Brand name: Ethyol TM
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Active ingredients: amifostine
What it is used for
To decrease the incidence of neutropenia related fever and infection induced by DNA-binding chemotherapeutic agents (classical alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide and non-classical alkylating agents such as mitomycin-C and platinum-containing drugs); decrease in the incidence of acute and cumulative nephrotoxicity associated with platinum-based therapy; and the provision of better adherence to these types of chemotherapy regimens. INDICATIONS AS AT 31 MARCH 2000: Ethyol is indicated to decrease the incidence of neutropenia-related fever and infection induced by DNA-binding chemotherapeutic agents (classical alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide and non-classical alkylating agents such as mitomycin-C and platinum containing drugs); decrease the incidence of acute and cumulative nephrotoxicity associated with platinum-based therapy; and to provide better adherence to these types of chemotherapy regimens. Ethyol is also indicated to protect against acute and late xerostomia associated with standard fractionated radiation therapy in patients with head and neck cancer.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
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- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Visual appearance
White cake or powder
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
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For the active ingredient amifostine
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