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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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