Cancer & Chemotherapy: Medications

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  • Imatinib (oral)

    Drug
    09/11/06, Healthwise

    Before 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.

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  • Nelarabine

    Drug
    08/10/06, Healthwise

    Nelarabine 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

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  • Antiemetics (phenothiazines)

    Article
    01/29/07, Healthwise

    Promethazine and prochlorperazine stop nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain.

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  • Chlorambucil

    Article
    11/30/06, Healthwise

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

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  • Metoclopramide

    Article
    08/31/07, Healthwise

    Metoclopramide increases the movements or contractions of the muscles in the stomach and intestines. This decreases the amount of time it takes for the stomach contents to move through the digestive tract. Metoclopramide can be used al

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  • Fludarabine

    Article
    06/12/06, Healthwise

    Fludarabine is an antimetabolite medication. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.

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  • Procarbazine

    Article
    06/12/06, Healthwise

    Procarbazine is classified as an alkylating agent. It causes cell death by interfering with the way genetic material (DNA) in the cell multiplies.

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  • Rituximab

    Article
    06/12/06, Healthwise

    Rituximab belongs to a group of medications 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 on

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  • Capecitabine

    Article
    12/01/06, 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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  • Ritalin Alleviates Fatigue in Cancer Patients

    Article
    04/01/04, M. D. Anderson

    Ritalin Alleviates Fatigue in Cancer Patients

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