Drug reference
mitoxantrone
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (MS Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Anthracenedione; DNA-reactive agent with cell cycle nonspecific cytocidal activity that intercalates into DNA resulting in cross-links and strand breaks; inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
Common side effects
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Alopecia
- Nausea
- Amenorrhea
- Stomatitis
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is mitoxantrone?
mitoxantrone belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does mitoxantrone work?
Anthracenedione; DNA-reactive agent with cell cycle nonspecific cytocidal activity that intercalates into DNA resulting in cross-links and strand breaks; inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
What are the common side effects of mitoxantrone?
Upper respiratory tract infection, Alopecia, Nausea, Amenorrhea, Stomatitis, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea
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