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Mithramycin (Noun)

Meaning

An antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • Mithramycin is an antibiotic that also has antineoplastic properties, making it effective in the treatment of certain cancers.
  • Due to its toxicity, mithramycin is typically reserved for use in treating patients with testicular cancer who have not responded to other treatments.
  • Clinical trials have shown that mithramycin can be effective in reducing tumor size in patients with testicular cancer.
  • In some cases, mithramycin may be combined with other antineoplastic agents to enhance its therapeutic effects.
  • The use of mithramycin in cancer treatment is generally limited due to its potential to cause hepatotoxicity and other adverse side effects.

Synonyms

  • Mithracin
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