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Amifostine

Description

Amifostine is a prodrug that is dephosphorylated by alkaline phosphatase in tissues to a pharmacologically active free thiol metabolite. This metabolite is believed to be responsible for the reduction of the cumulative renal toxicity of cisplatin and for the reduction of the toxic effects of radiation on normal oral tissues.

ATC Classification

Code
Title
Category
V03AF05
Amifostine
V Various → V03 All other therapeutic products → V03A All other therapeutic products → V03AF Detoxifying agents for antineoplastic treatment

Trade names

Trade name
Countries
ETHYOL

Cyprus France United States

2D Molecule Structure

Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

M487QF2F4V - AMIFOSTINE

CAS Registry Number

20537-88-6 - amifostine

SNOMED-CT

386923005 - Amifostine (substance)

 
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