Ethyol 500mg Injection- 1ml
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Manufactured By Fulford India Ltd
Composition Amifostine (500mg)
Package Size ( 1ml Injection in a vial )
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Ethyol 500mg Injection- 1ml is used to protect the kidneys from the side effects associated with the use of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy. It is also be used for the treatment of abnormal dryness of the mouth (xerostomia) in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Dryness in the mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, it is FDA an approved drug
Q: What is Ethyol used for?
A: Ethyol is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Q: How does Ethyol work?
A: It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol' that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Ethyol does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.