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| Off label | |
|---|---|
| Term | Off label |
| Short definition | OFF - An acronym for a chemotherapy combination used to treat pancreatic cancer. It includes the drugs oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin (folinic acid). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
off label - Describes the legal use of a prescription drug to treat a disease or condition for which the drug has not been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration
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