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Which of the following anticancer drugs can cause hypercoagulable state?

A
5-FU
B
L-asparaginase
C
Melphalan
D
Carmustine
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Katzung 11/e p955 L-asparaginase cause the breakdown of asparagine and thus interference with protein synthesis. It can inhibit the production of clotting factors (responsible for cerebal hemorrhage) as well as anti-clotting protiens(can lead to coical viens thrombosis and other hypercoagulable state).

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