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).
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Pediatric Blood & Cancer |
Vol/bind | 59 |
Sider (fra-til) | 870-3 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 1545-5009 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2012 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |