Antineoplastic antibiotic
Antineoplastic Antibiotic
Antineoplastic antibiotics (pronunciation: an-tee-nee-oh-plas-tik an-tee-bi-ot-iks) are a class of drugs used in cancer treatment. The term "antineoplastic" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, and "neoplasia" meaning new growth, while "antibiotic" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, and "bios" meaning life.
Antineoplastic antibiotics work by interfering with the DNA and RNA of cancer cells, preventing them from growing and dividing. This class of drugs includes several different types, each with its own specific mechanism of action and side effects.
Types of Antineoplastic Antibiotics
Some of the most commonly used antineoplastic antibiotics include:
Side Effects
Like all chemotherapy drugs, antineoplastic antibiotics can cause side effects. These may include:
See Also
References
- National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Antineoplastic Antibiotics. Retrieved from https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/chemotherapy/antineoplastic-antibiotics
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antineoplastic antibiotic
- Wikipedia's article - Antineoplastic antibiotic
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