Acronym: Hyper-CVAD

Most often associated with treatment of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

Drugs Included in this Acronym:


CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (sye kloe FOSS fa mide) treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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CYTARABINE (sye TARE a been) treats leukemia. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) treats many conditions such as asthma, allergic reactions, arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, adrenal, and blood or bone marrow disorders. It works by decreasing inflammation and slowing down an overactive immune system. It belongs to a group of medications called steroids.
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DOXORUBICIN (dox oh ROO bi sin) treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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LEUCOVORIN (loo koe VOR in) prevents side effects from certain medications, such as methotrexate. It works by increasing folate levels. This helps protect healthy cells in your body. The timing of this medication is important. Follow your care team's instructions.
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MESNA (MES na) reduces the risk of bleeding in the bladder caused by ifosfamide, a type of chemotherapy. It works by protecting your bladder from substances in the urine that may irritate it.
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VINCRISTINE (vin KRIS teen) treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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