Ixabepilone is used in:
Correct Answer: Breast carcinoma
Description: Chemotherapy regimen in CA BreastMnemonic- CMF- C- cyclophosphamide- M- methotrexate- F -5- FUMnemonic-CAF- C- cyclophosphamide- A- Adriamycin (doxorubicin) (anthracycline derivative)- F - 5 - FU- The preferred form of chemotherapy for CA breast - CAF or Adriamycin or Anthracycline based Chemotherapy.- Usually 6 cycles are given- For Adriamycin resistant breast cancer - Taxanes are given (Docetaxel, Paclitaxel)- Chemotherapy agent given in Adriamycin & Taxane resistant breast cancer - IXABEPILONE- LAPATINIB - 2nd line agent for HER-2-NEU + ve breast cancer- HERCEPTIN /TRASTUZUMAB - 1st line agent for HER-2-neu +ve breast cancer Drug given in metastatic and refractory breast cancer - SUNITINIB 1st line agent for advanced and metastatic RCC - SUNITINIBDrug of choice for Imatinib resistant GIST - SUNITINIB.
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