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Busulfan, sold under the brand name Myleran among others, is a medication used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). It may also be used before bone marrow transplant. It is taken by mouth or injected into a vein.

Common side effects include bone marrow suppression, nausea, diarrhea, mouth inflammation, rash, and swelling. Other side effects may include seizures, infertility, liver problems, lung problems, and further cancer. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a alkylating agent.

Busulfan was approved for medical use in the United States in 1954. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom 25 pills of 2 mg costs the NHS about £70, while 8 vials of 60 mg costs about £1,550 as of 2021. In the United States 8 vials costs about 4,200 USD.