ANTICANCER AGENT SOLUTION FOR TRANSCATHETER ARTERIAL CHEMOEMBOLIZATION

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an anticancer agent solution used when performing transcathether arterial chemoembolization (TACE), which can be readily and safely prepared and stably stored for a long period of time.;SOLUTION: The anticancer agent solution for transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) shows long-term shelf stability, contains epirubicin or a salt thereof and a water-soluble contrast medium such as a nonionic contrast medium, has a pH of 2.5-4.5 and is sterilized by filtration. A kit for transcatheter arterial chemoembolization composed of the anticancer agent solution and an oil-based contrast medium is also provided.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT