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A drug that has a toxic (poisonous) effect on cells. Often used in chemotherapy - unpleasant side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function Examples of cytotoxic agents are Methotrexate and Cyclophophosphamide. they have been linked to pulmonary fibrosis (where there is too much fibrous connective tissue in the lung).
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Is acyclovir a cytotoxic drug?
no
Drug that kills or damages cells?
Cytotoxic
What drug kills or damages cells?
Cytotoxic
What are the Cytotoxic drugs used in skin diseases?
Methotrexate is an example of cytotoxic drug to treat skin disorder such as Psoirasis.
What is a medication that kills or damages cells?
Cytotoxic drug
Which medication is used as an immunosuppressant and an antineoplastic?
Corticosteroid drug
What reaction happens when touch cytotoxic drug bare hand?
Absolutely nothing!
What does a cytotoxic B cell do?
There are no cytotoxic B cells, only cytotoxic T cells.
A drug that kills or damages cells is known as?
The are no medication that kills ore. An ore is a type of rock that contains minerals with important elements including metals. so i doubt something that doesn't exist damages cells.
What are cytotoxic drugs?
Cytotoxic drugs-- Drugs that function by destroying cells.
Which cell produces perforin?
Cytotoxic T-cells
What drug is a medication that kills or damages cells?
A medicine which destroys cells, such as chemotherapy, usually destroys cells by targeting the mechanisms that cells use for division. They are administered by injection to the bloodstream or as tablets/capsules.
