Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy drugs used for DSRCT:

Alkaloids
1. Vincristine (Oncovin)


 * Belongs to class of drugs known as vinca alkaloids.
 * It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.


 * Side effects from vincristine are common and include:


 * nausea and vomiting
 * stomach pain and cramps
 * constipation
 * diarrhea
 * jaw pain, headache, or other aches
 * thinned or brittle hair

Antibiotics
2. Doxorubicin (Adriamycin)


 * A type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy.
 * It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.
 * Doxorubicin is one of the chemicals that can be heated and effectively used in hyperthermic chemoperfusion.


 * Side effects from doxorubicin are common and include:


 * nausea and vomiting which may last up to 24-48 hours after treatment
 * loss of appetite
 * diarrhea
 * difficulty swallowing
 * thinned or brittle hair
 * skin irritation (sunburn-like) or rash on areas previously exposed to radiation treatments
 * darkening of fingernails or toenails
 * swelling, pain, redness, or peeling of skin on the palms and soles of the feet

9. Dactinomycin (Actinomycin-D)


 * A type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.

13. Bleomycin (Blenoxane)


 * An antibiotic that is used only for its cancer-fighting effects; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.


 * Used to treat AIDS, renal carcinoma, lymphomas, testicular carcinomas, malignant pleural effusions,

14. Myomycin C


 * An antibiotic that is used for its cancer fighting effects to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.


 * Mitomycin C is one of the chemicals that can be heated and effectively used in hyperthermic chemoperfusion.

Alkylating Agents
3. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)


 * In a class of drugs known as alkylating agents.
 * It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells the body.


 * Side effects from cyclophosphamide are common and include:


 * thinned or brittle hair
 * darkened and thickened skin
 * blistering skin or acne
 * loss of appetite or weight

5. Ifosfamide (ifex)


 * In a class of drugs known as alkylating agents.
 * It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.


 * Side effects from ifosfamide are common and include:


 * thinned or brittle hair
 * darkened and thickened skin

10. Carboplatin (Paraplatin)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents.

15. Melphalan (Alkeran)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.
 * Used in high doses during stem cell rescue.

16. Cisplatin (Platinol)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells.

20. Thiotepa


 * In a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.
 * Used in high doses during stem cell rescue.

24. Cisplatnum


 * Belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents.
 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
 * Treats bladder, ovaries, and testicle cancers.

Podophyllotoxin Derivatives
4. Etoposide (VP-16)


 * In a class of drugs known as podophyllotoxin derivatives. **It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.


 * Side effects from etoposide are common and include:


 * nausea and vomiting
 * loss of appetite
 * constipation
 * diarrhea
 * stomach pain
 * changes in taste
 * thinned or brittle hair

Antineoplastics
6. Irinotecan


 * Belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics.
 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
 * May be used in hyperthermic chemoperfusion.

7. Topotecan


 * Belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics.


 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

8. Temozolomide (Temodar)


 * Belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics.


 * Seems to interfere with the growth of cancer cells, which are then eventually destroyed by the body.

11. Epirubicin


 * Belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics.


 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are then eventually destroyed by the body.

12. Vinblastine (Velban)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents.


 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

19. Vinorelbine (Navelbine)


 * Belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics.


 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

4. Docetaxel (Taxotere)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics.
 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Antimetabolites
17. Gemcitabine (Gemzar)


 * Belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites.


 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

Angiogenesis Inhibitor
18. Thalidomide


 * Works as a angiogenesis inhibitor against cancer cells.
 * Cancers need to produce a network of new blood vessels in order to grow.
 * Thalidomide can stop cancers from developing new blood vessels.

COX-2 Inhibitors
21. Celecoxib (Celebrex)


 * In a class of NSAIDs called COX-2 inhibitors.
 * Has been used to reduce the number of polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon (large intestine) and rectum.
 * Currently under warning by FDA for risk of heart attack or stroke.

25. Fludarabine


 * Group of medicines called antimetabolites.
 * Interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed
 * Used in high doses during stem cell rescue.

Used to Protect Organs
1. Dexrazoxane


 * Used to help prevent or lessen a toxic effect to heart that is caused by certain medicines that are used to treat cancer.

2. Mesna


 * Used to reduce the harmful effects of some cancer medicines on the bladder.

3. Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp)


 * Stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

Complementary Drugs
Prednisone (Deltasone)

Dexamethasone (Decadron)

Warfarin - Used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger.

Zofran - Used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur during therapy.

Kytril - Used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may occur during treatment.

Lorazepam (Ativan) - Used to relieve anxiety.

Heparin - Blood thinner used to prevent the blood from clotting.

Famotidine (Pepcid) - Used during chemotherapy treatments to reduce acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting.

Chemotherapy Acronyms
List of acronyms commonly used for certain drug protocols during treatments.

ICE = Ifosfamide, Etoposide, Carboplatin

VAC = Vincristine, Dactinomycin, Cyclophosphamide

CAP = Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin

EPOCH = Etoposide, Prednisone, Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin

IE = Ifosfamide, Etoposide

BIC= Bleomycin, Ifosfamide, Carboplatin, Mesna

IFoVP = Ifosfamide, Etoposide, Mesna

Topo/CTX =Topotecan, Cyclophosphamide, Filgrastim

VAC/Adr = Vincristine, Doxorubicin, Cyclophosphamide, Dactinomycin

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