Name
CVBD
Alternate names
CBVD
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Radiation
None
Remarks
None
Drugs for CVBD
Name
Alternate Names
Aeroseb-Dex
AK-Dex
AK-Trol
Baldex
Component of Deronil
Component of Dexacidin
Component of Maxitrol
Dalalone
Decaderm
Decadrol
Decadron Tablets
Decajet
Decameth
Decasone
Decaspray
Deenar
Dex-4
Dexacen
Dexacidin
Dexacort Phosphate
Dexameth
Dexasone
Dexasporin
Dexone
Dexsone
Dezone
Gammacorten
Hexadrol
Hexadrol Elixir
Hexadrol Tablets
Infectrol Sterile
Maxidex
Maxitrol
Miral
Mymethasone
Neo-Dexameth
Neodecadron
Neodexair
Ocu-Trol
Oradexon
PMS-Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
SK-Dexamethasone
Sofracort
Sofradex
Solurex
Spersadex
Sterile Dexamethasone Acetate
Tobradex
Turbinare Decaron Phosphate
Abbreviations
DECA
DM
DSM
Category
Ancillary Agent
Hormones and hormonal mechanisms
Subcategory
Glucocorticoid. Probably not cancer directed--verify with attending MD.
NSC Number
345211
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
NOTE* Dexamethasone may be coded as either an ancillary drug or hormone. Review chart to determine if given for supportive care or as hormonal therapy. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: dexamethasone is frequently included in treatment regimens, however, this does not indicate it should be coded as hormone therapy. Be sure to review the regimen tab in "Search Database" for additional coding information.
A long-acting corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). In general, this drug is used more commonly for supportive care, and as an antiemetic than it is as hormone therapy. 25 times as potent as cortisol; used topically as an anti-inflammatory and administered orally in replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency, as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant in a wide variety of disorders, and as an antiemetic in cancer chemotherapy. Dexamethasone and other corticosteroids may be used to control white cell proliferation in hematopoietic diseases and would be coded as hormone therapy for lymphoid leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
A long-acting corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). In general, this drug is used more commonly for supportive care, and as an antiemetic than it is as hormone therapy. 25 times as potent as cortisol; used topically as an anti-inflammatory and administered orally in replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency, as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant in a wide variety of disorders, and as an antiemetic in cancer chemotherapy. Dexamethasone and other corticosteroids may be used to control white cell proliferation in hematopoietic diseases and would be coded as hormone therapy for lymphoid leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
Coding
Please see remarks for additional information
Name
Alternate Names
Belustine (nitrosourea)
CeeNu
Chloroethylcyclohexylnitrosourea
ICIG 1109
RB1509
WR-139017
Abbreviations
CCNU
Category
Chemotherapy
Subcategory
Alkylating agent
NSC Number
079037
79037
Primary Site
Histology
None
Remarks
Cell-cycle nonspecific antineoplastic agent;alkylating agent. FDA approved uses in brain tumor and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Coding
This drug should be coded
Name
Alternate Names
Blenoxane
Bleo
Bleo-Cell
Bleo-S
Bleomycin for Injection
Bleomycin sulfate
Oil Bleo
Abbreviations
BLE
BLEO
BLM
Category
Chemotherapy
Subcategory
Antitumor antibiotic
NSC Number
125066
Primary Site
Histology
None
Remarks
FDA approved uses on squamous cell cervical cancer, head & neck cancer, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal cancer, carcinoma, and testicular cancer.
Coding
This drug should be coded
Name
Alternate Names
29060-LE
Alkaban
LE-29060
Velban
Velbe
Velsar
Vinblastine
Vinblastine sulfate
Abbreviations
VBL
VELB
VLB
Category
Chemotherapy
Subcategory
Plant alkaloid
NSC Number
049842
49842
Primary Site
None
Histology
None
Remarks
A cell cycle specific chemotherapeutic agent; vinca plant alkaloid; mitotic inhibitor. FDA approved uses in 3rd line breast cancer, choriocarcinoma, palliative in stages III and IV Hodgkin's lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, mycosis fungoides, palliative in non-Hodgkin's histiocytic/lymphocytic lymphoma, and advanced testicular carcinoma.
Coding
This drug should be coded