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Lung cancers: These are
cancers
of the
lung
or the
tissues
around the
lung
.
The medicines listed below are used to treat lung cancers. 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)
Alimta
Avastin
Bleomycin sulphate
Carboplatin
Cisplatin
Cyclophosphamide monohydrate
Docetaxel
Doxorubicin hydrochloride
Epirubicin hydrochloride
Etopophos
Etoposide
Gemzar
Hycamtin
Iressa
Lomustine
Maxtrex
Methotrexate
Mitomycin
Navelbine
Paclitaxel
Pharmorubicin
Tarceva
Vepesid
Vincristine sulphate
Vinorelbine tartrate
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