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]