Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Zaltrap

Descriptions


Ziv-aflibercept injection is given together with other medicines (eg, fluorouracil, irinotecan, leucovorin) 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. Ziv-aflibercept works by changing the amount of blood that gets to the tumor.

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

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution