| etanidazole | <chemical> N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1h-imidazole. A nitroimidazole that sensitises hypoxic tumour cells that are normally resistant to radiation therapy. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, radiation-sensitizing agents. Chemical name: 1H-Imidazole-1-acetamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro- (12 Dec 1998) |
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