chemotherapeutic agents
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List of chemotherapeutic agents — This is a list of specific that are known to be of use in the treatment of cancer, otherwise known as . This list is organized by type of agent, though the subsections are not necessarily definitive and are subject to revision. Each drug is… … Wikipedia
broad-spectrum drugs — Chemotherapeutic agents that are effective against many different kinds of pathogens … Dictionary of microbiology
narrow-spectrum drugs — Chemotherapeutic agents that are effective only against a limited variety of microorganisms … Dictionary of microbiology
Chemotherapy — A woman being treated with docetaxel chemotherapy for breast cancer. Cold mittens and wine coolers are placed on her hands and feet to reduce harm to her nails. Chemotherapy (sometimes cancer chemotherapy) is the treatment of cancer with an… … Wikipedia
drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… … Universalium
Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium
blood disease — Introduction any disease of the blood, involving the red blood cells (erythrocytes (erythrocyte)), white blood cells (leukocytes (leukocyte)), or platelets (platelet) (thrombocytes) or the tissues in which these elements are formed the bone … Universalium
History of cancer chemotherapy — The era of cancer chemotherapy began in the 1940s with the first use of nitrogen mustards and folic acid antagonist drugs. Cancer drug development has exploded since then into a multi billion dollar industry. The targeted therapy revolution has… … Wikipedia
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting — (CINV) is a common side effect of many cancer treatments. Nausea and vomiting are two of the most feared cancer treatment related side effects for cancer patients and their families. In 1983, Coates et al. found that patients receiving… … Wikipedia
5-HT3 antagonist — 5 HT3 receptor antagonists Drug class Skeletal formula of ondansetron, the prototypical 5 HT3 antagonist ATC code A04AA … Wikipedia
