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CHOP

There are four drugs in this regimen, Cytoxan, Adriamycin (Hydroxydoxorubicin), Oncovin and Prednisone, all of which are given intravenously, except for Prednisone, which is given orally.

Dosage administration schedule

All drugs are administered in one session and the cycle is repeated in three to four weeks, as soon as patient recovers from the side effects.

M2 is the body surface area which is the square footage of the patient's body surface. This is measured based on height and weight.

Side effects:

The most significant side effects of this regimen are:

• Low white blood cell count

• Anemia

• Low Platelet count

• Hair loss

• Heart problems

Menstrual Changes in women