Amifostine : Proper Use (Ethyol)

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Amifostine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ethyol

Amifostine | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects | Additional Information

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of amifostine will be different for different patients. It depends on the patient's size. The medicine will be given by, or under the immediate supervision of, the doctor treating you for cancer.

For parenteral dosage form (injection):
- For preventing or lessening side effects caused by medicines used to treat cancer:
  - Adults - 910 milligrams (mg) for each square meter of body surface area, injected into a vein starting 30 minutes before the cancer medicine.
  - Children - Use and dose will have to be determined by the doctor.
- For preventing or lessening side effects caused by radiation therapy used to treat cancer:
  - Adults - 200 milligrams (mg) for each square meter of body surface area, injected into a vein starting 15 to 30 minutes before the radiation treatment.
  - Children - Use and dose will have to be determined by the doctor.

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