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Regimen Information
For AC followed by Taxol and Herceptin, including Side Effects
AC followed by Taxol and Herceptin
Drugs in this Regimen:
How AC followed by Taxol and Herceptin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
AC followed by Taxol and Herceptin for the treatment of Breast Cancer
AC followed by Taxol and Herceptin is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of breast cancer
DRUGS IN THE AC FOLLOWED BY TAXOL AND HERCEPTIN REGIMEN
A |
= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin) |
C |
= Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) |
T |
+Herceptin ( Trastuzumab) |
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 AC FOLLOWED BY TAXOL AND HERCEPTIN
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Infection
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Mouth Sores
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Diarrhea
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Alopecia or Hair Loss