Other drugs may be used to help control symptoms or other effects caused by tumors, but they don't treat the tumors directly.
Corticosteroids: Cortisone-like drugs such as dexamethasone (Decadron) are often given to reduce the swelling that may occur around brain tumors. This may help relieve headaches and other symptoms.
Anti-seizure drugs (anti-epileptics): Drugs may be given to lower the chance of seizures, which may happen in people with brain tumors. Many anti-seizure drugs are available. One of the more commonly used drugs is called phenytoin (Dilantin).
Hormones: If the pituitary gland has been damaged by the spread of the tumor or by treatments (surgery or radiation therapy), your child may need to take pituitary hormones to replace those missing.
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