Cancer & Chemotherapy: Medications
Interferon alfa
11/26/08, HealthwiseInterferon is a man-made copy of a protein that is produced by the body in response to infection. It helps the immune system fight disease and may slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It can make cancer cells too weak to protect thems
Pegaspargase
07/13/07, HealthwiseBefore receiving pegaspargase, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have diabetes or a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia.
Serotonin antagonists (5-HT3 receptor antagonists)
08/31/07, HealthwiseSerotonin antagonists work by blocking the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which is produced in the brain and the stomach.
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Mitoxantrone (injectable)
06/01/05, HealthwiseMitoxantrone should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Mitoxantrone
11/26/08, HealthwiseMitoxantrone belongs to a group of medicines that interfere with the growth of the cancer cells (antineoplastics). It is used to treat some kinds of cancer.
Pamidronate
05/12/08, HealthwiseBefore using pamidronate, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, a history of thyroid surgery, or if you are also taking thalidomide to treat bone marrow cancer.
Temozolomide (oral)
10/15/07, HealthwiseTemozolomide is often given together with radiation treatment, and then continued for several weeks or months after radiation treatment ends. There may be periods of time when you will take temozolomide for only a few days in a row and then wait anot
Oxaliplatin
10/01/08, HealthwiseOxaliplatin interrupts cancer cell growth and slows the spread of cancer cells in the body. Oxaliplatin is available for use by intravenous (IV) injection.
OC - The Benefits and Risks
01/01/03, PDR.netOCs are among the most thoroughly studied drugs in the world. The vast body of data collected on them indicates that although they do have certain side effects, few women are likely to experience them. Moreover, most of the information on side effec
Ondansetron
01/09/08, HealthwiseBefore taking ondansetron, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome.
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