Name

BLTD

Alternate names

None

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Radiation

None

Remarks

None

Drugs for BLTD

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

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Name

Alternate Names

A 56268
A-56268
A56268
Biaxin

Abbreviations

None

Category

Other therapy

Subcategory

Antibiotic

NSC Number

643733

Primary Site

None

Histology

Remarks

Treatment of the H. pylori infection leads to regression of the lymphoma in about 8 out of every 10 people with gastric MALT lymphoma who showed evidence of an H. pylori infection. The treatment is most successful when the tumor has not extended very far through the stomach wall and has not spread to the lymph nodes.
An initial course of antibiotic treatment for H. pylori eradication is clarithromycin together with either amoxicillin or metronidazole. These antibiotics are usually given with a drug that cuts down the amount of acid the stomach produces (a proton pump inhibitor or 'PPI' drug such as omeprazole). This combination of three drugs is often called ‘triple therapy’ and is taken for 10–14 days.

Coding instructions: Code this drug Other Therapy ONLY when given for MALT lymphoma

Coding

Please see remarks for additional information
Glossary