Chemoradiation was given to a patient. Which drug given will reduce toxicity caused by radiotherapy?: (A) Vitamin A, (B) Gemcitabine, (C) Amifostine, (D) Actinomycin D
Answer is C. Ref: Cancer Medicine 6th ed. pg. 595Radiosensitizers vs Radiation protection agentRadiosensitizersRadiation protection agentActinomycinGemcitabineHydroxyureaMetronidazoleMisonidazole5-FUMitomycinPaclitaxelAmifistoneGM-CSFTL-1