Colon Cancer: Medications

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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Oxaliplatin
Article
12/01/06, 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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FDA Approves Erbitux for Colorectal Cancer
Article
03/01/04, M. D. Anderson
FDA Approves Erbitux for Colorectal Cancer
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Oxaliplatin
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Oxaliplatin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
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Bevacizumab
Drug
05/24/07, Healthwise
If you need to have any type of surgery, you will need to stop receiving bevacizumab for at least 4 weeks while your surgical incision heals.
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Cetuximab
Drug
05/10/06, 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
Article
12/01/06, 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 a
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Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent - Medications
Article
12/01/06, 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 pi
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Bevacizumab
Article
12/01/06, 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 f
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Cetuximab
Article
12/01/06, Healthwise
Cetuximab belongs to a group of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It blocks a protein called epidermal growth factor that helps cancer cells grow and multiply. Cetuximab is an intravenous (IV) drug.
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