenzmethyzin)
vincristine; 22-oxovincaleukoblastine; leurocristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PFS)