Listen to pronunciation. (SY-toh-TOK-sik AY-jent) A substance that kills cells, including cancer cells. These agents may stop cancer cells from dividing and growing and may cause tumors to shrink in size.
What are examples of cytotoxic drugs?
Related drugs
- ALLOPURINOL.
- APREPITANT.
- AZATHIOPRINE.
- BLEOMYCIN.
- CARMUSTINE.
- CISPLATIN.
- CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE.
- DACARBAZINE.
Which of the following drug is cytotoxic agent?
Cytotoxic drugs including cyclophosphamide, busulfan, and bleomycin may cause acute and chronic lung disease. Establishing the diagnosis of cytotoxic drug injury is important in the setting of cancer treatment, as it may require a reformulation of treatment.
