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Amifostine
Definition
: A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.
D25-26 qualif
Other names
Gammaphos; Ethiofos; YM08310; YM 08310; WR2721; WR 2721; Schering Plough Brand of Amifostine; Salt, Amifostine Disodium; NSC296961; NSC 296961; Monohydrochloride, Amifostine; Monohydrate, Amifostine; Disodium Salt, Amifostine; Amifostine Schering-
Plough Brand; Amifostine Lilly Brand; Amifostine Essex Brand; Amifostine Alza Brand; Acid, Aminopropylaminoethylthiophosphoric; YM-
08310; WR-
2721
Drugs:
AMIFOSTINE
ETHYOL
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Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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WR 77913 [ S-(3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosporothioate,WR-77913 ]
58319-25-8
Amifostine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1982;8(3-4):553