Category: Medication

Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-zone) Also Known As: Decadron® How It Is Given: Orally (by mouth), in tablets of varrying strenghts, or in liquid form Intravenously (through a vein, IV) Early Side Effects (beginning within one week) Can Include:  Flushed cheeks. A burning sensation in the stomach. Mild nausea and vomiting. Changes in energy levels or mood. Restlessness… Continue reading Dexamethasone

Vincristine (vin-KRIS-teen) Also Known As: Oncovin® How It Is Given: Intravenously (IV, by vein) Early Side Effects (within one week) Can Include: Damage to your skin if it leaks outside the vein into nearby tissue. Tell your nurse right away if you have any of these at the injection area while you are getting the… Continue reading Vincristine

Doxorubicin (dox-o-ROO-bih-sin) Also Known As: Adriamycin®, “Adria” How It Is Given: Intravenously (by vein). The color of the solution is red. Early Side Effects (beginning within one week) Can Include: Damage to your skin if it leaks outside the vein into nearby tissue. Tell your nurse right away if you have any of these at… Continue reading Doxorubicin

Ifosfamide (eye-FOSS-fuh-mide) Also Known As: IFEX® How It Is Given: IIntravenously (IV), by vein Early Side Effects (beginning within one week) Can Include: Nausea and vomiting. Blood in the urine. Frequent or painful urination. Sleepiness, confusion, or hallucination. These can last up to a week after treatment. Late Side Effects (beginning after one week) Can… Continue reading Ifosfamide

Etoposide – Intravenous (e-TOE-poe-side) Also Known As: VP-16, Vepesid How It Is Given: Intravenously (IV, by vein) Early Side Effects (beginning within one week) Can Include: Damage to your skin if it leaks outside the vein into nearby tissue. Tell your nurse right away if you have any of these at the injection area while… Continue reading Etoposide – Intravenous

Cyclophosphamide – Intravenous (sy-kloe-FOSS-fuh-mide) Also Known As: Cytoxan®, Neosar®, CTX How It Is Given: Intravenously (by vein) Early Side Effects (beginning within one week) Can Include: An allergic reaction while the drug is being given: – Nasal stuffiness. – Light-headedness, facial flushing, or headache. (Tell your nurse right away, so the IV can be slowed. That… Continue reading Cyclophosphamide – Intravenous