Bleomycin (Blenoxane) kills cancer cells by damaging the genetic material known as DNA, thus preventing cells from repairing themselves. Purpose Bleomycin is used in the treatment of a number of different cancers, including cancer of the head and neck, skin, esophagus, lung, testis, penis, vulva, cervix, and genitourinary tract.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

bleomycin

Antineoplastic agent; mixture of basic cytotoxic glycopeptide antibiotics produced by Streptomyces verticillus (bleomycin A 2 and bleomycin B 2 are the major components).

Source:AHFS

bleomycin

Bleomycin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Bleomycin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Source:MULTUM

fluorouracil (injection)

Fluorouracil is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Fluorouracil interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Source:MULTUM

Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil is a medication that kills cancer cells. It is also known as 5-FU or 5-fluourouracil, and as the brand name Adrucil.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

fluorouracil

Pyrimidine antagonist; antimetabolite; antineoplastic agent.

Source:AHFS

imiquimod topical

Imiquimod is an immune response modifier. Imiquimod topical is used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp.

Source:MULTUM

imiquimod

Immune response modifier; imidazoquinoline amine.

Source:AHFS

interferon alfa-2a

Interferon alfa-2a is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, regulating reproduction of cells, and regulating the immune system.

Source:MULTUM

interferon alfa-n3 (injectable)

Interferon alfa-n3 is a protein. Interferons are released in the body in response to viral infections. Interferons are important for fighting viruses in the body, for regulating production of cells, and for regulating the immune system.

Source:MULTUM

interferon alfa (antineoplastic)

Interferon alfa is a family of homologous, species-specific proteins and, occasionally, glycoproteins with antiviral, antineoplastic, and immunomodulating activities. Available as interferon alfa-2b (Intron ® A; single interferon subtype, recombinant preparation); interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen ® ; genetically modified interferon protein); and interferon alfa-n3 (Alferon N ® ; a mixture of naturally occurring human interferon alfa proteins).

Source:AHFS

isotretinoin

Synthetic retinoid; anti-acne drug.

Source:AHFS

podophyllum resin (topical)

Podophyllum resin topical is a skin medication made from a powdered mixture of extracts from a plant called Mandrake, or May apple.

Source:MULTUM

podofilox topical

Podofilox topical is a skin medication used to remove genital warts. The exact way that podofilox topical works is not known.

Source:MULTUM

podofilox

Antimitotic agent.