ABVD
Pronunciation: ay-bee-vee-dee
Also written as: ABVD — Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine, Dacarbazine
First-line chemotherapy regimen for Hodgkin lymphoma combining four drugs. Standard treatment protocol.
Full Definition
ABVD is the standard chemotherapy regimen for classical Hodgkin lymphoma, consisting of adriamycin (doxorubicin), bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine. This four-drug combination has been the backbone of Hodgkin lymphoma treatment for decades due to its excellent efficacy and relatively favorable toxicity profile compared to older regimens like MOPP. ABVD is typically administered every two weeks and has contributed to the high cure rates achieved in Hodgkin lymphoma. The regimen may be combined with radiation therapy depending on disease stage and risk factors.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize all letters. No hyphens or periods between letters.
In Context
- "The patient is scheduled for four cycles of ABVD chemotherapy." — Treatment plan
- "ABVD remains the preferred first-line regimen for advanced-stage Hodgkin lymphoma." — Clinical guideline