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	<title>Teen Cancer</title>
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	<description>A guide to the different forms of cancer suffered by teens</description>
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		<title>Fighting depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:18:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An incredible Info graphic dissecting the causes and issues surrounding depression from the Via: Canada Drug Center]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An incredible Info graphic dissecting the causes and issues surrounding depression from the <a href="http://www.canadadrugcenter.com/dissecting-depression.asp"><img src="http://www.canadadrugcenter.com/images/DissectingDepression.jpg" style="max-width:100%"/></a><br/>Via: <a href="http://www.canadadrugcenter.com">Canada Drug Center</a></p>
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		<title>Step excessive sweating</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think of sweat, you think of the water that your body is losing but you can overlook the key electrolytes and metabolic waste that comes as part and parcel of the bodies attempt to cool itself via sweating. In some people, the body&#8217;s mechanism for cooling is overactive and so they can sweat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think of sweat, you think of the water that your body is losing but you can overlook the key electrolytes and metabolic waste that comes as part and parcel of the bodies attempt to cool itself via sweating. In some people, the body&#8217;s mechanism for cooling is overactive and so they can sweat excessively; this is called hyperhidrosis.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bye-bye-excessive-armpit-sweat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/excessive-sweating-infographic.jpg"><img src="http://www.bye-bye-excessive-armpit-sweat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/excessive-sweating-infographic.jpg" width="400px"/></a><br/>Via: <a href="http://www.bye-bye-excessive-armpit-sweat.com">Bye Bye Excessive Armpit Sweat</a></p>
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		<title>Why You&#8217;re an STD Risk</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A staggering 61% of men and 48% of women have never been tested for a sexually transmitted disease. 15% of women in the Unite States are infertile because of an untreated STD. Isn&#8217;t it time that you got checked? Via: Health Testing Centers]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A staggering 61% of men and 48% of women have never been tested for a sexually transmitted disease. 15% of women in the Unite States are infertile because of an untreated STD.</p>
<p>Isn&#8217;t it time that you got checked?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.healthtestingcenters.com/std-risk-factors.aspx"><img src="http://www.healthtestingcenters.com/stdig.jpg"/></a><br/>Via: <a href="http://www.healthtestingcenters.com">Health Testing Centers</a></p>
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		<title>Carmustine (BiCNU)</title>
		<link>http://www.teencancer.com/cancer-drugs/carmustine-bicnu/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carmustine is a cancer medicinal drug. Carmustine interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows up their development and spread out in the body. Carmustine is utilized to treat cancerous brain tumors and some types of blood cancer. Carmustine may also be used for purposes other than those named in this medicinal drug guide. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmustine is a cancer medicinal drug. Carmustine interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows up their development and spread out in the body. Carmustine is utilized to treat cancerous brain tumors and some types of blood cancer. Carmustine may also be used for purposes other than those named in this medicinal drug guide.</p>
<p>Carmustine, BCNU are applied for treating brain tumors. Carmustine interposes with cell development of quickly developing cells such as cancer cells and finally causes them to die. Carmustine are utilized afterwards surgery to get rid of the brain tumor. The wafers are directed at the place where the tumor expended to be and then free Carmustine immediately at the place to assist to prevent the tumor from harking back and to kill any resting tumor cells.</p>
<h3>How Carmustine used?</h3>
<p>Apply Carmustine as guided by your physician. Assure the mark on the medicine for perfect drugging directions. Carmustine is normally distributed as an injection at hospital, or clinic. If you are expending Carmustine at home, cautiously watch the injection processes instructed to you by your healthcare suppliers.</p>
<p>If Carmustine holds particles or is discoloured, or if the ampule is cracked up or damaged in any way, don&#8217;t utilize it. If nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite happens, inquire your doctor for ways to decrease these consequences. If Carmustine circumstantially spills on your skin, washing it off instantly with soap and water.</p>
<p>Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the contact of children and off from pets. Don&#8217;t reprocess needles, syringes, or other materials. Throw out of decently later utilization. Enquire your doctor to explain local rules for right administration. If you leave out to take a dose of Carmustine, contact your doctor right away.</p>
<h3>How is Carmustine believed to work?</h3>
<p>Carmustine is one of a group of antitumor medicaments recognized &#8216;Nitrosoureas&#8217;. Cancers form when some cells within the body multiply uncontrollably and abnormally. These cells then spread out and ruin near tissues. Carmustine exploits by slowing up this procedure down. It kills cancer cells by damaging the DNA and blocks them from separating. Carmustine has been expended in the treatment of a broad kind of cancers letting in cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma) and brain cancer. </p>
<p>Side Effect:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Confusion, changes in personality, agitation, abnormal thinking
<li>Headache
<li>Seizures
<li>Signs of infection &#8211; fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
<li>Vision changes including double vision
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Difficulty sleeping
<li>Tremor
<li>Hair loss
<li>Nausea, vomiting
<li>Skin rash
</ul>
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		<title>Capecitabine (Xeloda)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Capecitabine is a cancer (chemotherapeutical) medicinal drug. Capecitabine interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows down their outgrowth and overspread in the body. Capecitabine is applied in the treatment of some types of breast and colorectal cancers. Capecitabine may also be utilized for uses other than those listed in this medicament guide. How [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Capecitabine is a cancer (chemotherapeutical) medicinal drug. Capecitabine interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows down their outgrowth and overspread in the body. Capecitabine is applied in the treatment of some types of breast and colorectal cancers. Capecitabine may also be utilized for uses other than those listed in this medicament guide.</p>
<h3>How is Capecitabine believed to work?</h3>
<p>Capecitabine consists to the category of chemotherapy named antimetabolites.  Antimetabolites are identical similar to normal means within the cell. When the cells integrated these substances into the cellular metabolism, they are unable to split up.  Antimetabolites are cell cycle particular.  They attack cells at existent specific stages in the cycle. </p>
<p>Chemotherapy is most efficacious at killing cells that are quickly separating.  Unfortunately, chemotherapy does not know the difference between the cancerous cells and the normal cells. The normal cells will develop back and be fit but in the meanwhile, fallouts happen.  The normal cells most normally affected by chemotherapy are the blood cells, the cells in the mouth, stomach and bowel, and the hair follicles; ensuing in low blood counts, mouth sores nausea, diarrhea, and/or hair loss. </p>
<h3>How Capecitabine used:</h3>
<p>Take as a oral contraceptive pill by mouth. Take after food (within 30 minutes of a meal) with water. Tablets come in 2 sizes; 150mg and 500mg. Don’t crush, chew or dissolve tablets. The amount of Capecitabine that you will obtain looks on many elements, admitting your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated.  Your doctor will decide your dose and schedule.</p>
<p>Side Effect:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Signs of infection &#8211; fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
<li>Signs of decreased platelets or bleeding &#8211; bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
<li>Signs of decreased red blood cells &#8211; unusual weakness or tiredness, fainting spells, lightheadedness
<li>Dehydration (excessive water loss from the body)
<li>Hand-and-foot syndrome: pain, swelling, redness, or tingling of the hands and/or feet
<li>Pain, redness, swelling, or sores in your mouth or throat
<li>Severe diarrhea
<li>Severe nausea/vomiting
<li>Yellow color of skin or eyes
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bone pain
<li>Constipation
<li>Difficulty sleeping
<li>Dry or itchy skin
<li>Eye irritation
<li>Headache
<li>Heart burn or indigestion
<li>Loss of appetite or decreased appetite
<li>Mild nausea or stomach upset
<li>Mild diarrhea
<li>Muscle aches
<li>Tiredness
</ul>
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		<title>Busulfan (Myleran)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Busulfan is a type of chemotherapy utilized for treating chronic myelogenous leukemia. It may also be utilised as part of the chemotherapy given before bone marrow transplantation. Busulfan may be utilized in combination with other cancer chemotherapy agents. Busulfan is available as a oral contraceptive you can swallow. It is also available in an IV [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Busulfan is a type of chemotherapy utilized for treating chronic myelogenous leukemia. It may also be utilised as part of the chemotherapy given before bone marrow transplantation. Busulfan may be utilized in combination with other cancer chemotherapy agents. </p>
<p>Busulfan is available as a oral contraceptive you can swallow. It is also available in an IV form, applied for stem cell transplants. Busulfex is the brand name for Busulfan. Myleran is different name for busulfan. In some cases, health care professionals may utilise the trade name bulsufex or other names myleran when looking up to the generic drug name busulfan.</p>
<h3>How is Busulfex believed to work?</h3>
<p>IV Busulfex is a bifunctional alkylating agent that acts in combination with cyclophosphamide to condition patients for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Busulfan is assorted as an alkylating agent.  Alkylating agents are most active in the remaining stage of the cell. These drugs are cell-cycle nonspecifically.  There are several types of alkylating agents: </p>
<ul>
<li>Mustard gas derivatives: Mechlorethamine, Cyclophosphamide, Chlorambucil, Melphalan, and Ifosfamide.
<li>Ethylenimines: Thiotepa and Hexamethylmelamine.
<li>Alkylsulfonates:  Busulfan.
<li>Hydrazines and Triazines: Altretamine, Procarbazine, Dacarbazine and Temozolomide.
<li>Nitrosureas:  Carmustine, Lomustine and Streptozocin.  Nitrosureas are unequalled as, dissimilar most chemotherapy; they can cross the blood-brain roadblock.  They can be valuable in treating brain tumors.
<li>Metal salts:  Carboplatin, Cisplatin, and Oxaliplatin.
</ul>
<h3>How Busulfan used?</h3>
<p>Take busulfan tablets by mouth. Follow the instructions on the prescription tag. Swallow the pills with a drink of water. Take your drugs at habitué time interval. Don’t take your medicine more often than targeted. Complete the entire course ordered by your doctor or health care professional even if the pills make you feel sick. Don’t end getting omit on your health care professional’s advice. </p>
<p>Side Effect:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Low blood counts
<li>Fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
<li>Bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
<li>Unusual weakness or tiredness, fainting spells, lightheadedness
<li>Blurred vision
<li>Difficulty breathing
<li>Lower back pain
<li>Rash
<li>Seizures (convulsions)
<li>Sores in mouth or throat
<li>Vomiting
<li>Yellowing of eyes or skin
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Changes in color of nails and/or skin
<li>Diarrhea
<li>Dry mouth
<li>Missed or irregular menstrual periods
<li>Nausea
<li>Stomach pains or cramps
<li>Weight loss
</ul>
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		<title>Avastin (Bevacizumab)</title>
		<link>http://www.teencancer.com/cancer-drugs/avastin-bevacizumab/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avastin is the first in an advanced class of drugs applied to treat metastatic colorectal cancer. It is known as an anti-angiogenic agent, and it is dissimilar from other agents utilized to treat this type of cancer. Though, Avastin is not chemotherapy, you will obtain it at the same time that you get your chemotherapy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Avastin is the first in an advanced class of drugs applied to treat metastatic colorectal cancer. It is known as an anti-angiogenic agent, and it is dissimilar from other agents utilized to treat this type of cancer. Though, Avastin is not chemotherapy, you will obtain it at the same time that you get your chemotherapy treatment.</p>
<p>Avastin has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration in combining with a particular type of chemotherapy for first or second line treatment of people with metastatic colorectal cancer. Only your doctor can state you if Avastin is proper for your type of metastatic colorectal cancer.</p>
<h3>How is Avastin believed to work?</h3>
<p>In order to develop and overspread, tumors require a changeless supply of oxygen and other nutrients. Tumors get this supply by making their own network of blood vessels. This procedure is named angiogenesis. To begin angiogenesis, a tumor transmits signals to near blood vessels. These signals stimulate new blood vessels to spring up towards the tumor. Once these new vessels reach the tumor, they allow the supply of blood that provides oxygen and other nutrients to the tumor. This facilitates the tumor grow.<br />
Avastin is believed to work by closing up one of the central signals that causes angiogenesis. In distinction from others, Avastin blocks a protein named vascular endothelial growth factor. This may give up Avastin to affect the tumor in various ways:</p>
<ul>
<li>Avastin may stimulate the blood vessels to shrink away from the tumor, blocking up the supply of oxygen and nutrients that the tumor necessitates
<li>Avastin may also cause the surviving blood vessels to vary in manners that assist the chemotherapy reach the tumor more efficaciously
<li>At last, Avastin may intervene with the development of new blood vessels, possibly availing to close up additional outgrowth and overspread of the cancer
</ul>
<h3>How Avastin used?</h3>
<p>Avastin is given as an injection thru a needle directed into a vein. You can get this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given tardily thru an IV extract, and can absorb to ninety minutes to finish.<br />
Avastin is normally given at one time every 2 workweeks. For sure this medicament is not stimulating disadvantageous results, your blood pressure will require to be tested on a daily base. Your urine may also require to be tested. Don’t drop any planned visits to your doctor. Avastin must be put in a refrigerator and kept from blocking. Avastin bottles should ne&#8217;er be shaken.</p>
<p>Side Effect:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Blood in stool
<li>Increased urination
<li>Mouth sores
<li>Severe abdominal pain
<li>Swelling of legs or ankles, increased shortness of breath
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Abdominal pain
<li>Constipation
<li>Decreased appetite
<li>Decreased healing of sores
<li>Nausea and/or vomiting
<li>Nose bleeds, if severe or do not stop, contact your health care provider
<li>Skin rash
</ul>
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		<title>Lomustine (Ceenu)</title>
		<link>http://www.teencancer.com/cancer-drugs/lomustine-ceenu/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 10:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fundamental idea behind doses of cancer chemotherapy is for them to arrive at areas of the body unobtainable to surgery and to kill only the cancer cells leaving the normal cells of the body alone. Cancer cells are involved in activities that Normal cells are not and these activities make them dangerous to sure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fundamental idea behind doses of cancer chemotherapy is for them to arrive at areas of the body unobtainable to surgery and to kill only the cancer cells leaving the normal cells of the body alone. Cancer cells are involved in activities that Normal cells are not and these activities make them dangerous to sure doses. </p>
<p>Lomustine is a member of the nitrosurea category of chemotherapy factors which works by tying desoxyribonucleic acid to other DNA chains or to protein in such a manner that the DNA double helix strands cannot repeat. In addition to basically connecting DNA up, Lomustine gives a byproduct that keeps normal DNA function. Remember that DNA is the direction manual for the cell. Continuing the doctrine of analogy, Lomustine constructs the pages indecipherable and unturnable.</p>
<p>Lomustine is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer. Lomustine belongs to a group of medicinal drug recognized alkylating agents. Lomustine interposes with cell development and is applied to treat brain tumors and certain cancers of the blood.</p>
<h3>How is Lomustine believed to work?</h3>
<p>Lomustine is one of a group of anti-cancer medicinal drug named nitrosoureas. Lomustine is utilised in the treatment of a broad scope of cancers letting in cancer of the lymph nodes (lymphoma), brain cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer (melanoma). It is commonly applied in combination with radiotherapy, surgery and other anti-cancer medicinal drug. Cancers form when some cells within the body multiply uncontrolled and abnormally. These cells then spread out and ruin near tissues. Lomustine behaves by slowing this process. It kills cancer cells by damaging the DNA and blocks them from separating.</p>
<h3>How Lomustine used?</h3>
<p>Take Lomustine capsules by mouth. To supply the right dose of Lomustine for you, there may be capsules of unlike types and colors to take as a single dose, distributed by your pharmacist. Follow the instructions on the prescription mark. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Don’t take the capsules with food. Lomustine is commonly taken as a single dose once all 6 weeks. Don’t take your medicinal drug more often than guided. Complete the entire course prescribed by your health care professional even if the capsules make you feel sick. Don’t block taking exclude on your health care advice.</p>
<p>Side Effects:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Difficulty breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath
<li>Low blood counts &#8211; Lomustine may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding.
<li>Signs of infection &#8211; fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
<li>Signs of decreased platelets or bleeding &#8211; bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
<li>Signs of decreased red blood cells &#8211; unusual weakness or tiredness, fainting spells, lightheadedness
<li>Yellowing of skin or eyes
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Confusion
<li>Hair loss
<li>Loss of appetite (this may last for several days)
<li>Mouth sores
<li>Nausea, vomiting
</ul>
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		<title>Idarubicin (Idamycin)</title>
		<link>http://www.teencancer.com/cancer-drugs/idarubicin-idamycin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 10:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Idarubicin is a cancer antineoplastic drug. Idarubicin interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows up their development and spread out in the body eventually causes cell death. Idarubicin is utilised to treat a type of blood cancer in adults .Idarubicin may also be applied for purposes other than those numbered in this medicinal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Idarubicin is a cancer antineoplastic drug. Idarubicin interposes with the development of cancer cells and slows up their development and spread out in the body eventually causes cell death. Idarubicin is utilised to treat a type of blood cancer in adults .Idarubicin may also be applied for purposes other than those numbered in this medicinal drug guide.</p>
<p>Idarubicin is a type of chemotherapy applied for treating leukemia, lymphoma, and other illnesses of the bone marrow. It has also been utilized to treat breast cancer. Idarubicin is applied exclusively or in combination with other chemotherapy agents.</p>
<h3>How is Idarubicin believed to work?</h3>
<p>Idarubicin belongs to a group of medicaments named cytotoxic anthracycline antibiotic drug. These are synthetic medicaments that have been come from combines found in certain bacteria and fungi. Idarubicin&#8217;s exact mechanism of activity is strange but it appears to work in three directions. It introduces itself into the strands of genetic material (DNA) inside the cell and binds them together. This keeps the cell from making genetic material (DNA and RNA) and proteins. </p>
<p>It also appears to interpose with an enzyme called topoisomerase II which is involved in DNA replication. At last it can also form free radicals which are molecules capable of damaging cells. All this prevents the cell from developing and therefore it dies.</p>
<h3>How Idarubicin used?</h3>
<p>Idarubicin is given as an injection in the vein over about 15 minutes. Assure the doctor if you experience pain, burning, or discomfort in the vein when it is given. You will get medicinal drug to block any nausea or vomiting before the Idarubicin and to take afterwards. The dose and how often you get the medicament depends on your size, your blood counts, how well your liver is functioning, and the type of cancer being treated. You will have your blood counts checked out earlier each treatment. If they are overly low, your treatment will be detained. This medicine may be given in addition to other chemotherapy medicinal drug.</p>
<p>Side Effects:</p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Chest pain
<li>Difficulty breathing, wheezing
<li>Irregular heart beat
<li>Swelling of ankles or feet
<li>Diarrhea
<li>Idarubicin may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding.
<li>Symptoms of infection &#8211; fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
<li>Bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
<li>Unusual weakness or tiredness, fainting spells, lightheadedness
<li>Mouth or throat sores or ulcers
<li>Pain, redness, swelling or irritation at the injection site
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Hair loss
<li>Headache
<li>Heartburn
<li>Nausea
<li>Red color in urine (may appear for 1 to 2 days after treatment)
<li>Skin rash
</ul>
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		<title>Tarceva (Erlotinib)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tarceva is a directed cancer treatment. Tarceva is configured to choke up cell tumor cell outgrowth by directing the protein in your body named the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 1. Tarceva may also be used for uses other than those listed in this medication guide Tarceva is a oral contraceptive consumed by mouth at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tarceva is a directed cancer treatment. Tarceva is configured to choke up cell tumor cell outgrowth by directing the protein in your body named the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 1. Tarceva may also be used for uses other than those listed in this medication guide</p>
<p>Tarceva is a oral contraceptive consumed by mouth at one time a day to treat your cancer. Tarceva is applied for patients with advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer who have received at least one premature chemotherapy regime that did not work. Take Tarceva at least one hour before or two hours after eating.</p>
<h3>How is Tarceva believed to work?</h3>
<p>Tarceva has displayed a endurance advantage in the treatment of lung cancer in stage III tests. It has been sanctioned for the treatment of topically advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has been unsuccessful at least one prior chemotherapy regime. </p>
<p>A test for the epidermal growth factor receptor mutation in cancer patients has been formulated by Genzyme. This may forecast who will respond to Tarceva and other medicaments. It is described that responses amongst patients with lung cancer are discovered most often in females who were ne&#8217;er smokers, especially Asiatic women and those with glandular cancer cell type.</p>
<h3>How Tarceva used?</h3>
<p>Take each dose of Tarceva with a full glass of water. Take this medicament by mouth on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, normally once daily, or as guided by your doctor. Use this medicinal drug on a regular basis. Remember to consume it at the equal time casual. The dosage is supported your medical condition and response to medical care. Don’t step-up your dose or take this medicinal drug more often in absence of your doctor&#8217;s commendation. Your condition will not amend any faster and the risk of dangerous side effects may be enhanced.</p>
<p>Avert consuming grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medicinal drug unless your doctor apprizes you differently. Grapefruit can step-up the number of sure medicinal drug in your blood. Consult your doctor or chemist for more inside information.</p>
<p>Side Effects: </p>
<p>Side effects that you should report to your health care professional as soon as possible:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bleeding
<li>Chest pain
<li>Difficulty seeing, speaking, or standing, or weakness in an arm or leg
<li>Eye irritation
<li>Eye pain
<li>Fever
<li>Mouth sores
<li>Problems related to breathing including shortness of breath or cough severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite
</ul>
<p>Side effects that usually do not require medical attention:</p>
<ul>
<li>Decreased appetite
<li>Diarrhea
<li>Dry skin
<li>Itching
<li>Nausea, vomiting
<li>Skin rash, including acne
<li>Weakness
<li>Weight loss
</ul>
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