Amifostine is a cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy involving DNA-binding chemotherapeutic agents. It is marketed by MedImmune under the trade name Ethyol. ==Indications== Amifostine is used therapeutically to reduce the incidence of neutropenia-related fever and infection induced by DNA-binding chemotherapeutic ag...
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A drug used as a chemoprotective drug to control some of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
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<chemical> 2-((3-aminopropyl)amino)ethanethiol dihydrogen phosphate (ester). A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia. ... Pharmacological action: radiation-protective agents. ... Chemical name: Ethanethiol, 2-((3-aminopropyl)amino)-, dihydrogen phosphate (este...
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(am″ĭ-fos´tēn) a chemoprotectant used to prevent renal toxicity in cisplatin chemotherapy and to reduce esophagitis, xerostomia, and loss of taste in patients receiving radiation therapy for head, neck, or lung cancer.
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