Which of the following is a radioprotector?
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