Amifostine :
Amifostine is a cytoprotectants drug.
Amifostine is used to protect the kidneys from the harmful effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin in patients receiving this medicine for the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Amifostine is used after surgery for head and neck cancer to reduce dryness in the mouth caused by radiation treatment.
Amifostine protects against the harmful effects of chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatment.