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Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug in the same family as cisplatin and carboplatin. It is typically administered in combination with fluorouracil and leucovorin in a combination known as FOLFOX for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Compared to cisplatin the two ammine groups are replaced by cyclohexyldiamine for improved antitumour activity. The chlorine ligands are replaced by the oxalato bidentate derived from oxalic acid in order to improve water solubility....
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oxaliplatin mechanism..how......?
is it similar to cisplatin mechanism?
is it similar to cisplatin mechanism?
Yes, but... probably more info than you wish to know Semin Oncol. 1998 Apr;25(2 Suppl 5):4-12 "Oxaliplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent with a 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (DACH) carrier ligand, has shown in vitro and...
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oxaliplatin and 5FU
as the treatment runs through his veins and as a result of the oxaliplatin, we have to be very careful that he I thought I would try to update and let you know how Tom is doing ok legs are a bit sore as...
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hiccups/oxaliplatin/xeloda
Sam stared oxaliplatin and xeloda on Thursday and the hiccups began today. Not regular hiccups, big Sam stared oxaliplatin and xeloda on Thursday and the hiccups began today. Not regular hiccups...
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Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin (GEMOX) in patients with cisplatin-refractory...
Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin (GEMOX) in patients with cisplatin-refractory germ cell tumors: a phase Combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin in patients with intensively...
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Treatment Success for Oxaliplatin
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Colon Cancer | 27 | 74% |
| Chemotherapy | 0 | 74% |
| Head and Neck can... | 1 | 100% |
| Depression - Teen... | 1 | 100% |
Overall, 87% (29 members) find Oxaliplatin helpful.