Low dose cytosine arabinoside in the treatment of acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia.

Insiripong, S; Thaisamakr, S

Low dose cytosine arabinoside in the treatment of acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia.

Date

1996-09-01

Authors

Insiripong, S

Thaisamakr, S

Abstract

Low-dose ARA-C (10 mg/m2 subcutaneous injection twice/day for 20 days with 10 days rest) was prescribed in 8 cases of newly diagnosed ANLL. Only one case attained complete remission in 2 courses and lasted for one and a half years without maintenance therapy. She was 63 years of age. The drug could be tolerated well and no serious side effect was observed.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Insiripong S, Thaisamakr S. Low dose cytosine arabinoside in the treatment of acute non-lymphoblastic leukemia. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1996 Sep; 79(9): 568-71