Chemotherapy: Side Effect and Management

Abstract

Cytotoxic drugs are therapeutic agents intended for but not constrained to, the treatment of cancer. These drugs are kenned to be highly toxic to cells, mainly through their action on cell reproduction. Cytotoxic drugs are increasingly being utilized in a variety of health care settings, laboratories and veterinary clinics for the treatment of cancer and other medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis are autoimmune disorders. Cytotoxic drugs are toxic compounds and are kenned to have carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or teratogenic potential. With direct contact they may cause vexation to the skin, ocular perceivers, and mucous membranes, and ulceration dictates that the exposure of health care personnel to these drugs should be minimized. Concurrently, the requisite for maintenance of aseptic conditions must withal be gratified.

Keywords: Cytotoxic drugs, carcinogenic, mutagenic, ulceration, toxic compounds  

Cite this Article

Kaur Harvinder. Chemotherapy: Side Effect and Management. Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology. 2016; 5(3): 30–40p.