Colon Cancer: Medications

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  • Capecitabine

    10/01/08, 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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  • 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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  • Oxaliplatin

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Oxaliplatin interrupts cancer cell growth and slows the spread of cancer cells in the body. Oxaliplatin is available for use by intravenous (IV) injection.

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  • Levamisole

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Serious side effects have been reported with the use of levamisole including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function or blood problems (fever o

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  • Irinotecan

    09/29/06, Healthwise

    Your doctor may recommend you have an anti-diarrhea medicine such as loperamide (Imodium) available at all times while you are receiving irinotecan. The anti-diarrhea medication is usually taken at the first sign of loose or frequent bowel movements.

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  • Oxaliplatin

    02/06/08, Healthwise

    Before receiving oxaliplatin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease, asthma, or a nerve problem such as Raynaud's syndrome.

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  • Cetuximab

    03/11/08, Healthwise

    Before receiving cetuximab, tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, breathing problems, or coronary artery disease. Tell your doctor if you are also being treated with cisplatin (Platinol).

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  • Colorectal Cancer - Medications

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to control the cancer's growth or relieve symptoms. Often the drugs are given through a needle in your vein, and your blood vessels carry the drugs through your body. Sometimes the drugs are available as p

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  • Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Medications

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to control cancer's growth or relieve symptoms. Often the drugs are given through a needle in your vein, and your blood vessels carry the drugs through your body. Sometimes the drugs are available as pills

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  • Bevacizumab

    10/01/08, Healthwise

    Bevacizumab belongs to a group of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It blocks a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) that helps cancer cells grow and multiply. Bevacizumab inhibits the ability of the cancer to form

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