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Over the past few decades the whole area of ​​sciences stood out in oncology. This is chemotherapy, the aim of which is the drug treatment of cancer. In a broader meaning, this area also includes hormone therapy and immunotherapy. Preparations for the treatment of cancer, depending on the mechanism of action and indications for use, are divided into several groups.

According to the mechanism of action the drugs to treat cancer are divided as follows:

  • Alkylating agents for cancer treatment
  • Antimetabolites
  • Antibiotics
  • Unclassified drugs for cancer treatment (hormones, antihormones, plant alkaloids and other natural remedies, adjuvants)

Alkylating agents for cancer treatment are compounds that are able to react.

Antimetabolites, as the name implies, are used to treat cancer that interfere with the metabolism (metabolism) of the cell. And it violates the formation of substances needed for DNA synthesis and thus of life and reproduction of cells.

Antibiotics are combined into one group of drugs for cancer treatment on the basis of a common origin, their mechanism of action completely different. In recent years the study of these drugs for the treatment of cancer has made substantial progress.

Unclassified drugs to treat cancer are the drugs, mechanism of action of which is different from the drugs of the above mentioned groups. These include drugs hormones and their antagonists (antihormones), which do not kill cancer cells but have a major impact on their functioning.

It also may include enzyme preparations, extracts from plants and animal bodies, with another unexplored mechanism of action.

Synthroid

January 12, 2019October 16, 2020 John BuducciCancer, SurgeryLeave a Comment on Synthroid

  Generic Name: Levothyroxine Brand Names: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint, Levothroid, Unithroid General Information: Synthroid is usually used as a replacement for a hormone normally produced by your thyroid gland. The hormone is necessary to regulate the body’s energy and metabolism.…

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Arimidex

January 12, 2019October 16, 2020 John BuducciCancer, Womens healthLeave a Comment on Arimidex

Generic name: Anastrozole Brand names: Arimidex   General Information Arimidex is approved for adjuvant treatment (treatment following surgery with or without radiation) of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer. Your doctor may prescribe this remedy for other purposes.…

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Droxia

December 28, 2018October 22, 2020 John BuducciCancerLeave a Comment on Droxia

Generic name: Hydroxyurea Brand names: Droxia   Droxia Information Droxia is known as an anti-cancer. It slows the growth of cancer cells. Droxia is prescribed to treat chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML), melanoma (a type of skin cancer), cancer of the…

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Rheumatrex

December 22, 2018October 22, 2020 John BuducciArthritis, Cancer, Skin careLeave a Comment on Rheumatrex

Generic name: Amethopterin, Methotrexate Brand names: Rheumatrex,  Methotrexate (rINN), Smethopterin   Why is Rheumatrex prescribed? Generally, Rheumatrex is an antimetabolite that acts by blocking an enzyme needed for cell growth and by suppressing the immune system. By blocking the enzyme,…

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Vepesid

December 21, 2018October 22, 2020 John BuducciCancerLeave a Comment on Vepesid

Generic name: Etoposide Brand name: Vepesid   Vepesid Information: Vepesid, VP-16 is a chemotherapy drug. This remedy slows the growth of cancer sells and spread in the body. Vepesid is used to treat cancer of the testicles and lung. This…

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Cytoxan

December 21, 2018October 22, 2020 John BuducciCancerLeave a Comment on Cytoxan

Generic name: Cyclophosphamide Brand name: Cytoxan   Cytoxan Information Cytoxan is known as an anti-cancer chemotherapy remedy. It is prescribed to treat several types of cancer. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This remedy suppresses the immune system. Your…

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Kytril

December 3, 2018October 25, 2020 John BuducciCancerLeave a Comment on Kytril

Generic name: Granisetron Brand name: Kytril   Uses for Kytril: Kytril is a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic. Kytril is prescribed to prevent nausea and vomiting due to cancer treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It works by…

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Femara

November 30, 2018October 25, 2020 John BuducciCancer, Womens healthLeave a Comment on Femara

Generic name: Letrozole Brand name: Femara   General Information Femara (letrozole) is prescribed for the adjuvant (following surgery) treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early stage breast cancer. You may see the positive result within 24 months of treatment.…

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Premarin

November 22, 2018October 26, 2020 John BuducciCancer, Mens health, Osteoporosis, Womens healthLeave a Comment on Premarin

Generic name: Conjugated Estrogens Brand names: Premarin 28s   General Information Premarin contains a combination of estrogen hormones which treat symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, irritation and burning. It can be prescribed also to prevent osteoporosis…

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Evista

November 21, 2018October 26, 2020 John BuducciCancer, Osteoporosis, Womens healthLeave a Comment on Evista

Generic name: Aripiprazole Brand names: Evista, Abilitat, Arizol, Arlemide, Brisking, Ilimit, Irazem   General Information Evista is usually prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal females; to reduse risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal females with osteoporosis and…

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