Side Effects by Individual Chemotherapy Drug
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A
Adriamycin
(doxorubicin) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes adriamycin (doxorubicin), how it is given and
some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Avastin
(bevacizumab) (ChemoCare)
Factsheet describes Avastin (bevacizumab), how it is given, possible
side effects, precautions and self-care tips. [2005]

C
Carboplatin
(Paraplatin) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes carboplatin, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]
Cisplatin
(Platinol) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes cisplatin, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]

E
Epirubicin
(Pharmorubicin) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes epirubicin, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]
Etoposide
(Vepesid or VP-16) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes etoposide (also known as Vepesid or VP-16), how it
is given and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]

F
Fluorouracil
(5FU) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Fluorouracil (also known as 5FU), how it is
given and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]

G
Gemcitabine
(Gemzar) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes gemcitabine (also known as Gemzar), how it is given
and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Gemzar
Therapy Side Effects (Eli Lilly)
Describes possible side effects that may be experienced with Gemzar
(gemcitabine) therapy.

I
Ifosfamide
(Mitoxana) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes ifosfamide, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]
Irinotecan
(Camptosar or CPT-11) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes irinotecan (also known as Camptosar or CPT-11),
how it is given and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]

L
Lomustine
(CCNU) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes lomustine, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]

M
Methotrexate
(Matrex) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes methotrexate, how it is given and some of its
possible side effects. [4/07]

N
Navelbine
(vinorelbine) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Navelbine (also called Vinorelbine), how it is given
and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]

O
Oxaliplatin
(Eloxatin) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), how it is given and
some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Extravasation of Oxaliplatin (ManageCRC.com)
Educational article aimed at oncology nurses provides specific information on extravasation of oxaliplatin. Extravastion is the inadvertent administration of a cyctotoxic drug into subcutaneous tissue. Describes the causes and risks for extravastion, and how to prevent, manage and treat extravasation.

T
Taxol
(paclitaxel) (CancerBACKUP)
Describes Taxol (also known as paclitaxel), how it works and what side
effects to expect during and after treatment. [4/07]
Taxotere
(docetaxel) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Taxotere (also known as docetaxel), how it is given
and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Temozolomide
(Temodar) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Temozolomide (also known as Temodar), how it
is given and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Topotecan
(Hycamtin) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Topotecan (also known as Hycamtin), how it is given
and some of its possible side effects. [4/07]
Understanding
Hycamtin (topotecan) (SmithKline Beecham)
Frequently-asked questions about Hycamtin (topotecan), including
possible side effects.

V
Vindesine
(Eldisine) (CancerBACKUP)
Factsheet describes Vindesine, how it is given and some of its possible
side effects. [4/07]

X
Xeloda
(capecitabine) (CancerBACkUP)
Factsheet describes Xeloda (capecitabine), how it is given and some
of its possible side effects. [4/07]

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