Hepzato
Hepzato is a brand-name chemotherapy medication designed for regional delivery directly to the liver through hepatic arterial infusion. It is primarily used to treat metastatic liver cancer, particularly in patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver.
Hepzato is a liver-directed chemotherapy agent used to treat certain metastatic liver cancers via direct arterial infusion.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2671192
- Generic
- Hepzato
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Hepzato is indicated for the treatment of metastatic liver cancer, most commonly in patients with colorectal cancer metastases to the liver that cannot be surgically removed.
The medication is administered via hepatic arterial infusion, delivering chemotherapy directly to the liver through its main blood supply. This approach allows for higher local drug concentrations while potentially minimizing systemic exposure.
Hepzato is a specialized chemotherapy agent that must be administered by healthcare professionals experienced in hepatic arterial infusion procedures. It carries typical chemotherapy side effects including myelosuppression. Treatment requires careful patient selection and monitoring. Patients should discuss all potential risks and benefits with their oncology team before initiating therapy.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy