Breast Cancer: Medications

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  • Capecitabine

    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

    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

    08/31/07, Healthwise

    Tamoxifen is the most commonly used hormone therapy for the treatment of breast cancer.

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  • Megestrol acetate

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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