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palifermin (pal-ee-FER-min)
palifermin (pal-ee-FER-min)
A form of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) that is made in the laboratory. KGF stimulates the growth of cells that line the surface of the mouth and intestinal tract. Palifermin is used to prevent and treat oral mucositis (mouth sores) caused by high-dose chemotherapy and radiation therapy in leukemia and lymphoma. It is also being studied in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis (mouth sores) and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) in other types of cancer. Palifermin belongs to the family of drugs called recombinant human keratinocyte growth factors. Also called Kepivance.
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