Procarbazine for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2006 Apr;47(4):637-40. doi: 10.1080/10428190600591517.

Abstract

Procarbazine hydrochloride is an oral alkylating agent with activity against lymphoma. It is most commonly used in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease. The use of procarbazine-containing chemotherapeutic regimens in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma fell out of favor with the advent of CHOP. We report two patients with relapsed and/or refractory follicular lymphoma that achieved a complete and durable remission with a prolonged course of daily procarbazine.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alkylating Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Procarbazine / therapeutic use*
  • Remission Induction
  • Stem Cell Transplantation / methods

Substances

  • Alkylating Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Procarbazine