Tag: Mustard gas

As a potent chemical warfare agent, sulphur mustard causes devastating burns and long-term health problems; however, despite its history of use dating back to World War I, no specific antidote exists to reverse its toxic effects. Instead, emergency management focuses on rapid decontamination and aggressive supportive care to mitigate the damage caused by exposure.

The origins of nitrogen mustards trace back to the horrific battlefields of World War I, where the chemical weapon known as mustard gas was first deployed. While their name might suggest a connection to the pungent mustard plant, these potent chemotherapy drugs are named for their structural similarity to the sulfur-based chemical warfare agent and for their similarly blister-inducing properties.