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What is the treatment for Wegener's granulomatosis?
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) which is an anticancer drug, and corticosteroids, such as prednisone, are used to treat WG.
How many atoms are in one molecule of cytoxan?
One molecule of Cytoxan, also known as cyclophosphamide, contains 19 atoms. This includes two nitrogen atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, two oxygen atoms, four carbon atoms, and three phosphorus atoms.
What drug combinations are commonly used in treatment of small cell lung cancer?
cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), doxorubicin (Adriamycin), and vincristine (Oncovin), or etoposide and cisplatin.
Are chemo pills ever used to treat systemic lupus?
yes it is, my mom has had lupus fpr over 8 years and it has she just began her treatments about 6 months ago. They are working alot! : )
What medications are used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus?
There are 4 Food and Drug Administration medications for the treatment of lupus:AspirinPrednisoneHydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)Belimumab (Benlysta)Off label medications include prescription anti-inflammatories, rituxan (Rituxamab), cytoxan, azathioprine, methotrexate and other immunosuppressive medications.
What treatment is jerry Lewis using to treat his pulmonary fibrosis?
Strong Doses of Prednsone. Which he had to be hositalized just to wean off of. It is such a horrible steriod..... many people suffer when they take it! google prednisone and see for yourself! its a deadly pill!!!!!
What are the Five major types of alkylating agents?
žNitrogen mustards: such as mechlorethamine (nitrogen mustard), chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), ifosfamide, and melphalanžžNitrosoureas:streptozocin, carmustine (BCNU), and lomustinežAlkyl sulfonates: busulfanžžTriazines: dacarbazine (DTIC) and temozolomide (Temodar)žžEthylenimines: thiotepa and altretamine (hexamethylmelamine)žThe platinum drugs (cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxalaplatin) are sometimes grouped with alkylating agents because they kill cells in a similar way.
What drugs can cause drug induced lupus?
My doctor only recommended that I take prednisone while pregnant but this is something that you should discuss with your doctor.
What are the medications for systemic lupus erythematous?
Medications vary widely based on what organs are affected by the autoimmune activity. Antimalarials, prednisone and NSAIDS are used most commonly. Chemotherapies like methotrexate and cytoxan are sometimes used. Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) which is used to prevent organ transplant rejection is now being used for many lupus patients. New biologics are being developed which interrupt the autoimmune activity at the level of B cells. Benlysta is on its way to FDA approval and will be the first new medication developed and approved specifically for lupus since November 20, 1958.
What are the pills called that can help with lupus?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. Lupus affects each patient differently. Because of that, a variety of medications are used to manage lupus, many of them "off label" or not approved by the FDA for treatment of lupus. The four drugs approved by the FDA are aspirin, hydroxychloroquine, prednisone and Benlysta (belimumab) which is give by IV infusion. Subcutaneous clinical trials are now underway for Benlysta. Off label drugs include methotrexate, azathioprine, cytoxan, mycophenolate mofetil, rituximab and a variety of non steroidal anti inflammator medications.
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan and reg) 4 mgkg per day po has been ordered. The patient weighs 154 lbs. How many milligrams should be given each day?
To calculate the daily dose of cyclophosphamide, first convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms. The patient weighs 154 lbs, which is approximately 70 kg (154 lbs ÷ 2.2 lbs/kg). Then, multiply the weight in kg by the dose in mg/kg: 70 kg × 4 mg/kg = 280 mg. Therefore, the patient should be given 280 mg of cyclophosphamide each day.
Is there a cure for sarcoidosis?
Corticosteroid drugs remain the primary treatment for inflammation and granuloma formation. There is no treatment at present to reverse the lung scarring (fibrosis) that might be present in advanced sarcoidosis. Because sarcoidosis can disappear even without therapy, even doctors sometimes disagree on when to start the treatment. Various other drugs have been tried, but their effectiveness has not been established in controlled studies. These drugs include chloroquine (Aralen) and D-penicillamine. Several drugs such as chlorambucil (Leukeran), azathioprine (Imuran), methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall), and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), which might suppress alveolitis by killing the cells that produce granulomas, have also been used.
