Oncology Support
This category contains active cancer treatments, not general supportive-care products. Treatment choice, dose and monitoring are determined by an oncology team.
Methotrexate Tablets
2.5mg
Methotrexate 2.5mg tablets, used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and Crohn's disease. A folic acid antagonist blocking dihydrofolate reductase.
Abiraterone Tablets
250mg
Abiraterone 250mg tablets, used in the management of prostate cancer. A CYP17A1 inhibitor that blocks androgen synthesis in the adrenal glands.
Lenalidomide Capsules
10mg
Lenalidomide 10mg hard capsules, used in the management of multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. A thalidomide analogue and immunomodulator.
Key points
- Hormonal therapies act on hormone-sensitive cancers; chemotherapy medicines work through different cancer-specific mechanisms.
- Medicines in this category are not interchangeable and may be used alone or as part of a wider regimen.
- Blood tests and other monitoring are often needed to manage infection, bleeding, clotting and organ-related risks.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on review by the treating clinician or specialist; ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How the medicine groups differ
Hormonal therapies include anastrozole, tamoxifen and flutamide. Chemotherapy or cytotoxic medicines include cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil and hydroxycarbamide. Their uses and risk profiles differ substantially.
What these medicines are used for
Depending on the medicine and regimen, uses may include breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple myeloma and chronic myeloid leukaemia. Most are given as part of a protocol that sets the dose, the interval and the blood tests around it, so they are not interchangeable between cancers. Specialist supervision is the norm rather than the exception.
Important safety checks
Do not start, stop, substitute or change a cancer medicine without the oncology team. Monitoring may include blood counts and liver, kidney, heart or hormone-related checks. Pregnancy prevention, vaccination plans and interactions with other medicines or supplements may also need specialist review.
When to seek urgent care
Follow the oncology team’s emergency instructions. Seek urgent help for fever or signs of infection, unusual bleeding, sudden breathlessness, chest pain, one-sided leg swelling, severe vomiting or diarrhoea, confusion, or a serious allergic reaction.
Further reading
Which cancer medicines does SGMeds have?
There are 22 cancer medicines on SGMeds, containing 21 different active ingredients such as anastrozole, tamoxifen and letrozole. They include Nolvadex and Arimidex, and the full list is on this page.
Which conditions are these cancer medicines for?
The cancer medicines listed here are used for breast cancer, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) and Hodgkin lymphoma, though not every medicine is used for all of them.
Do cancer medicines come as tablets or other forms?
Most are tablets, and there are also capsules and creams. Each product page lists the medicine's form and strengths.
What should I compare between these cancer medicines?
Compare the active ingredient first: products with the same active ingredient contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per unit. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.
Are these cancer medicines originals or generics?
Generics. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic or branded generic with the same active ingredient at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. Brand names such as Femara and Casodex are there so you can find the medicine. The manufacturer varies with stock.
What you will receive →How much do cancer medicines cost in Singapore?
Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.
Payment and prices →Can I order cancer medicines without a prescription in Singapore?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order cancer medicines. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Where can I buy cancer medicines online in Singapore?
You can order them here on SGMeds. Pick the product, strength and pack, add it to your cart and check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia: Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, Regular shipping up to 3 weeks.
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