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CHOP

This page contains brief information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) about the drug combination called CHOP and lists the drugs included in the combination. Links to NCI’s Drug Information Summaries about the individual drugs in the combination are included, when available.

Drugs included in the CHOP combination:
C = Cyclophosphamide
H = Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Hydroxydaunomycin)
O = Vincristine Sulfate (Oncovin)
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.

CHOP is used to treat some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This combination may also be used with other drugs or treatments or to treat other types of cancer.

Information from the NCI

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

Important: The drug information on this Web page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.