MOPP a cancer chemotherapy regimen consisting of mechlorethamine, Oncovin (vincristine), procarbazine, and prednisone.
MOPP
MOPP
MOPP (m p)n. A cancer chemotherapy drug consisting of Mustargen; Oncovin; procarbazine hydrochloride, an antineoplastic drug; and prednisone. |
MOPP
[mop]
abbreviation for a combination drug regimen used in the treatment of cancer, containing three antineoplastics, Mustargen (mechlorethamine hydrochloride), Oncovin (vinCRIStine sulfate), Matulane (procarbazine hydrochloride), and predniSONE (a glucocorticoid). MOPP is prescribed in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease.
MOPP
a regimen of mechlorethamine (mustine), Oncovin (vincristine), procarbazine and prednisone, used in cancer chemotherapy.
MOPP
Mechlorethamine–nitrogen mustard, vincristine–Oncovorin, Procarbazine, Prednisone Oncology A 4-drug chemotherapy regimen for stage III Hodgkin's disease Adverse effects Sterility, N&V, immunosuppression, ↑
infections, 2º myelosuppression, myelodysplasia, ANLL. See Chemotherapy, Hodgkin's disease.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|