Several substances are known to be toxic to bone marrow. These include:
Benzene: A solvent found in industrial settings, benzene is a well-known bone marrow toxin that can cause aplastic anemia and leukemia. Chemotherapy Drugs: Many chemotherapeutic agents are myelosuppressive, meaning they inhibit bone marrow activity, leading to decreased blood cell production. Radiation: Exposure to high doses of radiation, such as in radiation therapy, can damage the bone marrow and impair its ability to produce blood cells. Chloramphenicol: An antibiotic that, although rarely used today, is known to cause bone marrow suppression. Gold Salts: Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, these can cause bone marrow suppression as a side effect.
