Chemotherapy drugs
Chemotherapy is the main treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. You usually have several chemotherapy drugs, often with steroids. Find out about the different types of chemotherapy drugs doctors may use for the treatment of ALL, and the possible side effects.
Amsacrine (Amsidine, m-AMSA)
Read about amsacrine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Asparaginase
Read about asparaginase and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Cyclophosphamide
Read about cyclophosphamide and the possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Cytarabine
Read about cytarabine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Daunorubicin
Read about daunorubicin and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Doxorubicin
Read about doxorubicin and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Etoposide
Read about etoposide and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Mercaptopurine
Read about mercaptopurine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Methotrexate
Read about methotrexate and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Nelarabine
Read about nelarabine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Tioguanine
Read about tioguanine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Vincristine
Read about vincristine and its possible side effects for the treatment of ALL.
Steroids
Steroids are a main part of treating ALL. Find out what they are, how you have them and their side effects.
Last reviewed:
08 May 2018
