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Chemotherapy Medications and Side Effects (A - Doc)

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:20 pm



Chemotherapy Medications and Side Effects (A - Doc)



The following list of chemotherapeutic agents is not all inclusive, but many commonly used medications are described.



BCNU (Carmustine):
administration is via the intravenous route over 15-45 minutes. Shorter infusions are associated with severe burning along the vein and generalized flushing. Side effects include bone marrow suppression, which is often delayed. Other effects include pain at the intravenous site; marked f...Read the full article
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