Drug 2
Drug 2
Drug 2
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy drug used to treat some types of cancer. It is most commonly used for ovarian cancer and lung cancer. At the centre of this drug is an atom of the metal platinum. The drug forms DNA cross links via the platinum which damage the cancer cells
* Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes affects about 4 out of every 100 people (4%) and can cause difficulty with fiddly things such as doing up buttons - this starts within a few days or weeks and usually goes within a few months of finishing treatment
What paclitaxel is
Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug. It is also known by its brand name, Taxol. The drug comes from the bark of one particular type of yew tree. It works by stopping cancer cells separating into two new cells, so it blocks the growth of the cancer. It is a treatment for various types of cancer, including * Ovarian cancer * Breast cancer
* Non small cell lung cancer. Sometimes it is combined with other anti cancer drugs. One type of paclitaxel is combined with albumin to form a drug called Abraxane. This tends to cause fewer side effects than other types of paclitaxel.
* Mild allergic reactions occur in about 1 in 5 people (20%) this usually shows as a rash or a red face * An immediate severe allergic reaction doctors usually give steroids and other medicines routinely to try to stop this happening * Low blood pressure * Slowing down of the heart rate (bradycardia) * Abdominal pain * Temporary taste alterations * Headaches * Liver changes that are very mild and you are unlikely to notice any symptoms the liver will almost certainly go back to normal when treatment is finished, but your doctor will check your liver with blood tests * Inflammation around the drip site if you notice any signs of redness, swelling or leaking at your drip site, tell your chemotherapy nurse immediately * Loss of fertility you may not be able to get pregnant or father a child after treatment with this drug so it is important to talk to your doctor before starting treatment if having a baby is important to you * Women may stop having periods (amenorrhoea) but this may only be temporary
Bevacizumab
Trade Name: Avastin
Bevacizumab is classified as a "monoclonal antibody" and "anti-angiogenesis" drug.
The amount of Bevacizumab that you will receive depends on many factors, including your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule.
* Diarrhea (4-6 episodes in a 24-hour period). * Constipation unrelieved by laxative use. * Coughing up blood. * Black or tarry stools, or blood in your stools. * Blood in the urine. * Mouth sores (painful redness, swelling or ulcers). * Swelling, redness and/or pain in one leg or arm and not the other. * Signs of infection such as redness or swelling, pain on swallowing, coughing up mucous, or painful urination. * Unable to eat or drink for 24 hours or have signs of dehydration: tiredness, thirst, dry mouth, dark and decreased amount of urine, or dizziness.