Cancer & Chemotherapy: Medications
Sorafenib
05/02/08, HealthwiseSorafenib can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have a history of hypertension. Your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis while you are using sorafenib.
Floxuridine
02/13/04, HealthwiseFloxuridine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Plicamycin
02/13/04, HealthwisePlicamycin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Dacarbazine
02/13/04, HealthwiseDacarbazine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Vincristine
02/13/04, HealthwiseVincristine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Filgrastim
04/15/08, HealthwiseBefore using filgrastim, tell your doctor if you have sickle cell disorder, a blood cell disorder, chronic myeloid leukemia, myelodysplasia (also called "preleukemia"), or if you are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Aldesleukin
07/13/05, HealthwiseAldesleukin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Sargramostim
02/13/04, HealthwiseSargramostim is a protein that stimulates the production of white blood cells. Sargramostim is similar a substance in the body called granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF).
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression therapy
04/12/07, HealthwiseThyroid-stimulating hormone suppression therapy reduces the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your body. When you limit the amount of TSH in your body, your thyroid gland stops growing. This may mean that your nodules wi
Cyclophosphamide
08/31/07, HealthwiseCyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent and is related to mustard gas. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.
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