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Cisplatin is an aklylating agent which is a kind of cancer drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Aklylating agent

Brands

Platinol AQ • Abiplatin • Cisacor • Platosin

Treats

Osteosarcoma
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