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Anticancer Drugs Classification Overview by Aisha Jamil is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes various anticancer drugs, including their mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and toxicities. It discusses several classes of cytotoxic drugs such as alkylating agents like cyclophosphamide and cisplatin that work by damaging DNA. It also covers antimetabolites such as 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate that inhibit nucleic acid synthesis. Specific drugs within each class are described in 1-2 sentences along with their uses and common side effects like bone marrow suppression

Author

Aisha Jamil

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EN