Procarbazine Guide
- Summary
- About Your Treatment
- Brand Names
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Instructions
About Your Treatment
Your doctor has ordered the drug procarbazine to help treat your illness. The drug is taken by mouth with capsules. This medication is used to treat: Hodgkin's disease
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Procarbazine is in a class of drugs known as hydrazine derivatives. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.
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