Medications for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are used to treat various forms of this type of blood cancer. These medications also have other uses, such as managing certain autoimmune disorders. They often work by targeting and killing cancer cells or modulating the immune system. Common classes include chemotherapy agents, immunosuppressants, and proteasome inhibitors. Chemotherapy agents like chlorambucil (Leukeran) are available as oral pills or injections. Immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate (Trexall), come in both oral and injectable forms. Proteasome inhibitors like bortezomib (Velcade) are typically given as injections.
