Antineoplastics

antimetabolites

inhibit cell growth during S-phase of DNA synthesis
Alkylating Agents

cause a change in cell RNA that inhibits cell reproduction
antineoplastic antibiotics

inhibit DNA and RNA synthesis in cell division
Hormones
- inhibit growth of malignant cells without cytotoxic side effects
- highly selective of malignant tissues related to sex hormones
Mitotic Inhibitors

natural drugs for which the mechanism of action is not fully understood
Biological response modifiers

have antiviral, immunomodulating, and antineoplastic actions

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Antineoplastics

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types of antineoplastics

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2010-12-07T19:31:17Z

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