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What is drug AC?

Published in Chemotherapy Drugs 1 min read

Drug AC is an abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat breast cancer. This includes instances where the cancer has spread or recurred.

AC Chemotherapy Combination Details

The AC chemotherapy regimen includes the following drugs:

  • Doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin): An anthracycline chemotherapy drug.
  • Cyclophosphamide: An alkylating agent.

This combination is often used alongside other therapies in breast cancer treatment. This is according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).