PELF Regimen
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PELF Regimen Definition
A regimen consisting of cisplatin, epirubicin, leucovorin and fluorouracil used for the treatment of advanced-stage gastric cancer. This regimen, developed in Europe, also includes the use of glutathione as a chemoprotectant as well as filgrastim to prevent neutropenia.
PELF Regimen Synonyms
PELF Regimen, Platinol-Epirubicin-Leucovorin-Fluorouracil Regimen
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