ISSN:
1573-0646
Keywords:
Phase I trial
;
4′-deoxydoxorubicin
;
esorubicin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Twenty-six patients with various solid tumors entered a Phase I trial with 4′ -Deoxydoxorubicin (Esorubicin, IMI-58), a new doxorubicin analogue. The drug was administered weekly i.v. for 3–4 weeks. Leukopenia proved to be dose limiting. The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was reached at 20 mg/m2 weekly for 3 weeks. For Phase II trials, a weekly dose of 15 and 17.5 mg/m2 can be proposed for poor and good risk patients respectively. Non-hematologic toxicity was minimal. Phase II trials with this new anthracycline are warranted.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00171587
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