CODOXM-IVAC Regimen
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CODOXM-IVAC Regimen Definition
A regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and high-dose methotrexate (CODOX-M) alternating with ifosfamide, etoposide and high-dose cytarabine (IVAC), used as a treatment for aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; also used as primary treatment for AIDS-related and high-risk Burkitt's lymphoma. Intrathecal cytarabine and methotrexate are included in this regimen as either prophylaxis or treatment for central nervous system (CNS) involvement.
CODOXM-IVAC Regimen Synonyms
CODOX-M/IVAC Regimen, Cyclophosphamide-Oncovin-Doxorubicin-Methotrexate/Ifosfamide, VePesid, AraC Regimen, McGrath Regimen
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