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Differences between drugs
I am not really qualified to answerr your question, but here is a web site that might be helpful: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html If you google a drug, the manufacturer's site for the drug should come up, which might also provide more specific info about how the drug works.0 -
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"An antimetabolite is a chemical that inhibits the use of a metabolite, which is another chemical that is part of normal metabolism. Such substances are often similar in structure to the metabolite that they interfere with, such as the antifolates that interfere with the use of folic acid. The presence of antimetabolites can have toxic effects on cells, such as halting cell growth and cell division, so these compounds are used as chemotherapy for cancer."
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chemo drugs
Well, they are for the same purpose but have different properties and metabolize differently in the body. Some work for one type of crc, some for another. Some for some people but not others. Some metabolize in the liver at a higher rate. Like Tylenol and Advil...same purpose, different outcomes. I think that's right but I didn't go to medical school. Wow, what a scary thought. You really don't want me to be your doctor!
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Thanks a lot for all of yourkimby said:chemo drugs
Well, they are for the same purpose but have different properties and metabolize differently in the body. Some work for one type of crc, some for another. Some for some people but not others. Some metabolize in the liver at a higher rate. Like Tylenol and Advil...same purpose, different outcomes. I think that's right but I didn't go to medical school. Wow, what a scary thought. You really don't want me to be your doctor!
Kimby
Thanks a lot for all of your answers!0 -
Thank you veryADKer said:Differences between drugs
I am not really qualified to answerr your question, but here is a web site that might be helpful: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html If you google a drug, the manufacturer's site for the drug should come up, which might also provide more specific info about how the drug works.
Thank you very much,ADker,the website you provided is great!Thanks a lot.0
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