Mesothelioma Drugs

Mesothelioma Drugs used in chemotherapy:

Mesothelioma Drugs are used in chemotherapy. Some victims of asbestos cancer (disease) are too far or too weak to be treated with surgery or radiotherapy, chemotherapy is the only option.

Typical is the administration of chemotherapy drugs, every week or two, for a longer period of time. In the case of the disease, many doctors have experience with combinations of chemotherapy drugs, is trying to encourage the hope of response.
Mesothelioma drug use

FDA approval Drug:

In 2004, issued its first FDA approval of drug-disease - that is to say that the product is especially chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer. This is pemetrexed drug, also known by its brand name Alimta. It is usually used in combination with platinum compounds known as cisplatin. Both drugs attack the cancer cell growth and appears to work well together.

Other drugs used to treat Mesothelioma:

Mesothelioma medical drugs, in combination, which are dictated by the type of cancer location and stage of development. Other drugs used to treat the disease are:

Carboplatin
* Carboplatin, other platinum drugs damage cancer cells.

Vinorelbine
* Vinorelbine is used in the treatment of breast cancer and small cell lung. Was developed with the periwinkle plant, or "Vinci". The drug stops cancer cells from dividing into two cells, thereby increasing virulence.

Gemcitabine
* Gemcitabine can also be used with cisplatin. This drug is a family of medicines called anti-metabolites. Anti-metabolites used to replace cells during DNA replication, effectively helps prevent the spread of cancer cells.

Ranpirnase
* Ranpirnase (Onconase) can selectively attack malignant cells and inhibits the growth of proteins. Unique ability to separate the cells is still down the unwanted side effects and give hope for selective targeting to tumor cells.