Lung Cancer Medications

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

Taxotere (docetaxel) is used to treat breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, and stomach cancer. Taxotere is a Microtubule Inhibitor, which works by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. The most common form of Taxotere is a 20mg/ml vial. It's also available in a 80mg/4ml vial. Taxotere is available as generic docetaxel. It is covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

DENOSUMAB prevents weakened bones caused by cancer. It may also be used to treat noncancerous bone tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. It can also be used to treat high calcium levels in the blood caused by cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes bones to break down quickly. This slows down the release of calcium from bones, which lowers calcium levels in your blood. It also makes your bones stronger and less likely to break (fracture).

OSIMERTINIB treats lung cancer. 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.

Camptosar (irinotecan) is used to treat colon and lung cancer. Camptosar is a topoisomerase inhibitor, which works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Camptosar is avalible as a 5ml and 5ml vial. It is avalilabe in generic and brand versions. It may be covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.

ETOPOSIDE treats lung cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

PACLITAXEL 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.

VINORELBINE treats lung cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

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

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

Hycamtin (Topotecan) is an expensive chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer. It is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. While 96% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Hycamtin at a co-pay of $50.00-$75.00, many of them have restrictions. Manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

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

Alymsys (bevacizumab-maly) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Alymsys is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Alymsys may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

NANOPARTICLE ALBUMIN-BOUND PACLITAXEL treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

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

Vegzelma (bevacizumab-adcd) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Vegzelma is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Vegzelma may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

Pemetrexed Dipotassium is part of the Antifolates class and treats Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma. Antifolates are used to treat psoriasis by slowing the growth of cells that cause scaly skin. They can also treat rehumatoid arthritis and juvenile arthritis by reducing inflammation in the joints. They are also used to treat many types of cancer such as leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, bone cancer, and mesothelioma by slowing down the growth of cells that cause cancer. Pemetrexed Dipotassium is only available as a generic drug.

Axtle is part of the Antifolates class and treats Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma. Antifolates are used to treat psoriasis by slowing the growth of cells that cause scaly skin. They can also treat rehumatoid arthritis and juvenile arthritis by reducing inflammation in the joints. They are also used to treat many types of cancer such as leukemia, breast cancer, lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, bone cancer, and mesothelioma by slowing down the growth of cells that cause cancer. Axtle is only available as a brand name drug.

Docivyx is part of the Microtubule Inhibitors class and treats Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer, Stomach Cancer and other conditions. Microtubule inhibitors are used to treat ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, kaposi's sarcoma, and prostate cancer. They work by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. Docivyx is only available as a brand name drug.

Imdelltra is part of the Bispecific T-Cell Engagers class and treats Lung Cancer. Bispecific T-Cell Engagers treat certain types of prostate cancer. They work by engaging T-cells that are present in tumors but cannot recognize cancer cells and redirecting their activity toward the tumor. Imdelltra is only available as a brand name drug.

NANOPARTICLE ALBUMIN-BOUND PACLITAXEL treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Zirabev (bevacizumab-bvzr) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Zirabev is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Zirabev may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

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

SELPERCATINIB treats some types of cancer. 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.