Guidelines for the Preparation, Administration, and Disposal of Cytotoxic Drugs.

Abstract

This technical guide presents current guidance for the preparation, administration, and disposal of cytotoxic drugs (CDs). Some antineoplastic (anticancer) drugs used in cancer chemotherapy are also cytotoxic. Because they are toxic to living cells, health care workers may be exposed to significant health hazards during the preparation and handling of these drugs. Appendix C lists many antineoplastic agents currently in use.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA183293

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Caldwell
  • Sharon L. Noll

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Chemotherapy
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Guidance
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Neoplasms
  • Pharmacies

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).