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Regimen Information

For FOLFIRI + Avastin, including Side Effects

FOLFIRI + Avastin

For the treatment of Colon Cancer

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

FOLFIRI + Avastin (Bevacizumab) for the treatment of Colon Cancer

FOLFIRI + Avastin is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of colon cancer.

DRUGS IN THE FOLFIRI-BEVACIZUMAB COMBINATION:

FOL

= Folinic Acid (Leucovorin Calcium)

F

= Fluorouracil

IRI

= Irinotecan Hydrochloride

+ Bevacizumab

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 FOLFIRI + AVASTIN

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Risk of Infection

  • Mouth Sores

  • Anemia

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Colon Cancer:

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