Drug guide

Deoxycoformycin

Your doctor has ordered the drug Deoxycoformycin to help treat your illness. The drug can be given by injection into a vein. Deoxycoformycin is used to treat: hairy cell leukemia chronic lymphocytic leukemia Deoxycoformycin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Deoxycoformycin is a type of antibiotic that is only used for chemotherapy; it slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs you are taking, how well your body responds to them, and the type of cancer you have.