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  • Topotecan

    Drug
    10/18/07, Healthwise

    Topotecan can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need t

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  • Melphalan

    Drug
    04/14/06, Healthwise

    Melphalan can cause serious side effects, including: decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, bloody or black stools, pale or yellowed skin, confusion or

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  • Daunorubicin liposomal

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Daunorubicin liposomal should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Oprelvekin (injectable)

    Drug
    08/11/08, Healthwise

    Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have congestive heart failure, kidney disease, a heart rhythm disorder, a seizure disorder, or a history of heart disease, stroke, or fluid retention around yo

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  • Valrubicin

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Valrubicin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Aprepitant

    Article
    11/26/08, Healthwise

    Aprepitant prevents and controls nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of a chemical in the brain. That chemical is called P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist.

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  • Estradiol and norethindrone (topical patches)

    Drug
    08/02/04, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Using a progestin, such as norethindrone, with estradiol lowers the risk of developing this condition. Visit your doc

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  • Streptozocin

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Streptozocin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

    Drug
    10/04/07, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using vaginal conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are over

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  • Thiotepa

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Thiotepa should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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