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This combination contains the chemotherapy drugs mechlorethamine hydrochloride, vincristine sulfate (Oncovin), and procarbazine hydrochloride and the steroid hormone prednisone. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| M | = Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride |
| O | = Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin) |
| P | = Procarbazine Hydrochloride |
| P | = Prednisone |
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
MOPP is used to treat:
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About MOPP
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
