What is R-CVP protocol?
Category: Prescription Drugs
See also: Cyclophosphamide Rituximab Vincristine
R-CVP is a chemotherapy protocol that includes the drugs rituximab, cyclophosphamide, prednisone and vincristine. Dosing guidelines for chemotherapy protocols will vary by stage of disease and are determined by an oncology specialist based on the individual needs of the patient.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Follicular lymphoma | 15 | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 2 | |
| Nodule | 1 | 2 | |
| Painful lymph nodes (glands) | 1 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with R-CVP protocol
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Allergic rhinitis | 1 | |
| Back pain | 1 | |
| Neutropenia (low neutrophils) | 1 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking R-CVP protocol
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking R-CVP protocol
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
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