VAMP regimen

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VAMP Regimen

The VAMP regimen is a specific combination of drugs used in the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma and other types of cancer. The regimen includes the drugs Vincristine, Adriamycin, Methotrexate, and Prednisone.

Pronunciation

  • VAMP: /væmp/

Etymology

The term "VAMP" is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the drugs used in the regimen: Vincristine, Adriamycin, Methotrexate, and Prednisone.

Related Terms

  • Chemotherapy: The use of drugs to destroy cancer cells, usually by stopping the cancer cells' ability to grow and divide.
  • Vincristine: A drug used to treat various types of cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
  • Adriamycin: Also known as Doxorubicin, it is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat different types of cancers.
  • Methotrexate: A chemotherapy drug that is used in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
  • Prednisone: A corticosteroid drug that is used in the treatment of various conditions, including certain types of cancer.

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