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MOPP a cancer chemotherapy regimen consisting of mechlorethamine, Oncovin (vincristine), procarbazine, 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 Mission Oriented Protective Posture. A military term describing protective gear and its use in a potentially toxic environment during a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) strike MOPP a regimen of mechlorethamine, Oncovin (vincristine), procarbazine, and prednisone, used in antineoplastic therapy.
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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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