Cancer & Chemotherapy: Medications
Etoposide (oral)
07/11/06, HealthwiseEtoposide 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
Antiemetics (phenothiazines)
12/29/08, HealthwisePromethazine and prochlorperazine act on the brain to stop nausea and vomiting.
Chlorambucil
11/26/08, HealthwiseChlorambucil is classified as an alkylating agent. It kills cells by interfering with the way they multiply.
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Metoclopramide
08/31/07, HealthwiseMetoclopramide increases the movements or contractions of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. This decreases the amount of time it takes for the stomach contents to move through the digestive tract. Metoclopramide can be used alone
Fludarabine
04/22/08, HealthwiseFludarabine is an antimetabolite medication. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.
Procarbazine
04/22/08, HealthwiseProcarbazine is classified as an alkylating agent. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.
Rituximab
04/22/08, HealthwiseRituximab belongs to a group of medicines known as monoclonal antibodies. It is designed to recognize specific proteins that are found on the surface of some lymphoma cells. The monoclonal antibody recognizes the protein and locks ont
Capecitabine
10/01/08, HealthwiseCapecitabine 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).
Sunitinib
08/24/07, HealthwiseBefore using sunitinib, tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, a thyroid disorder, a heart rhythm disorder, or if you have ever had a heart attack, congestive heart failure, a stroke, or blood clots.
Decitabine (injection)
06/27/06, HealthwiseBefore receiving this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
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