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Regimen Information

For CVP, including Side Effects

CVP

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How CVP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

CVP for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

CVP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma

Drugs in the CVP combination:

C

= Cyclophosphamide

V

= Vincristine Sulfate

P

= Prednisone

Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CVP

  • Anemia

  • Constipation

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Appetite Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma:

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