A drug that is used with other drugs to treat germ cell testicular cancer that did not respond to previous treatment with other drugs. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Ifosfamide attaches to DNA in cells and may kill cancer cells. It is a type of alkylating agent and a type of antimetabolite. Also called Ifex.
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<chemical> 3-(2-chloroethyl)-2-(2-chloroethylamino)tetrahydro-2h-1,3,2-oxazaphosphorine 2-oxide. Positional isomer of cyclophosphamide which is active as an alkylating agent and an immunosuppressive agent. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, alkylating, immunosuppressive agents. ... Chemical name: 2H-1,3,2-Oxazaphosphorin-2-amin...
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(i-fos´fә-mīd) an alkylating agent, one of the nitrogen mustards, which binds to protein and DNA and inhibits DNA synthesis. Used as an antineoplastic agent in treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and cancers of the lung, ovary, testes, and other organs.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ī-fos′fă-mīd Definitions: 1. A prodrug antineoplastic alkylating agent.
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