Leukemia: Medications
Chlorambucil
02/13/07, HealthwiseTreatment with chlorambucil may increase your risk of developing other forms of cancer. This medication can also affect fertility (your ability to have children), whether you are a man or a woman. Talk to your doctor about your specific risks when us
Imatinib (oral)
01/03/08, HealthwiseBefore using this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, congestive heart failure, or a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding.
Nelarabine
08/10/06, HealthwiseNelarabine may cause serious side effects of the central nervous system, such as problems with balance, coordination, or fine motor skills. These symptoms may not go away even after you stop receiving nelarabine. Talk with your doctor if you have con
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Chlorambucil
11/26/08, HealthwiseChlorambucil is classified as an alkylating agent. It kills cells by interfering with the way they multiply.
Mercaptopurine
11/26/08, HealthwiseMercaptopurine stops cells from growing and dividing.
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
Interferon alfa-2a
02/13/04, HealthwiseSome patients taking interferon alfa-2a have developed a drop in the number of white blood cells and platelets. If the number of these blood cells are too low, there is an increased risk of infection or bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if yo
Alemtuzumab
08/15/07, HealthwiseBefore receiving alemtuzumab, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, diabetes, a stomach or intestinal disorder, or asthma or other breathing problem.
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