1. A chemotherapy drug used to treat certain blood cancers and bone marrow disorders, particularly chronic myeloid leukemia and as a conditioning agent before bone marrow transplantation.
Usage: medical; pharmaceutical; also known by brand name Myleran

Examples

• The oncologist prescribed busulfan as part of the patient's leukemia treatment plan.
• Busulfan is often used to prepare patients for stem cell transplantation.
• The side effects of busulfan require careful monitoring during therapy.
• Busulfan works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells to prevent their growth.
• Patients receiving busulfan must have regular blood tests to check their blood cell counts.