What is Ethyol?

amifostine crystalline 500 mg IV Solution
Drug Name: AMIFOSTINE INJECTION
Other Brand Names: Ethyol
Uses: Amifostine is used to decrease the risk of kidney problems caused by treatment with a certain anti-cancer drug (cisplatin). It is also used to help prevent a certain side effect (dry mouth) caused by radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Amifostine is thought to work by preventing certain chemicals from damaging healthy cells. It may also help repair cells damaged by cisplatin or radiation treatment.
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my mom is on Ifex, doxil, mesna, and ethyol...is anyone familiar with these drugs for chemo...
- Jan 27, 2008
Hi Dr. Goodman
Don't know if you remember me....Stage 1C 6 yrs ago - 6 rds. taxol/carbo),...