R-CVP
This combination contains the chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide and vincristine sulfate, the targeted therapy drug rituximab, and the steroid hormone prednisone. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| R | = Rituximab |
| C | = Cyclophosphamide |
| V | = Vincristine Sulfate |
| P | = Prednisone |
Each of the drugs in this combination is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer.
Use in Cancer
R-CVP is used to treat:
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is indolent (slow-growing).
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About R-CVP
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.