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The nitrogen mustards are cytotoxic Chemotherapy agents similar to Mustard Gas . The prototype nitrogen mustard drug is Mustine which is no longer commonly in use but was the first drug to be used as an anticancer chemotherapeutic. It is a Schedule 1 Substance in the Chemical Weapons Convention .

Other nitrogen mustards include Cyclophosphamide , Chlorambucil , Uramustine and Melphalan .

Some nitrogen mustards are usable as Blister Agent s ( Chemical Weapon s). These are eg.:


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