Antineoplastic Drug (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The antineoplastic drug given to the patient resulted in a decrease in cancer cell production, but also caused debilitating side effects.
- Doctors prescribed an antineoplastic drug as part of a combination chemotherapy treatment to combat the aggressive cancer spread.
- Due to the potent effects of antineoplastic drugs, medical professionals must carefully monitor patients and adjust dosages to minimize harm.
- New research is focusing on developing targeted antineoplastic drugs to combat cancers with lower toxicity and more specific action against cancer cells.
- Her chemotherapy plan included the use of antineoplastic drugs to help stop the spread of cancer, alongside radiation therapy and surgery.