Acronym: RICE

Most often associated with treatment of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Drugs Included in this Acronym:


CARBOPLATIN (KAR boe pla tin) treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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ETOPOSIDE (e toe POE side) treats lung cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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IFOSFAMIDE (eye FOS fa mide) treats some types of cancer. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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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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RITUXIMAB (ri TUX i mab) treats leukemia and lymphoma. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. It may also be used to treat autoimmune conditions, such as arthritis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. It is a monoclonal antibody.
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