ABVd is an abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma. This combination consists of four different drugs, each represented by a letter in the acronym.
Breakdown of ABVd Chemotherapy
Here's a detailed look at what each letter in ABVd stands for:
| Letter | Drug Name | Other Names/Details |
|---|---|---|
| A | Doxorubicin hydrochloride | Adriamycin |
| B | Bleomycin sulfate | |
| V | Vinblastine sulfate | |
| d | Dacarbazine |
ABVd is a common and effective treatment regimen for Hodgkin lymphoma, utilizing a combination of chemotherapeutic agents to target and destroy cancerous cells. The specific drugs are:
- Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin): An anthracycline chemotherapy drug.
- Bleomycin sulfate: A cytotoxic antibiotic.
- Vinblastine sulfate: A vinca alkaloid that interferes with cell division.
- Dacarbazine: An alkylating agent.
