Breast Cancer Articles A-Z

Cyclophosphamide for Cancer Treatment

Cyclophosphamide Side Effects

Cyclophosphamide side effects may include diarrhea, hair loss, and loss of appetite. As this eMedTV resource explains, there are also some serious side effects that may occur, including bloody stool, decreased urination, and severe mouth sores.

Different Types of Breast Cancer

Drug Interactions With Cyclophosphamide

Rifamycin antibiotics are among the drugs that may potentially cause cyclophosphamide drug interactions. This eMedTV page discusses what can happen if these or certain other drugs are taken along with cyclophosphamide.

Drug Interactions With Tamoxifen

Drug interactions with tamoxifen may occur if the drug is combined with oral contraceptives or estrogens. This eMedTV page lists other medicines that may interact negatively with tamoxifen, including the adverse effects these interactions can cause.

Drug Interactions With Zoledronic Acid

Teriparatide, vancomycin, and diuretics may cause drug interactions with zoledronic acid. This part of the eMedTV library lists other medicines that may interact with zoledronic acid and explains what may happen when these drugs are combined.

Ellence

Ellence is a drug that is used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines for treating breast cancer. This eMedTV page describes this medicine in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general warnings and precautions.

Ellence Dosage

Ellence dosage recommendations will be made based on your height and weight and other drugs you're taking. This eMedTV resource provides other Ellence dosing information, including a list of other factors that will help determine your dosage.

Ellence Drug Information

Ellence Drug Interactions

Certain drugs can cause Ellence interactions, including cimetidine, "live" vaccinations, and trastuzumab. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may cause Ellence drug interactions and explains what may happen when these drugs are combined.

Ellence Side Effects

Some of the most commonly reported Ellence side effects include anemia, mouth sores, and hair loss. This eMedTV Web page lists other potential side effects of Ellence, including serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor right away.

Ellence Uses

Ellence is a medication that is used for the treatment of breast cancer. As this part of the eMedTV library explains, however, "off-label" Ellence uses may also include the treatment of other types of cancer, such as liver, lung, or stomach cancer.

Ellence Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Ellence if you have severe liver disease, heart failure, or arrhythmia. This eMedTV page explains who else should avoid the medication and lists other Ellence warnings and precautions, including possible side effects of the drug.

Famara

Femara is a prescription drug used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV selection briefly describes the medication, including its uses, who can take it, and possible side effects. Famara is a common misspelling of Femara.

Faslodex

Faslodex is a prescription medicine used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at the drug, explaining how it works to slow down cancer growth, tips on taking it, and possible side effects.

Faslodex and Breastfeeding

It is not known if Faslodex passes through breast milk. This eMedTV page explains what to do if you are taking Faslodex and breastfeeding at the same time. This page also covers the results of animal studies and lists some problems that might occur.

Faslodex and Depression

This eMedTV page discusses the link between Faslodex and depression, explaining why it is difficult to determine whether depression is due to the medication, other factors, or a combination of these things. This page also discusses treatment options.

Faslodex and Insomnia

In previous clinical studies, up to 6.9 percent of people taking Faslodex reported insomnia. This eMedTV page describes some things that you can try if you're taking Faslodex and insomnia becomes a problem, such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle.

Faslodex and Pregnancy

This eMedTV article explores the results of animal studies on Faslodex and pregnancy. It explains why the FDA has classified it as a pregnancy Category D medication and also described how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy.

Faslodex Dosage

The recommended Faslodex dosage is 250 mg, injected once a month. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that this is the only dosage of Faslodex available and also offers some general tips on when and how the injection should be administered.

Faslodex Drug Information

Faslodex Drug Interactions

This eMedTV segment explains that Faslodex is unlikely to interact with most other drugs. However, Faslodex drug interactions can occur when it is taken with Coumadin and Jantoven. This page explains how these interactions can lead to problems.

Faslodex Side Effects

Some common Faslodex side effects include nausea, headaches, and a sore throat. This eMedTV resource lists other common side effects of the drug, as well as some serious side effects to report to your doctor (like depression or allergic reactions).

Faslodex Uses

This eMedTV resource explains that Faslodex is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This article also explains an off-label use of the drug to treat breast cancer in premenopausal women and describes Faslodex uses in men and children.

Faslodex Warnings and Precautions

Faslodex may not be safe to take if you have liver disease or if you are premenopausal. This eMedTV resource provides other Faslodex warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and the safety of taking the drug while pregnant.

Femara

Femara is a drug used to treat specific types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at the prescription medicine, noting in particular how it works, when and how to take it, and its potential side effects.

Femara and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV Web page explains that you should talk with your doctor (prior to taking Femara) if you are breastfeeding or thinking of breastfeeding. Because Femara affects hormones, it could potentially cause serious side effects to a nursing infant.

Femara and High Cholesterol

Some people may have side effects with Femara, and high cholesterol is one of these possible side effects. This eMedTV page explains that if you're on Femara and high cholesterol becomes a problem, it can be treated while you continue taking Femara.