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Cyclophosphamide in Leukemia Treatment by Seth Michael Daniel Benauro is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the mechanisms of action, indications and rationales, contraindications, side effects, and nursing responsibilities for 5 chemotherapy drugs used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia: cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, dexamethasone, and their administration schedules. The drugs work through different mechanisms such as cross-linking DNA, arresting mitosis, interfering with DNA synthesis, decreasing inflammation, and their use requires careful nursing monitoring and patient e

Author
Seth Michael Daniel Benauro
Language
EN