Lung Cancer Drug Summary

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Anti-Cancer Drugs for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) - Combinationation Therapy*


Drug Dosage1 Remarks
Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab + Paclitaxel + Carboplatin Atezolizumab: 1,200 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
followed by
Bevacizumab: 15 mg/kg IV on day 1
Paclitaxel: 175-200 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hours on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1,
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Adverse Reactions

Amivantamab
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, stomatitis, constipation); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Dermatologic effects (rash, paronychia); Metabolic effects (decreased albumin, phosphate, potassium, and sodium, increased alkaline phosphatase, glucose, and gamma-glutamyl transferase); Hematologic effect (decreased lymphocytes); Other effects (infusion-related reactions, musculoskeletal pain, edema)
Atezolizumab
  • GI effects (nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Dermatologic effects (pruritus, rash, cellulitis); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)

Bevacizumab

  • CV effects (hypertension, arterial thromboembolism); Hematologic effects (hemorrhage, neutropenia, leukopenia); CNS effects (reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, headache); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis); GI effects (GI perforation, hemorrhage, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea); Other effects (pain, infection, proteinuria, hypokalemia)
Carboplatin
  • CNS effects (neurotoxicity, loss of vision with high dose); Endocrine effects (hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Neuromuscular effect (weakness); Other effects (pain, nephrotoxicity, allergy)
Cemiplimab
  • GI effect (diarrhea); Hematologic effects (lymphopenia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, anemia); Metabolic effects (increased AST, hyperkalemia); Other effects (musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, rash)
Cisplatin
  • CNS effect (neurotoxicity); GI effects (nausea/vomiting); Hematologic effect (myelosuppression); Hepatic effect (increased enzyme levels); Renal effect (nephrotoxicity); Otic effect (ototoxicity); Other effect (rarely anaphylaxis)
Dabrafenib
  • CNS effects (headache, dizziness); GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, rash, erythema); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia, muscle spasms); Other effects (fatigue, chills, asthenia, peripheral edema, infection)
Docetaxel
  • CV effect (fluid retention); CNS effects (neuropathy, fever, neuromotor effects); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, cutaneous events, nail disorder); GI effects (stomatitis, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, febrile neutropenia); Neuromuscular effects (weakness, myalgia); Respiratory effect (pulmonary events); Other effects (infection, hypersensitivity)
Erlotinib
  • CNS effects (fatigue, anorexia); GI effects (diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, stomatitis, abdominal pain, GI perforation); Hepatic effects (increased hepatic enzyme levels and bilirubin); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus, dry skin, keratitis); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, cough); Other effects (conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, infection)
Etoposide
  • Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Endocrine effect (ovarian failure); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mucositis); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia); Other effect (rarely anaphylaxis)
Gemcitabine
  • CV effects (peripheral edema, edema); CNS effects (pain, fever, somnolence); Dermatologic effects (rash, alopecia, pruritus); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis); Hematologic effects (anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage, myelosuppression); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Renal effects (proteinuria, hematuria, increased BUN); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Other effect (infection)
Ipilimumab
  • GI effects (diarrhea, colitis, hepatitis); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus, toxic epidermal necrolysis); Other effects (fatigue, blurred vision, neuropathy, hypopituitarism, adrenal insufficiency)

Lazertinib
  • Dermatologic effects (rash, nail toxicity, dry skin, pruritus); GI effects (diarrhea, constipation, nausea, stomatitis); Metabolic effects (decreased albumin, sodium, potassium, hemoglobin, increased ALT, AST, GGT, magnesium); Other effects (musculoskeletal pain, edema, VTE, paresthesia, fatigue, COVID-19, hemorrhage, decreased appetite, ocular toxicity)
Nintedanib
  • GI effects (decreased weight, decreased appetite, vomiting, increased hepatic enzymes [ALT, AST, GGT])
Nivolumab
  • GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, nausea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Other effects (hyponatremia, increased AST/lipase, rash, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)
Osimertinib
  • GI effects (diarrhea, stomatitis); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, paronychia); Respiratory effect (ILD); Other effects (decreased platelet, neutrophil and leukocyte counts)
Paclitaxel (Albumin-bound)
  • CV effects (ECG abnormality, edema, hypotension); GI effects (nausea/vomiting); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, anemia); Hepatic effect (elevated liver enzymes); Other effects (candidiasis infection, vision disturbances, sensory neuropathy)
Paclitaxel (Conventional)
  • CV effects (flushing, edema, hypotension, ECG abnormality); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, rash); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, mucositis); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, bleeding, thrombocytopenia); Hepatic effect (increased alkaline phosphatase & AST); Local effects (injection site erythema, tenderness and swelling); Neuromuscular effects (peripheral neuropathy, arthralgia, weakness); Renal effect (increased creatinine); Other effect (hypersensitivity)
Pembrolizumab
  • GI effects (nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea); Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonitis, dyspnea, pneumonia); Dermatologic effects (pruritus, rash, cellulitis); Other effects (fatigue, arthralgia, renal failure, pain)
Pemetrexed
  • CV effects (chest pain, edema); CNS effects (fatigue, fever, depression); Dermatologic effects (rash, desquamation); GI effects (anorexia, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, pharyngitis); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia); Other effects (renal failure, infection)
Ramucirumab
  • Hematologic effects (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia); GI effects (GI hemorrhage, stomatitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain); CV effect (hypertension); Other effects (asthenia, fatigue, proteinuria, peripheral edema, epistaxis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, mucosal inflammation, hypoalbuminemia)

Tislezimumab

  • GI effects (nausea, diarrhea, stomatitis); Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonia, pneumonitis, dyspnea); Hematologic effects (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia); Metabolic effects (increased AST, ALT, blood bilirubin, blood alkaline phosphatase, blood creatinine, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia); Endocrine effects (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis); CV effects (hypertension, myocarditis); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia); Other effects (fatigue, hepatitis, decreased appetite)

Trametinib

  • CNS effects (headache, dizziness); GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, rash, erythema); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia, muscle spasms); Other effects (fatigue, chills, asthenia, peripheral edema, infection)
Vinorelbine
  • CNS effect (fatigue); Hematologic effects (granulocytopenia, anemia); GI effects (constipation, nausea/vomiting); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, bronchospasm); Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzyme); Other effects (lower limb weakness, jaw pain, phlebitis)
Special Instructions

Amivantamab

  • Monitor for new or worsening symptoms indicative of interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis
Atezolizumab
  • Withhold treatment if any of the following occurs: Moderate pneumonitis, moderate or severe immune-mediated colitis, moderate-severe hypophysitis, severe hyperglycemia, moderate immune-mediated nephritis, symptomatic thyroid disease, severe ocular inflammatory toxicity, severe or life-threatening infection
  • Discontinue if life-threatening adverse events of pneumonitis, colitis, hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, nephritis, infusion reactions, severe liver enzyme elevations, myasthenic syndrome or myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre, meningoencephalitis, pancreatitis occur
Bevacizumab
  • Use with caution in patients with hypertension; monitor BP closely
  • Should not be given within 28 days of major surgery and only after complete healing of incision
  • Discontinue 28 days prior to elective surgery, in patients with nephrotic syndrome and with arterial thromboembolic events

Carboplatin

  • Taxane derivatives should be administered before platinum-based agents
  • Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
Cemiplimab
  • Contraindicated in patients with severe or life-threatening immune-mediated diseases and infection
  • Use with caution in patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reaction
  • Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of immune-related and infusion-related adverse reactions
  • Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment
Cisplatin
  • Taxane derivatives should be administered before platinum-based agents
  • Hydrate patient with 1-2 L of IV fluid before and 24 hours after therapy
Dabrafenib
  • Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
  • Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment, moderate to severe hepatic impairment, risk for new malignancies, hemorrhage, ophthalmologic reactions, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction/left ventricular dysfunction, renal failure, hepatic adverse events, hypertension, pneumonitis or ILD, rash, rhabdomyolysis, pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism or DVT, colitis, GI perforation
Docetaxel
  • Premedicate with corticosteroid prior and up to 5 days after therapy
  • Contraindicated in patients with ANC <1,500 cells/mm3, AST >1.5 x upper normal limit (UNL), ALP >2.5 x UNL and bilirubin >UNL
Erlotinib
  • Administer 1 hour before and 2 hours after meal
  • Use with caution in patients on anticoagulant medication, elevated INR, and bleeding tendency
Etoposide
  • Discontinue treatment if platelet count is <50,000/mm³, or ANC <500 cells/mm3
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic and renal impairment
Gemcitabine
  • Use with caution in patients with renal and hepatic impairment
Ipilimumab
  • Monitor for signs and symptoms of immune-mediated reactions
  • Treatment with Ipilimumab may be temporarily stopped and steroid therapy started if moderate reactions occur; however, treatment should be permanently stopped if moderate disease persists or severe reactions occur
  • Check liver and thyroid function tests at baseline and prior each treatment
Lazertinib
  • Prophylactic anticoagulation is recommended for the first 4 months of treatment
  • Use with caution in patients at risk for interstitial lung disease/pneumonitis and VTE
  • Encourage patients to limit sun exposure during and for 2 months after treatment
Nintedanib
  • Use with caution in patients who may develop QTc prolongation, with severe renal impairment (<30 mL/min CrCl), moderate (Child-Pugh B) and severe (Child-Pugh C) hepatic impairment, and higher CV risk including known CAD
  • Contraindicated in patients with allergy to soya and peanuts
  • Monitor plasma levels of electrolytes (if relevant GI adverse effects occur), systemic blood pressure (BP), changes in prothrombin time, INR or clinical bleeding episodes
  • Consider treatment interruption in patients who develop signs or symptoms of acute myocardial ischemia
  • Discontinue in patients with life-threatening VTE reactions, who develop GI perforation and if nausea/vomiting occurs
Nivolumab
  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine and thyroid function
Osimertinib
  • Use with caution in patients with known hepatic or renal impairment, QTc prolongation, women of childbearing potential
  • Male and female patients should be advised to use an effective contraception
  • Prior to the initiation of treatment, the EGFR T790M mutation status should be determined
Paclitaxel (Albumin-bound)
  • Contraindicated in patients with baseline neutrophil count of <1,500 cells/mm3
  • Use with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction
Paclitaxel (Conventional)
  • Contraindicated in patients with ANC <1,500 cells/mm3
  • Premedicate with Dexamethasone (20 mg PO or IV at 12 and 6 hours or 14 and 7 hours prior), Diphenhydramine (50 mg IV 30-60 minutes prior) and IV Hâ‚‚ antagonist (30-60 minutes prior)
Pembrolizumab
  • Withhold treatment if any of the following occurs: Moderate pneumonitis, moderate or severe immune-mediated colitis, moderate hypophysitis, severe hyperglycemia, moderate immune-mediated nephritis
  • Discontinue if life-threatening adverse events of pneumonitis, colitis, hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, nephritis, infusion reactions, severe liver enzyme elevations occur
  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine, and thyroid and renal function
Pemetrexed
  • Pretreatment with Dexamethasone 4 mg PO 12 hourly 1 day before, during and 1 day after therapy is recommended
  • Folic acid supplementation at 350-1,000 mcg/day 1 week before, during and 21 days after therapy is required
  • Vitamin B12 supplementation 1,000 mcg IM, 1 dose 1 week before treatment and every 3 cycles thereafter is also required
Ramucirumab
  • Discontinue use with GI perforation, fistula formation, grade 3 or 4 bleeding, severe arterial thromboembolic events, urine protein level >3 g/24 hours
  • Use with caution in cases of hypertension, severe liver cirrhosis
  • Monitor blood counts and coagulation parameters
  • Should be temporarily suspended for at least 4 weeks prior to elective surgery

Tislezimumab

  • Use with caution in patients at risk for severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD, severe neutropenia including febrile neutropenia, cardiac disorders
  • Monitor CBC and assess LVEF prior to initiation and prior to each dose, and as clinically indicated

Trametinib

  • Should be taken at the same time each day with either the morning dose or the evening dose of Dabrafenib
  • Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Vinorelbine
  • Follow IV dose with 75-125 mL saline or D5W
Atezolizumab + Carboplatin + Albumin-bound Paclitaxel Atezolizumab: 1,200 mg IV infusion on day 1
followed by
Albumin-bound Paclitaxel: 

100 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1, 8 and 15
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Amivantamab + Carboplatin + Pemetrexed Amivantamab:
<80 kg:
1,400 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on week 1, on day 1 of week 2 to 4, then 1,750 mg split IV infusion every 3 weeks at week 7 onwards
≥80 kg: : 1,750 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on week 1, on day 1 of week 2 to 4, then 2,100 mg split IV infusion every 3 weeks at week 7 onwards
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1 every 3 weeks x 12 weeks
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes every 3 weeks
Amivantamab + Lazertinib Amivantamab:
<80 kg:
1,050 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on weeks 1-5, then every 2 weeks at week 7 onwards
≥80 kg:
1,400 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on weeks 1-5, then every 2 weeks at week 7 onwards
Lazertinib: 240 mg PO 24 hourly
Bevacizumab + Carboplatin + Paclitaxel Bevacizumab: 15 mg/kg IV on day 1
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hours on day 1,
followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Bevacizumab + Carboplatin + Pemetrexed Bevacizumab: 15 mg/kg IV on day 1
Carboplatin2:
AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed:
500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 6 cycles
Bevacizumab + Cisplatin + Pemetrexed
Bevacizumab: 7.5 mg/kg IV on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m2 IV infusion over 10 minutes
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 6 cycles
Carboplatin + Albumin-bound Paclitaxel
Albumin-bound Paclitaxel: 100 mg/m2 IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1, 8, and 15
Carboplatin2AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Carboplatin + Gemcitabine
Regimen 1:
Gemcitabine:
1,000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1, 8 and 15
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
Regimen 2:

Gemcitabine: 1,000-1,200 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Carboplatin + Paclitaxel
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hours on day 1,
followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Carboplatin + Pemetrexed
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5-6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cemiplimab + Paclitaxel + Carboplatin Cemiplimab: 350 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5-6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks 
Cemiplimab + Paclitaxel + Cisplatin Cemiplimab: 350 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cemiplimab + Pemetrexed + Carboplatin Cemiplimab:  350 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5-6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cemiplimab + Pemetrexed + Cisplatin Cemiplimab: 350 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed:  500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Docetaxel Docetaxel: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 1 hour on day 1,
followed by
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Etoposide Cisplatin: 100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1,
followed by
Etoposide: 100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Gemcitabine Gemcitabine: 1,250 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Paclitaxel Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1, followed by
Paclitaxel: 135 mg/m² IV infusion over 24 hours
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Pemetrexed
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin:
75 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cisplatin + Vinorelbine Cisplatin: 100 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Vinorelbine: 30 mg/m² IV over 5-10 minutes on days 1, 8, 15 and 22
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks x 4 cycles
or
Cisplatin: 50 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on days 1 and 8
Vinorelbine: 25 mg/m² IV over 5-10 minutes on days 1, 8, 15 and 22
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks x 4 cycles
or
Cisplatin:
75-80 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Vinorelbine: 25-30 mg/m² IV over 5-10 minutes on days 1 and 8
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles
Dabrafenib + Trametinib
Dabrafenib: 150 mg PO 12 hourly
Max dose: 300 mg/day
Trametinib: 2 mg PO 24 hourly
Docetaxel + Nintedanib Docetaxel: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 1 hour on day 1
Nintedanib: 200 mg PO 12 hourly on days 2-21
Max dose: 
400 mg
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Erlotinib + Bevacizumab Erlotinib: 150 mg PO 24 hourly on days 1-28 continuously
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
with
Bevacizumab:
15 mg/kg IV on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Erlotinib + Ramucirumab Erlotinib: 150 mg PO 24 hourly on days 1-28
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
with

Ramucirumab: 10 mg/kg IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 2 weeks
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab
Nivolumab:  3 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 15 and 29 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 42 days x max of 2 years
Nivolumab + Carboplatin + Gemcitabine Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab: 
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 or 6 IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Gemcitabine: 1,000-1,250 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles
Nivolumab + Carboplatin + Paclitaxel Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab:
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 or 6 IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Paclitaxel: 175-200 mg/m2 IV over 3 hours on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles
Nivolumab + Carboplatin + Pemetrexed
Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab:
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 or 6 IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles
Nivolumab + Cisplatin + Gemcitabine
Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab:
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Gemcitabine: 1,000-1,250 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles 
Nivolumab + Cisplatin + Paclitaxel Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab:
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Paclitaxel: 175-200 mg/m2 IV over 3 hours on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles
Nivolumab + Cisplatin + Pemetrexed
Neoadjuvant therapy
Nivolumab:
360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 3 cycles 
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab + Paclitaxel + Carboplatin
Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1 followed by
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/m2 IV over 3 hours on days 1 and 22 followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22
Administer for 1 42-day cycle
Followed b
y
Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 42 days x max of 2 years
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab + Pemetrexed + Carboplatin  Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1 followed by
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m2 IV over 10 minutes on days 1 and 22
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22
Administer for 1 42-day cycle
Followed by

Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 42 days x max of 2 years
Nivolumab + Ipilimumab + Pemetrexed + Cisplatin
Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1 followed by
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m2 IV over 10 minutes on days 1 and 22
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 IV over 2 hours on days 1 and 22
Administer for 1 42-day cycle
Followed by

Nivolumab: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on days 1 and 22 followed by
Ipilimumab: 1 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 42 days x max of 2 years
Osimertinib + Pemetrexed + Carboplatin
Osimertinib: 80 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m2 IV over 10 minutes on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 4 cycles
Followed by

Osimertinib: 80 mg PO 24 hourly 
Osimertinib + Pemetrexed + Cisplatin  Osimertinib: 360 mg IV over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/m2 IV over 10 minutes on days 1 and 22
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 4 cycles
Followed by

Osimertinib: 80 mg PO 24 hourly 
Pembrolizumab + Carboplatin + Albumin-bound Paclitaxel  Pembrolizumab: 200 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
followed by
Albumin-bound Paclitaxel: 100 mg/mg2 IV over 30 minutes on days 1, 8 and 15
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles 
Pembrolizumab + Carboplatin + Pemetrexed  Pembrolizumab: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1 followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/mg2 IV over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4-6 cycles 
Pembrolizumab + Carboplatin + Paclitaxel
Pembrolizumab: 200 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1 followed by
Paclitaxel: 200 mg/mg2 IV over 3 hours on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles
Pembrolizumab + Cisplatin + Gemcitabine  Neoadjuvant therapy
Pembrolizumab:
200 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Gemcitabine: 1,000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1 and 8
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 4 cycles 
Pembrolizumab + Cisplatin + Pemetrexed
Pembrolizumab: 200 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1, followed by
Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 1 hour on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/mg2 IV over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4-6 cycles 
Ramucirumab + Docetaxel
Ramucirumab: 10 mg/kg IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Docetaxel: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Tislelizumab + Carboplatin +
Albumin-bound Paclitaxel
Tislelizumab: 200 mg IV infusion on day 1
Albumin-bound Paclitaxel: 100 mg/mg2 IV on day 1, 8 and 15
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 mg/mL/min IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Tislelizumab + Carboplatin + Paclitaxel
Tislelizumab: 200 mg IV infusion on day 1
Paclitaxel: 175 mg/mg2 IV on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 mg/mL/min IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Tislelizumab + Pemetrexed + Carboplatin
Tislelizumab: 200 mg IV infusion on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/mg2 IV on day 1
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 mg/mL/min IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Tislelizumab + Pemetrexed + Cisplatin
Tislelizumab: 200 mg IV infusion on day 1
Pemetrexed: 500 mg/mg2 IV on day 1
Cisplatin: 75 mg/mg2 IV on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Tremelimumab + Durvalumab Tremelimumab: 75 mg IV over 60 minutes on day 1
Durvalumab: 1,500 mg IV over 10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 21 days x 4 cycles
*Other combination therapy and regimen variations are available. Please refer to specialist for specific treatment option.
1Dosages of chemotherapy agents are calculated according to body surface area (BSA) in m², unless otherwise specified.
2Carboplatin dosage in mg = area under concentration-time curve (AUC) of 6 (or 5) = (GFR + 25) x 6 (or 5); and GFR = {1.2 x (140-age in year) x (BW in kg)/serum creatinine in µmol/L} x 0.85 (for females only)

Anti-Cancer Drugs for NSCLC - Monotherapy*


Drug Dosage1 Remarks
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
Docetaxel 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 1 hour on day 1, every 3 weeks Adverse Reactions
  • CV effect (fluid retention); CNS effects (neuropathy, fever, neuromotor effects); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, cutaneous events, nail disorder); GI effects (stomatitis, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, febrile neutropenia); Neuromuscular effects (weakness, myalgia); Respiratory effect (pulmonary events); Other effects (infection, hypersensitivity)
Special Instructions
  • Premedicate with corticosteroid prior and up to 5 days after therapy
  • Contraindicated in patients with ANC <1,500 cells/mm3, AST >1.5 x upper normal limit (UNL), ALP >2.5 x UNL and bilirubin >UNL
Gemcitabine
1,000 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes every 7 days followed by 1 week rest period
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • CV effects (peripheral edema, edema); CNS effects (pain, fever, somnolence); Dermatologic effects (rash, alopecia, pruritus); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis); Hematologic effects (anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hemorrhage, myelosuppression); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Renal effects (proteinuria, hematuria, increased BUN); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Other effect (infection)

Special Instructions

  • Use with caution in patients with renal and hepatic impairment
Paclitaxel (Conventional) 175 mg/m² IV infusion over 3 hours every 3 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • CV effects (flushing, edema, hypotension, ECG abnormality); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, rash); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, mucositis); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, bleeding, thrombocytopenia); Hepatic effect (increased alkaline phosphatase & AST); Local effects (injection site erythema, tenderness and swelling); Neuromuscular effects (peripheral neuropathy, arthralgia, weakness); Renal effect (increased creatinine); Other effect (hypersensitivity)

Special Instructions

  • Contraindicated in patients with ANC <1,500 cells/mm3
  • Premedicate with Dexamethasone (20 mg PO or IV at 12 and 6 hours or 14 and 7 hours prior), Diphenhydramine (50 mg IV 30-60 minutes prior) and IV Hâ‚‚ antagonist (30-60 minutes prior)
Pemetrexed 500 mg/m² IV infusion over 10 minutes on day 1, every 3 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • CV effects (chest pain, edema); CNS effects (fatigue, fever, depression); Dermatologic effects (rash, desquamation); GI effects (anorexia, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, stomatitis); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, pharyngitis); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia); Other effects (renal failure, infection)

Special Instructions

  • Pretreatment with Dexamethasone 4 mg PO 12 hourly 1 day before, during and 1 day after therapy is recommended
  • Folic acid supplementation at 350-1,000 mcg/day 1 week before, during and 21 days after therapy is required
  • Vitamin B12 supplementation 1,000 mcg IM, 1 dose 1 week before treatment and every 3 cycles thereafter is also required
Vinorelbine
25-30 mg/m² IV infusion every 7 days or
60 mg/m² PO weekly x 3 weeks
Max dose: 160 mg/m2 PO once weekly 
Adverse Reactions
  • CNS effect (fatigue); Hematologic effects (granulocytopenia, anemia); GI effects (constipation, nausea/vomiting); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, bronchospasm); Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzyme); Other effects (lower limb weakness, jaw pain, phlebitis)
Special Instructions
  • Follow IV dose with 75-125 mL saline or D5W
Monoclonal Antibodies
Amivantamab
<80 kg: 1,050 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on week 1, 1,050 mg IV infusion on day 1 of week 2 to 4, then every 2 weeks at week 5 onwards
≥80 kg: 1,400 mg split IV infusion on day 1 and 2 on week 1, 1,400 mg IV infusion on day 1 of weeks 2 to 4, then every 2 weeks at week 5 onwards

Adverse Reactions

  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, stomatitis, constipation); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Dermatologic effects (rash, paronychia); Metabolic effects (decreased albumin, phosphate, potassium, and sodium, increased alkaline phosphatase, glucose, and gamma-glutamyl transferase); Hematologic effect (decreased lymphocytes); Other effects (infusion-related reactions, musculoskeletal pain, edema)

Special Instructions

  • Monitor for new or worsening symptoms indicative of interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis
  • No dosage adjustment is needed in the elderly
 Atezolizumab 840 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes 2 weekly or
1,200 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes 3 weekly or
1,680 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes 4 weekly
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Dermatologic effects (pruritus, rash, cellulitis); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)
Special Instructions
  • Withhold treatment if any of the following occurs: Moderate pneumonitis, moderate or severe immune-mediated colitis, moderate-severe hypophysitis, severe hyperglycemia, moderate immune-mediated nephritis, symptomatic thyroid disease, severe ocular inflammatory toxicity, severe or life-threatening infection
  • Discontinue if life-threatening adverse events of pneumonitis, colitis, hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, nephritis, infusion reactions, severe liver enzyme elevations, myasthenic syndrome or myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre, meningoencephalitis, pancreatitis occur
Bevacizumab
In addition to platinum doublet chemotherapy
7.5-15 mg/kg IV infusion 3 weekly until disease progression 
Adverse Reactions
  • CV effects (hypertension, arterial thromboembolism); Hematologic effects (hemorrhage, neutropenia, leukopenia); CNS effects (reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, headache); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis); GI effects (GI perforation, hemorrhage, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea); Other effects (pain, infection, proteinuria, hypokalemia)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients with hypertension; monitor BP closely
  • Should not be given within 28 days of major surgery and only after complete healing of incision
  • Discontinue 28 days prior to elective surgery, in patients with nephrotic syndrome and with arterial thromboembolic events
Cemiplimab  350 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes 3 weekly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effect (diarrhea); Hematologic effects (lymphopenia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, anemia); Metabolic effects (increased AST, hyperkalemia); Other effects (musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, rash)
Special Instructions
  • Contraindicated in patients with severe or life-threatening immune-mediated diseases and infection
  • Use with caution in patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reaction
  • Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of immune-related and infusion-related adverse reactions
  • Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment
 Durvalumab 10 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes 2 weekly
In addition to platinum doublet chemotherapy:
<30 kg:
20 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes 3 weekly x 4 cycles, then 4 weekly
≥30 kg: 1,500 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes 4 weekly for up to 12 months or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adverse Reactions
  • Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonitis/radiation pneumonitis, upper respiratory tract infection, dyspnea); Other effect (rash)
Special Instructions
  • Contraindicated in patients with severe or life-threatening immune-mediated diseases and infection
  • Use with caution in patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, elevated transaminase or total bilirubin levels, colitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reactions
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki
(Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan, Trastuzumab deruxtecan) 
5.4 mg/kg IV infusion once every 3 weeks
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia); Other effects (cough, alopecia, fatigue)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients at risk for severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD, severe neutropenia including febrile neutropenia, cardiac disorders
  • Monitor CBC and assess LVEF prior to initiation and prior to each dose, and as clinically indicated
Nivolumab  3 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes 2 weekly until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, nausea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Other effects (hyponatremia, increased AST/lipase, rash, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)
Special Instructions
  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine and thyroid function
Pembrolizumab
2 mg/kg IV infusion over 30 minutes 3 weekly or
200 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes 3 weekly if previously treated with chemotherapy or 400 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes every 42 days
May give up to 24 months in patients without disease progression 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea); Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonitis, dyspnea, pneumonia); Dermatologic effects (pruritus, rash, cellulitis); Other effects (fatigue, arthralgia, renal failure, pain)
Special Instructions
  • Withhold treatment if any of the following occurs: Moderate pneumonitis, moderate or severe immune-mediated colitis, moderate hypophysitis, severe hyperglycemia, moderate immune-mediated nephritis
  • Discontinue if life-threatening adverse events of pneumonitis, colitis, hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, nephritis, infusion reactions, severe liver enzyme elevations occur
  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine, and thyroid and renal function
Telisotuzumab vedotin-tIIv  1.9 mg/kg IV infusion 2 weekly   Adverse Reactions
  • GI effect (decreased appetite); Hematologic effects (increased glucose and glutamyl transferase, decreased phosphorus, sodium and calcium); Other effects (peripheral neuropathy, peripheral edema, fatigue, decreased appetite)
Special Instructions
  • Withhold or discontinue treatment if ILD or pneumonitis occurs
  • Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of ocular surface disorders, including vision changes, and infusion-related reactions
    • Withhold or permanently discontinue treatment based on the severity
Tislelizumab 200 mg IV infusion once every 3 weeks
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, diarrhea, stomatitis); Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonia, pneumonitis, dyspnea); Hematologic effects (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia); Metabolic effects (increased AST, ALT, blood bilirubin, blood alkaline phosphatase, blood creatinine, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia); Endocrine effects (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroiditis); CV effects (hypertension, myocarditis); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia); Other effects (fatigue, hepatitis, decreased appetite)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients at risk for severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD, severe neutropenia including febrile neutropenia, cardiac disorders
  • Monitor CBC and assess LVEF prior to initiation and prior to each dose, and as clinically indicated
Tremelimumab
In addition to Durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy
<30 kg: 1 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes 3 weekly (21 days) x 4 cycles, then 1 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes at week 16
≥30 kg: 75 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes 3 weekly (21 days) x 4 cycles, then 75 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes at week 16 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, diarrhea); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash)
Special Instructions
  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone level and thyroid function at baseline and before each dose

Zenocutuzumab-zbco
750 mg IV infusion 2 weekly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effect (diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, increased LFT and alkaline phosphatase); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Other effects (musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, edema)
Special Instructions
  • Withhold or discontinue treatment if ILD, pneumonitis or CHF occurs
  • Assess for left ventricular dysfunction before initiating treatment and at regular intervals during treatment as clinically indicated
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Adagrasib  600 mg PO 12 hourly

Adverse Reactions

  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, hepatotoxicity); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Hematologic effects (decreased lymphocytes, hemoglobin, leukocytes and neutrophils); Metabolic effects (increased ALT and AST, lipase, alkaline phosphatase, hypokalemia, hyponatremia); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, renal impairment, edema, decreased appetite)

Special Instructions

  • May be taken with or without food
  • Use with caution in patients with ILD, pneumonitis, hepatic impairment
  • Monitor ECG and electrolytes in patients at risk, and in patients taking medications known to prolong QT interval, LFTs, for diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, new or worsening respiratory symptoms
Afatinib  40 mg PO 24 hourly
Max dose: 50 mg/day 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (diarrhea, decreased appetite); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, dermatitis acneiform, rash, paronychia); Respiratory effect (pneumonitis); Other effect (epistaxis)
Special Instructions
  • Contraindicated in patients with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption
  • Use with caution in patients with renal/hepatic impairment, ILD, history of keratitis, ulcerative keratitis or severe dry eyes
  • Monitor left ventricular function in patients with cardiac risk factors
  • Take at least 3 hours before or 1 hour after meals
Alectinib  Initial dose: 600 mg PO 12 hourly
First dose reduction: 450 mg PO 12 hourly
Second dose reduction: 300 mg PO 12 hourly 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effect (intestinal perforation, vomiting); Hepatic effects (increased ALT and AST levels, CPK, hyperbilirubinemia); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, pulmonary embolism); Other effects (hemorrhage, endocarditis)
Special Instructions
  • Monitor CPK levels and LFTs including ALT, AST and total bilirubin every 2 weeks during the first 2 month of treatment, then periodically during treatment, with more frequent testing in patients who develop transaminase and bilirubin elevations; heart rate and BP regularly
  • Promptly investigate for ILD/pneumonitis (eg dyspnea, cough and fever)
  • Report any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness
Brigatinib  90 mg PO 24 hourly on days 1-7, followed by 180 mg PO 24 hourly on days 8-28 for 1 28-day cycle, followed by 180 mg PO 24 hourly on days 1-28 every 4 weeks
Dose reduction, interruption, or discontinuation may be required according to individual safety and tolerability 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea, pneumonitis); CNS effects (headache, peripheral neuropathy); Musculoskeletal effects (muscle spasms, back pain, myalgia, arthralgia); Other effects (decreased appetite, visual disturbance, fatigue, pyrexia)
Special Instructions
  • Discontinue if patient is unable to tolerate the 60 mg/day dose
  • Assess fasting serum glucose prior to initiation of therapy
  • Monitor CPK levels, lipase and amylase levels, BP, heart rate and vision regularly
Capmatinib  400 mg PO 12 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Other effects (peripheral edema, decreased appetite, fatigue)
Special Instructions
  • May be taken with or without food
  • Use with caution in patients with ILD, pneumonitis, hepatic impairment
  • Monitor LFTs
Ceritinib  450 mg PO 24 hourly at the same time each day
Max dose: 450 mg/day 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, decreased appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, esophageal disorder); Hematologic effect (anemia); Other effects (rash, fatigue)
Special Instructions
  • To be taken with a low-fat meal; dose to be increased to 750 mg if to be taken during fasting
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatotoxicity, ILD/pneumonitis, QT interval prolongation, bradycardia, GI toxicity, hyperglycemia
Crizotinib
250 mg PO 12 hourly
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, constipation); Respiratory effects (pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, dyspnea); Other effects (vision disorder, edema, fatigue, decreased appetite, neuropathy, dizziness, dysgeusia, increased ALT and neutropenia)
Special Instructions
  • Assess for ALK positive NSCLC
  • Contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment
Dacomitinib  45 mg PO 24 hourly
First dose reduction: 30 mg PO 24 hourly
Second dose reduction: 15 mg PO 24 hourly 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (diarrhea, stomatitis, nausea, constipation, mouth ulceration); Dermatologic effects (rashes, paronychia, dry skin, alopecia, pruritus); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea, infection); Other effects (decreased appetite, decreased weight, asthenia, conjunctivitis, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain)
Special Instructions
  • May be taken with or without food
  • Use with caution in patients with ILD, diarrhea, dermatologic disease
Dabrafenib  150 mg PO 12 hourly
Max dose: 300 mg/day 
Adverse Reactions
  • CNS effects (headache, dizziness); GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, rash, erythema); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia, muscle spasms); Other effects (fatigue, chills, asthenia, peripheral edema, infection)
Special Instructions
  • Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
  • Use with caution in patients with severe renal impairment, moderate to severe hepatic impairment, risk for new malignancies, hemorrhage, ophthalmologic reactions, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction/left ventricular dysfunction, renal failure, hepatic adverse events, hypertension, pneumonitis or ILD, rash, rhabdomyolysis, pancreatitis, pulmonary embolism or DVT, colitis, GI perforation
Ensartinib
225 mg PO 24 hourly
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (constipation, nausea/vomiting); Respiratory effect (cough); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus); Other effects (fever, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, edema)
Special Instructions
  • Evaluate LFTs and fasting blood glucose prior to therapy
  • Discontinue treatment if ILD or pneumonitis occurs
  • Withhold or discontinue treatment (based on severity) if hepatotoxicity, bradycardia, hyperglycemia, visual disturbances, hyperuricemia or increased CPK occurs
  • Monitor LFTs, heart rate, blood glucose, CPK and uric acid periodically
  • Advise patients to report any visual symptoms during treatment
Entrectinib  600 mg PO 24 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (constipation, dysgeusia, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting); CNS effects (dizziness, cognitive impairment); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, cough); Musculoskeletal effects (myalgia, arthralgia); Other effects (fatigue, edema, dysesthesia, increased weight, pyrexia, vision disorders)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients with new or worsening congestive heart failure, myocarditis, QT prolongation, at risk for fractures, hyperuricemia
  • Assess left ventricular ejection fraction, serum uric acid levels prior to initiation of therapy
  • Monitor LFTs, including ALT and AST, every 2 weeks during the first month of treatment, then monthly thereafter, and as clinically indicated
  • Withhold treatment for new onset or worsening CHF, new visual changes or changes that interfere with activities of daily living or presence of CNS effects (cognitive impairment, mood disorders, dizziness, sleep disturbances)
Erlotinib  150 mg PO 24 hourly
Adverse Reactions
  • CNS effects (fatigue, anorexia); GI effects (diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, stomatitis, abdominal pain, GI perforation); Hepatic effects (increased hepatic enzyme levels and bilirubin); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus, dry skin, keratitis); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, cough); Other effects (conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, infection)
Special Instructions
  • Administer 1 hour before and 2 hours after meal
  • Use with caution in patients on anticoagulant medication, elevated INR, and bleeding tendency
Gefitinib  250 mg PO 24 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • CNS effect (anorexia); Dermatologic effects (rash, pruritus, skin dryness, nail disorder, alopecia); GI effects (diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, stomatitis); Other effects (conjunctivitis, dyspnea); Respiratory effect (pneumonitis); Hepatic and renal toxicity
Special Instructions
  • Assess for EGFR mutation prior to initiation of therapy; not to be used in preference to doublet chemotherapy in mutation-negative patients
Larotrectinib  NTRK Gene Fusion-Positive: 100 mg PO 12 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea); CNS effects (delirium, dysarthria, dizziness, gait disturbance, paresthesia, memory impairment); Other effects (increased AST/ALT, anemia, fatigue, cough)
Special Instructions
  • Swallow capsules whole with water
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment, women of childbearing potential
  • Withhold or permanently discontinue if with neurologic adverse reactions
Lorlatinib  100 mg PO 24 hourly
First dose reduction: 75 mg PO 24 hourly
Second dose reduction: 50 mg PO 24 hourly
Adverse Reactions
  • Metabolic effects (hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, increased lipase and amylase); CNS effects (peripheral neuropathy, headache, vision disorder); GI effects (diarrhea, nausea, constipation); Musculoskeletal effects (arthralgia, myalgia); Psychiatric effects (mental status changes, mood and cognitive effects); Other effects (speech effects, increased weight, rash, edema, fatigue, pneumonitis, anemia)
Special Instructions
  • Take at the same time each day
  • Use with caution in patients with hyperlipidemia, AV block, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), increased lipase and amylase, pneumonitis, hypertension, hyperglycemia, severe renal impairment, moderate to severe hepatic impairment
  • Monitor serum cholesterol, fasting serum glucose and triglycerides prior to initiation; 2, 4 and 8 weeks after initiating and periodically thereafter; cardiac monitoring including LVEF assessment at baseline and during treatment; lipase and amylase elevations prior to therapy and regularly thereafter
Osimertinib mesylate1
80 mg PO 24 hourly
May be reduced to 40 mg PO 24 hourly 
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (diarrhea, stomatitis); Dermatologic effects (dry skin, pruritus, paronychia); Respiratory effect (ILD); Other effects (decreased platelet, neutrophil and leukocyte counts)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients with known hepatic or renal impairment, QTc prolongation, women of childbearing potential
  • Male and female patients should be advised to use an effective contraception
  • Prior to the initiation of treatment, the EGFR T790M mutation status should be determined
Pralsetinib1
400 mg PO 24 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effect (constipation); Hematologic effects (decreased lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin); Metabolic effects (decreased phosphate, sodium and calcium, increased ALT); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hypertension)
Special Instructions
  • To be taken on an empty stomach; no food intake for at least 2 hours before and at least 1 hour after dose
  • Contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension, recurrent ILD or pneumonitis, life-threatening hemorrhage
  • Monitor ALT and AST prior to initiating treatment, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly thereafter and as clinically indicated
Repotrectinib  ROS1 Rearrangement-Positive:
160 mg PO 24 hourly x 14 days then increase to 160 mg PO 12 hourly 
Adverse Reactions
  • CNS effects (dizziness, ataxia, cognitive disorders, peripheral neuropathy); GI effects (constipation, dysgeusia); Respiratory effect (dyspnea); Other effects (fatigue, muscular weakness)
Special Instructions
  • Monitor patients for new or worsening pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis, LFTs every 2 weeks during the first month of treatment and as clinically indicated thereafter, serum CPK levels during treatment in patients reporting unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, serum uric acid levels prior to initiating and periodically during treatment
  • Immediately withhold in patients with suspected ILD or pneumonitis and permanently discontinue once confirmed
  • Withhold treatment and resume at same or reduced dose, or permanently discontinue in the presence of CNS, LFT, CPK or serum uric acid level abnormalities
Selpercatinib  RET Gene Fusion-Positive
≥12 years old, <50 kg:
120 mg PO 12 hourly
≥12 years old, ≥50 kg:
160 mg PO 12 hourly
Adverse Reactions
  • Metabolic effects (increased AST/ALT, glucose, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and total cholesterol, decreased albumin, calcium, and sodium); Hematologic effects (decreased leukocytes, platelets); GI effects (dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation); Other effects (hypertension, fatigue, edema, rash)
Special Instructions
  • Use with caution in patients with significant risk of developing QTc prolongation
  • Contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension
  • Monitor AST/ALT prior to initiation of therapy, every 2 weeks during the first 3 months, then monthly; monitor BP 1 week after treatment initiation, then at least monthly thereafter
Sotorasib  960 mg PO 24 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, diarrhea); Hematologic effects (decreased lymphocytes, decreased hemoglobin); Respiratory effect (cough); Metabolic effects (increased AST/ALT, alkaline phosphatase, decreased sodium, calcium); Other effects (increased urine protein, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hepatotoxicity)
Special Instructions
  • Contraindicated in patients with ILD or pneumonitis
  • Monitor LFTs every 3 weeks for the first 3 months of treatment then once monthly as clinically indicated
Tepotinib
450 mg PO 24 hourly  Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (nausea, diarrhea); Hematologic effects (decreased lymphocytes, neutrophils, phosphate, hemoglobin, sodium and calcium, increased ALT); Other effects (edema, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, dyspnea)
Special Instructions
  • To be taken with food
  • Contraindicated in patients with ILD or pneumonitis
  • Monitor LFTs
*Other combination therapy and regimen variations are available. Please refer to specialist for specific treatment option.
1Dosages of chemotherapy agents are calculated according to BSA in m², unless otherwise specified.

Anti-Cancer Drugs for Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) - Combination Therapy*


Drug Dosage1 Remarks
Atezolizumab + Carboplatin + Etoposide Atezolizumab: 1,200 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1 followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1 followed by
Etoposide: 80-100 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
or
Atezolizumab:
1,200 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1 followed by
Carboplatin2: AUC of 5 IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1 followed by
Etoposide: 80-100 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles followed by maintenance therapy with
Atezolizumab: 1,680 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
Adverse Reactions

Atezolizumab
  • GI effects (nausea, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Dermatologic effects (pruritus, rash, cellulitis); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)
 Carboplatin
  • CNS effects (neurotoxicity, loss of vision with high dose); Endocrine effects (hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia); Hepatic effect (increased liver enzymes); Neuromuscular effect (weakness); Other effects (pain, nephrotoxicity, allergy)
Cisplatin
  • CNS effect (neurotoxicity); GI effects (nausea/vomiting); Hematologic effect (myelosuppression); Hepatic effect (increased enzyme levels); Renal effect (nephrotoxicity); Otic effect (ototoxicity); Other effect (rarely anaphylaxis)
Cyclophosphamide
  • Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Endocrine effects (amenorrhea, sterility); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea); GU effect (acute hemorrhagic cystitis); Hematologic effect (leukopenia)
Doxorubicin
  • CV effects (AV block, bradycardia, ECG abnormality); Dermatologic effect (alopecia); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, mucositis, GI ulcers, anorexia, diarrhea); GU effect (red discoloration of urine); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia); Endocrine effects (amenorrhea, hyperuricemia)
Durvalumab
  • Respiratory effects (cough, pneumonitis/radiation pneumonitis, upper respiratory tract infection, dyspnea); Other effect (rash)
Etoposide
  • Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Endocrine effect (ovarian failure); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mucositis); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia); Other effect (rarely anaphylaxis)
 Irinotecan
  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting which can be severe, diarrhea which may become prolonged and severe >24 hours after a dose, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, mucositis, weight loss); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); CNS effects (pain, dizziness, insomnia, headache); Other effects (fever, rash, malaise, reversible alopecia, weakness)
Vincristine
  • Dermatologic effect (alopecia); CV effects (orthostatic hypotension or hypertension); CNS effects (depression, headache, insomnia, fever); GI effects (anorexia, bloating, paralytic ileus)
Special Instructions

Atezolizumab
  • Withhold treatment if any of the following occurs: Moderate pneumonitis, moderate or severe immune-mediated colitis, moderate-severe hypophysitis, severe hyperglycemia, moderate immune-mediated nephritis, symptomatic thyroid disease, severe ocular inflammatory toxicity, severe or life-threatening infection
  • Discontinue if life-threatening adverse events of pneumonitis, colitis, hypophysitis, hyperthyroidism, nephritis, infusion reactions, severe liver enzyme elevations, myasthenic syndrome or myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre, meningoencephalitis, pancreatitis occur

Carboplatin

  • Taxane derivatives should be administered before platinum-based agents
  • Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
Cisplatin
  • Taxane derivatives should be administered before platinum-based agents
  • Hydrate patient with 1-2 L of IV fluid before and 24 hours after therapy
Cyclophosphamide
  • Increase fluid intake (2 L/day) during and 1-2 days after therapy
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic and renal impairment
Doxorubicin
  • Flush with 5-10 mL of IV solution before and after giving drug
  • Contraindicated in patients with recent MI, severe myocardial insufficiency, severe arrhythmia, baseline neutrophil count <1,500/mm³, severe hepatic impairment
Durvalumab
  • Contraindicated in patients with severe or life-threatening immune-mediated diseases and infection
  • Use with caution in patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, elevated transaminase or total bilirubin levels, colitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reactions
Etoposide
  • Discontinue treatment if platelet count is <50,000/mm³, or ANC <500 cells/mm3
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic and renal impairment
 Irinotecan
  • Use with caution in patients with increased risk of diarrhea, those with previous abdominal/pelvic radiotherapy, those with renal or hepatic impairment; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
  • CBC should be monitored weekly during treatment
  • LFTs should be measured at baseline and prior to each cycle
  • Treatment should be delayed for 1-2 weeks to allow recovery from treatment-related toxicities. If patient has not recovered after the 2-week delay, consider discontinuing Irinotecan
  • Reduce initial/starting dose in patients with prior history of pelvic radiation or those with performance status of 2
Vincristine
  • Give prophylaxis for constipation
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment and pre-existing neuromuscular disease
 
Carboplatin + Etoposide (CE) Carboplatin2: AUC of 5-6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Etoposide:100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3-4 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Carboplatin + Durvalumab + Etoposide Carboplatin2: AUC of 5-6 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Durvalumab: 1,500 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Etoposide: 80-100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles followed by maintenance therapy with
Durvalumab: 1,500 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
Carboplatin + Irinotecan Carboplatin2:
AUC of 5 IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Irinotecan:
50 mg/m² IV infusion over 90 minutes on days 1, 8 and 15
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Cisplatin + Durvalumab + Etoposide Cisplatin: 75-80 mg/m² IV infusion over 120 minutes on day 1
Durvalumab: 1,500 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Etoposide: 80-100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4 cycles followed by maintenance therapy with
Durvalumab: 1,500 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks
Cisplatin + Etoposide (PE) Cisplatin: 75 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Etoposide:
100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
or
Cisplatin:
60 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Etoposide: 120 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
or
Cisplatin:
25 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Etoposide: 100 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3-4 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Cisplatin + Irinotecan
Cisplatin: 60 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Irinotecan: 60 mg/m² IV infusion over 90 minutes on days 1, 8 and 15
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks x 4 cycles
or
Cisplatin:
30 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on days 1 and 8
Irinotecan: 65 mg/m² IV infusion over 90 minutes on days 1 and 8
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks x 4-6 cycles
Cyclophosphamide + Doxorubicin + Vincristine (CAV)
Cyclophosphamide: 1,000 mg/m2 IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Doxorubicin: 45 mg/m² IV push on day 1
Vincristine: 2 mg/m² IV infusion over 5-10 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Cyclophosphamide + Doxorubicin + Vincristine + Etoposide (CAVE)
Cyclophosphamide: 750 mg/m² IV on day 1
Doxorubicin: 50 mg/m² IV on day 1
Vincristine: 1.4 mg/m² IV on day 1
Max dose: 2 mg
Etoposide: 100 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1-3
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
*Other combination therapy and regimen variations are available. Please refer to specialist for specific treatment option.
1Dosages of chemotherapy agents are calculated according to body surface area (BSA) in m², unless otherwise specified.
2Carboplatin dosage in mg = area under concentration-time curve (AUC) of 6 (or 5) = (GFR + 25) x 6 (or 5); and GFR = {1.2 x (140-age in year) x (BW in kg)/serum creatinine in µmol/L} x 0.85 (for females only)

Anti-Cancer Drugs for SCLC - Monotherapy*


Drug Dosage1 Remarks
Etoposide 175-200 mg PO on days 1-5
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks
Adverse Reactions
  • Dermatologic effect (alopecia); Endocrine effect (ovarian failure); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, mucositis); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia); Other effect (rarely anaphylaxis)
Special Instructions
  • Discontinue treatment if platelet count is <50,000/mm³, or ANC <500 cells/mm3
  • Use with caution in patients with hepatic and renal impairment
Irinotecan
60 mg/m² IV infusion over 90 minutes on days 1, 8, 15 and 22
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting which can be severe, diarrhea which may become prolonged and severe >24 hours after a dose, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, mucositis, weight loss); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia); CNS effects (pain, dizziness, insomnia, headache); Other effects (fever, rash, malaise, reversible alopecia, weakness)

Special Instructions

  • Use with caution in patients with increased risk of diarrhea, those with previous abdominal/pelvic radiotherapy, those with renal or hepatic impairment; may impair ability to drive or operate machinery
  • CBC should be monitored weekly during treatment
  • LFTs should be measured at baseline and prior to each cycle
  • Treatment should be delayed for 1-2 weeks to allow recovery from treatment-related toxicities. If patient has not recovered after the 2-week delay, consider discontinuing Irinotecan
  • Reduce initial/starting dose in patients with prior history of pelvic radiation or those with performance status of 2
Lurbinectedin 3.2 mg/m² IV infusion over 60 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • GI effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea); Hematologic effects (leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia); Metabolic effects (increased creatinine, ALT/AST, and glucose, decreased albumin, sodium, and magnesium); Respiratory effects (dyspnea, cough); Other effects (fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite)

Special Instructions

  • Use with caution in patients with myelosuppression, hepatic impairment
  • Monitor LFTs prior to initiating treatment, periodically during treatment and as clinically indicated
  • Obtain baseline CBC and monitor prior to each administration
Nivolumab 3 mg/kg IV infusion over 60 minutes 2 weekly
or
240 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 2 weeks
or
480 mg IV infusion over 30 minutes on day 1
Repeat cycle every 4 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • GI effects (abdominal pain, constipation, nausea); Respiratory effects (cough, dyspnea); Other effects (hyponatremia, increased AST/lipase, rash, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain)

Special Instructions

  • Monitor liver enzymes, serum creatinine and thyroid function
Tarlatamab
Cycle 1:
Day 1:
1 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Day 8: 10 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Day 15: 10 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Cycle 2:
Day 1 and 15:
10 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Cycles 3 and 4:
Day 1 and 15:
10 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Cycle 5 and subsequent infusions:
Day 1 & 15:
10 mg IV infusion over 60 minutes
Adverse Reactions
  • GI effects (constipation, nausea, dysgeusia); Hematologic effects (anemia, decreased lymphocytes, total neutrophils, hemoglobin, WBC, platelets, increased activated partial thromboplastin time); Metabolic effects (decreased sodium, potassium, increased ALT/AST, uric acid); Other effects (cytokine release syndrome, fatigue, pyrexia, decreased appetite, musculoskeletal pain)
Special Instructions
  • Monitor patients as follows:
    • Cycle 1: From the start of the infusion for 22-24 hours on days 1 and 8; on day 15, for 6-8 hours post-infusion
    • Cycle 2: For 6-8 hours post-infusion
    • Cycles 3 and 4: For 3-4 hours post-infusion
    • Cycle 5 and subsequent infusions: For 2 hours post-infusion
  • Monitor CBC prior to treatment, before each dose, and as clinically indicated for signs and symptoms of infection and hypersensitivity, liver enzymes, and bilirubin
Topotecan
1.5 mg/m² IV infusion over 30 minutes on days 1-5
or
2.3 mg/m² PO on days 1-5
Repeat cycle every 3 weeks

Adverse Reactions

  • CNS effects (fatigue, fever, headache); Dermatologic effects (alopecia, rash); GI effects (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, anorexia, stomatitis); Hematologic effects (neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia); Respiratory effect (dyspnea)

Special Instructions

  • Baseline neutrophil count >1,500/mm³, re-treatment neutrophil count >1,500/mm³ baseline and re-treatment platelet count >100,000/mm³
  • Do not give replacement dose if patient vomits after therapy
*Other combination therapy and regimen variations are available. Please refer to specialist for specific treatment option.
1Dosages of chemotherapy agents are calculated according to BSA in m², unless otherwise specified.

Disclaimer

All dosage recommendations are for non-pregnant and non-breastfeeding women and non-elderly adults with normal renal and hepatic function unless otherwise stated. 
Not all products are available or approved for above use in all countries. 
Products listed in the Drug Summary are based on indications stated in the locally approved product monographs. 
Please refer to local product monographs in Related MIMS Drugs for country-specific prescribing information. 

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