Ifosfamide is a powerful chemotherapeutic agent used primarily for the treatment of various types of cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alkylating agents, which work by interfering with the DNA of cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their ability to grow and divide. Originally synthesized in the 1960s, ifosfamide has since become a cornerstone in oncology, particularly in the treatment of sarcomas, lymphomas, and certain carcinomas.
