Chemotherapeutic agents

Chemotherapeutic agents are drugs used to treat cancer by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cells, which are characteristic of tumors. These medications work by interfering with various processes in cell division and growth, leading to cancer cell death. While they primarily aim to eliminate cancer cells, they can also affect healthy cells, which may result in side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, and hair loss. Chemotherapy can be used alone or alongside other treatments like surgery and radiation to manage and potentially cure different types of cancer.