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Chemotherapy Medications and Side Effects (Dox - Me)

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:49 am


Chemotherapy Medications and Side Effects (Dox - Me)



Doxorubicin (Adriamycin): short intravenous push infusions and intravenous bolus injections are common methods for the administration of Adriamycin. Continuous intravenous infusions of this drug have also been utilized. Side effects include bone marrow suppression, stomatitis (sores around the mouth area), nausea and vomiting and rarely diarrhea. Hyperpigmentation of the skin and discoloration of the nail beds may occur and inflammat...Read the full article

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