FOLFOX and related chemotherapeutic combinations
FOLFOX: A combination of leucovorin (folinic acid), fluorouracil, and oxaliplatin.
FOLFOX-4, FOLFOX-6, FOLFOX-7 are different regimens for the administration of FOLFOX.
FOLFIRI: A combination of leucovorin (folinic acid), fluorouracil, and irinotecan.
FOLFIRINOX (also known as FOLFOXIRI): A combination of leucovorin (folinic acid), fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin.
For the individual drugs in these combinations, refer to leucovorin, fluorouracil, oxaliplatin and irinotecan, respectively.
- INDICATIONS: A combination of folinic acid (leucovorin), fluorouracil and irinotecan for the treatment of advanced-stage and metastatic colorectal cancerSee individual drugs of this combination for adverse effects: Fluorouracil, Irinotecan, Leucovorin
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
See individual drugs of this combination for drug interactions
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Page last updated 06/24/2024
