Amifostine
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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...
radiaation therapy ## Manufacturing formula of Amifostine suppository & one of the article of this topic. ## Amifostine is a Cytoprotective Adjuvant used during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. It helps reduce the instances of Neutropenia related fever and infections. Side effects can include: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The chemical formula and additional drug information can be found here: Is there anything else I can help you with?
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The article on amifostine says it can ONLY be administered intravenously but this is NOT TRUE. Subcutaneous injection of amifostine has been shown to have the same cyctoprotective effect in the presence of radiation with reduced severity of side effects. This is easily verified with a little Google searching. PLEASE CORRECT YUR ARTICLE.
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Amifostine
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...
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Amifostine 50 mg/ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Sun Pharma Global Fze ## Package Codes: 47335-581-40, 47335-581-42
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Amifostine 500 mg/10ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Bedford Laboratories ## Package Codes: 55390-308-03
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Amifostine 50 mg/ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited ## Package Codes: 62756-581-40, 62756-581-42
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Ethyol 500 mg/10ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Clinigen Group Plc ## Package Codes: 76310-017-50 ## Active Ingredients: Amifostine
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Ethyol 500 mg/10ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. ## Package Codes: 66220-017-03 ## Active Ingredients: Amifostine