Skin Cancer Medications

FLUOROURACIL treats rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by sun exposure. It may also be used to treat skin cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of irregular skin cells.

HYDROXYUREA prevents the symptoms of sickle cell disease, such as pain crises and acute chest syndrome. It may also reduce the need for blood transfusions. It works by keeping red blood cells round and flexible, which prevents blood cells from clumping together. This also increases blood flow and the amount of oxygen that gets to your tissues. It can also be used to treat some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

IMIQUIMOD treats rough, scaly spots on the skin caused by sun exposure. It may also treat warts on and around the genital and rectal areas caused by a virus. It does not kill the virus and it may still be possible to spread the virus to others. It will not treat infections caused by bacteria.

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.

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.

CETUXIMAB treats head and neck cancer. It may also be used to treat colorectal 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. It is a monoclonal antibody.

Opdivo Qvantig is part of the Monoclonal Antibodies class and treats Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer and other conditions. Monoclonal antibodies are used to treat many conditions, including cancers, autoimmune diseases, and certain infections. They are similar to the antibodies in the body's immune system. But they are lab-made to have a specific target based on the condition they treat. Targets can include cancer cells, viruses, immune cells, and certain receptors in the body. Opdivo Qvantig is only available as a brand name drug.

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

AVELUMAB 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.

Beizray 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. Beizray is only available as a brand name drug.

VISMODEGIB treats skin 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.

Imkeldi is part of the Kinase Inhibitors class and treats Mastocytosis, Skin Cancer and Leukemia. Kinase inhibitors are used to treat cancers such as leukemia, breast cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, and renal cancer. They are also used to prevent organ transplant rejection. They work by stopping cancer cell growth and preventing the spread of the cells. Imkeldi is only available as a brand name drug.

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.

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

SONIDEGIB treats skin 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.

Rozlytrek (entrectinib) is used to treat adrenal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, pancrearic cancer, prostate cancer, renal cancer, skin cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, thryoid cancer and uterine cancer. Rozlytrek is a Kinase Inhibitor, which works by preventing cancer cell growth. The most common form of Rozlytrek is a 100mg capsule. It is also available as a 200mg capsule and a cartson of 50, 42mg packets. There are currently no generic alternaitves for Rozlytrek. It may be covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

MECHLORETHAMINE treats skin cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

LAROTRECTINIB 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.