Name

T-CID

Alternate names

None

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Radiation

None

Remarks

None

Drugs for T-CID

Name

Alternate Names

K-17
Kevadon
Synovir
Thalomid

Abbreviations

None

Category

Biologic therapy (BRM, immunotherapy)

Subcategory

Antiangiogenic agent for most indications

NSC Number

66847

Primary Site

Brain
kidney
leukemia
liver
lung
lymphoma
multiple myeloma
prostate
skin cancer

Histology

None

Remarks

FDA approved for multiple myeloma 2006; Phase II brain, kidney, liver, lung, leukemia, HD, NHL, melanoma Phase III prostate Tumor Necrosis Factor inhibitor; angiogenesis inhibitor; immunomodulator. Celgene, NCI.

Coding

This drug should be coded

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.

Coding

Please see remarks for additional information

Name

Alternate Names

4-Demethoxydaunorubicin
Idamycin
Idamycin PFS
Idarubicin hydrochloride
IMI 30
IMI-30
SC-33428

Abbreviations

4-DMDR
IDA

Category

Chemotherapy

Subcategory

Antitumor antibiotic

NSC Number

256439

Primary Site

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Chronic myelogenous leukemia in blast crises
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

Histology

None

Remarks

An anthracycline antineoplastic agent. FDA approved uses on acute lymphocytic and non-lymphcytic leukemia.

Coding

This drug should be coded

Name

Alternate Names

Asta B 518
B-518
Clafen Claphene
Cyclophosphamid
Cyclophosphan
Cyclophosphane
Cytophosphan
Cytoxan
Endoxan
Endoxana
Enduxan
Genoxal
Neosar
Procytox
Sendoxan
Tymtram
WR-138719

Abbreviations

CP
CPM
CTX
CTY
CYC
Cyclo
CYT
CYTOX
CYTX

Category

Chemotherapy

Subcategory

Alkylating agent

NSC Number

026271
26271

Primary Site

Breast
leukemia
lymphoma
multiple myeloma
neuroblastoma
ovarian cancer
retinoblastoma
soft tissue sarcoma
Wilm's tumor

Histology

None

Remarks

An effective antineoplastic agent and is used for a variety of cancers. FDA approved uses on breast cancer, ovarian carcinoma, leukemia, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, neuroblastma, retinoblastoma, soft tissue sarcoma, Wilm's tumor. Alkylating agent

Coding

This drug should be coded
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