Dimethyl sulfoxide and Ethyol

• Generic Name: dimethyl sulfoxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cryoserv, Rimso-50

Dimethyl sulfoxide is used to treat pain and swelling caused by bladder or urinary conditions including cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation).

Dimethyl sulfoxide will not treat a bladder infection.

Dimethyl sulfoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amifostine
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Ethyol

Ethyol is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment.

Ethyol is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer.

Ethyol is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation treatment of the head and neck, which can affect the salivary gland.

Ethyol will not prevent all side effects of chemotherapy medications. However, Ethyol may help protect your body from some of the serious side effects that chemotherapy can cause.

Ethyol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.