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What are the chemotherapy drugs for bladder cancer

BY Paula Lowell 2020-07-24

  Chemical drug treatment is an important method and means for the treatment of bladder cancer. As we all know, the bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine. The outer wall is mainly composed of muscles and is located in the lower abdomen. So, what are the chemotherapy drugs for bladder cancer? Originoo_42964_90099370_l.jpg

   1. Paclitaxel is an active ingredient extracted or semi-synthesized from the trunk, bark or needles of yew, and it has a good effect on colorectal cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It has been used as a drug for ovarian cancer and breast cancer, and it is also effective against refractory ovarian cancer such as platinum.
   2. Cisplatin is a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent for bladder cancer. It has a strong and long-lasting effect and a broad anticancer spectrum. It is a non-specific cell cycle drug. Clinically, cisplatin is mainly used to treat metastatic testicular cancer and ovarian cancer, and is one of the effective drugs for the treatment of testicular tumors. In addition, it has a certain effect on bladder cancer, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, myeloma, non-small cell lung cancer and gastric cancer.
   3. It belongs to a new platinum derivative, which is a stereoisomer. It acts on DNA by producing alkylated conjugates to form intra-chain and inter-chain cross-links, thereby inhibiting the synthesis and replication of DNA. Mainly used For patients with colorectal cancer.

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