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Appendix B
Chemotherapy Regimens
Contents ABVD
.....................................................................1
ALL – Dana Farber ...............................................2
ATG &
Cyclosporin................................................3
Bortezomib (Velcade®) .........................................4
CBV........................................................................5
Chlorambucil
.........................................................6
Chlorambucil + Rituximab ...................................7 CHOMP
.................................................................8
CHOP.....................................................................10
CHOP + Rituximab ...............................................11
Cladribine (2-CDA)
...............................................12 CVP (IV)
................................................................13
CVP (IV) + Rituximab ...........................................14
CVP (Oral)
.............................................................15 CVP
(Oral) + Rituximab........................................16
DHAP.....................................................................17
DPACE...................................................................19
ESHAP...................................................................20
FCM
.......................................................................22
FCM + Rituximab..................................................23
Fludarabine
...........................................................24
Fludarabine + Rituximab......................................25 GDP
.......................................................................26
HDMVP
.................................................................27
HIDAC Consolidation ...........................................29
Hyper-CVAD
.........................................................31
Intravenous Immunoglobulin...............................35 IV Iron
Replacement (Venofer®) ..........................36 Lenalidomide
........................................................37 Magrath
.................................................................38
Melphalan + Prednisone.......................................44 MPT
.......................................................................45
MPV
.......................................................................46
Mini-BEAM
...........................................................47 MOPP
....................................................................49
NOVE.....................................................................50
NOVE-HIDAC
.......................................................51 POMP
Maintenance ..............................................52
Rituximab..............................................................53
Thalidomide/Dexamethasone ..............................54 Vidaza
....................................................................55
VP-16/Melphalan
..................................................56
VP-16/Prednisone
.................................................59 7+3
Induction........................................................60
Appendix B
B
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Appendix B Page 1 of 61
AABBVVDD
Indications First-line therapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma
Drug Regimen Doxorubicin Bleomycin
Vinblastine Dacarbazine
25 mg/m2 by slow IV push days 1 and 15 10 U/m2 by slow IV push
days 1 and 15 6 mg/m2 by quick IV push days 1 and 15 375 mg/m2 in
500 mL NS over 75 minutes days 1 and 15
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days (for a total of 4-8
cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week Renal Failure If creatinine clearance =
0.2 – 1.0 mL/second, reduce bleomycin to 75% dose If creatinine
clearance < 0.2 mL/second, reduce bleomycin to 50% dose
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce doxorubicin to 75%
dose and vinblastine to 50% dose If bilirubin = 52-85 μmol/L or
AST > 180 IU/L, reduce doxorubicin to 50% dose
and vinblastine to 25% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit
doxorubicin and vinblastine
Cost $355 per 28-day cycle
References Bonadonna, G. and A. Santoro, ABVD chemotherapy in
the treatment of
Hodgkin's disease. Cancer Treat Rev, 1982. 9(1): p. 21-35.
Abbreviations: IV = intravenous; NS = normal saline
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Page 2 of 61 Appendix B
AALLLL –– DDaannaa FFaarrbbeerr
Indications First-line therapy for ALL i. Induction (x 1
cycle)
Prednisone Vincristine
Doxorubicin Methotrexate
Leucovorin
L-Asparaginase MTX+ ARA-C
Allopurinol +
Cotrimoxazole (Septra®)
10 mg/m2 q.i.d. p.o. days 1- 28 2 mg IV in 50 mL NS over 15
minutes days 1, 8, 15, 22 30 mg/m2 IV push days 1 and 2 4000 mg/m2
IV in 1 L NS over 4 hours day 3 200 mg/m2 IV 36 hours post MTX and
24 mg/m2 q6h IV or p.o. until MTX level < 0.1 μmol/L 25 000
IU/m2 IM day 5 MTX 12 mg + ARA-C 40 mg IT in preservative-free NS
(total 5 mL) days 1, 15, 28 300 mg p.o. daily and 1 DS tablet p.o.
b.i.d. q MWF
ii. CNS Therapy (x 1 cycle) Vincristine
6-Mercaptopurine
Doxorubicin MTX + ARA-C
Cranial Irradiation
2 mg IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 50 mg/m2/day p.o.
q.h.s. x 14 days (round off dose to nearest 50 mg) 30 mg/m2 IV day
1 push MTX 12 mg + ARA-C 40 mg IT in preservative-free NS (total 5
mL) days 1, 4, 8, 11 1800 cGy over 10 fractions days 1-10
iii. Intensification (3-week cycle x 10 cycles) Vincristine
Dexamethasone
6-Mercaptopurine
Doxorubicin
Methotrexate L-Asparaginase
MTX + ARA-C
2 mg IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 of each cycle 18
mg/m2/day p.o. (in 2 divided doses) days 1-5 of each cycle 50
mg/m2/day p.o. q.h.s. days 1-14 of each cycle (round off dose to
nearest 50 mg) 30 mg/m2 IV push day 1 (to maximum of 300 mg/m2
cumulative dose [i.e. 7th cycle]) 30 mg/m2 in 250 mL NS over 1 hour
or IM days 1, 8, 15 12 500 IU/m2 weekly x 30 weeks – IM MTX 12 mg +
ARA-C 40 mg IT in preservative-free NS (total 5 mL) every 18
weeks
iv. Continuation (3-week cycle until 2 years after CR)
Drug Regimen
Vincristine Dexamethasone
6-Mercaptopurine
Methotrexate MTX + ARA-C
2 mg IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 (each cycle) 6
mg/m2/day p.o./IV (in two divided doses) days 1-5 (each cycle) 50
mg/m2/day p.o. q.h.s. days 1-15 (each cycle) 30 mg/m2 IV in 250 mL
NS over 1 hour or IM weekly MTX 12 mg + ARA-C 40 mg IT in
preservative-free NS (total 5 mL) every 18 weeks
References Silverman, L.B., et al., Improved outcome for
children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: results of Dana-Farber
Consortium Protocol 91-01. Blood, 2001. 97(5): p. 1211-8. Protocol
has been modified according to the NCIC AL.4 Protocol 2007
Abbreviations: ALL = acute lymphocytic leukemia; ARA-C =
cytarabine; CR = complete response; IT = intrathecally; IV =
intravenously; MTX = methotrexate; p.o. = by mouth; q.i.d. = four
times daily; q.h.s. = at bedtime
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Appendix B Page 3 of 61
AATTGG && CCyycclloossppoorriinn
Indications First-line immunotherapy for aplastic anemia ATG
(first-line)
Test Dose
Treatment Dose
Horse ATG (ATGM® - Upjohn) Horse ATG 25 mg (o.5 mL) in 100 mL
normal saline infused intravenously over 1 hour monitoring for
allergic reaction 40 mg/kg/day IV days 1-4
ATG (second-line) or if allergic to horse ATG
Test Dose
Treatment Dose
Rabbit ATG (Thymoglobulin® - SangStat) Rabbit ATG
(Thymoglobulin® - SangStat) 2.5 mg (0.5 mL) in 100 mL normal saline
infused intravenously over 1 hour monitoring for allergic reaction
3.75 mg/kg/day IV days 1-5
Premedication – Daily 1 hour prior to each dose
Prednisone 1 mg/kg p.o. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50 mg IV
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) 1000 mg p.o.
Cyclosporin 5 mg/kg/day day 14 onwards
Cyclosporin dose should be adjusted to achieve a trough level of
200-400 μg/L Patients > 60 years trough level 150-250 μg/L
Children trough level of 100-150 μg/L Note: Monitor renal function,
blood pressure, magnesium Cyclosporin can be tapered after 6 months
of therapy if counts have normalized and have been stable for 1-2
months
Serum Sickness Prophylaxis
Drug Regimen
Prednisone 1 mg/kg/day to be continued for 9 days after
completion of ATG, then tapered over next 5 days
Cycle Frequency One course is given routinely A second course of
ATG may be administered if there has been no response by 3
months post treatment, or at later relapse Patients may become
sensitized to horse ATG after one administration and thus
are at risk of anaphylaxis. Patients receiving a second course
of ATG, or patients that demonstrate an allergic reaction to the
test dose of horse ATG should be given the rabbit ATG
formulation
Cost 1 course ATG = $13 000 and approximate costs for
cyclosporin for 6 months =
$4500
References Marsh, J.C., et al., Guidelines for the diagnosis and
management of acquired aplastic anaemia. Br J Haematol, 2003.
123(5): p. 782-801. Rosenfeld, S., et al., Antithymocyte globulin
and cyclosporine for severe aplastic
anemia: association between hematologic response and long-term
outcome. Jama, 2003. 289(9): p. 1130-5.
Abbreviations: ATG = antithymocyte globulin; IV = intravenously;
p.o. = by mouth
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PR 10034(2008/12/07)
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PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
HORSE Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Atgam®)Orders for Aplastic
Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:
There are two Antithymocyte Globulin Order Forms (horse and
rabbit). I have selected the appropriate order form for this
patient. Doctor’s Signature:_______________PRINT
NAME:___________________Admit to Dr.___________________ on
_____________________
(YYYY/MM/DD)Diagnosis____________________________Infuse ATG by
central line (see Note #1 on back of this page).Pre-chemotherapy
Bloodwork: (if not done within one week prior to admission) CBC,
differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile, liver
profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acidHold ATG until physician
writes an order on the Doctor’s Order Form to proceed with ATG test
DoseMonday, Wednesday and Friday – CBC, renal profile, calcium
profile, liver profile, group and screencyclosporine (CSA) trough
levels 1h prior to first dose of day, starting Day 15
(_____/____/____) (YYYY/MM/DD) and every Monday and Friday,
thereafter.Target CSA level = 200-300 mcg/LDaily weight (kg) before
breakfastRecord intake and output
dailyDiet:____________________Monitoring during ATG infusions (See
Note #2 on back of this page)Day 1: • Vital signs prior to
infusion, then q 15 min x 1 h, q 30 min x 1 h, then q 1 h until
infusion is completed• Monitor for allergic reactions continuously
during the first 15 minutes and then q 1 h until infusion
completed: fever (temperature ≥ 38°C), chills, hives, rash,
pruritus, SBP change (increase or decrease of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading), shortness of breath, and chest pain. • Stop
infusion and notify MD if reaction(s) observed Days 2-4: • Vital
signs q 30 min x 1 h, then q 2 h until infusion is completed•
Monitor for allergic reactions (see Day 1) every four hours.• Stop
infusion and notify MD if reaction(s) observed
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NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP increase or decrease of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg q6h.4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 14. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
Patient Weight
(kg)
Horse ATG Infusion Dose (40 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (25 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-4
(Rounded to 250 mg)
45 1725 1750 45 10046 1725 1750 45 12547 1975 2000 45 12548-52
1975 2000 50 12553 1975 2000 55 12554 2225 2250 55 12555-57 2225
2250 55 15058-59 2225 2250 60 15060-63 2475 2500 60 15064-65 2475
2500 65 15066-68 2725 2750 65 17569-71 2725 2750 70 17572 2975 3000
70 17573-74 2975 3000 75 17575-77 2975 3000 75 20078 2975 3000 80
20079-82 3225 3250 80 20083-84 3225 3250 85 20085 3475 3500 85
20086-87 3475 3500 85 22588-90 3475 3500 90 22591-92 3725 3750 90
22593-94 3725 3750 95 22595-96 3725 3750 95 25097 3975 4000 95
25098-100 3975 4000 100 250
PR 10034(2008/12/07)
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PR 10034(2008/12/07)
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
HORSE Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Atgam®)Orders for Aplastic
Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:
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Have the following medication readily available in the patient’s
medication bin: epinephrine 1:1,000 injmethylprednisolone
(Solu-Medrol®), 125mgdiphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Inj,
50mgsalbutamol inhaler + spacer deviceMonitor for signs or symptoms
of serum sickness (see Note #3 on back of this page).Notify MD if
signs or symptoms of serum sickness develop.Height:__________ cm
Weight:__________ kg BSA____________ m2Day 1: TEST DOSE
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD) Pre-medication NOT to be given PRIOR
to test doseHorse ATG (Atgam ®) 0.5mL (25mg) in 100mL of Normal
Saline IV to run over 1 hour through 0.2-micron in-line filter.
Vital Signs prior to test dose infusion, then q 15 min x 1 hour.
Monitor for allergic reactions: fever (temperature ≥ 38°C), chills,
hives, rash, pruritus, hyper- or hypotension (SBP increase or
decrease of ≥ 20% from pre-infusion reading), shortness of breath,
and chest pain continually during the first 15 minutes, then q15
min until infusion completed. If reaction(s) observed stop infusion
and notify MD. If no allergic reaction within 1 hour of starting
Test Dose proceed with Day 1 infusionDays 1-4: PRE MEDICATION
(Begin only if patient tolerates ATG Test Dose)prednisone
1mg/kg/day rounded to nearest 5mg (=_____mg-see back of this page
for rounded dose) po, 60 minutes prior to first dose (Day 1) of
ATG, then daily x 3 days 60 minutes prior to each subsequent ATG
dose (total = 4 doses).acetaminophen 1000 mg po, 60 minutes prior
to first dose (Day 1) of ATG, then daily x 3 days 60 minutes prior
to each subsequent ATG dose (total = 4 doses).diphenhydramine
(Benadryl®) 50 mg IV, 60 minutes prior to first dose (Day 1) of
ATG, then daily x 3 days 60 minutes prior to each subsequent ATG
dose(total = 4 doses).
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NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP increase or decrease of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg q6h.4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 14. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
Patient Weight
(kg)
Horse ATG Infusion Dose (40 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (25 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-4
(Rounded to 250 mg)
45 1725 1750 45 10046 1725 1750 45 12547 1975 2000 45 12548-52
1975 2000 50 12553 1975 2000 55 12554 2225 2250 55 12555-57 2225
2250 55 15058-59 2225 2250 60 15060-63 2475 2500 60 15064-65 2475
2500 65 15066-68 2725 2750 65 17569-71 2725 2750 70 17572 2975 3000
70 17573-74 2975 3000 75 17575-77 2975 3000 75 20078 2975 3000 80
20079-82 3225 3250 80 20083-84 3225 3250 85 20085 3475 3500 85
20086-87 3475 3500 85 22588-90 3475 3500 90 22591-92 3725 3750 90
22593-94 3725 3750 95 22595-96 3725 3750 95 25097 3975 4000 95
25098-100 3975 4000 100 250
PR 10034(2008/12/07)
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PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
HORSE Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Atgam®)Orders for Aplastic
Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:
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PRN Medicationsdiphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50mg IV q 4h prn for
rashacetaminophen 500-1000 mg po q 4 h prn for temperature ≥
38ºC(total of scheduled and prn doses must not exceed 4,000 mg
daily)Day 1: ATG INFUSION _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD) Horse ATG
40mg/kg (=_________mg-see back of this page: “Day 1 Infusion Dose”)
in 1000 mL of Normal Saline to IV run over 12 hours through a
0.2-micron in-line filter.Day 2: ATG INFUSION
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If no allergic reactions observed with
Day 1 infusion, administer horse ATG 40mg/kg rounded to nearest
250mg (=___________mg -see back of this page “Infusion for Days
2-4”) in 1000 mL of Normal Saline IV to run over 6 hours through a
0.2-micron in-line filter. If reaction(s) observed with Day 1
infusion, increase infusion rate to 12 hours (see Note #2 on back
of this page).Day 3: ATG INFUSION _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If
no allergic reactions observed with Day 2 infusion administer horse
ATG 40mg/kg rounded to nearest 250mg (=________ mg -see back of
this page “Infusion for Days 2-4”) in 1000 mL of Normal Saline IV
to run over 6 hours through a 0.2-micron in-line filter. If
reaction(s) observed with Day 2 infusion, increase infusion rate to
12 hours (see Note #2 on back of this page).Day 4: ATG INFUSION
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If no allergic reactions observed with
Day 3 infusion administer horse ATG 40 mg/kg rounded to nearest
250mg (=_________ mg –see back of this page “Infusion for Days
2-4”) in 1000 mL of Normal Saline IV to run over 6 hours through a
0.2-micron in-line filter. If reaction(s) observed with Day 3
infusion, increase infusion rate to 12 hours (see Note #2 on back
of this page).Day 5: _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)prednisone 1mg/kg
rounded to nearest 5mg (= _____ mg-see back of this page for
rounded dose) po daily with breakfast x 9 daysDay 14:
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)Contact physician regarding tapering
of prednisone dose (see Note #4 on back of this page). cyclosporine
2.5mg/kg rounded to nearest 25mg (= _________mg - see back of this
page for rounded dose) po BID for a minimum duration of 6
months
PR 10034(2008/12/07)
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NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP increase or decrease of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg q6h.4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 14. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
Patient Weight
(kg)
Horse ATG Infusion Dose (40 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (25 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-4
(Rounded to 250 mg)
45 1725 1750 45 10046 1725 1750 45 12547 1975 2000 45 12548-52
1975 2000 50 12553 1975 2000 55 12554 2225 2250 55 12555-57 2225
2250 55 15058-59 2225 2250 60 15060-63 2475 2500 60 15064-65 2475
2500 65 15066-68 2725 2750 65 17569-71 2725 2750 70 17572 2975 3000
70 17573-74 2975 3000 75 17575-77 2975 3000 75 20078 2975 3000 80
20079-82 3225 3250 80 20083-84 3225 3250 85 20085 3475 3500 85
20086-87 3475 3500 85 22588-90 3475 3500 90 22591-92 3725 3750 90
22593-94 3725 3750 95 22595-96 3725 3750 95 25097 3975 4000 95
25098-100 3975 4000 100 250
PR 10034(2008/12/07)
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PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
RABBIT Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Thymoglobulin®)Orders for
Aplastic Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
There are two Antithymocyte Globulin Order Forms (horse and
rabbit).I have selected the appropriate order form for this
patient. Doctor’s Signature:_______________PRINT
NAME:___________________Admit to Dr.______________ on
_____________________
(YYYY/MM/DD)Diagnosis_______________________________Infuse ATG by
central line (see Note #1 on back of this page) Pre-chemotherapy
Bloodwork: (if not done within one week prior to admission) CBC,
differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile, liver
profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acidHold ATG until physician
writes an order on the Doctor’s Order Form to proceed with ATG Test
DoseMonday, Wednesday and Friday – CBC, renal profile, calcium
profile, liver profile, group and screencyclosporine (CSA) trough
levels 1h prior to first dose of day, starting Day 15
(_____/____/____) (YYYY/MM/DD) and every Monday and Friday,
thereafter.Target CSA level = 200-300 mcg/L.Daily weight (kg)
before breakfast.Record intake and output
dailyDiet:____________________Monitoring during ATG infusions (See
Note #2 on back of this page)Day 1: • Vital signs prior to
infusion, then q 15 min x 1 h, q 30 min x 1 h, then q 1 h until
infusion is completed• Monitor for allergic reactions continuously
during the first 15 minutes and then q 1 h until infusion
completed: fever (temperature ≥ 38°C), chills, hives, rash,
pruritus, SBP change (increase or decrease of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading), shortness of breath, chest pain. • Stop
infusion and notify MD if reaction(s) observedDays 2-5: • Vital
signs q 30 min x 1 h, then q 2 h until infusion is completed•
Monitor for allergic reactions (see Day 1) every four hours• Stop
infusion and notify MD if reaction(s) observed
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Patient Weight
(kg)
Rabbit ATG Infusion Dose (3.75 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (2.5 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-5
(Rounded to 25 mg) (mg)
45 172.5 175 45 10046-47 172.5 175 45 12548-49 172.5 175 50
12550-52 197.5 200 50 12553-54 197.5 200 55 12555-56 197.5 200 55
15057 222.5 225 55 15058-62 222.5 225 60 15063 222.5 225 65
15064-65 247.5 250 65 15066-67 247.5 250 65 17568-70 247.5 250 70
17571-72 272.5 275 70 17573-74 272.5 275 75 17575-76 272.5 275 75
20077 297.5 300 75 20078-82 297.5 300 80 20083 297.5 300 85
20084-85 322.5 325 85 20086-87 322.5 325 85 22588-89 322.5 325 90
22590-92 347.5 350 90 22593-94 347.5 350 95 22595-96 347.5 350 95
25097 372.5 375 95 25098-100 372.5 375 100 250
NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP decrease or increase of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg IV q6h. 4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 15. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
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PR 10033(2008/12/07)
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
RABBIT Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Thymoglobulin®)Orders for
Aplastic Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:DISTRIBUTION: White
Original - Chart Yellow Copy - Pharmacy Page 2 of 4
Have the following medication readily available in the patient’s
medication bin: epinephrine 1:1,000 injmethylprednisolone
(Solu-Medrol®), 125mgdiphenhydramine (Benadryl®) Inj,
50mgsalbutamol inhaler + spacer deviceMonitor for signs or symptoms
of serum sickness (see Note #3 on back of this page). Notify MD if
signs or symptoms of serum sickness develop. Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA____________m2 Day 1: TEST DOSE
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)Pre-medication NOT to be given PRIOR
to test doseRabbit ATG (Thymoglobulin®) 0.5mL (2.5mg) in 100mL of
Normal Saline IV to run over 1 hour through 0.2-micron in-line
filterVital Signs prior to test dose infusion, then q 15 min x 1
hour. Monitor for allergic reactions: fever (temperature ≥ 38°C),
chills, hives, rash,pruritus, hyper- or hypotension (increased or
decreased SBP of ≥ 20% from pre-infusion reading), shortness of
breath, chest pain continually during the first 15 minutes, then
q15 minutes until infusion completed. If reaction(s) observed stop
infusion and notify MD. If no allergic reaction within 1 hour of
starting Test Dose proceed with Day 1 infusionDays 1-5: PRE
MEDICATION (Begin only if patient tolerates ATG Test
Dose)prednisone 1mg/kg/day rounded to nearest 5mg (=_____mg -see
back of this page for rounded dose) po, 60 minutes prior to first
dose (Day 1) of ATG, then daily x 4 days 60 minutes prior to each
subsequent ATG dose (total = 5 doses).acetaminophen 1000 mg po, 60
minutes prior to first dose (Day 1) of ATG, then daily x 4 days 60
minutes prior to each subsequent ATG dose (total = 5
doses).diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50 mg IV, 60 minutes prior to
first dose (Day 1) of ATG, then daily x 4 days 60 minutes prior to
each subsequent ATG dose (total = 5 doses).
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Patient Weight
(kg)
Rabbit ATG Infusion Dose (3.75 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (2.5 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-5
(Rounded to 25 mg) (mg)
45 172.5 175 45 10046-47 172.5 175 45 12548-49 172.5 175 50
12550-52 197.5 200 50 12553-54 197.5 200 55 12555-56 197.5 200 55
15057 222.5 225 55 15058-62 222.5 225 60 15063 222.5 225 65
15064-65 247.5 250 65 15066-67 247.5 250 65 17568-70 247.5 250 70
17571-72 272.5 275 70 17573-74 272.5 275 75 17575-76 272.5 275 75
20077 297.5 300 75 20078-82 297.5 300 80 20083 297.5 300 85
20084-85 322.5 325 85 20086-87 322.5 325 85 22588-89 322.5 325 90
22590-92 347.5 350 90 22593-94 347.5 350 95 22595-96 347.5 350 95
25097 372.5 375 95 25098-100 372.5 375 100 250
NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP decrease or increase of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg IV q6h. 4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 15. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
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PR 10033(2008/12/07)
PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
RABBIT Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Thymoglobulin®)Orders for
Aplastic Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:DISTRIBUTION: White
Original - Chart Yellow Copy - Pharmacy Page 3 of 4
PRN Medicationdiphenhydramine (Benadryl®) 50 mg IV q 4h prn for
rashacetaminophen 500-1000 mg po q4h prn for temperature ≥ 38ºC
(total of scheduled and prn doses must not exceed 4,000 mg
daily)Day 1: ATG INFUSION _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)Rabbit ATG
3.75mg/kg (=___________mg-see back of this page for “Day 1 Infusion
Dose”) in 1000 mL of Normal Saline to IV run over 12 hours through
a 0.2-micron in-line filter.Day 2: ATG INFUSION
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If no allergic reactions observed with
Day 1 infusion, administer rabbit ATG 3.75mg/kg rounded to nearest
25mg (=_________mg – see back of this page “Infusion for Days 2-5”)
in 1000 mL of Normal Saline IV to run over 6 hours through a
0.2-micron in-line filter. If reaction(s) observed with Day 1
infusion, increase infusion rate to 12 hours (see Note #2 on back
of this page).Day 3: ATG INFUSION _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If
no allergic reactions observed with Day 2 infusion administer
rabbit ATG 3.75mg/kg rounded to nearest 25mg (=______ mg -see back
of this page “Infusion for Days 2-5”) in 1000 mL of Normal Saline
IV to run over 6 hours through a 0.2-micron in-line filter. If
reaction(s) observed with Day 2 infusion, increase infusion rate to
12 hours (see Note #2 on back of this page).Day 4: ATG INFUSION
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If no allergic reactions observed with
Day 3 infusion administer rabbit ATG 3.75 mg/kg rounded to nearest
25mg (=______ mg -see back of this page “Infusion for Days 2-5”) in
1000 mL of Normal Saline IV to run over 6 hours through a
0.2-micron in-line filter. If reaction(s) observed with Day 3
infusion, increase infusion rate to 12 hours (see Note #2 on back
of this page).
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Patient Weight
(kg)
Rabbit ATG Infusion Dose (3.75 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (2.5 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-5
(Rounded to 25 mg) (mg)
45 172.5 175 45 10046-47 172.5 175 45 12548-49 172.5 175 50
12550-52 197.5 200 50 12553-54 197.5 200 55 12555-56 197.5 200 55
15057 222.5 225 55 15058-62 222.5 225 60 15063 222.5 225 65
15064-65 247.5 250 65 15066-67 247.5 250 65 17568-70 247.5 250 70
17571-72 272.5 275 70 17573-74 272.5 275 75 17575-76 272.5 275 75
20077 297.5 300 75 20078-82 297.5 300 80 20083 297.5 300 85
20084-85 322.5 325 85 20086-87 322.5 325 85 22588-89 322.5 325 90
22590-92 347.5 350 90 22593-94 347.5 350 95 22595-96 347.5 350 95
25097 372.5 375 95 25098-100 372.5 375 100 250
NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP decrease or increase of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg IV q6h. 4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 15. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
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PATIENT IDENTIFICATION
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERSAll orders shall be DATED, TIMED, and
SIGNEDAll medication orders shall be written in the GENERIC or
non-proprietary name.All orders shall be written legibly using ball
point pen.
PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS
TIME&
DATE
YYYY/MM/DD
SIGNATuREOF
NuRSE
Yes No
RABBIT Antithymocyte Globulin (ATG, Thymoglobulin®)Orders for
Aplastic Anemia
Doctor must check off appropriate orders.
Doctor’s Signature: PRINT NAME: Pager:DISTRIBUTION: White
Original - Chart Yellow Copy - Pharmacy Page 4 of 4
Day 5: ATG INFUSION _____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)If no allergic
reactions observed with Day 4 infusion administer rabbit ATG
3.75mg/kg rounded to nearest 25mg (=_________mg -see back of page
this page “Infusion for Days 2-5”) in 1000mL of Normal Saline IV to
run over 6 hours through a 0.2-micron in-line filter. If
reaction(s) observed with Day 4 infusion, increase infusion rate to
12 hours (see Note #2 on back of this page).Day 6:
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)prednisone 1 mg/kg rounded to nearest
5mg (= _____ mg-see back of this page for rounded dose) po daily
with breakfast x 9 doses.Day 15:
_____/_____/_____(YYYY/MM/DD)Contact the physician regarding
tapering of prednisone dose(see Note #4 on back this
page).cyclosporine 2.5mg/kg rounded to nearest 25mg (= _________mg
-see back of this page for rounded dose) po BID for a minimum
duration of 6 months
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
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Patient Weight
(kg)
Rabbit ATG Infusion Dose (3.75 mg/kg/day)
Prednisone (1 mg/kg/day)
Rounded to 5 mg
Cyclosporine (2.5 mg/kg)
Rounded to 25 mgDay 1 Dose (2.5 mg Test
Dose has been subtracted) (mg)
Dose for Days 2-5
(Rounded to 25 mg) (mg)
45 172.5 175 45 10046-47 172.5 175 45 12548-49 172.5 175 50
12550-52 197.5 200 50 12553-54 197.5 200 55 12555-56 197.5 200 55
15057 222.5 225 55 15058-62 222.5 225 60 15063 222.5 225 65
15064-65 247.5 250 65 15066-67 247.5 250 65 17568-70 247.5 250 70
17571-72 272.5 275 70 17573-74 272.5 275 75 17575-76 272.5 275 75
20077 297.5 300 75 20078-82 297.5 300 80 20083 297.5 300 85
20084-85 322.5 325 85 20086-87 322.5 325 85 22588-89 322.5 325 90
22590-92 347.5 350 90 22593-94 347.5 350 95 22595-96 347.5 350 95
25097 372.5 375 95 25098-100 372.5 375 100 250
NOTES:
1. Ensure that patient has central venous catheter (CVC) access.
To avoid delay in therapy infuse ATG through a peripheral line only
if central venous access is not feasible/available.2. If patient
experienced an allergic reaction or abnormal vital signs
(temperature ≥ 38°C, SBP decrease or increase of ≥ 20% from
pre-infusion reading) during the previous day’s infusion, consider
extending the infusion rate to 12 hours and/or more frequent
monitoring (write orders on a Physician’s Order Form).3. Serum
sickness manifesting as fever, arthralgia, lymphadenopathy and
cutaneous eruptions (morbilliform rash) occurs in the majority of
patients with aplastic anemia treated with ATG. Symptoms generally
develop within 7 to 14 days after initiating ATG. Prescribe
hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef®) 100 mg IV q6h. 4.
Prednisone taper. Consider graduated taper over 5 days, starting on
day 15. Write tapering orders on a Physician’s Order Form.
PR 10033(2008/12/07)
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Page 4 of 61 Appendix B
BBoorrtteezzoommiibb ((VVeellccaaddee®®))
Indications Second-line therapy for patients with multiple
myeloma i. Induction
Bortezomib 1.3 mg/m2 IV days 1, 4, 8, 11 Repeat cycle every 21
days for 8 cycles
ii. Maintenance Bortezomib
1.3 mg/m2 IV days 1, 8, 15, 22 Repeat cycle every 35 days for
cycle 9-11
Optional
Drug Regimen
Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o. days 1-4, 9-12, 17-20 of cycles 1-4
Repeat cycle every 35 days 40 mg p.o. days 1-4 of cycles 5-9 Repeat
every 28 days Maximum 280 days
Cycle Frequency 3 weeks for cycle 1-8 5 weeks for cycle 9-11
Dose
Modification Criteria
Hematologic toxicity grade III/IV thrombocytopenia and
neutropenia consider 50% dose reduction
Non-hematologic toxicity grade III/IV ex neuropathy/GI toxicity
50% dose
reduction
Cost Cost $2000 per dose
References Richardson, P.G., et al., Bortezomib or high-dose
dexamethasone for relapsed multiple myeloma. N Engl J Med, 2005.
352(24): p. 2487-98.
Abbreviations: IV = intravenously; p.o. = by mouth
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Appendix B Page 5 of 61
CBV
Indications High-dose therapy for lymphoma (Transplant
Protocol)
Drug Regimen Day - 7
Day -6
Day - 5
Day -4
Day -3
Day -2
Day -1
Day 0
Etoposide 2400 mg/m2 IV by continuous infusion over 24 hours
Hyperhydration D5 NS with 20 mEq KCl and 0.5 g MgSO4/L at 125
mL/m2/hour from day -6 to -1 Cyclophosphamide 1800 mg/m2 IV in 500
mL NS over 2 hours Cyclophosphamide 1800 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS over
2 hours Cyclophosphamide 1800 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS over 2 hours
Cyclophosphamide 1800 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS over 2 hours Carmustine
500 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL D5W over 4 hours Hyperhydration until 12 PM
(see day -6) Stem Cell Infusion
Cycle Frequency Single course only
Cost $1200 for single course
References Wheeler, C., et al., Cyclophosphamide, carmustine,
and etoposide with autologous bone marrow transplantation in
refractory Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: a
dose-finding study. J Clin Oncol, 1990. 8(4): p. 648-56.
Abbreviations: D5 NS = 5% dextrose with normal saline; D5W = 5 %
dextrose IV = intravenously; KCl = potassium chloride; MgSO4 =
magnesium sulphate; NS = normal saline
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Page 6 of 61 Appendix B
CChhlloorraammbbuucciill
Indications First-line therapy for indolent lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Chlorambucil
Prednisone
0.1-0.2 mg/kg/day p.o. x 28 days (round dose off to nearest 2
mg) Or 8 mg/m2/day p.o. x 14 days (round dose off to nearest 2 mg)
May also add 50 mg p.o. daily for 5-10 days
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days until progression, toxicity
or stable symptomatic improvement
Dose
Modification Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Cost $140 per month (patient’s cost)
Abbreviations: CLL = Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; p.o. = by
mouth
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Appendix B Page 7 of 61
CChhlloorraammbbuucciill ++ RRiittuuxxiimmaabb
Indications First-line therapy for indolent lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Chlorambucil
Prednisone
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of
chlorambucil (Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion
related reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50
mg/hour every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 0.1-0.2
mg/kg/day p.o. x 28 days (round dose off to nearest 2 mg) Or 8
mg/m2/day p.o. x 14 days (round dose off to nearest 2 mg) May also
add 50 mg p.o. daily for 5-10 days (Note: If given, prednisone
should be started day 1, prior to rituximab as part of
premedications)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days (or as specified by
chlorambucil protocol) until progression, toxicity, or stable
symptomatic improvement
Dose
Modification Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Cost Rituximab $2925 per cycle, chlorambucil $140 per cycle
(patient’s cost)
Abbreviations: CLL = Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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Page 8 of 61 Appendix B
CCHHOOMMPP
Indications First-line treatment for aggressive histology
lymphoma at high risk or confirmed CNS involvement
Therapy of Burkitt's lymphoma
Drug Regimen
Cyclophosphamide Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Prednisone Methotrexate
Methotrexate Methotrexate
Leucovorin
Part A 1200 mg/m2 by IV in 500 mL NS over 30 minutes day 1 40
mg/m2 by IV push day 1 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) by IV in 50 mL NS
over 15 minutes - day 1 100 mg p.o. daily for 5 days – days 1-5 12
mg IT in preservative-free NS (total 5 mL) – day 1 Part B 3000
mg/m2 IV (in 1 L NS) over 4 hours day 10 12 mg IT in
preservative-free NS (total 5 mL) – day 10 25 mg/m2 IV q6h x 12
doses to begin 24 hours after starting Methotrexate (and continued
until MTX level < 0.1 μmol/L)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (for a usual total of 6-9
cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week
Renal Failure If serum creatinine > 265 μmol/L omit part
B
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce doxorubicin to 75%
dose and vincristine to 50% dose If bilirubin = 52-85 μmol/L or
AST > 180 IU/L, reduce cyclophosphamide to 75%
dose, doxorubicin to 50% dose and vincristine to 25% dose If
bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit doxorubicin and vincristine
Cost $275 per cycle (does not include hospitalization cost)
References Bernstein, J.I., et al., Combined modality therapy
for adults with small
noncleaved cell lymphoma (Burkitt's and non-Burkitt's types). J
Clin Oncol, 1986. 4(6): p. 847-58.
Abbreviations: IT = intrathecally; IV = intravenously; MTX =
methotrexate; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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Appendix B Page 9 of 61
CCHHOOMMPP ((IInnppaattiieenntt OOrrddeerrss))
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
CHOMP - Part B (High Dose Methotrexate) Chemotherapy for High
Grade Lymphoma (Inpatient Portion)
YES NO Doctor must check off Yes/No for all orders
Patient received Part A (CHOMP) of regimen Prechemotherapy blood
work (if not done prior to admission): CBC, differential,
electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile, liver profile,
renal profile, LDH, uric acid Serum methotrexate levels daily
starting the day following methotrexate administration,
and continuing until methotrexate level is < 0.1цmol/L Other
daily blood work: Renal profile, calcium profile, electrolytes
Urine pH b.i.d. Hold chemotherapy until Doctor approves blood work
results, and urine pH ≥7.0 Allopurinol 300 mg p.o. daily (starting
on day 1) for cycle 1 only Sodium bicarbonate 600 mg p.o. t.i.d.
(starting on day 1) Hydration: IV D5W with 150 mmol/L sodium
bicarbonate to run @ (80
mL/m2/hr)_________mL/hr starting the morning of IV methotrexate
and to continue until methotrexate level is < 0.1цmol/L
Monitor intake and output daily ANTIEMETIC THERAPY Ondansetron 8
mg p.o. q12h x 2 doses, on day 1 starting 30 minutes prior to
IV
methotrexate Dexamethasone 12 mg p.o. x 1 dose, 30 minutes prior
to IV methotrexate, on day 1 Dexamethasone 4 mg p.o. b.i.d. x 6
doses starting day 2 Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h p.r.n. for
nausea and vomiting CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Date chemotherapy
is to be given:_____/_____/_____(YY/MM/DD) Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA:____________m2 Methotrexate (3000
mg/m2)_______mg IV in 1 L normal saline to run over 4 hours Folinic
Acid (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV q6h to begin 24 hours after starting
the
methotrexate infusion; continue until methotrexate level is <
0.1цmol/L Discontinue folinic acid & hydration only when
methotrexate level is < 0.1цmol/L INTRATHECAL CHEMOTHERAPY Date
intrathecal chemotherapy is to be given:____/____/___(YY/MM/DD)
Preservative-free methotrexate 12 mg in normal saline (total volume
of 5 mL) for
intrathecal injection (to be given by doctor) Doctor’s
Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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Page 10 of 61 Appendix B
CCHHOOPP
Indications First-line therapy for aggressive histology lymphoma
Salvage therapy for indolent lymphoma, CLL
Drug Regimen Cyclophosphamide
Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Prednisone
750 mg/m2 by IV in 50 or 500 mL NS over 30 minutes day 1 50
mg/m2 by IV push day 1 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) by IV in 50 mL NS
over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg p.o. daily days 1-5
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (for a usual total of 6-8
cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce doxorubicin to 75%
dose and vincristine to 50% dose If bilirubin = 52-85 μmol/L or
AST > 180 IU/L, reduce cyclophosphamide to 75%
dose, doxorubicin to 50% dose and vinblastine to 25% dose If
bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit doxorubicin and vincristine
Cost $60 per cycle
References Gordon, L.I., et al., Comparison of a
second-generation combination
chemotherapeutic regimen (m-BACOD) with a standard regimen
(CHOP) for advanced diffuse non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. N Engl J Med,
1992. 327(19): p. 1342-9.
Abbreviations: CLL = Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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Appendix B Page 11 of 61
CCHHOOPP ++ RRiittuuxxiimmaabb
Indications First-line therapy for diffuse large B-cell
lymphoma
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Cyclophosphamide
Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Prednisone
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of CHOP
(Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion related
reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50 mg/hour
every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 750 mg/m2 by IV in 50
or 500 mL NS over 30 minutes day 1 50 mg/m2 by IV push day 1 1.4
mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) by IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg
p.o. daily days 1 to 5 (Note: Prednisone should be started day 1,
prior to rituximab as part of premedications)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (for a usual total of 6-8
cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce doxorubicin to 75%
dose and vincristine to 50% dose If bilirubin = 52-85 μmol/L or
AST > 180 IU/L, reduce cyclophosphamide to 75%
dose, doxorubicin to 50% dose and vinblastine to 25% dose If
bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit doxorubicin and vincristine
Cost $2985 per cycle
References Coiffier, B., et al., CHOP chemotherapy plus
rituximab compared with CHOP
alone in elderly patients with diffuse large-B-cell lymphoma. N
Engl J Med, 2002. 346(4): p. 235-42.
Hiddemann, W., et al., Frontline therapy with rituximab added to
the
combination of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and
prednisone (CHOP) significantly improves the outcome for patients
with advanced-stage follicular lymphoma compared with therapy with
CHOP alone: results of a prospective randomized study of the German
Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood, 2005. 106(12): p.
3725-32.
Abbreviations: IV = intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by
mouth
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Page 12 of 61 Appendix B
CCllaaddrriibbiinnee ((22--CCDDAA))
Indications First-line therapy for hairy cell lymphoma
Drug Regimen Cladribine
0.1 mg/kg/day CIV x 7 days Or 0.12-0.14 mg/kg/day IV in 500 mL
NS over 2 hours daily x 5 days
Cycle Frequency Single course only
Dose Modification
Criteria
Caution with renal insufficiency since 2-CDA is 10-30% excreted
in urine
Cost $2500 for single course
References Piro, L.D., et al., Lasting remissions in hairy-cell
leukemia induced by a single infusion of 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine. N
Engl J Med, 1990. 322(16): p. 1117-21.
Morton, J., et al., High response rates with short infusional
2-
chlorodeoxyadenosine in de novo and relapsed low-grade lymphoma.
Australian and New Zealand Lymphoma Study Group. Br J Haematol,
1996. 95(1): p. 110-5.
Abbreviations: CIV = continuous intravenous infusion; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline
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Appendix B Page 13 of 61
CCVVPP ((IIVV))
Indications First-line/salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Cyclophosphamide
Vincristine
Prednisone
800 mg/m2 IV in 50mL or 500mL NS over 30 minutes day 1 1.4 mg/m2
(maximum 2 mg) IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg/day p.o.
days 1 to 5
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (usually for a total of 6
to 8 cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 25 – 50 μmol/L or AST = 60 –
180 IU/L, reduce vincristine to 50%
dose If bilirubin = 51 – 85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
vincristine to 25% dose
and cyclophosphamide to 75% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L,
omit cyclophosphamide and vincristine
Cost $20 per cycle
References Marcus, R., et al., CVP chemotherapy plus rituximab
compared with CVP as first-
line treatment for advanced follicular lymphoma. Blood, 2005.
105(4): p. 1417-23.
Abbreviations: CLL = Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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CCVVPP ((IIVV)) ++ RRiittuuxxiimmaabb
Indications First-line/salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Cyclophosphamide
Vincristine
Prednisone
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of CVP
(Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion related
reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50 mg/hour
every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 800 mg/m2 IV in 50 mL
or 500 mL NS over 30 minutes day 1 1.4 mg/m2 IV (maximum 2 mg) in
50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg/day p.o. days 1 to 5 (Note:
Prednisone should be started day 1, prior to rituximab as part of
premedications)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (usually for a total of 6
to 8 cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 25 – 50 μmol/L or AST = 60 –
180 IU/L, reduce vincristine to 50%
dose If bilirubin = 51 – 85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
vincristine to 25% dose
and cyclophosphamide to 75% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L,
omit cyclophosphamide and vincristine
Cost $2945 per cycle
References Marcus, R., et al., CVP chemotherapy plus rituximab
compared with CVP as first-
line treatment for advanced follicular lymphoma. Blood, 2005.
105(4): p. 1417-23.
Abbreviations: CLL = Chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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CCVVPP ((OOrraall))
Indications First-line/salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Cyclophosphamide
Vincristine
Prednisone
400 mg/m2/day p.o. days 1-5 (round off to closest 25 mg) 1.4
mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100
mg/day p.o. days 1-5 (round off to closest 50 mg)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (usually for a total of 6
to 8 cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 25 – 50 μmol/L or AST = 60 –
180 IU/L, reduce vincristine to 50%
dose If bilirubin = 51 – 85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
vincristine to 25% dose
and cyclophosphamide to 75% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L,
omit cyclophosphamide and vincristine
Cost $30 per cycle
References Bagley, C.M., Jr., et al., Advanced lymphosarcoma:
intensive cyclical
combination chemotherapy with cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and
prednisone. Ann Intern Med, 1972. 76(2): p. 227-34.
Abbreviations: CLL = chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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CCVVPP ((OOrraall)) ++ RRiittuuxxiimmaabb
Indications First-line/salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Cyclophosphamide
Vincristine
Prednisone
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of CVP
(Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion related
reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50 mg/hour
every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 400 mg/m2/day p.o.
days 1-5 (round off to closest 25 mg) 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) IV
in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg/day p.o. days 1-5 (round
off to closest 50 mg)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days (usually for a total of 6
to 8 cycles)
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 25 – 50 μmol/L or AST = 60 –
180 IU/L, reduce vincristine to 50%
dose If bilirubin = 51 – 85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
vincristine to 25% dose
and cyclophosphamide to 75% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L,
omit cyclophosphamide and vincristine
Cost $2955 per cycle
Abbreviations: CLL = chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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DHAP
Indications Salvage therapy for aggressive histology
lymphoma
Drug Regimen Cisplatin
Cytarabine
Dexamethasone
100 mg/m2 CIV over 24 hours day 1 2000 mg/m2 IV in 250 mL NS
over 3 hours repeat 12 hours later day 2 40 mg p.o. or IV daily
days 1-4
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21-28 days
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L hold dose for 1 week
Renal Failure If creatinine clearance = 0.5 – 1.0 mL/second or
serum creatinine = 136-185 μmol/L reduce cisplatin to 50% dose If
creatinine clearance < 0.5 mL/second or serum creatinine >
185 μmol/L omit
cisplatin
Cost $295 per cycle (does not include hospitalization costs)
References Velasquez, W.S., et al., Effective salvage therapy
for lymphoma with cisplatin in combination with high-dose Ara-C and
dexamethasone (DHAP). Blood, 1988. 71(1): p. 117-22.
Abbreviations: CIV = continuous intravenous infusion; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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DHAP ((IInnppaattiieenntt OOrrddeerrss))
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
DHAP Chemotherapy for Lymphoma YES NO Doctor must check off
Yes/No for all orders
Prechemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Hold chemotherapy until blood work satisfactory, urine pH >
7, third space fluid (if present) is drained
Allopurinol 300 mg p.o. daily HYDRATION IV normal saline with 4
mmol/L magnesium sulphate + 20 mmol/L KCl + 20 g/L mannitol
at: 250 mL/hour x 6 hours pre-cisplatin 125 mL/hour during
cisplatin 200 mL/hour x 6 hours following completion of cisplatin
Then change to IV normal saline at 75 mL/hour ANTIEMETIC THERAPY
Ondansetron 8 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy on day 1,
then q12h x 3
doses Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h prn (for nausea)
CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm Weight:__________kg
BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o.
or IV in 50 mL normal saline over 15 minutes (with
breakfast) Cisplatin (33 mg/m2) ________mg in 1 L normal saline
+ 20 g/L mannitol to run at 125
mL/hour x 3 bags (i.e. 100 mg/m2 over 24 hours) DAY 2
(YY/MM/DD): | | | To begin immediately following completion of
cisplatin: cytarabine (2000 mg/m
2) _______ mg in 250 mL normal saline over 3 hours q12h x 2
doses
Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o. or IV in 50 mL normal saline over 15
minutes (with breakfast)
DAY 3 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o. or IV in 50 mL
normal saline over 15 minutes (with
breakfast) DAY 4 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o. or
IV in 50 mL normal saline over 15 minutes (with
breakfast) Doctor’s Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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DPACE
Indications Salvage therapy for multiple myeloma
Drug Regimen Dexamethasone Cisplatin
Adriamycin Cyclophosphamide
Etoposide
40 mg p.o./day days 1-4 10 mg/m2 IV daily by continuous infusion
days 1-4 10 mg/m2 IV daily by continuous infusion days 1-4 400
mg/m2 IV daily by continuous infusion days 1-4 40 mg/m2 IV daily by
continuous infusion days 1-4
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 4-6 weeks
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Consider filgrastim support
Renal Failure If creatinine > 265 μmol/L omit cisplatin
Cost $210 per cycle
References Barlogie B, Desikan R, Munshi N, et al. Single course
D.T. pace anti-
angiochemotherapy effects CR in plasma cell leukemia and
fulminant multiple myeloma (MM). Blood. Nov 1998, Vol 92, No 10,
Suppl 1, Part 2: 273b (Abstract #4180).
Munshi N, Desikan R, Zangari M, et al. Chemoangiotherapy with
DT-Pace for
previously treated multiple myeloma (MM). Blood. Nov. 1999, Vol
94, No 10, Suppl 1, Part 1: 123a (Abstract#540)
Abbreviations: IV = intravenously; p.o. = by mouth
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ESHAP
*Indications Salvage therapy for aggressive histology
lymphoma
Drug Regimen Etoposide
Methylprednisolone
Cisplatin
Cytarabine
40-60 mg/m2/day in 250 mL of NS over 30 minutes days 1-4 500 mg
IV in 100 mL NS over 15 minutes days 1-5 25 mg/m2/day CIV in 500 mL
NS over 24 hour days 1-4 2000 mg/m2 IV in 250 mL NS over 2 hours
day 5
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 – 28 days
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L or platelets < 75 x 109/L, hold for 1
week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce etoposide to 50% dose If bilirubin = 52-85 μmol/L,
reduce etoposide to 25% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L or AST
> 180 IU/L, omit etoposide dose
Renal Failure If creatinine clearance = 0.5-1.0 mL/second or
serum creatinine = 136-185 μmol/L reduce cisplatin to 50% dose If
creatinine clearance = 0.2-0.8 mL/second or serum creatinine >
130 μmol/L,
reduce etoposide to 75% dose If creatinine clearance < 0.5
mL/second or serum creatinine > 185 μmol/L, omit
cisplatin dose If creatinine clearance < 0.2 mL/second,
reduce etoposide to 50%
Cost $300 per cycle
References Cabanillas, F., Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas: a review of
the M.D. Anderson
experience. Semin Oncol, 1992. 19(1 Suppl 1): p. 11-3.
Velasquez, W.S., et al., ESHAP--an effective chemotherapy regimen
in refractory
and relapsing lymphoma: a 4-year follow-up study. J Clin Oncol,
1994. 12(6): p. 1169-76.
Abbreviations: CIV = continuous intravenous infusion; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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ESHAP ((IInnppaattiieenntt OOrrddeerrss))
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
ESHAP Protocol - Chemotherapy for Lymphoma YES NO Doctor must
check off Yes/No for all orders
Prechemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Hold chemotherapy until a Doctor approves blood work results
Repeat CBC on Day 4 Oral intake of fluids (2 L/day) during
cisplatin infusion and for 2 days post cisplatin infusion
ANTIEMETIC THERAPY Ondansetron 8 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to
chemotherapy, starting on day 1, then q12h x 9 doses Dexamethasone
8 mg p.o. od x 3 doses, with breakfast, starting on day 6 __/__/__
(YY/MM/DD) Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h prn for nausea and
vomiting CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | |
Methylprednisolone 500 mg IV in 100 mL normal saline over 15
minutes, give 60 minutes prior to
start of chemotherapy Cisplatin (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 500mL
normal saline as continuous infusion over 24 hours
Etoposide (40 mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL normal saline over
30 minutes with in-line filter (Y-site with cisplatin)
DAY 2 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Methylprednisolone 500 mg IV in 100 mL
normal saline over 15 minutes, interrupt cisplatin infusion
and flush line with 50 mL normal saline before and after
methylprednisolone Cisplatin (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 500 mL
normal saline as continuous infusion over 24 hours
Etoposide (40 mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL normal saline over
30 minute with in-line filter (Y-site with cisplatin)
DAY 3 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Methylprednisolone 500 mg IV in 100 mL
normal saline over 15 minutes; interrupt cisplatin infusion
and flush line with 50 mL normal saline before and after
methylprednisolone Cisplatin (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 500 mL
normal saline as continuous infusion over 24 hours
Etoposide (40 mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL normal saline over
30 minutes with in-line filter (Y-site with cisplatin)
DAY 4 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Methylprednisolone 500 mg IV in 100 mL
normal saline over 15 minutes; interrupt cisplatin infusion
and flush line with 50 mL normal saline before and after
methylprednisolone Cisplatin (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 500 mL
normal saline as continuous infusion over 24 hours
Etoposide (40 mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL normal saline over
30 minutes with in-line filter (Y-site with cisplatin)
DAY 5 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Methylprednisolone 500 mg IV in 100 mL
normal saline over 15 minutes
After completion of cisplatin infusion: Cytarabine (2000
mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL normal saline over 2 hours
Doctor’s Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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FCM
Indications First-line or relapsed therapy for indolent
lymphoma/mantle cell lymphoma
Drug Regimen Fludarabine
Cyclophosphamide
Mitoxantrone
25 mg/m2/day IV in 50-100 mL NS over 15-30 minutes days 1, 2, 3
200 mg/m2/day IV in 50 mL NS over 30 minutes days 1, 2, 3 8 mg/m2
IV over 30 minutes day 1
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days for a total of 4 cycles
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce mitoxantrone to 75%
dose If bilirubin= 52-85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
cyclophosphamide to 75%
dose, mitoxantrone to 50% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit
mitoxantrone
Cost $840 per cycle
References Forstpointner, R., et al., The addition of rituximab
to a combination of
fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone (FCM) significantly
increases the response rate and prolongs survival as compared with
FCM alone in patients with relapsed and refractory follicular and
mantle cell lymphomas: results of a prospective randomized study of
the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood, 2004. 104(10): p.
3064-71.
Abbreviations: IV = intravenously; NS = normal saline
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FCM + Rituximab
Indications First-line or relapsed therapy for indolent
lymphoma/mantle cell lymphoma
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Fludarabine
Cyclophosphamide
Mitoxantrone
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of FCM
(Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion related
reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50 mg/hour
every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 25 mg/m2/day IV in
50-100 mL NS over 15-30 minutes days 1, 2 and 3 200 mg/m2/day IV in
50 mL NS over 30 minutes days 1, 2 and 3 8 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes
day 1
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days for a total of 4 cycles
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L Filgrastim support should be considered after first
episode of febrile neutropenia
or dose delay ≥ 1 week
Hepatic Dysfunction If bilirubin = 26-51 μmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce mitoxantrone to 75%
dose If bilirubin= 52-85 μmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
cyclophosphamide to 75%
dose, mitoxantrone to 50% dose If bilirubin > 85 μmol/L, omit
mitoxantrone
Cost $840 per cycle
References Forstpointner, R., et al., The addition of rituximab
to a combination of
fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, mitoxantrone (FCM) significantly
increases the response rate and prolongs survival as compared with
FCM alone in patients with relapsed and refractory follicular and
mantle cell lymphomas: results of a prospective randomized study of
the German Low-Grade Lymphoma Study Group. Blood, 2004. 104(10): p.
3064-71.
Abbreviations: IV = intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by
mouth
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Fludarabine
Indications First-line or salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Fludarabine
25 mg/m2/day IV in 50-100 mL NS over 15- 30 minutes days 1-5 Or
40 mg/m2/day p.o. days 1-5 (round off to nearest 10 mg)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days until desired response,
progression or toxicity
Dose
Modification Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L or platelets < 75 x 109/L, hold for 1 week
Cost $1125 per cycle for oral regimen; $1300 per cycle for
intravenous regimen
References Ross, S.R., D. McTavish, and D. Faulds, Fludarabine.
A review of its
pharmacological properties and therapeutic potential in
malignancy. Drugs, 1993. 45(5): p. 737-59.
Redman, J.R., et al., Phase II trial of fludarabine phosphate in
lymphoma: an
effective new agent in low-grade lymphoma. J Clin Oncol, 1992.
10(5): p. 790-4.
Abbreviations: CLL = chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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Fludarabine + Rituximab
Indications First-line or salvage therapy for indolent
lymphoma/CLL
Drug Regimen Premedications
Rituximab
Fludarabine
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. and diphenhydramine 50 mg IV prior to
rituximab 375 mg/m2 IV in 500 mL NS on day 1 of each cycle of
fludarabine (Note: begin infusion at 50 mg/hour, if no infusion
related reactions are experienced by the patient escalate by 50
mg/hour every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hour) 25 mg/m2/day
IV in 50-100 mL NS over 15-30 minutes days 1-5 or 40 mg/m2/day p.o.
days 1-5 (round off to nearest 10 mg)
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 28 days until desired response,
progression or toxicity
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L or platelets < 75 x 109/L, hold for 1 week
Cost $4050 per cycle for intravenous regimen; $3875 per cycle
for oral regimen
References Byrd, J.C., et al., Randomized phase 2 study of
fludarabine with concurrent
versus sequential treatment with rituximab in symptomatic,
untreated patients with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia:
results from Cancer and Leukemia Group B 9712 (CALGB 9712). Blood,
2003. 101(1): p. 6-14.
Abbreviations: CLL = chronic lymphocytic leukemia; IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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GDP
Indications Salvage therapy for relapsed Hodgkin’s or
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
Drug Regimen 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Gemcitabine
20% Mannitol
Cisplatin
0.9% Sodium Chloride
1000 mL IV over 1 hour prechemotherapy day 1 1000 mg/m2 IV in
100 mL NS over 30 minutes days 1 and 8 250 mL IV over 2 hours (run
concurrently with cisplatin) day 1 40 mg p.o. daily days 1-4 1000
mL IV over 1 hour post chemotherapy day 1
Cycle Frequency Repeat every 21 days for up to 6 courses
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity (Day 1 only) If absolute neutrophil count
< 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 50 x 109/L,
delay 1 week Renal Dysfunction
CrCl (mL/min) Cisplatin dose > 60 75 mg/m2 on day 1 45-59
37.5 mg/m2 on days 1 and 8 < 45 Delay
Cost $950 per course
References Crump, M., et al., Gemcitabine, dexamethasone, and
cisplatin in patients with
recurrent or refractory aggressive histology B-cell non-Hodgkin
lymphoma: a Phase II study by the National Cancer Institute of
Canada Clinical Trials Group (NCIC-CTG). Cancer, 2004. 101(8): p.
1835-42.
BCCA Protocol Summary for Treatment of Lymphoma with
Gemcitabine, Dexamethasone and Cisplatin (GDP).
www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/ChemotherapyProtocols/Lymphoma/LYGDP.htm.
Abbreviations: CrCl = creatinine clearance; IV = intravenously;
NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/ChemotherapyProtocols/Lymphoma/LYGDP.htm
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HDMVP
Indications First-line therapy for primary CNS lymphoma
Drug Regimen Methotrexate
Vincristine
Procarbazine
Methotrexate
Folinic Acid
3500 mg/m2 IV in 1 L NS over 4 hours day 1 1.4 mg/m2 (maximum 2
mg) IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes day 1 100 mg/m2 (round off to
the nearest 50 mg) p.o. daily days 1-7 inclusive 12 mg IT day 1 and
day 3 25 mg/m2 IV q6h to begin 24 hours after the start of the
methotrexate infusion and to be continued until MTX level < 0.1
µmol/L
Cycle Frequency 2-4 cycles given at 4-week intervals
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity Hold dose for 1 week if absolute neutrophil
count < 1.0 x 109/L or platelets < 75 x
109/L
Renal Failure Do not give if serum creatinine > 265
µmol/L
Cost $370 per cycle
References Mangel J, Buckstein R, Berinstein NL, Spaner D, Davey
P, Perry J and Imrie K.
Upfront HDMVP chemotherapy without radiation for the treatment
of newly diagnosed primary CNS lymphoma. Blood. Nov. 16, 2001, Vol
98, No 11, page 130a (Abstract #546).
Abbreviations: IT = intrathecally; IV = intravenously; MTX =
methotrexate; NS = normal saline; p.o. = by mouth
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HDMVP (Inpatient Orders)
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
HDMVP Chemotherapy for Primary CNS Lymphoma YES NO Doctor must
check off Yes/No for all orders
Prechemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Urine pH BID Hold chemotherapy until blood work satisfactory,
urine pH > 7.0, third space fluid
(if present) is drained Sodium bicarbonate 600 mg p.o. t.i.d.
(starting the day before IV methotrexate)
Hydration: IV D5W with 150 mmol/L sodium bicarbonate to run @
(80 mL/m2/hr) ___________ mL/hr to start the day before IV
methotrexate and to continue until methotrexate level is < 0.1
μmol
Serum methotrexate levels daily until methotrexate level is <
0.1 μmol Other daily blood work: Renal profile, calcium profile,
electrolytes Monitor input and output daily ANTIEMETIC THERAPY
Dexamethasone 10 mg IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy on day 1
Dexamethasone 8 mg p.o. on day 2 (with breakfast) Ondansetron 8 mg
p.o. 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy on day 1, then q12h x 1 dose
Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy on
days 2-7 Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h prn for nausea
CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm Weight:__________kg
BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Methotrexate (3500
mg/m2) _______ mg IV in 1 L normal saline to run over 4 hours
Vincristine (1.4 mg/m2) _______ mg IV push (maximum 2 mg)
Procarbazine (100 mg/m2; round off to nearest 50 mg) _______ mg
p.o. daily to be
given on days 1-7 inclusive ___/___/___ - __/___/____ (YY/MM/DD)
Methotrexate 12 mg in preservative-free normal saline (total volume
of 5 mL) for
intrathecal injection on days 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 (to be given by
doctor) DAY 2 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Folinic Acid (25 mg/m2) _______ mg
IV q6h to begin 24 hours after starting the
methotrexate infusion: continue until methotrexate level is <
0.1 μmol Doctor’s Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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HIDAC Consolidation
Indications Consolidation for AML (under age 60)
Drug Regimen Daunorubicin Cytarabine
45 mg/m2 IV push days 1 and 2 3000 mg/m2 IV in 250 mL NS over 3
hour q12h days 1, 3 and 5
Cycle Frequency 2-3 cycles 4-6 weeks apart
Dose Modification
Criteria
Hematologic Toxicity If absolute neutrophil count < 1.0 x
109/L or platelets < 50 x 109/L, delay HIDAC
consolidation cycle
Hepatic Failure If bilirubin = 26-51 µmol/L or AST = 60-180
IU/L, reduce daunorubicin to 75% of
initial dose
If bilirubin = 52-85 µmol/L or AST > 180 IU/L, reduce
daunorubicin to 50% of initial dose
If bilirubin > 85, omit daunorubicin
Cost $1300 per cycle
Abbreviations: AML = acute myelogenous leukemia, IV =
intravenously; NS = normal saline
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HIDAC (Inpatient Orders)
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
HIDAC Consolidation - Chemotherapy for Acute Myelogenous
Leukemia YES NO Doctor must check off Yes/No for all orders
Prechemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Hold chemotherapy until a Doctor approves blood work results
Prednisolone 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop both eyes qid x7 days,
starting on day 1 Monitor intake and output daily ANTIEMETIC
THERAPY Dexamethasone 12 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
on days 1, 2, 3 and 5 Ondansetron 8mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to
chemotherapy and qhs on days 1, 2, 3 and 5 Dexamethasone 8 mg p.o.
od x 3 doses, with breakfast starting on day 6
__/__/__(YY/MM/DD) Prochlorperazine 10mg p.o./IV q4h prn for
nausea and vomiting CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | |
Daunorubicin (45 mg/m2)________mg IV push Cytarabine (3000
mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL of normal saline to run over 3
hours
q12h x 2 doses DAY 2 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Daunorubicin (45
mg/m2)________mg IV push DAY 3 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Cytarabine (3000
mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL of normal saline to run over 3
hours
q12h x 2 doses DAY 5 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Cytarabine (3000
mg/m2)________mg IV in 250 mL of normal saline to run over 3
hours
q12h x 2 doses Doctor’s Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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Hyper-CVAD Indications First-line therapy for ALL and
lymphoblastic leukemia
Course A Cyclophosphamide
Doxorubicin
Vincristine
Dexamethasone
300 mg/m2 IV in 100 mL NS over 3 hours q12h x 6 doses on days 1,
2 and 3 50 mg/m2 IV push on day 4 (12 hours after last dose of
Cyclophosphamide) 2 mg IV in 50 mL NS over 15 minutes on days 4 and
11 40 mg IV or p.o. daily days 1-4 and days 11-14
Course B Methotrexate
Folinic Acid
Sodium Bicarbonate
Cytarabine
1000 mg/m2 in 1 L NS over 24 hours day 1 With methotrexate give
IV D5W + 150 mEq NaHCO3 at 80 mL/m2/h starting the morning of MTX
infusion; continue until MTX level 85 µmol/L, omit doxorubicin
Cost $835 per cycle (Parts A & B together)
References Kantarjian HM, O’Brien S, Smith TL, et al. Results of
treatment with hyper-CVAD, a dose-
intensive regimen, in adult acute lymphocytic leukemia. J Clin
Oncol. 2000 Feb;18(3):547-61.
Abbreviations: ALL = acute lymphoblastic leukemia; IT =
intrathecally; IV = intravenously; MTX = Methotrexate; NS = normal
saline; p.o. = by mouth; ULN = upper limit of normal
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Hyper-CVAD (Inpatient Orders)
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
Hyper-CVAD Course A Chemotherapy for High Risk ALL/Burkitt's
Lymphoma YES NO Doctor must check off Yes/No for all orders
Pre-chemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Hold chemotherapy until a Doctor approves blood work results
Daily blood work: CBC, differential, electrolytes, renal
profile
Allopurinol 300 mg p.o. daily (starting on day 1) for Cycle 1
only ANTIEMETIC THERAPY Ondansetron 8 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to
first dose of chemotherapy, then q12h x 7 doses
Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h prn for nausea or
vomiting
Dexamethasone 8 mg p.o. od x 3 doses, with breakfast starting on
Day 5 __/__/__ (YY/MM/DD)
CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | |
Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o./IV with breakfast
Cyclophosphamide (300 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 100 mL normal saline
over 3 hours q12h x 2 doses
DAY 2 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o./IV with
breakfast
Cyclophosphamide (300 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 100 mL normal saline
over 3 hours q12h x 2 doses
Preservative-free methotrexate 12 mg in normal saline (total
volume of 5 mL) for intrathecal injection (to be given by
Doctor)
DAY 3 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o./IV with
breakfast
Cyclophosphamide (300 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 100 mL normal saline
over 3 hours q12h x 2 doses
DAY 4 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o./IV with
breakfast
Doxorubicin (50 mg/m2)_______mg IV push (12 hours after last
dose of cyclophosphamide)
Vincristine 2 mg IV in 50 mL of normal saline over 15
minutes
DAY 11 (YY/MM/DD): | | | To be given in OCC as an outpatient (If
yes, ensure follow up appointment in the chemotherapy
suite is booked prior to discharge)
Dexamethasone 40 mg p.o./IV daily x 4 days with breakfast on
days 11 to 14
Vincristine 2 mg IV in 50 mL of normal saline over 15
minutes
Cytarabine 70 mg in normal saline (total volume of 5 mL) for
intrathecal injection (to be given by the Doctor)
Doctor’s Signature: Date (YY/MM/DD):
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Hyper-CVAD ((IInnppaattiieenntt OOrrddeerrss))
Physician’s Orders
Patient Identification
Note: Extracted from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Inpatient Order Sheet
Hyper-CVAD Course B Chemotherapy for High Risk ALL/Burkitt's
Lymphoma YES NO Doctor must check off Yes/No for all orders
Patient received Hyper-CVAD Part A
Prechemotherapy blood work (if not done prior to admission):
CBC, differential, electrolytes, blood glucose, calcium profile,
liver profile, renal profile, LDH, uric acid
Serum methotrexate levels daily (starting day 2) until
methotrexate level is < 0.1µmol/L Other daily blood work:
Calcium profile, electrolytes, renal profile
Urine pH b.i.d.
Hold chemotherapy until a Doctor approves blood work Allopurinol
300 mg p.o. daily (starting on day 1) for Cycle 1 only Sodium
bicarbonate 600 mg p.o. t.i.d. (starting on day 1)
Prednisolone 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop both eyes qid x 5
days, starting on day 1
Hydration: IV D5W with 150 mmol/L sodium bicarbonate to run @
(80 mL/m2/hr) _________mL/hr starting the morning of IV
methotrexate and to continue until the methotrexate level is <
0.1μmol/L
Monitor intake and output daily
ANTIEMETIC THERAPY Dexamethasone 12 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to
chemotherapy on days 1-3
Ondansetron 8 mg p.o. 30 minutes prior to first dose of
chemotherapy, then q12h x 5 doses
Dexamethasone 8 mg p.o. od x 3 doses, with breakfast, starting
on Day 4 __/__/__ (YY/MM/DD)
Prochlorperazine 10 mg p.o./IV q4h prn with nausea and
vomiting
CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION Height:__________cm
Weight:__________kg BSA:____________m2 DAY 1 (YY/MM/DD): | | |
Methotrexate (1000 mg/m2)_______mg IV in 1 L normal saline to run
over 24 hours
DAY 2 (YY/MM/DD): | | | Folinic acid (25 mg/m2)_______mg IV q6h
to begin 24 hours after starting the methotrexate
infusion; co