Amonafide Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Amonafide is a substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the families of drugs called topoisomerase inhibitors and intercalating agents.
Trade Name | Amonafide |
Generic | Amonafide |
Amonafide Other Names | Amonafide |
Type | |
Formula | C16H17N3O2 |
Weight | Average: 283.3251 Monoisotopic: 283.132076803 |
Groups | Investigational |
Therapeutic Class | |
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Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Investigated for use/treatment in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer.
How Amonafide works
Amonafide is a DNA intercalating agent and inhibitor of topoisomerase II that has been extensively studied in patients with malignant solid tumors. Amonafide has also been studied in patients with AML.