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Regimen Information

For CAPOX + Avastin, including Side Effects

CAPOX + Avastin

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Colon Cancer

How CAPOX + Avastin chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

CAPOX + Avastin for the treatment of Colon Cancer

CAPOX + Avastin (bevacizumab) is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of colon cancer. The three drugs in this combination are: capecitabine (Xeloda), oxalipltin (Eloxatin) and Avastin.

Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF CAPOX + AVASTIN

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Handfoot Syndrome

  • Neuropathy

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Colon Cancer:

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