Research Notes on Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic agents are drugs that inhibit and combat the development of tumors. The very nature of antineoplastic agents makes them harmful to healthy, constantly dividing cells and tissues, as well as the cancerous cells. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Antineoplastics are commonly classified according to their modes of action.1
- Health care workers who are exposed to antineoplastic agents should take precautions in handling these drugs and reduce exposure as much as possible.2
- Antineoplastics are also known as antitumor antibiotics, noncovalent DNA-binding drugs or cytotoxic antibiotics.1
Top Resources on Antineoplastic Agents
- Wikipedia: Antineoplastic
- National Library of Medicine: Antineoplastic Agents
- Drugs.com: Antibiotics/Antineoplastics
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Occupational Exposure To Antineoplastic Agents
- Medicine OnLine: Antineoplastic Agents
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Antineoplastic
- ↑ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Occupational Exposure To Antineoplastic Agents
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