e same Grade 3 nonhematological toxicity (except for alopecia, nausea, vomiting) recurs after dose reduction.
Patients with Refractory Anaplastic Astrocytoma:
For adults the initial dose is 150 mg/m2 once daily for 5 consecutive days per 28-day treatment cycle. For adult patients, if both the nadir and day of dosing (Day 29, Day 1 of next cycle) ANC are greater than or equal to 1.5 × 109 /L (1500/µL) and both the nadir and Day 29, Day 1 of next cycle platelet counts are greater than or equal to 100 × 109 /L (100,000/µL), the TEMODAR dose may be increased to 200 mg/m2 /day for 5 consecutive days per 28-day treatment cycle. During treatment, a complete blood count should be obtained on Day 22 (21 days after the first dose) or within 48 hours of that day, and weekly until the ANC is above 1.5 × 109 /L (1500/µL) and the platelet count exceeds 100 × 109 /L (100,000/µL). The next cycle of TEMODAR should not be started until the ANC and platelet count exceed these levels. If the ANC falls to less than 1.0 × 109 /L (1000/µL) or the platelet count is less than 50 × 109 /L (50,000/µL) during any cycle, the next cycle should be reduced by 50 mg/m2 , but not below 100 mg/m2 , the lowest recommended dose (see Table 4). TEMODAR therapy can be continued until disease progression. In the clinical trial, treatment could be continued for a maximum of 2 years, but the optimum duration of therapy is not known.
TABLE 5: Daily Dose Calculations by Body Surface Area (BSA) Total BSA(m2) 75 mg/m2 (mg daily) 150 mg/m2 (mg daily) 200 mg/m2 (mg daily)
1.0 75 150 200
1.1 82.5 165 220
1.2 90 180 240
1.3 97.5 195 260
1.4 105 210 280
1.5 112.5 225 300
1.6 120 240 320
1.7 127.5 255 340
1.8 135 270 360
1.9 142.5 285 380
2.0 150 300 400
2.1 157.5 315 420
2.2 165 330 440
2.3 172.5 345 460
2.4 180 360 480
2.5 187.5 375 500
TABLE 6: Suggested Capsule Combinations Based on Daily Dose in Adults Number of Daily Capsules by Strength (mg)
Total Daily Dose (mg) 250 mg 180 mg 140 mg 100 mg 20 mg 5 mg
75 0 0 0 0 3 3
82.5 0 0 0 0 4 0
90 0 0 0 0 4 2
97.5 0 0 0 1 0 0
105 0 0 0 1 0 1
112.5 0 0 0 1 0 2
120 0 0 0 1 1 0
127.5 0 0 0 1 1 1
135 0 0 0 1 1 3
142.5 0 0 1 0 0 0
150 0 0 1 0 0 2
157.5 0 0 1 0 1 0
165 0 0 1 0 1 1
172.5 0 0 1 0 1 2
180 0 1 0 0 0 0
187.5 0 1 0 0 0 1
195 0 1 0 0 0 3
200 0 1 0 0 1 0
210 0 0 0 2 0 2
220 0 0 0 2 1 0
225 0 0 0 2 1 1
240 0 0 1 1 0 0
255 1 0 0 0 0 1
260 1 0 0 0 0 2
270 1 0 0 0 1 0
280 0 0 2 0 0 0
285 0 0 2 0 0 1
300 0 0 0 3 0 0
315 0 0 0 3 0 3
320 0 1 1 0 0 0
330 0 1 1 0 0 2
340 0 1 1 0 1 0
345 0 1 1 0 1 1
360 0 2 0 0 0 0
375 0 2 0 0 0 3
380 0 1 0 2 0 0
400 0 0 0 4 0 0
420 0 0 3 0 0 0
440 0 0 3 0 1 0
460 0 2 0 1 0 0
480 0 1 0 3 0 0
500 2 0 0 0 0 0
2.2 Preparation and AdministrationTEMODAR Capsules:
In clinical trials, TEMODAR was administered under both fasting and nonfasting conditions; however, absorption is affected by food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], and consistency of administration with respect to food is recommended. There are no dietary restrictions with TEMODAR. To reduce nausea and vomiting, TEMODAR should be taken on an empty stomach. Bedtime administration may be advised. Antiemetic therapy may be administered prior to and/or following administration of TEMODAR.
TEMODAR (temozolomide) Capsules should not be opened or chewed. They should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
If capsules are accidentally opened or damaged, precautions should be taken to avoid inhalation or contact with the skin or mucous membranes [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (1 |
