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GEMOX

Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy

Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy Used for Colorectal cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameGEMOX
Also known asGemcitabine plus oxaliplatin, Gemcitabine, Oxaliplatin
SponsorJiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Gemcitabine and oxaliplatin combination chemotherapy is a chemotherapy regimen that uses the drugs gemcitabine and oxaliplatin to kill cancer cells. Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that interferes with DNA synthesis, while oxaliplatin is a platinum-based drug that cross-links DNA, causing DNA damage and apoptosis in cancer cells.

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Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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