This category is dedicated to web sites about antineoplastic detoxifying agents, their uses, and individual brands.
Recommended Resources
When injected prior to radiation treatments for cancer near the salivary glands, amifostine lowers xerostomia, or dry mouth. This website explains the benefits of using the agent, how to prepare for its introduction into the body, and what resources are available.
http://www.ethyol.com/
MacMillan Cancer Support: Mesna
Presents details about the antineoplastic agent mesna, which is marketed under the trade name of Uromitexan and contains such information as what it looks like, how it is introduced into the body, uses, and side effects.
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertreatment/Treatmenttypes/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Mesna.aspx
Mayo Clinic: Amifostine Intravenous Route
The Mayo Clinic provides data about this detoxifying agent, outlining the brand names, descriptions of how it works and why, and use in pediatric oncology.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR600067
