Chemotherapy: Old Drug Reformulated to be less toxic and more effectiv

Adriamycin has been used for over thirty years. Recently it has been reformulated into "new" drugs. this has been accomplished by encapsulating the drug in liposomes or lipid envelopes. By doing so the drug can be targeted to tumors which results in lower general toxicity and better efficacy. The "New" drugs are: DAUNOXOME MYOCET DOXIL/CAELYX watch for follow up reports on these agents

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December 07, 2002