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Amifostine

Medical Definition: A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.
Guide Notes: D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Amifostine Disodium Salt,Amifostine Monohydrate,Amifostine Monohydrochloride,Aminopropylaminoethylthiophosphate,NSC-296961,WR-2721,YM-08310
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 20537-88-6
Previously Indexed: Diamines (1974-1976),Organothiophosphorus Compounds (1972-1976)

Amifostine Medical Definitions and Terms

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