Palonosetron for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with high dose methotrexate

Sambavy Nadaraja, Aissata Diop Mamoudou, Harald Thomassen, Peder Skov Wehner, Steen Rosthoej, Henrik Schroeder

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Abstract

High dose methotrexate (HD-MTX), used in the treatment of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), is moderately emetogenic. First generation 5-HT(3) receptor antagonists are effective prophylactic agents but require multiple administrations. Palonosetron has a half life of 36-42 hours and has higher affinity and selectivity to the 5-HT(3) receptor. Adult studies have demonstrated that palonosetron is both more effective and require fewer administrations than first generation 5-HT(3) receptor antagonists. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a single dose of palonosetron (5 µg/kg) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children 18 years of age with ALL treated with HD-MTX, 5 g/m(2).
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPediatric Blood & Cancer
Vol/bind59
Sider (fra-til)870-3
Antal sider4
ISSN1545-5009
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2012
Udgivet eksterntJa

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