FOLFOX-4 Regimen

Preferred Label : FOLFOX-4 Regimen;

NCIt synonyms : Folinic Acid-Fluororuracil-Oxaliplatin-4 Regimen;

NCIt related terms : FOLFOX4 (L-Leucovorin);

NCIt definition : A regimen comsisting of 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin and oxaliplatin, given on a 14-day cycle, that can be used for the treatment of ampullary and pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and biliary tract, esophageal and esophagogastric junction, gastric, and colorectal cancers.;

NCIt note : Source: NCCN Guidelines 2007 and PDQ;

Codes from synonyms : 4450;

Details

Origin ID

C63590;

UMLS CUI

C1880659;

Est indiqué pour
- cancer of colon [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
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- Fluorouracil [NCIt concept]
- Leucovorin Calcium [NCIt concept]
- Oxaliplatin [NCIt concept]
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- HemOnc Regimen Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Multi-agent Therapeutic Regimens [NCIt concept]
- Pharmacotherapy Regimens [NCIt concept]
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- Colorectal Carcinoma [NCIt concept]

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