FOLFOX-6 Regimen

Preferred Label : FOLFOX-6 Regimen;

NCIt synonyms : Folinic Acid-Fluorouracil-Oxaliplatin-6 Regimen;

NCIt related terms : FOLFOX6;

NCIt 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.;

NCIt note : Source: NCCN Guidelines 2007 and PDQ;

Codes from synonyms : 75911;

Details

Origin ID

C63591;

UMLS CUI

C1880660;

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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- CTRP Intervention Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
- 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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