Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: UMLS:C0033687 (proteinuria)
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Cytembena is a nonmyelosuppressive drug that has received phase I--II trials in this country and is presently being used as a chemotherapeutic agent in Europe. Sterile abscesses at the site of im injection and "autonomic storm" after iv bolus represent the most frequent dose-limiting toxic effects, and intermittent schedules reflect reports of prolonged plasma levels of drug. This report of excellent oral absorption and a short half-life suggests that alternative routes and schedules of administration should be evaluated. The dose-limiting toxic effects observed after frequent oral administration were transient proteinuria and increased creatinine levels.
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PMID:Oral cytembena absorption and phase I--II studies. 34 7