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Oxaliplatin;Capecitabine

Hebei Medical University · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Oxaliplatin and capecitabine work together as a chemotherapy combination: oxaliplatin cross-links DNA to prevent replication, while capecitabine is converted to fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase and disrupt nucleotide synthesis.

Oxaliplatin and capecitabine work together as a chemotherapy combination: oxaliplatin cross-links DNA to prevent replication, while capecitabine is converted to fluorouracil to inhibit thymidylate synthase and disrupt nucleotide synthesis. Used for Metastatic colorectal cancer, Gastric cancer, Pancreatic cancer.

At a glance

Generic nameOxaliplatin;Capecitabine
Also known asOxaliplatin plus capecitabine other names:XELOX.
SponsorHebei Medical University
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy combination; antimetabolite
TargetDNA (oxaliplatin); thymidylate synthase (capecitabine/5-FU)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Oxaliplatin is a third-generation platinum compound that forms DNA adducts, leading to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Capecitabine is a prodrug of 5-fluorouracil that preferentially activates in tumor tissue, inhibiting thymidylate synthase and incorporating into RNA/DNA. Together, they provide synergistic cytotoxic effects against rapidly dividing cancer cells.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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