Anzemet (dolasetron)
Anzemet tablets and injection contain the active ingredient dolasetron mesilate, which is a type of medicine called a 5HT3 antagonist. Dolasetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that can be caused by chemotherapy treatment for cancer, or ... [... more]
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Vepesid
Vepesid injection and capsules contain the active ingredient etoposide, which is an anticancer chemotherapy medicine. Etoposide may be given by mouth or by injection. Vepesid capsules are taken by mouth; they should be swallowed whole on an empty ... [... more]
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Hydrea
Hydrea capsules contain the active ingredient hydroxycarbamide, which was previously known as hydroxyurea in the UK. (NB. Hydroxycarbamide is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Hydroxycarbamide is a chemotherapy ... [... more]
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Fludara
Fludara tablets and injection contain the active ingredient fludarabine phosphate, which is a type of chemotherapy medicine for cancer known as a 'cytotoxic antimetabolite'. Fludarabine is used to treat a type of cancer of the white blood cells ... [... more]
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Campto
Campto infusion contains the active ingredient irinotecan hydrochloride trihydrate, which is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer. Before a cell divides to make two identical cells, it has to make a copy of its genetic material (DNA). An ... [... more]
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Navoban (5mg)
Tropisetron is highly effective in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. It may be given as capsules or injection and is given as a single dose daily for six days starting on the first day chemotherapy is ... [... more]
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Hycamtin
Hycamtin infusion contains the active ingredient topotecan, which is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat cancer. Before a cell divides to make two identical cells, it has to make a copy of its genetic material (DNA). An enzyme called ... [... more]
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Eposin
Eposin injection contains the active ingredient etoposide, which is an anticancer chemotherapy medicine. Eposin injection is given as a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) over 30 to 60 mintues. Brain injury or disease Unfortunately, ... [... more]
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Mucositis
Mucositis is a painful condition in which the lining of your mouth is sore and inflamed. This occurs as a result of chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants or radiation of the head and neck area. Whether you get mucositis will depend on the type of ... [... more]
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Xeloda
Xeloda tablets contain capecitabine, which is a type of chemotherapy medicine for cancer known as a 'cytotoxic antimetabolite'. It is taken by mouth and is converted inside cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), the active form of the ... [... more]
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Puri-Nethol
Puri-Nethol tablets contain the active ingredient mercaptopurine, which is a type of chemotherapy medicine for cancer known as a 'cytotoxic antimetabolite'. Mercaptopurine is used to treat various types of cancer of the white blood cells ... [... more]
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Emend (aprepitant)
Emend capsules contain the active ingredient aprepitant, which is a type of medicine called a neurokinin receptor antagonist. It is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that can be caused by chemotherapy treatment for cancer. A protein called ... [... more]
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