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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; Antidotes; Antimutagenic Agents; Antioxidants; Cariostatic Agents; Cryoprotective Agents; Neuroprotective Agents; Radiation-Protective Agents 		Other names Drugs, Protective; Agents, Protective; Protective Drugs
Substances having this pharmacologic action: Silymarin; Mesna

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