GemOx
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GemOx or GEMOX is an acronym for one of the chemotherapy regimens, used in the treatment of relapsed or primary refractory non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin disease.
When combined with Rituximab it is called R-GemOx, R-GEMOX or GemOx-R, GEMOX-R.
The [R]-GemOx regimen consists of:
- (R)ituximab - anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that has the ability to kill both normal and malignant B cells;
- (Gem)citabine - an antimetabolite;
- (Ox)aliplatin - a platinum-based antineoplastic agent with alkylating mechanism of action.[1][2]
Dosing regimen
| Drug | Dose | Mode | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| (R)ituximab | 375 mg/m2 | IV infusion | Day 1 |
| (Gem)citabine | 1000 mg/m2 | IV infusion in 500 ml normal saline with the speed of 10 mg/m2/min | Day 2 |
| (Ox)aliplatin | 100 mg/m2 | IV infusion over 2hrs | Day 2 |
References
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