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Leukaemias (acute, lymphocytic): Leukaemia is a cancer which causes large numbers of incorrectly formed white blood cells to be produced. Acute lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of fast-developing ( acute) leukaemia. Acute lymphocytic leukaemia is also known as acute lymphoblastic leukaemia or as ALL.

The medicines listed below are used to treat leukaemias (acute, lymphocytic). The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:

Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)

Leukaemias (acute, lymphocytic), Version 2, last updated 30/Mar/2009