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Protective Agents
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Definition
: Synthetic or natural substances which are given to prevent a disease or disorder or are used in the process of treating a disease or injury due to a poisonous agent.
GEN: prefer specific groups of protective agents; D25-26 qualif
Examples
Anticarcinogenic Agents
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Antidotes
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Antimutagenic Agents
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Antioxidants
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Cariostatic Agents
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Cryoprotective Agents
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Radiation-Protective Agents
Other names
Drugs, Protective; Agents, Protective; Protective Drugs
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
Silymarin
;
Mesna