Hodgkin Lymphoma Medications

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

DOXORUBICIN treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

BLEOMYCIN treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It may also be used to prevent and treat the buildup of fluid around the lungs that can be caused by cancer. It works by helping your body create less space around your lungs, so that fluid cannot build up.

VINBLASTINE treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

DACARBAZINE treats skin cancer and lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

DEXAMETHASONE treats many conditions such as asthma, allergic reactions, arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, adrenal, and blood or bone marrow disorders. It works by decreasing inflammation and slowing down an overactive immune system. It belongs to a group of medications called steroids.

THIOTEPA treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It may also be used to help prepare your body before a stem cell transplant. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in your bone marrow. This makes room for the transplanted cells to grow.

CARMUSTINE treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

NIVOLUMAB treats some types of cancer. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. It is a monoclonal antibody.

Gleostine (lomustine) is an expensive chemotherapy drug used to treat brain tumors and Hodgkin’s disease. It works by interfering with the growth of rapidly growing cells like cancer cells. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. There is currently no generic alternative to Gleostine. It is not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

Prednisone DR is part of the Corticosteroids class and treats Multiple Sclerosis, Anemia, Anaphylaxis and other conditions. Corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of conditions including skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis, eye inflammation, asthma, gout, allergic conjunctivitis, ulcerative colitis, edema, adrenal insufficiency, and hemorrhoids. They work by blocking substances in the body that cause swelling. Prednisone DR is only available as a generic drug.

CHLORAMBUCIL treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

BRENTUXIMAB VEDOTIN treats lymphoma. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

PEMBROLIZUMAB treats some types of cancer. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. It is a monoclonal antibody.

PROCARBAZINE treats lymphoma. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.