Cancer
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Overview
Cancer encompasses a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and spread. Treatment often involves combinations of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Prescription medications play a critical role in many cancer treatment plans.
Drug classes used to treat cancer
- Corticosteroids — Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive hormones.
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) — Targeted cancer therapies that block specific tyrosine kinase enzymes involved in cancer cell growth and survival. By in...
Medications for cancer
- Prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos)
- Prednisolone (Prelone, Orapred)
- Imatinib (Gleevec)
- Budesonide (Pulmicort, Entocort EC, Uceris, Rhinocort)