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Drugs for Brain Tumor

List of drugs used to treat the medical condition called Brain Tumor. Click on the drug to find more information including the brand names,dose,side-effects, adverse events, when to take the drug and the price of the drug.
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Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of Brain Tumor

Carmustine

Carmustine is an anti-cancer drug, prescribed for certain types of cancers like multiple myeloma, brain tumor, Hodgkin’s and non – Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Cerliponase alfa

Cerliponase alfa is recombinant human tripeptidyl peptidase-1 enzyme (TPP1) which is required for normal brain development.
Trade Names :
Brineura
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Dinutuximab

Dinutuximab (Unituxin) is a monoclonal antibody which is prescribed for the treatment of a certain type of brain tumor in the nerve cells (neuroblastoma) of children.
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Everolimus

Everolimus is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, brain tumor(astrocytoma), hormone-receptor–positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women and prevents organ rejection in kidney therapy.

Nimotuzumab

Nimotuzumab is a monoclonal antibody and an endothelial growth factor receptor (EGRF) antagonist.
Trade Names :
Biomab EGFR


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