Antineoplastics

What are Antineoplastics?

Antineoplastics or anticancer drugs affect the process of cell division i.e. are antiproliferative. They damage the DNA and initiate apoptosis, preventing the development and spread of neoplastic cells.

They also affect rapidly dividing normal cells, therefore are likely to suppress the bone marrow, suppress growth, impair healing, cause sterility and cause hair loss.

Types of Antineoplastics

Refer to the drug classes listed below for further information.

alkylating agents
anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibodies
anti-PD-1 and PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies (immune checkpoint inhibitors)
antibiotics/antineoplastics
antimetabolites
antineoplastic combinations
antineoplastic detoxifying agents
antineoplastic interferons
BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors
bispecific antibodies
- bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE)
- miscellaneous bispecific antibodies
BTK inhibitors
CD19 monoclonal antibodies
CD20 monoclonal antibodies
CD30 monoclonal antibodies
CD33 monoclonal antibodies
CD38 monoclonal antibodies
CD52 monoclonal antibodies
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
EGFR inhibitors
hedgehog pathway inhibitors
HER2 inhibitors
histone deacetylase inhibitors
hormones/antineoplastics
malignancy photosensitizers
miscellaneous antineoplastics
mitotic inhibitors
mTOR inhibitors
multikinase inhibitors
PARP inhibitors
PI3K inhibitors
proteasome inhibitors
VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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