Archive for the ‘ Cancer ’ Category
Eisai Halaven receives FDA nod
Halaven receives FDA approval Eisai’s new anticancer agent Halaven (generic name: eribulin mesylate) injection has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have previously received at least two chemotherapeutic regimens for the treatment of metastatic disease. Canadian Pharmacy Eribulin has been previously [...]
Xeloda
Xeloda (CAPECITABINE) is the only FDA-approved oral chemotherapy for both metastatic breast cancer and adjuvant and metastatic colorectal cancer. Inactive in pill form, Xeloda is enzymatically activated within the body; when it comes into contact with a naturally occurring protein called thymidine phosphorylase, or TP, Xeloda is transformed into 5-FU, a cytotoxic (cell-killing) drug. Because [...]
Nolvadex
Nolvadex (TAMOXIFEN) is an anti-estrogen used to treat or prevent breast cancer. Nolvadex is commonly referred to in quite a few ways as a SERM Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, as an anti-estrogen that is actually incorrect. Tamoxifen is metabolized into compounds that also bind to the estrogen receptor but do not activate it. Canadian Pharmacy [...]
Methotrexate
Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells. Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer of the breast, skin, head and neck, or lung. It is also used to treat severe psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. [...]
Leukeran
Leukeran (Chlorambucil) is used for treating certain cancers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Leukeran is an alkylating agent. It works by binding to the RNA or DNA of certain cancer cells, which helps to slow down their growth and reproduction. Canadian Pharmacy Leukeran is used for: [...]
Hydrea
Hydrea (HYDROXYCARBAMIDE) is an antineoplastic used to treat certain types of cancer. It may also be used to treat sickle cell anemia and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Canadian Pharmacy Common uses This medication is used to treat several types of cancer and blood problems (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma, chronic myelogenous leukemia, sickle [...]
Flomax
Flomax is used for treating enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia; BPH). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Flomax is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH. Tamsulosin hydrochloride extended-release capsules are marketed [...]
Eulexin
Eulexin (FLUTAMIDE) is used along with drugs such as Lupron to treat prostate cancer. Eulexin (FLUTAMIDE) belongs to a class of drugs known as antiandrogens. It blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone. Giving Eulexin (FLUTAMIDE) with Lupron, which reduces the body’s testosterone levels, is one way of treating prostate cancer. For some forms [...]
Casodex
Casodex (BICALUTAMIDE) is an oral non-steroidal anti-androgen for prostate cancer. It is the world’s leading anti-androgen and is available in all major European markets, the USA and Japan. Casodex was first launched in 1995 as a combination treatment (with surgical or medical castration) for advanced prostate cancer and subsequently launched as monotherapy for the treatment [...]
Arimidex
Arimidex (ANASTROZOLE) is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through “the change of life” (menopause). Arimidex works by lowering estrogen hormone levels to help shrink tumors and slow their growth. Canadian Pharmacy Common uses Arimrdex is approved for adjuvant treatment (treatment following surgery with or without radiation) of postmenopausal women with [...]
