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Regimen Information

For CVAD, including Side Effects

CVAD

For the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

How CVAD chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

CVAD for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma

CVAD is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of multiple myeloma

C = cylocphosphamide (Cytoxan)

V = vincristine

A = doxorubicin (Adriamycin)

D = dexamethasone

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 CVAD

  • Infection

  • Risk of Bleeding

  • Alopecia or Hair Loss

  • Neuropathy

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma:

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