Table 1.
Different Chemotherapeutic Agents Known to Cause Mucosal Injury.
Chemotherapeutic Agents Causing Mucositis [24] | |
Alkylating agents | |
Busulfan | |
Cyclophosphamide, thiotepa, procarbazine | |
Anthracyclines | |
Doxorubicin, epirubicin, daunorubicin | |
Antimetabolites | |
5-FU, methotrexate, hydroxyurea | |
Antitumor agents | |
Actinomycin D, bleomycin, mitomycin | |
Taxanes | |
Paclitaxel | |
Vinca alkaloids | |
Vincristine, vinblastine |