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Regimen Information

For CVP + R, including Side Effects

CVP + R

For the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How CVP + R chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

R + CVP f or the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

R + CVP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of non-hodgkin’s lympohoma.

DRUGS IN THE R-CVP COMBINATION:

R

= Rituximab

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 R + 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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