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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-bladder-cancer-treatment-non-muscle-invasive-superficial-cancer Patient information about bladder cancer treatment, including BCG (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-bladder-cancer-treatment-non-muscle-invasive-superficial-cancer Patient information about bladder cancer treatment, including BCG (UpToDate)]</ref> | *[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-bladder-cancer-treatment-non-muscle-invasive-superficial-cancer Patient information about bladder cancer treatment, including BCG (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/patient-information-bladder-cancer-treatment-non-muscle-invasive-superficial-cancer Patient information about bladder cancer treatment, including BCG (UpToDate)]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 5 December 2011
General information
Class/mechanism: Live mycobacteria which promote a local acute inflammatory and sub-acute granulomatous reaction with macrophage and leukocyte infiltration in the urothelium and lamina propria of the urinary bladder. This results in a likely T-lymphocyte dependent anti-tumor effect.[1][2]
Route: Intravesicular
Extravasation: n/a
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the package insert[1].
Patient drug information
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG, TheraCys) patient information (Chemocare)[3]
- Patient information about bladder cancer treatment, including BCG (UpToDate)[4]
Regimens
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<acronym (if any)> <generic drug1, generic drug2, generic drug3, etc.> (disease)