This chemotherapy combination contains the drugs doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin), bleomycin, vincristine sulfate, and etoposide phosphate. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
| A | = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin) |
| B | = Bleomycin |
| V | = Vincristine Sulfate |
| E | = Etoposide Phosphate |
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
ABVE is used to treat:
- Hodgkin lymphoma in children.
This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.
More About ABVE
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
