Difference between revisions of "Example orders for CapeOx (XELOX) in colon cancer"
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XELOX: '''<u>XEL</u>'''oda, '''<u>OX</u>'''aliplatin | XELOX: '''<u>XEL</u>'''oda, '''<u>OX</u>'''aliplatin | ||
− | Original reference may be found at [[Colon_cancer#CapeOx_.28XELOX.29|CapeOx (XELOX)]] | + | Original reference may be found at [[Colon_cancer#CapeOx_.28XELOX.29|CapeOx (XELOX) (adjuvant)]] & [[Colon_cancer#CapeOx_.28XELOX.29_2|CapeOx (XELOX) (metastatic)]] |
===Example regimen #1=== | ===Example regimen #1=== | ||
*[[Capecitabine (Xeloda)]] 1000 mg/m2 PO BID on days 1-14 | *[[Capecitabine (Xeloda)]] 1000 mg/m2 PO BID on days 1-14 | ||
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**Mix in 500 mL D5W, and only infuse through D5W line. | **Mix in 500 mL D5W, and only infuse through D5W line. | ||
− | '''21-day cycles x 8 cycles''' | + | '''21-day cycles x 8 cycles for adjuvant therapy; in metastatic settings, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity''' |
Supportive medications: | Supportive medications: |
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CapeOx (XELOX)
CapeOX: Capecitabine, OXaliplatin
XELOX: XELoda, OXaliplatin
Original reference may be found at CapeOx (XELOX) (adjuvant) & CapeOx (XELOX) (metastatic)
Example regimen #1
- Capecitabine (Xeloda) 1000 mg/m2 PO BID on days 1-14
- Oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) 130 mg/m2 IV over 2 hours on day 1
- Mix in 500 mL D5W, and only infuse through D5W line.
21-day cycles x 8 cycles for adjuvant therapy; in metastatic settings, given until progression of disease or unacceptable toxicity
Supportive medications:
- Ondansetron (Zofran) 8 mg IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
- Dexamethasone (Decadron) 10 mg IV 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy
- Calcium gluconate 1 g & magnesium sulfate 1 g (admixed together) IV, given over 30 minutes, to start prior to oxaliplatin to decrease likelihood of neuropathy
- Calcium gluconate 1 g & magnesium sulfate 1 g (admixed together) IV, given over 30 minutes, to start after oxaliplatin infusion is complete to decrease likelihood of neuropathy
Hydration:
- 500 ml D5W at KVO rate as running IV for chemotherapy infusion. Give up to 500 ml D5W.
Monitoring:
- Hold if ANC <1000 or platelets <100 and notify physician.
Comments:
- My institution uses the schedule described by Haller, et al. 2011.