[Paclitaxel]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2001 Oct;28(10):1357-62.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The optimal dose and schedule of paclitaxel is not yet defined and is the subject of a number of clinical trials. These studies have not shown a clear-cut dose-response relationship. Trials evaluating administration schedule have not found either 24 h or 96 h infusion to be superior to 3 h infusion. These clinical evidence suggests that optimal dose and schedule of single-agent paclitaxel is 175 mg/m2 over 3 h. Weekly moderate-dose paclitaxel administration is generating much interest, as dose dense therapy, with very modest myelosuppression.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / administration & dosage*
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic
  • Clinical Trials, Phase III as Topic
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Paclitaxel