Which of the following alkylating agents can cross the blood-brain barrier? Select all that apply
A) Cisplatin (Platinol-AQ)
B) Melphalan (Alkeran)
C) Carmustine (BiCNU)
D) Streptozocin (Zanosar)
E) Mechlorethamine (Mustargen)
Ans: C, D
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Nitrosoureas, like carmustine (BiCNU) and streptozocin (Zanosar), are alkylating agents that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
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