Chemotheraputic Drugs
This drug is given IV over a period of 20 minutes that is used to treat Lymphoma and is known for causing cardiotoxicity.
What is Doxorubicin?
This protocol lasts for 25 weeks and consists of Vincristine, Cyclophasphamide, and Doxorubicin.
What is CHOP?
This is the most common cancer treated with CHOP.
What is Lymphoma?
The most common side effect seen in patients.
What is GI upset?
This vinca alkaloid can cause ileus and neurotoxicity.
What is Vincristine?
This protocol lasts for 23 weeks and consists of Vincrisitne, Lomustine, and Procarbazine.
What is LOPP?
This tumor commonly responds to Vinblastine and Prednisone.
What is a Mast Cell Tumor?
This term refers to an abnormally low count of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, commonly caused by chemotherapy.
What is Neutropenia?
This drug is given IV and is typically used for Carcinomas and Sarcoma (most notably Osteosarcoma)?
What is Carboplatin?
This protocol consists of a single-agent drug that is FDA approved as the first targeted chemotherapy for Lymphoma in dogs.
What is Tanovea?
This cancer is often treated with Palladia and surgery. It can also cause elevated calcium levels.
What is AGASACA?
A drug or chemical that causes severe skin irritation, blistering, and tissue necrosis when extravasated.
What is a Vesicant?
This drug can cause sterile hemorrhagic cystitis and is commonly paired with Lasix.
What is Cylophosphamide/Cytoxan?
This protocol consists of continuous low dose administration to target tumor blood vessels.
What is Metronomic Chemotherapy?
This cancer is commonly treated with Zometa, Carboplatin, and Surgery.
What is Osteosarcoma?
This chemo-related side effect may not appear immediately but occurs 5–10 days post-treatment and requires strict monitoring
What is Nadir (bone marrow suppression)?
This drug requires dilution and is given IV over 5-10 minutes.
What is Mitoxantrone?
This rescue protocol is used for Lymphoma and consists of Mustargen, Vincristine, Procarbazine, and Prednisone.
What is MOPP?
This aggressive form of cancer arises from the lining of blood vessels, often causing sudden, massive internal bleeding in dogs.
What is Hemangiosarcoma?
This is the antidote used for doxorubicin extravasation.
What is Dexrazoxane?