A Review on Antineoplastic Agents Induced Toxicities and its Managements

Sherin Mary Philip, Joji Johnson, Litha Johnson, Bharath Rangarajan

Abstract: Toxicities following use of antineoplastic agents tends to be the most significant barrier to the compliance of all modes of cancer therapy including those with curative intent. Proper anticipation of the numerous drug induced toxicities provide opportunities to develop interventional strategies to limit or eliminate the known adverse effect of the chemotherapy that if left unattended will decrease the treatment tolerability and overall quality of life. This abridged article provides an overview of the toxicities arising from the chemotherapeutic agents an its management.

Keywords: Antineoplastic agents, Toxicities, Management