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Meaning of BMS-247550: A drug used to treat metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer that has not improved after treatment with certain other anticancer drugs.

Definition of BMS-247550

A drug used to treat metastatic or locally advanced breast cancer that has not improved after treatment with certain other anticancer drugs. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. BMS-247550 stops the growth of tumor cells by blocking cell division. It is a type of epothilone analog. Also called ixabepilone and Ixempra.

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