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Regimen Information

For ABVD, including Side Effects

ABVD

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

How ABVD chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

ABVD for the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma

ABVD is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of hodgkin’s lymphoma.

DRUGS IN THE ABVD REGIMEN

A

= Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin)

B

= Bleomycin

V

= Vinblastine Sulfate

D

= Dacarbazine

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 ABVD

  • Anemia

  • Infection

  • Mouth Sores

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Appetite Loss

  • Constipation

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma:

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