Amifostine (Ethyol)
About This Drug
Amifostine is used to help protect certain body cells from the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is given in the vein (IV).
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Amifostine is used to help protect certain body cells from the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is given in the vein (IV).