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Medications for Breast Cancer

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
anastrozole 5.1 209 reviews for anastrozole to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
anastrozole systemic
Brand name:
Arimidex
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
tamoxifen 5.1 70 reviews for tamoxifen to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
tamoxifen systemic
Brand name:
Soltamox
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
letrozole 5.3 125 reviews for letrozole to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
letrozole systemic
Brand name:
Femara
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Arimidex 5.7 72 reviews for Arimidex to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
anastrozole systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Verzenio 8.1 20 reviews for Verzenio to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
abemaciclib systemic
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ibrance 4.0 4 reviews for Ibrance to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
palbociclib systemic
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
exemestane 5.1 115 reviews for exemestane to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
exemestane systemic
Brand name:
Aromasin
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
abemaciclib 8.1 22 reviews for abemaciclib to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
abemaciclib systemic
Brand name:
Verzenio
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
palbociclib 4.0 4 reviews for palbociclib to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
palbociclib systemic
Brand name:
Ibrance
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Keytruda 5.4 7 reviews for Keytruda to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
pembrolizumab systemic
Drug class:
anti-PD-1 and PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies (immune checkpoint inhibitors)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kisqali Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
ribociclib systemic
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
pembrolizumab 5.4 7 reviews for pembrolizumab to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
pembrolizumab systemic
Brand name:
Keytruda
Drug class:
anti-PD-1 and PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies (immune checkpoint inhibitors)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Piqray 6.3 3 reviews for Piqray to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
alpelisib systemic
Drug class:
PI3K inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
ribociclib 5.5 2 reviews for ribociclib to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
ribociclib systemic
Brand name:
Kisqali
Drug class:
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
alpelisib 6.3 3 reviews for alpelisib to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
alpelisib systemic
Brand name:
Piqray
Drug class:
PI3K inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Enhertu 8.3 3 reviews for Enhertu to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Femara 6.2 38 reviews for Femara to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
letrozole systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trodelvy 8.0 3 reviews for Trodelvy to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
sacituzumab govitecan systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan 8.3 3 reviews for fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan systemic
Brand name:
Enhertu
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
sacituzumab govitecan 8.0 3 reviews for sacituzumab govitecan to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
sacituzumab govitecan systemic
Brand name:
Trodelvy
Drug class:
miscellaneous antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Aromasin 4.9 24 reviews for Aromasin to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
exemestane systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, aromatase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Herceptin 8.2 5 reviews for Herceptin to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Abraxane 9.7 3 reviews for Abraxane to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
paclitaxel protein-bound systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
methotrexate Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Brand name:
Trexall
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Afinitor 4.3 11 reviews for Afinitor to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
everolimus systemic
Drug class:
mTOR inhibitors, selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Taxotere 3.4 5 reviews for Taxotere to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
docetaxel systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Trexall Rate Add review
Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xeloda 6.0 5 reviews for Xeloda to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
capecitabine systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
cyclophosphamide Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
cyclophosphamide systemic
Drug class:
alkylating agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Faslodex 4.5 2 reviews for Faslodex to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
fulvestrant systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, estrogen receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
paclitaxel 7.0 2 reviews for paclitaxel to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
paclitaxel systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
doxorubicin 5.0 4 reviews for doxorubicin to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
doxorubicin systemic
Drug class:
antibiotics/antineoplastics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Perjeta Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
pertuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
trastuzumab 8.2 5 reviews for trastuzumab to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Brand names:
Herceptin, Herzuma, Kanjinti, Ogivri, Ontruzant, Trazimera, Hercessi
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
capecitabine 5.7 9 reviews for capecitabine to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
capecitabine systemic
Brand name:
Xeloda
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
docetaxel 3.3 7 reviews for docetaxel to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
docetaxel systemic
Brand name:
Taxotere
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
everolimus 4.5 13 reviews for everolimus to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
everolimus systemic
Brand name:
Afinitor
Drug class:
mTOR inhibitors, selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fluorouracil Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
fluorouracil systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
fulvestrant 5.0 3 reviews for fulvestrant to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
fulvestrant systemic
Brand name:
Faslodex
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, estrogen receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Gemzar Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
gemcitabine systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
paclitaxel protein-bound 9.7 3 reviews for paclitaxel protein-bound to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
paclitaxel protein-bound systemic
Brand name:
Abraxane
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Soltamox Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
tamoxifen systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tykerb Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
lapatinib systemic
Drug class:
EGFR inhibitors, HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Fareston Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
toremifene systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Halaven 0.0 1 review for Halaven to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
eribulin systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
letrozole / ribociclib 7.0 1 review for letrozole / ribociclib to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
letrozole / ribociclib systemic
Brand name:
Kisqali Femara Co-Pack
Drug class:
antineoplastic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Menest Rate Add review
Rx X N
Generic name:
esterified estrogens systemic
Drug class:
estrogens
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
pertuzumab Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
pertuzumab systemic
Brand name:
Perjeta
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
ado-trastuzumab emtansine Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
ado-trastuzumab emtansine systemic
Brand name:
Kadcyla
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
atezolizumab Off-label 5.5 2 reviews for atezolizumab to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
atezolizumab systemic
Drug class:
anti-PD-1 and PD-L1 monoclonal antibodies (immune checkpoint inhibitors)
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Off-label:
Yes
bevacizumab Off-label Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
bevacizumab systemic
Drug class:
VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Off-label:
Yes
eribulin 0.0 1 review for eribulin to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
eribulin systemic
Brand name:
Halaven
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
esterified estrogens Rate Add review
Rx X N
Generic name:
esterified estrogens systemic
Brand name:
Menest
Drug class:
estrogens
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
gemcitabine Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
gemcitabine systemic
Brand names:
Gemzar, Infugem
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Herceptin Hylecta 10 1 review for Herceptin Hylecta to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
hyaluronidase / trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Herzuma Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Infugem Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
gemcitabine systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ixabepilone Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
ixabepilone systemic
Brand name:
Ixempra
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Ixempra Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
ixabepilone systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kadcyla Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
ado-trastuzumab emtansine systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kanjinti Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
lapatinib Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
lapatinib systemic
Brand name:
Tykerb
Drug class:
EGFR inhibitors, HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Lynparza Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
olaparib systemic
Drug class:
PARP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ogivri Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
olaparib Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
olaparib systemic
Brand name:
Lynparza
Drug class:
PARP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Ontruzant Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Phesgo Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
hyaluronidase / pertuzumab / trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
talazoparib Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
talazoparib systemic
Brand name:
Talzenna
Drug class:
PARP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Tepadina Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
thiotepa systemic
Drug class:
alkylating agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
thiotepa Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
thiotepa systemic
Brand name:
Tepadina
Drug class:
alkylating agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
toremifene 8.0 2 reviews for toremifene to treat Breast Cancer
Rx D N
Generic name:
toremifene systemic
Brand name:
Fareston
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Trazimera Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tukysa Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
tucatinib systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
vinblastine Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
vinblastine systemic
Drug class:
mitotic inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
capivasertib Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
capivasertib systemic
Brand name:
Truqap
Drug class:
multikinase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
elacestrant Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
elacestrant systemic
Brand name:
Orserdu
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, estrogen receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Hercessi Rate Add review
Rx D N
Generic name:
trastuzumab systemic
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hyaluronidase / pertuzumab / trastuzumab Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
hyaluronidase / pertuzumab / trastuzumab systemic
Brand name:
Phesgo
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
hyaluronidase / trastuzumab 10 1 review for hyaluronidase / trastuzumab to treat Breast Cancer
Rx N
Generic name:
hyaluronidase / trastuzumab systemic
Brand name:
Herceptin Hylecta
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kisqali Femara Co-Pack Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
letrozole / ribociclib systemic
Drug class:
antineoplastic combinations
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Orserdu Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
elacestrant systemic
Drug class:
hormones/antineoplastics, estrogen receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Talzenna Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
talazoparib systemic
Drug class:
PARP inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Truqap Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
capivasertib systemic
Drug class:
multikinase inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
tucatinib Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
tucatinib systemic
Brand name:
Tukysa
Drug class:
HER2 inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph

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Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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