What is Vincristine-doxorubicin-dexamethasone (VAD)?
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Vincristine-doxorubicin-dexamethasone, also known as VAD, is a regimen that may be used for the treatment of multiple myeloma. It contains the anticancer agents vincristine and doxorubicin along with dexamethasone, a corticosteroid.
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How do members experience Vincristine-doxorubicin-dexamethasone (VAD)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Multiple myeloma | 65 | 0 | |
Bone marrow transplant | 1 | 0 | |
Breast cancer | 1 | 0 | |
Ewing's sarcoma of bone | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Constipation | 1 | |
Fatigue | 1 | |
Nausea | 1 | |
Neutropenia (low neutrophils) | 1 | |
Orange colored urine | 1 | |
Sensory sensitivity | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 0 | |
Moderate | 1 | |
Mild | 1 | |
None | 0 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Feb 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
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