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This regimen is a component of LEU APL - Pethema LPA2005 induction and consolidations 1, 2 and 3 followed by maintenance [over 70 years] [high risk]

Pethema LPA2005 [over 70 years] [high risk] - Induction (LEU APL - Pethema LPA2005 induction and consolidations 1, 2 and 3 followed by maintenance [over 70 years] [high risk])

Treatment Overview

Differentiation syndrome:

  • Monitor closely for differentiation syndrome in the first 7 to 10 days of treatment.
  • Prompt recognition is necessary and if syndrome develops treat promptly with high dose intravenous corticosteroids (dexamethasone 10 mg/m2 IV Q12H) for at least 3 days and until complete resolution of symptoms.
  • Decision to withhold tretinoin should be only for severe cases or if lack of response to corticosteroid.

Continue Induction treatment with tretinoin until complete remission is achieved, or for a maximum of 90 days.

Cycle 1 - 90 days

Cycle length:
90

tretinoin:

  • Teratogenic—Ensure pregnant women are not exposed to tretinoin. Consult prescribing information.
  • Continue tretinoin until a complete remission is achieved, or for a maximum of 90 days.

IDArubicin: Administer first dose (day 1) within a few hours of starting tretinoin.

Cycle details

Cycle 1 - 90 days

Medication Dose Route Days Max Duration
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration 1 to 90
IDArubicin * 12 mg/m² intravenous 1, 3, 5 15 minutes
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration 1 to 15

tretinoin:

  • Teratogenic—Ensure pregnant women are not exposed to tretinoin. Consult prescribing information.
  • Continue tretinoin until a complete remission is achieved, or for a maximum of 90 days.

IDArubicin: Administer first dose (day 1) within a few hours of starting tretinoin.

Full details

Cycle 1 - 90 days

Day: 1

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
IDArubicin * 12 mg/m² intravenous 15 minutes
Instructions:
  • Administer within a few hours of starting tretinoin.
  • Warning vesicant—ensure vein is patent prior to administration, administer vesicant as per institutional policy and monitor for signs of extravasation throughout administration.
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 2

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 3

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
IDArubicin * 12 mg/m² intravenous 15 minutes
Instructions:

Warning vesicant—ensure vein is patent prior to administration, administer vesicant as per institutional policy and monitor for signs of extravasation throughout administration.
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 4

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 5

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
IDArubicin * 12 mg/m² intravenous 15 minutes
Instructions:

Warning vesicant—ensure vein is patent prior to administration, administer vesicant as per institutional policy and monitor for signs of extravasation throughout administration.
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 6

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 7

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 8

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 9

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 10

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 11

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 12

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 13

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 14

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 15

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:
dexamethasone 2.5 mg/m² Twice daily oral administration
Instructions:

Take with food.

Day: 16

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 17

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 18

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 19

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 20

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 21

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 22

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 23

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 24

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 25

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 26

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 27

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 28

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 29

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 30

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 31

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 32

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 33

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 34

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 35

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 36

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 37

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 38

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 39

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 40

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 41

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 42

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 43

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 44

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 45

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 46

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 47

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 48

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 49

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 50

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 51

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 52

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 53

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 54

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 55

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 56

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 57

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 58

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 59

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 60

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 61

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 62

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 63

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 64

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 65

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 66

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 67

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 68

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 69

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 70

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 71

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 72

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 73

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 74

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 75

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 76

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 77

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 78

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 79

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 80

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 81

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 82

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 83

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 84

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 85

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 86

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 87

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 88

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 89

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Day: 90

Medication Dose Route Max duration Details
tretinoin 45 mg/m² Daily in divided doses oral administration
Instructions:

Daily in TWO divided doses.

  • Take with food. Swallow whole do not crush or chew.
  • Round dose to closest multiple of 10 mg capsules.
  • Continue until complete remission, or for a maximum of 90 days.
Additional details:

Additional details

Section 1: Teratogenic effects

Ensure pregnant women are not exposed to tretinoin. Consult prescribing information.

Supportive Care Factors

Factor Value
Antifungal prophylaxis: Routine antifungal prophylaxis recommended
Antiviral prophylaxis for herpes virus: Routine antiviral prophylaxis recommended
Emetogenicity: Variable
Gastroprotection: Gastroprotection may be considered
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis: Routine antibiotic prophylaxis may be considered
Tumour lysis syndrome prophylaxis: Tumour lysis syndrome prophylaxis is recommended

Antiviral prophylaxis for hepatitis B virus: Guidance is limited to high-risk anti-cancer medicines. Clinicians will need to assess individual patient risk for other anti-cancer medicines.


Emetogenicity:

  • MEDIUM days 1, 3, and 5;
  • MINIMAL to LOW (oral) days 1 to 90 (excluding 1, 3, and 5).

References

Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd Vesanoid® New Zealand data sheet 21 April 2022 https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/v/Vesanoidcap.pdf (accessed 15 July 2022).

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