2022年10月20日 · Chemotherapy drugs are grouped based on their composition (what they’re made of) and how they destroy cancer cells. Some types of chemotherapy drugs work most effectively during specific phases of the cell cycle, while others kill cancer cells at all phases.

This is a list of chemotherapeutic agents, also known as cytotoxic agents or cytostatic drugs, that are known to be of use in chemotherapy for cancer. This list is organized by type of agent, although the subsections are not necessarily definitive and are subject to revision.

2021年10月29日 · Chemotherapy drugs can kill cancerous cells through several mechanisms. There are many types of chemotherapy drugs, including alkylating agents and antimetabolites.

Chemotherapy drugs target cells at different phases of the cell cycle. Understanding how these drugs work helps doctors predict which drugs are likely to work well together. Doctors can also plan how often doses of each drug should be given based on the timing of the cell phases.

Chemotherapeutic agents, also referred to as antineoplastic agents, are used to directly or indirectly inhibit the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of cancer cells. They are classified accordi...

2024年4月22日 · Chemotherapeutic agents target and kill cancer cells or inhibit their growth. These drugs function in various ways, including interfering with DNA replication, interrupting cell division, and blocking key enzymes.

2023年2月27日 · Review the mechanism of action of common chemotherapeutic classes and agents. Outline the most frequent adverse effects of the basic drug types, as well as some specific drug side effects. Identify interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance cancer chemotherapy and improve outcomes.

2016年6月1日 · This list of chemotherapeutic agents covers the cancers each drug is used for, as well as the recommended dosage and possible toxicities of the therapy.