ALTRETAMINE

Altretamine is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.. It is used to ease the symptoms of ovarian cancer. This medication will not treat the cancer itself. Altretamine is usually given after other cancer medicines have been tried without success. Altretamine belongs to a group of drugs called alkylating agents. Common side effects of altretamine include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.