Catapult Pharmacology
Procarbazine
Procarbazine is a chemotherapeutic used in the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma and functions by performing oxidative reactions with the cell, which inhibits DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Procarbazine is "pro" mutagenic, nephrotoxic, and also inhibits monoamine oxidase.
Class Drugs
- Procarbazine
Class Mechanism of Action
Cytotoxic due to oxidative reactions, which inhibit DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis
Class Applications
Hodgkin lymphoma
Class Adverse Effects
Mutagenic/teratogenic
Neurotoxicity
Monoamine oxidase inhibition
Drug Table
| Drug Name | Application | Comments | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procarbazine | "Professional" "Car" "Buzzing" |