Multiple Choice
Amifostine (Ethyol) is a cytoprotective agent used to reduce potential renal toxicity associated with cumulative doses of cisplatin (Platinol) .To which class of chemotherapeutic agents does it belong?
A) Cytoprotective agents
B) Biologic response modifiers
C) Vinca alkaloids
D) Antitumor antibodies
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