Busulfan (Bu) has been widely used for the treatment of neoplastic and non-neoplastic hematological disturbances, with satisfactory results in terms of successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Individual monitoring of the Bu dosage, which is done by means of various blood sample collections, is necessary for the purpose of attaining ideal therapeutic levels and minimizing systemic toxicity. This procedure sometimes becomes costly to and uncomfortable for the patient. Saliva has been analyzed as a possible alternative fluid for this monitoring.
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descriptive Analysis salivar
Timeframe: 2 years