This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs bleomycin, etoposide phosphate, and cisplatin (Platinol). Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| B | = Bleomycin |
| E | = Etoposide Phosphate |
| P | = Cisplatin (Platinol) |
Each of the drugs in this combination is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat cancer or conditions related to cancer.
Use in Cancer
BEP is used to treat:
- Ovarian germ cell tumors that are malignant.
- Testicular germ cell tumors that are malignant.
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About BEP
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
