CAM2028
CAM2028 is a bioadhesive barrier-forming lipid solution that can be used in the oral cavity to protect tissue that has been damaged by radiation. CAM2028 may or may not include benzydamine.
Calendula Officinalis
Calendula is a perennial herb (Calendula officinalis) in the daisy family. Topical use involves use as a tincture or cream. Calendula contains high amounts of flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. It seems to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects, as well as healing properties. The healing properties are believed to occur because of increased blood flow to the affected area. Calendula is also available to take orally.
Calcium Phosphate Mouth Rinse/Caphosol
Oral rinses containing calcium and phosphate have been studied in patients with cancer for effects on oral mucositis.
Caphosol is a calcium phosphate solution resembling human saliva that is intended to replace the normal ionic and pH balance in the oral cavity. It has been used as a mouth rinse to moisten, lubricate, and clean the oral mucosa, tongue, and throat. Caphosol has been evaluated for mucositis.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers are medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure. The potential effect of these medications on development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy was studied.
Calcium and Magnesium Infusion
The infusion of calcium and magnesium via IV during neurotoxic chemotherapy cycles has been evaluated for its effect on the prevention of peripheral neuropathy. It has been thought that acute neuropathic symptoms may be a result of certain chemotherapy agents bonding to calcium. Some neurotoxic agents also may result in hypomagnesemia. Infusion of calcium gluconate and magnesium sulfate immediately before and after chemotherapy administration has been evaluated for an effect in the prevention of peripheral neuropathy.
Calcium Aluminosilicate Clay
Calcium aluminosilicate clay is a compound of aluminosilicate and calcium ions that may absorb chemotherapeutic drugs and metabolites as well as inflammatory proteins. This may minimize radiation-induced damage to the intestinal epithelium and radiation-induced diarrhea.
Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a synthetic hormone, given as an injection, and a naturally occurring hormone in humans that is involved in calcium regulation and phosphate metabolism. Sometimes calcitonin is also used in the treatment of Paget disease, osteoporosis, and other benign bone diseases.
Buspirone
Buspirone is a type of anxiolytic psychotropic drug that has been used to treat anxiety and symptoms of anxiety.
Bupropion
Bupropion is used in the treatment of depression, as well as for seasonal affective disorder and smoking cessation. Bupropion is an antidepressant; it increases certain types of activity in the brain. Bupropion is available as a tablet and a sustained-release or extended-release tablet to take by mouth. Bupropion has been examined for effectiveness in the management of cancer-related fatigue and hot flashes.
Budesonide
Budesonide is used in treating Crohn's disease. It is a corticosteroid that decreases inflammation in the digestive tract of people who have Crohn’s disease to reduce inflammation and associated diarrhea. Budesonide is available as a capsule to take by mouth. It has been examined for its effect in treating chemotherapy-associated diarrhea.