Evaluation of dose and schedule of L-asparaginase in multidrug therapy of childhood leukemia.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Six regimens utilizing L-asparaginase in doses of 6,000 IU/M2, 2,000 IU/M2, and 500 IU/M2 in two separate schedules (consecutive and intermittent) along with vincristine and prednisone yielded remarkably similar response rates, approximating 70%, in 306 previously treated children with acute leukemia in relapse. The addition of daunorubicin to one regimen did not alter the response rate. Hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 5% and hyperglycemia in 7%. Lower doses of L-asparaginase significantly reduced the hypersensitivity rate but no such pattern was noted for hyperglycemia. A history of prior resistance to prednisone and vincristine significantly reduced the response rate.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sutow, WW; George, S; Lowman, JT; Starling, KA; Humphrey, GB; Haggard, ME; Vietti, TJ
Published Date
- 1976
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 2 / 4
Start / End Page
- 387 - 395
PubMed ID
- 1004382
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0098-1532
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/mpo.2950020405
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States