FOLFOX-6 Regimen
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FOLFOX-6 Regimen Definition
A regimen consisting of leucovorin, infusional fluorouracil and oxaliplatin used for the treatment of advanced-stage and metastatic colorectal cancer. This particular version differs from the original FOLFOX (FOLFOX4) regimen with regards to both the doses and the administration of the three-drug combination. An alternative version, referred to as modified- FOLFOX6, is also used in clinical practice.
FOLFOX-6 Regimen Synonyms
FOLFOX-6 Regimen, Folinic Acid-Fluorouracil-Oxaliplatin-6 Regimen
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