What is the purpose of having drugs that are not selectively toxic such as those that breakdown the plasma membrane of a cell and why would a doctor choose to prescribe that type of medication?

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What is the purpose of having drugs that are not selectively toxic such as those that
breakdown the plasma membrane of a cell and why would a doctor choose to prescribe
that type of medication?
Transcribed Image Text:What is the purpose of having drugs that are not selectively toxic such as those that breakdown the plasma membrane of a cell and why would a doctor choose to prescribe that type of medication?
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