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Medicines mifamurtideQuestion & answer

mifamurtide · Medicine question

Why is mifamurtide given after osteosarcoma surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It is used with postoperative chemotherapy to target cancer cells that may remain after the visible tumour has been completely removed.

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Mifamurtide 4 mg powder for concentrate for dispersion for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
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