systemic chemotherapy

What Types of Drugs are Used in Systemic Chemotherapy?

There are several classes of chemotherapy drugs, each working in different ways to target cancer cells. Common types include:
Alkylating agents - damage DNA to prevent cancer cell replication.
Antimetabolites - interfere with DNA and RNA synthesis.
Anthracyclines - inhibit enzymes involved in DNA replication.
Topoisomerase inhibitors - disrupt DNA unwinding necessary for replication.
Mitotic inhibitors - prevent cell division by interfering with the mitotic spindle.

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