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Regimen Information
For CHOP, including Side Effects
CHOP
Drugs in this Regimen:
How CHOP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
CHOP for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A chemotherapy regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin hydrochloride (doxorubicin hydrochloride), vincristine and prednisone used to treat both indolent and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
CHOP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Drugs in the CHOP combination:
C |
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H |
= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin) |
O |
= Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) |
P |
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CHOP
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Infection
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Anemia
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Constipation