Aflibercept (Intravenous Route)

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Aflibercept (Intravenous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Zaltrap

Description

Aflibercept injection is given together with other medicines to treat advanced cancer of the colon or rectum. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other cancer medicines that did not work well. Aflibercept works by changing the amount of blood that gets to the tumor.

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
Before Using
DR603671 Portions of this document last updated: Oct. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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