CODOX-M/IVAC regimen
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords:CODOX-M/IVAC Regimen; Cyclophosphamide-Oncovin-Doxorubicin-Methotrexate/Ifosfamide, VePesid, AraC Regimen; McGrath Regimen
Overview
CODOX-M/IVAC regimen refers to a regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and high-dose methotrexate (CODOX-M) alternating with ifosfamide, etoposide and high-dose cytarabine (IVAC), used as a treatment for aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; also used as primary treatment for AIDS-related and high-risk Burkitt's lymphoma. Intrathecal cytarabine and methotrexate are included in this regimen as either prophylaxis or treatment for central nervous system (CNS) involvement.[1]
Regimen
CCyclophosphamide
VVincristine
DOXDoxorubicin
MMethotrexate
IIfosfamide
VVepesid (etoposide)
ACAra-C (cytarabine)
Indications
- AIDS-related and high-risk Burkitt's lymphoma[2]