TOPICAL VASOCONSTRICTOR PREPARATIONS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING CELLS DURING CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIOTHERAPY

摘要

Vasoconstrictors are administered topically to provide protection against the adverse effects, e.g., alopecia, mucositis or dermatitis, induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Appropriate dosages and formulations of topical vasoconstrictors are provided. Methods for the use of such compositions are also provided.