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CODOX-M Regimen

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CODOX-M Regimen Definition

A regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and high-dose methotrexate used to treat aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; also used as primary treatment of AIDS-related and low-risk Burkitt's lymphoma. Intrathecal cytarabine and methotrexate are included in this regimen as either prophylaxis or treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disease.

CODOX-M Regimen Synonyms

CODOX-M Regimen, Cyclophosphamide-Oncovin-Doxorubicin-Methotrexate Regimen

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