| V | = Vincristine Sulfate |
| A | = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin) |
| M | = Methotrexate |
| P | = Prednisone |
Chemotherapy (VAMP) is frequently administered as a cocktail of medicines. Because multiple medicines destroy cancer cells in different ways, combinations typically perform better than single treatments.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized each of the medicines in this combination to treat cancer or cancer-related disorders.
Use of VAMP in Cancer Treatment
VAMP is to treat the following conditions:
- Children with Hodgkin lymphoma.
- It can also be in conjunction with radiation therapy for low-risk cancers.
- This combination of may also be used in conjunction with other medications or therapies, as well as to treat cancers of other kinds.
Detailed scientific definition – Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary
