Chemoprotective molecules Flashcards
1
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Chloride and sodium thiosulfate
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protects against kidney toxicity from cisplatin
2
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dexrazoxane
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given with anthracyclines to reduce chronic cardiotoxicity or as an antidote for extravasation
3
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leucovorin
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given for methotrexate toxicity or as “rescue therapy”, forms N5,N10-methylene THF
4
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Mesna
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protects against bladder toxicity from acrolein (derived from cyclophosphamide and ifosfamide)