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What is Amifostine
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Amifostine, also known as Ethyol, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like prophylaxis of renal toxicity and Advance Directives .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The amount of Amifostine is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, including Nephrotoxicity, Dry Mouth and Proctitis. The dosage also deviates depending on the technique of delivery documented in the table below.Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Amifostine.Amifostine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Amifostine?
Two ongoing studies are assessing the potential of Amifostine to reduce symptoms of Malignant Neoplasms, Dry Mouth and mitigate renal toxicity prophylaxis.Amifostine Reviews: What are patients saying about Amifostine?
Patient Q&A Section about amifostine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.When do you give amifostine?
"Amifostine is injected into a vein before radiation or chemotherapy starts. Blood pressure is monitored frequently during the treatment. Patients may be asked to drink more fluids than usual for 24 hours before the infusion."
What is amifostine used for?
"Amifostine is given to patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for ovarian cancer to prevent kidney damage, and to those undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer to decrease mouth dryness."
What class of drug is Amifostine?
"Organophosphates are a class of chemicals that contain phosphorus. Many organophosphates are used as pesticides or oil additives, while some have medical applications. The general chemical formula for an organophosphate is (RO)₃PS, [(RO)₂PO]⁻, R(RO)₂PS, etc."
Is amifostine still used?
"Amifostine was approved by the FDA for reducing xerostomia in patients receiving postoperative head and neck radiation therapy, and it is still the only radiation protector that is FDA approved for clinical use."