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Which of the following is a radioprotector?

A
Colony stimulating factor
B
Amifostine
C
Cisplatin
D
Methotrexate
High-Yield Explanation
AMIFOSTINE: It is an organic thiophosphate which on activation by alkaline phosphatase acts as a cytoprotective against cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy.It is paicularly used for prophylaxis of cisplatin induced neuro/nephrotoxicity and radiotherapy related xerostomia. ESSENTIALS OF MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY K.D.TRIPATHI SEVENTH EDITION PAGE NO:876

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