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Regimen Information

For Ethyol, including Side Effects

Ethyol

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

How Ethyol chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Ethyol for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

Ethyol (amifostine) is a drug used in the treatment of head and neck cancer.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ETHYOL

  • Low Blood Pressure

  • Allergic Skin Reactions

  • Nausea & Vomiting

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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