cytotoxic drug

A cytotoxic drug is a medication designed to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells. These drugs work by damaging the cells' ability to divide and multiply, which helps control or eliminate the cancer. Because they target rapidly dividing cells, cytotoxic drugs can also affect healthy cells that divide quickly, leading to side effects like hair loss or nausea. They are commonly used in chemotherapy treatments to treat various types of cancer, aiming to reduce or eradicate tumors and prevent cancer from spreading.