Tirapazamine

Generic Name
Tirapazamine
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C7H6N4O2
CAS Number
27314-97-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
1UD32YR59G
Background

Tirapazamine, also known as SR-4233, is an experimental anticancer drug that is activated in hypoxic conditions. This activation is very useful as this hypoxic state is found in human solid tumors in a common phenomenon known as tumor hypoxia. Hence, tirapazamine is solely activated in those hypoxic areas of solid tumors. It is important to take into conside...

Indication

For the treatment of head and neck cancer.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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