Breast Cancer: Medications

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Capecitabine
Drug
07/29/04, Healthwise
Capecitabine should only be prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Capecitabine
Article
12/01/06, Healthwise
Capecitabine belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells. Capecitabine is available as tablets that are taken by mouth (oral).
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Tamoxifen
Article
08/31/07, Healthwise
Tamoxifen is the most commonly used hormone therapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
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Megestrol acetate
Article
08/31/07, Healthwise
Megestrol is a man-made progestin similar to the hormone progesterone. Experts do not completely understand how megestrol works, but most believe that it interferes with receptors that help breast cancer grow and spread.
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Trastuzumab (injectable)
Drug
01/30/07, Healthwise
Before receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, a history of heart attack, or any allergies or breathing problems. You may not be able to receive trastuzumab, or you may need a dosage adjustm
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Paclitaxel protein-bound
Drug
09/13/05, Healthwise
Paclitaxel protein-bound should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Testolactone
Drug
04/27/05, Healthwise
Testolactone should not be used for the treatment of men with breast cancer or in patients with a history of allergic reactions to the drug.
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Toremifene
Drug
04/04/05, Healthwise
Before taking toremifene, tell your doctor if you have ever had blood clots. You may not be able to take this medication.
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Epirubicin
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Epirubicin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Fulvestrant
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Your healthcare provider will probably administer the fulvestrant injection. If you are injecting fulvestrant at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on how and where to inject the medication. If you do not understand
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