Medication List

Medication List

Here is Titus’ medication list. I will update this list with any changes as I get them. I have listed the more common side effects with each medication, however if you want to know more about the medications that Titus’ is receiving www.webmd.com is a decent site.

To find out more about Titus’ treatment plan, type in “treatment map” in the search bar on the website to find the Treatment Map post.

Non-Chemo Medications:

Bactrim:

• Antibiotic
• Given orally twice daily, three days per week
• Will take this med until 3-6 months after he is done with treatment.

Oxycodone:

• Pain Med – Given as needed after procedures etc.

Zofran:

• Given as needed for nausea/vomiting etc.

Senna:

• Given as needed to help with constipation – which many of his chemo drugs cause.

Zantac:

• Given with Dex and certain other meds which cause bad acid reflux.

Chemo Medications:

Vincristine:

• Destroys cancer cell’s by interfering with the cancer cell’s growth cycle
• Given via IV (port)
• Common side effects
  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain
  • Hair loss
  • Irritation of nerves, numbness and tingling of fingers and toes, muscle weakness

PEG- Asparaginase:

• Destroys cancer cells by interfering with the cancer cell’s growth cycle
• Given via IV (port)
• Common side effects
  • Loss of appetite
  • Allergic reaction

Dexamethasone:

• A hormone similar to hormones made in the body that may kill some cancer cells and increase the effectiveness of other anti-cancer medications
• Given by mouth
• Common side effects
  • Increased appetite, weight gain, and fluid retention
  • Full or round “moon” face
  • Stomach upset
  • Acne
  • Increased blood sugar
  • Irritability and mood/behavior changes
  • Less resistance to infection and longer time for healing

Methotrexate:

• Destroys cancer cells by interfering with the cancer cell’s growth cycle
• Given by mouth, IV (through his port) or spinal fluid (lumbar puncture)
• Common side effects
  • Mouth sores
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite

Cytarabine:

• Destroys cancer cell’s by interfering with the cancer cell’s growth cycle
• Given via IV or into the spinal fluid (lumbar puncture)
• Common side effects
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Low blood counts
  • Mouth sores

6-Mercaptopurine:

• Interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells
• Given orally
• Common side effects
  • Vomiting, mild diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Mild itching or skin rash

Doxorubicin:

• Interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cell’s in the body
• Given via IV (port)
• Common side effects
  • Lowered blood counts
  • Hair loss
  • Weakness/tiredness
  • Mild nausea

Thioguanine:

• Interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cell’s in the body
• Given via ?
• Common side effects
  • Vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Rash/itching

Cyclophosphamide:

• Interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
• Given orally or IV (port)
• Common side effects
  • Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
  • Mouth sores
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Rash
  • Temporary or permanent sterility
  • Changes in skin color or nails