idarubensin ara-c [Archive]

MNladyslipper

Thu Jul 17, 2008, 11:14 AM

Anyone ever heard of this drug for induction chemo? MDS transforming to AML.

Birgitta-A

Thu Jul 17, 2008, 12:16 PM

Hi Bev,
Both Ara C and Idarubicin are chemos for MDS patients.

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Cytarabine

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Idarubicin
Kind regards
Birgitta-A

MNladyslipper

Thu Jul 17, 2008, 12:21 PM

Thanks Brigitta those links were very helpful.

Birgitta-A

Thu Jul 17, 2008, 02:33 PM

Hi Bev,
Hope your husband will have a good response without adverse reactions!
Kind regards
Birgitta-A