Possible Side Effects of FOLFOX (Leucovorin, 5 ...

blood clotting (coagulation = formation of fibrin threads) Vascular spasm. Damage to blood vessel stimulates pain receptors. Reflex contraction of smooth muscle of small blood vessels. Can reduce blood loss for several hours until other mechanisms can take over. Only for small blood vessel or arteriole. Platelet plug formation (Fig 19.9 ... ................
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