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Regimen Information

For CHOP, including Side Effects

CHOP

For the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How CHOP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

CHOP for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

A chemotherapy regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin hydrochloride (doxorubicin hydrochloride), vincristine and prednisone used to treat both indolent and aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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

Drugs in the CHOP combination:

C

= Cyclophosphamide

H

= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin)

O

= Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin)

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 CHOP

  • Infection

  • Anemia

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Constipation

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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