What Are the Different Types of Chemotherapy Drugs?
There are several classes of chemotherapy drugs, each with a different mechanism of action. Some of the most common types include:
Alkylating Agents: These drugs damage DNA and prevent the cancer cell from reproducing. Antimetabolites: These interfere with DNA and RNA growth by substituting the normal building blocks of RNA and DNA. Topoisomerase Inhibitors: These interfere with the enzymes that help separate the strands of DNA so they can be copied. Mitotic Inhibitors: These stop cells from dividing to form new cells.
