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Regimen Information
For DCEP, including Side Effects
DCEP
Drugs in this Regimen:
How DCEP chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
DCEP for the treatment of Multiple Myeloma
DCEP is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of multiple myeloma
D = dexamethasone
C = cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
E = etoposide (VePesid)
P = cisplatin (Platinol)
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF DCEP
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Infection
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Risk of Bleeding
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Neuropathy