Panomifene
Panomifene
Panomifene (pronunciation: /pænˈɒmɪfiːn/) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Etymology
The term "Panomifene" is derived from the Greek words "pan", meaning "all", and "mimetic", meaning "imitating". This refers to the drug's ability to mimic the effects of certain hormones in the body, which can help to slow the growth of cancer cells.
Usage
Panomifene is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It works by blocking the effects of the hormone estrogen in the body, which can help to slow the growth of cancer cells that are sensitive to this hormone.
Related Terms
- Estrogen receptor modulator: A type of drug that can either block or activate the effects of estrogen in the body. Panomifene is a type of estrogen receptor modulator.
- Hormone therapy: A type of treatment that uses drugs to block or mimic the effects of hormones in the body. Panomifene is used as part of hormone therapy for certain types of cancer.
- Selective estrogen receptor modulator: A type of estrogen receptor modulator that can selectively block or activate the effects of estrogen in different tissues. Panomifene is a type of selective estrogen receptor modulator.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Panomifene
- Wikipedia's article - Panomifene
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