Adriamycin PFS
Adriamycin PFS
Adriamycin PFS (pronunciation: ad-ree-uh-MY-sin PFS) is a type of chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of various types of cancer. It is also known by its generic name, Doxorubicin.
Etymology
The name "Adriamycin" is derived from the Adriatic Sea, as the bacteria from which the drug was originally isolated was found in a soil sample from this region. The "PFS" stands for "Preservative-Free Solution", indicating that the drug does not contain any added preservatives.
Usage
Adriamycin PFS is used in the treatment of a wide range of cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, and lymphomas. It works by interfering with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Related Terms
- Chemotherapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
- Doxorubicin: The generic name for Adriamycin PFS.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Breast cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Ovarian cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the ovaries.
- Lung cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the lungs.
- Gastric cancer: A type of cancer that begins in the stomach.
- Lymphomas: A group of blood cancers that develop in the lymphatic system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adriamycin PFS
- Wikipedia's article - Adriamycin PFS
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