Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Palliation of malignant neoplasms Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 12 mg/kg/day Duration: 3-4 days Note: Maximum 0.8-1 g/day; if no toxicity occurs, may be followed after 1 day with 6 mg/kg on alternate days for another 3-4 doses. May repeat course 4-6 weeks later or maintenance doses of 5-15 mg/kg (maximum 1 g) may be given weekly. |
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Indication: Cancers of Colon, Breast, Ovary, Liver, Pancreas, Rectum, Stomach Age: Adult |
Dose: Intravenous – 500 mg/square meter Duration: Days 1-5 Note: Various protocols exist. Not to exceed 800 mg/day. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Child |
Dose: Not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Not specified C olumn E: Note: Dose reduction may be required. |
Administration
- For hospital use only
- Must be administered by healthcare professionals
Side Effect
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Mucositis
- Myelosuppression
- Alopecia
- Photosensitivity
- Hand-foot syndrome
- Maculopapular eruption (pruritic)
- Angina
- Coronary arteriosclerosis
- Thrombophlebitis
- Darkening of veins
- Gastrointestinal ulcer
- Increased alkaline phosphatase
- Increased LFTs
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- Hypercholesterolemia (increased LDH)
- Anaphylaxis
- Nystagmus
- Ophthalmic findings
- Central neurotoxicity
- myocardial ischaemia
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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Warfarin
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May increase effects
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Vaccines
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May reduce response; possibility of generalized infection with live vaccines
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Mucous Membrane Application
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Risk of severe irritation
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Depressed Bone Marrow Function
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Risk of severe infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store the vial in original carton not exceeding 25℃. Do not refrigerate. Protect from light.
Data Sources
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