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Therapy Name | Valrubicin |
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Therapy Description |
Valstar (valrubicin) is an anthracycline that is metabolized into compounds that inhibit topoisomerase II, resulting in inhibition of DNA synthesis and potentially leading to decreased tumor growth (PMID: 19145271, PMID: 20554745). Valstar (valrubicin) is FDA-approved for treatment of BCG-refractory urinary bladder carcinoma in situ (FDA.gov). |