Leukemia: Medications

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  • Teniposide

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Teniposide should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Cladribine

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Cladribine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Tretinoin

    12/03/07, Healthwise

    Tretinoin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

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  • Gemtuzumab

    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Gemtuzumab should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Arsenic trioxide

    07/21/04, Healthwise

    Arsenic trioxide should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Clofarabine

    12/30/04, Healthwise

    Clofarabine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

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  • Leukemia - Medications

    11/26/08, Healthwise

    Chemotherapy is the standard treatment for many types of leukemia. Even when a cure is not possible, chemotherapy may help you live longer and feel better.

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  • Idarubicin

    11/26/08, Healthwise

    Idarubicin kills cancer cells by stopping their growth.

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  • Hydroxyurea

    11/26/08, Healthwise

    Hydroxyurea keeps cancer cells from growing. It is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and, rarely, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). It is sometimes used to treat sickle cell dis

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  • Busulfan

    11/26/08, Healthwise

    Busulfan is classified as an alkylating agent. It kills cells by interfering with the way they multiply.

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