A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian epithelial cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents. Also called Alkeran. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=M
<chemical> An alkylating nitrogen mustard that is used as an antineoplastic in the form of the levo isomer - melphalan, the racaemic mixture - merphalan, and the dextro isomer - medphalan; toxic to bone marrow, but little vesicant action; potential carcinogen. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, carcinogens. ... Chem... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(mel´fә-lan) a cytotoxic alkylating agent derived from nitrogen mustard, used as an antineoplastic agent, primarily for treatment of multiple myeloma; administered orally or intravenously. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001