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hydroxyurea Guide to Cancer Drugs
To find a drug in this reference, look for it by the generic name or trade name. For instance, tamoxifen citrate is the generic name of the drug Nolvadex®. Nolvadex® is the trade name. The following reference contains basic information about cancer treatment medicines and commonly used medicines that individuals with cancer may be taking to relieve symptoms. This information is not meant to replace the information given to you by your doctor. Rather the purpose is to supplement your doctor's information.

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Notification  There are 12 cancer drugs starting with 'I'
  ibandronate
ibuprofen
idarubicin
ifosfamide
imatinib
imipramine
imiquimod cream
indomethacin
interferons-alfa
interleukin-2
irinotecan
ixabepilone
  
 
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