Oxaliplatin
- Generic Name
- Oxaliplatin
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C8H14N2O4Pt
- CAS Number
- 61825-94-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 04ZR38536J
- Background
Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug in the same family as cisplatin and carboplatin. Compared to cisplatin the two amine groups are replaced by diamino cyclohexane (DACH) group to provide a greater antitumor effect. However, this leads to poorer water solubility, which was compensated by the addition of the chloride moieties. Due to this chemic...
- Indication
Oxaliplatin, in combination with infusional fluorouracil and leucovorin, is indicated for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer and adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor.
- Associated Conditions
- Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Stage III Colon Cancer
- Associated Therapies
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