Ethyol

Amifostine (ethiofos) is a cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy involving DNA-binding chemotherapeutic agents. It is marketed by Clinigen Group under the trade name Ethyol. Contents 1 Indications 2 Pharmacokinetics 3 Mechanism of action 4 Adverse effects 5 Contraindications 6 References Indications Amifostine is used therapeutically to reduce the incidence of neutropenia-related fever and infection induced by DNA-binding chemotherapeutic agents including... [wikipedia]