Which of the following is a radioprotector
Amifostine:- It is an organic thiophosphate which on activation by alkaline phosphatase acts as a cytoprotective against cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Uses:- It is paicularly used for prophylaxis of cisplatin induced neuro/nephrotoxicity, and radiotherapy related xerostomia. Adverse effects:- Sho term side effects of amifostine are nausea, vomiting, hypotension and infusion related reaction. Delayed adverse effect is hypocalcaemia. Ref:- kd tripathi; pg num:-876
Colony stimulating factor
Cisplatin
Amifostine
Methotrexate
Chemotherapy