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Chemo and Radiation, in short actually mean CHEMOTHERAPY and RADIOTHERAPY respectively.Commonly Chemotherapy indicates the treatment of malignant diseases by using different natural or synthetic chemical compounds either by oral,topical or intravenous route.Mode of action of these agents are bit complicated but in short,they target the rapidly dividing tumor cells and destroy them sparing the normal ones.primarily the site of action is intra cellular nucleas where the chromosomes,containing DNA molecules,reside.few commonly used Chemotherapy agents are:CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE,METHOTREXATE VINCRISTINE,VINBLASTINE,DOXORUBICIN etc.few agents areaalso used in non-malignant conditions also e.g.METHOTREXATE is also used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis By the term Radiotherapy,generally the therapeutic appraoch by high frequency electro-magnetic waves,usually by gama-rays of any radioactive element is meant. By applying those radiation,the tumor cells are destroyed usually in malignant diseases with distant spread.Radiotherapy can be given to the patients from a machine(TELECOBALT,TELECESIUM etc),placing tiny pieces of radioactive agents in the body(BRACHYTHERAPY). In few occassions,radioactive agent are used in nonmalignant conditions as in GRAVES DISEASE where 131-iodine is used. As therapeutic practice,both the modalities are used to treat malignant condition with or without distant spread,either single or in combination when surgery shows no promise.
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Why fever in patients on chemotherapy may require immediate treatment with antibiotics?
because of fear of infection
What are four categories of chemotherapy drugs and describe their mechanism of action?
what are four categories of chemotherapy drugs and describe their mechanism of action..
How do antibiotics and chemotherapy interact in the treatment of bacterial infections and cancer?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections by targeting and killing the bacteria causing the infection. Chemotherapy, on the other hand, is a treatment for cancer that targets and kills cancer cells. While antibiotics and chemotherapy both involve killing cells, they work in different ways and are not typically used together in the treatment of bacterial infections or cancer. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate treatment for each specific condition.
Can you take antiviral and antibiotics at the same time?
Can you take antiviral and antibiotics at same time
What are antitumor antibiotics?
Antitumor antibiotics are made from natural substances such as fungi in the soil. They interfere with important cell functions, including production of DNA and cell proteins. Doxorubicin and bleomycin belong to this group of chemotherapy drugs.
Can you do chemotherapy treatment while on antiobiotics?
The answer to that depends on why you are on the antibiotics. Your oncologist will evaluate how sick you are, for example, do you have an infection that is bad enough to put you at significant risk if chemotherapy is given. If you are on an antibiotic for a mild upper respiratory infection it is likely that your chemo treatment can go forward. As with any decision about chemotherapy, the risk of the cancer growing versus the risk of giving the chemotherapy must be evaluated on treatment day.
What medication can potentially lead to hearing loss?
Certain medications, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics and some chemotherapy drugs, have the potential to cause hearing loss as a side effect.
Are terramycin and tetracycline the same kind of drug?
They are both antibiotics. However, they are from different classes of antibiotics.
What has the author John D Nelson written?
John D. Nelson has written: '1993-1994 pocketbook of pediatric antimicrobial therapy' -- subject(s): Antibiotics, Chemotherapy, Communicable diseases in children, Handbooks, manuals '1989-1990 pocketbook of pediatric antimicrobial therapy' -- subject(s): Antibiotics, Chemotherapy, Communicable diseases in children, Drug therapy, Handbooks, Handbooks, manuals, In infancy & childhood, Therapeutic use
How does Chemotherapy work?
Chemotherapy works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells, which can spread and divide quickly. Another way to explain this is to say chemotherapy typically refers to the destruction of cancer cells. However, chemotherapy may also include the use of antibiotics or other medications to treat any illness or infection. Chemotherapy acts by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of cancer cells. This means that it also harms cells that divide rapidly under normal circumstances such as hair follicles, thereby resulting in hair loss of some patients.
Are antimicrobials and antibiotics the same type of medication?
No, antimicrobials and antibiotics are not the same type of medication. Antibiotics specifically target bacteria, while antimicrobials can target a broader range of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Would Radiation and chemotherapy both fight cancer by disrupting cell division?
Yes. Chemotherapy and radiation use the same basic strategy of disrupting cell division. Chemotherapy uses drugs to disrupt. Radiation uses high concentrated beams.
