| cisplatin | <chemical> (sp-4-2)-diamminedichloroplatinum. The cis-isomer of a simple platinum compound that has antineoplastic action and may enhance tumour antigenicity as a result of binding to DNA. The compound also causes renal damage. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, radiation-sensitizing agents. Chemical name: Platinum, diamminedichloro-, (SP-4-2)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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