Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Regimen Library
Steroid pre-phase (LEU ALL precursor B-cell - UKALL14 with RITUximab [over 40 years] [not for transplant])
Treatment Overview
Pre-phase dexamethasone can be given for 5 to 7 days.
Pre-phase - 5 days
dexamethasone: Pre-phase can be given for 5 to 7 days.
Cycle details
Pre-phase - 5 days
| Medication | Dose | Route | Days | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration | 1 to 5 |
dexamethasone: Pre-phase can be given for 5 to 7 days.
Full details
Pre-phase - 5 days
Day: 1
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take in the morning with food. |
Day: 2
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take in the morning with food. |
Day: 3
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take in the morning with food. |
Day: 4
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take in the morning with food. |
Day: 5
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dexamethasone | 6 mg/m² Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take in the morning with food. |
Supportive Care Factors
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Gastroprotection: | Gastroprotection is recommended |
Gastroprotection: Gastroprotective agents are only intended for short term use while patient is receiving corticosteroid treatment doses.
References
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* The medicines, doses, combinations, and schedule in this treatment regimen have been carefully reviewed against international best practice guidelines by specialists in medical oncology around New Zealand and this advice has been accepted for publication by Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency). Sometimes medicines that are used in routine clinical practice have not been through a formal review process by the NZ Medicines Regulator Medsafe and are therefore considered unapproved or off-label. These medicines are legally able to be prescribed through sections 25 and 29 of the Medicines Act and by obtaining informed consent from patients. All treatment regimens listed on this website have been through robust peer review and are considered an accepted standard of care, whether prescribed through sections 25 or 29 or carrying formal Medsafe Approval.
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