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Regimen Information
For CAPOX, including Side Effects
CAPOX
Drugs in this Regimen:
How CAPOX chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
CAPOX for the treatment of Colon Cancer
CAPOX is the acronym for a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of colon cancer. The two drugs in this combination are: capecitabine (Xeloda) and oxalipltin (Eloxatin).
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
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Nausea & Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Handfoot Syndrome
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Neuropathy