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Assessment of potential drug-drug interactions in hospitalized cancer patients. 评估住院癌症患者潜在的药物相互作用。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-25 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241235573
Chameli Ratan, Mekha Rajeev, Karthik Krishnan, Hridya Jayamohanan, Niveditha Kartha, Meenu Vijayan, Keechilat Pavithran
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Abstracts presented at the 27th Annual BOPA Conference, 11-13 October 2024, ICC Birmingham. 第27届BOPA年会,2024年10月11-13日,伯明翰国际商会。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-11 DOI: 10.1177/10781552251319607
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An assessment of exposed syringe inner walls as a route of exposure from hazardous drugs. 对作为危险药物暴露途径的暴露注射器内壁进行评估。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-20 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241231511
Blake T Barta, Lori T Armistead, Stephen F Eckel
{"title":"An assessment of exposed syringe inner walls as a route of exposure from hazardous drugs.","authors":"Blake T Barta, Lori T Armistead, Stephen F Eckel","doi":"10.1177/10781552241231511","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241231511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionMaintaining safe working environments for health care personnel, especially for those who regularly handle hazardous drugs (HDs), is of utmost importance. Studies have shown that when closed system transfer devices (CSTDs) are used with standard open barrel syringes, cyclophosphamide (CP), a commonly used HD, is transferred to the syringe plunger during compounding or administration processes. This contamination can then be transferred to the work environment, endangering workers.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to quantify HD contamination of the inner surface of standard open barrel syringes and to compare contamination levels between three commonly used HDs: 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), CP, and ifosfamide (IF).MethodsEach HD was transferred from a vial to an intravenous (IV) bag using a standard open barrel syringe and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) PhaSeal<sup>TM</sup> CSTD connectors. Samples were taken from the inner surface of each of the syringe barrels to measure the amount of HD contamination. Each drug was tested 15 times and compared to a positive control.ResultsSignificant amounts of each drug were transferred to the inner surfaces of the syringes. The average amounts of each drug measured were: 5-FU, 1327.7 ng (standard deviation [SD] = 873.6 ng); CP, 1074.8 ng (SD = 481.6 ng); and IF, 1700.0 ng (SD = 1098.1 ng). There was no statistically significant difference between the three drugs (<i>p</i> = 0.14).ConclusionThis study underscores the presence of HD contamination on standard open barrel syringe inner surfaces after transfer of drug from vial to syringe to IV bag. Such contamination could be spread in the working environment and expose health care workers to harm.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"219-223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139912842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Real-world treatment outcomes from a retrospective cohort of patients with acute myeloid leukemia from an urban safety net hospital. 城市安全网医院急性髓性白血病患者回顾性队列的实际治疗效果。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1177/10781552231225398
Joseph P Marshalek, Raisa Epistola, Sarah Tomassetti
{"title":"Real-world treatment outcomes from a retrospective cohort of patients with acute myeloid leukemia from an urban safety net hospital.","authors":"Joseph P Marshalek, Raisa Epistola, Sarah Tomassetti","doi":"10.1177/10781552231225398","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552231225398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionWhile continual advancements in acute myeloid leukemia have augmented response rates and survival, outcomes in clinical trials may not correlate with real-world practice as trials may underrepresent individuals with comorbidities, decreased performance status, and older age. Additionally, clinical trials may underrepresent certain ethnicities, and disparities based on ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and insurance have been demonstrated in acute myeloid leukemia.MethodsWe performed a retrospective chart review of adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia who were treated at Harbor-UCLA from 2014 to 2022 to examine patient characteristics, management patterns, and outcomes in a safety net hospital setting.ResultsThe median age was 56 years old (range 18-84). In regards to risk stratification, 22%, 33%, and 41% had favorable, intermediate, and adverse risk acute myeloid leukemia, respectively. The most common induction regimens included 7 + 3 (55%), azacitidine (10%), azacitidine + venetoclax (7%), and 7 + 3 + midostaurin (7%). The complete remission rate was 51%. Among patients who received intensive induction chemotherapy, 15% underwent re-induction with a second cycle, 51% received consolidation therapy, and 5% received maintenance therapy with a targeted agent. Overall, 12% of patients received allogeneic stem cell transplant. Median overall survival was 12.2 months, and 5-year overall survival was 18%.ConclusionsSuboptimal response rates and survival in this population may be related to low rates of re-induction and allogeneic transplant in addition to high rates of adverse cytogenetics, secondary acute myeloid leukemia, and supportive care only. Efforts to increase access to clinical trials, novel therapies, and transplants for diverse and underinsured populations are essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"182-189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898379/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139697701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of second-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma. 评估用于治疗套细胞淋巴瘤的第二代布鲁顿酪氨酸激酶抑制剂。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-14 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241232331
Jessie Lu, Bryan Do, Brian Primeaux
{"title":"Evaluation of second-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma.","authors":"Jessie Lu, Bryan Do, Brian Primeaux","doi":"10.1177/10781552241232331","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241232331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionSecond-generation Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib, are preferred agents for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) over first-generation BTK inhibitor, ibrutinib. The comparative safety and efficacy of these two agents have not been studied. Currently, the decision between using one second-generation BTK inhibitor over the other is largely dependent on provider preference, cost, organ dysfunction, presence of drug-drug interactions, adherence considerations, and theorized differences in safety outcomes due to the lack of head-to-head trials in MCL.MethodsThis retrospective, observational study seeks to provide real-world data on the safety and efficacy of second-generation BTK inhibitors in the setting of relapsed and/or refractory MCL.ResultsThirty-eight patients treated with a second-generation BTK inhibitor were evaluated. Ten percent of patients experienced a select adverse drug event (ADE) in the acalabrutinib group that included hypertension and major hemorrhage with no patients experiencing a select ADE in the zanubrutinib group.ConclusionsResults support historical data that acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib have a more favorable safety profile compared to ibrutinib in MCL.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"230-235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139735469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Incidence and severity of hand-foot syndrome in cancer patients receiving infusional 5-fluorouracil or oral capecitabine-containing chemotherapy regimens. 接受输注 5-氟尿嘧啶或口服含卡培他滨化疗方案的癌症患者手足综合征的发病率和严重程度。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-01-23 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241228175
Sulaikha Abdul Kareem, Simi Grace Joseph, Aneena Wilson, Shahnaz Abdul Kareem, Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu
{"title":"Incidence and severity of hand-foot syndrome in cancer patients receiving infusional 5-fluorouracil or oral capecitabine-containing chemotherapy regimens.","authors":"Sulaikha Abdul Kareem, Simi Grace Joseph, Aneena Wilson, Shahnaz Abdul Kareem, Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu","doi":"10.1177/10781552241228175","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241228175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundHand-foot syndrome is a common adverse effect of 5-fluorouracil infusion or oral capecitabine. Several types of research have shown that clinical presentations of hand-foot syndrome vary by ethnicity, so we tried to look at the incidence and severity of hand-foot syndrome in individuals receiving infusional 5-fluorouracil or oral capecitabine at a tertiary care hospital in central Kerala, India.AimTo determine the incidence and severity of hand-foot syndrome in cancer patients receiving infusional 5-fluorouracil or oral capecitabine chemotherapy regimen.MethodologyA prospective cohort study was conducted at the oncology department of a tertiary care hospital in Kerala, India. Our study subjects were those who underwent chemotherapy with infusional 5-fluorouracil or oral capecitabine and later developed hand-foot syndrome. The patients who developed hand-foot syndrome after chemotherapy were assessed to determine the incidence of hand-foot syndrome. Also, the severity of hand-foot syndrome among cancer patients was estimated using CTCAE version 5.0.ResultsOut of 104 study participants, 76.90% (<i>N</i> = 80) of the patients had hand-foot syndrome, whereas 23.07% (<i>N</i> = 24) did not. The onset of hand-foot syndrome symptoms varied depending on the patient. Most patients (60%) displayed grade-one symptoms in their third cycle. The remaining patients showed grade-one symptoms in cycle one (3.75%), cycle two (17.5%), and cycle four (18.75%). The study also showed t no association between the incidence of hand-foot syndrome and the type of regimen.ConclusionThe majority of the patients suffered from hand-foot syndrome. As well, most of the patients were afflicted by grade one hand-foot syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"203-209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139542404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Palonosetron in pediatric patients: A single-center, retrospective evaluation of policy and clinical practice guideline discordance. 帕洛诺司琼在儿科患者中的应用:对政策与临床实践指南不一致的单中心回顾性评估。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-29 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241233489
Meredith Ames, Priya Patel, L Lee Dupuis, Alicia Koo
{"title":"Palonosetron in pediatric patients: A single-center, retrospective evaluation of policy and clinical practice guideline discordance.","authors":"Meredith Ames, Priya Patel, L Lee Dupuis, Alicia Koo","doi":"10.1177/10781552241233489","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241233489","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionClinical practice guidelines (CPGs) recommending palonosetron for the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) were adapted for use at our institution. Palonosetron was restricted for use in patients experiencing breakthrough CINV and receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) or undergoing stem cell transplant conditioning and in patients with refractory CINV receiving HEC. Given the significant cost of palonosetron, we aimed to determine the proportion of chemotherapy blocks where palonosetron use was discordant with the institutional policy or source CPG.MethodsA retrospective review of the health records of patients who received palonosetron between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020 was undertaken. Details of palonosetron use, antiemetic regimen and the date and time of each vomit during the acute and delayed phases were collected for each chemotherapy block where palonosetron was given. Discordance with the institutional policy and the source CPG was determined by assessing the indication for palonosetron and the dose. In the subset of chemotherapy blocks where information regarding vomiting episodes was available, the extent of acute phase chemotherapy-induced vomiting (CIV) control was reported.ResultsFour hundred thirty-eight chemotherapy blocks, representing 122 patients (mean age 9 years), receiving 595 palonosetron doses were included. Palonosetron use was discordant with institutional policy during most (72%; 314/438) of the chemotherapy blocks analyzed. However, palonosetron use was concordant with the source CPG during most chemotherapy blocks (74%; 326/438). Complete CIV control during the acute phase was observed in 66% (195/295) of chemotherapy blocks where palonosetron was given, irrespective of concomitant antiemetics administered.ConclusionThe majority of palonosetron use at our institution was discordant with institutional policy, but concordant with the source CPG. Our institutional policy has since been updated to be more aligned with the source CPG.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"251-255"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898370/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Manual versus automated chemotherapy preparation: A retrospective pharmaco-economic analysis. 手动与自动化疗准备:回顾性药物经济学分析
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-08 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241230889
Meryem Chennaq, Soumaya El Baraka, Ali Cherif Chefchaouni, Houda Benahmed, Aicha Chaibi, Mohammed-Jaouad Belahcen, Younes Rahali
{"title":"Manual versus automated chemotherapy preparation: A retrospective pharmaco-economic analysis.","authors":"Meryem Chennaq, Soumaya El Baraka, Ali Cherif Chefchaouni, Houda Benahmed, Aicha Chaibi, Mohammed-Jaouad Belahcen, Younes Rahali","doi":"10.1177/10781552241230889","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241230889","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionThe National Oncology Institute of Morocco's (NIO) shift to an automated cytotoxic drug preparation system (PHARMODUCT®) has prompted an evaluation of its economic and clinical impacts compared to traditional manual methods.MethodsA retrospective cost-benefit analysis over six months, extrapolated to annual projections, assessed initial investments, labour, equipment, drugs and consumables. Four commonly used chemotherapy drugs were analyzed, with a focus on the cost implications of drug waste in manual preparation versus the efficiency of vial-sharing in automated methods.ResultsThe automated system incurred a higher initial cost $2,934,098.74, but reduced annual drug consumption costs by 19.74% and drug-related expenses by $41,228.27. It also decreased personnel costs by $48,073.35. Despite the upfront investment, the system is projected to break even within two years, with no medication waste due to its vial-sharing capability.ConclusionThe initial higher investment in pharmaceutical automation promises considerable long-term savings and efficiency gains. Despite the study's limited scope and duration, the findings endorse the adoption of automated systems in oncology pharmacy settings for sustainable financial management and improved clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"210-218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139706999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pharmacist interventions in optimising opioid medication therapy in pain management for palliative care patients: A systematic review. 药剂师干预优化阿片类药物治疗在姑息治疗患者疼痛管理:系统回顾。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-30 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241296516
Rajeev Shrestha, Sunil Shrestha, Ayesha Iqbal, Gizem Gülpınar
{"title":"Pharmacist interventions in optimising opioid medication therapy in pain management for palliative care patients: A systematic review.","authors":"Rajeev Shrestha, Sunil Shrestha, Ayesha Iqbal, Gizem Gülpınar","doi":"10.1177/10781552241296516","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241296516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundOpioid therapy is a critical component in managing pain in palliative care, where pharmacists' specialised expertise is crucial in ensuring quality care for patients. This systematic review aims to document available evidence on pharmacist interventions and their impact on optimising opioid therapy for pain management in palliative care patients.MethodsWe searched Medline (OVID), Embase (OVID), APA PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) for relevant articles published from the beginning to 31<sup>st</sup> December, 2022. All original studies documenting pharmacists' intervention and impact in optimising patients receiving opioid therapy for their pain management in palliative care settings were included in this review.ResultsThe database and reference search yielded to a total of 7154 studies. Out of these, only 3 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this study. These studies were conducted in Korea, Canada and United States. Pharmacists were involved in assessing pain, suggesting medication for pain and other symptom management, providing patient education, counselling and recommendation, assessing patient's medication effects such as adverse effects, drug interaction and duplication, and adjusting medication. Similarly, their involvement showed improvements in pain management, opioid usage and management strategies<b>.</b>ConclusionThis systematic review highlights the important role of pharmacists in optimising opioid medication therapy for pain management in palliative care patients. Their contributions to palliative patient care improve pain outcomes and overall quality of life. Integrating pharmacists into palliative care teams can enhance pain management practices and provide better care for palliative patients. Further studies accompanying the robust methodologies and broader settings will validate the findings of this review.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":"31 2","pages":"282-293"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143615710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparative study of dexamethasone premedication regimens with docetaxel chemotherapy in early HER-2 positive breast cancer: A safety net hospital experience. 地塞米松预处理方案与多西他赛化疗在早期 HER-2 阳性乳腺癌中的比较研究:安全网医院的经验。
IF 1 4区 医学
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-29 DOI: 10.1177/10781552241232692
Avery Hager, Shreya Kondle, Amulya Agarwal, Monica Chintapenta, Rochelle Horadam, Navid Sadeghi, Samira Syed
{"title":"Comparative study of dexamethasone premedication regimens with docetaxel chemotherapy in early HER-2 positive breast cancer: A safety net hospital experience.","authors":"Avery Hager, Shreya Kondle, Amulya Agarwal, Monica Chintapenta, Rochelle Horadam, Navid Sadeghi, Samira Syed","doi":"10.1177/10781552241232692","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10781552241232692","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionDocetaxel can cause fluid retention reactions (FRRs) and hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs). The manufacturer recommends a multi-day oral dexamethasone premedication to prevent these toxicities, but steroid related side effects and regimen compliance remain a concern. This study aimed to determine if modified dexamethasone premedication regimens resulted in differences in HSRs or FRRs to docetaxel. We also examined side effects of dexamethasone and delays in chemotherapy.MethodsA retrospective chart review was conducted on 82 early breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel. Three steroid regimens were examined: IV 20 mg single-dose dexamethasone, or IV 12 mg dexamethasone with either dexamethasone 8 mg BID for three days starting the day before chemotherapy or dexamethasone 4 mg BID for three days following chemotherapy. Adverse effects, delays in chemotherapy, and reasons for delays in chemotherapy were recorded.ResultsThe incidence and severity of FRRs and HSRs was low, with less than 10% incidence of HSRs or FRRs in any group. Delays were most common in the group receiving dexamethasone 8 mg BID for 3 days starting the day before chemotherapy (63.3%) (<i>p</i> < 0.05) and were most commonly due to patient noncompliance (26%).ConclusionA single dose of intravenous dexamethasone alone or followed by lower doses of oral dexamethasone may improve patient compliance and avoid delays in chemotherapy, without an increase in docetaxel toxicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16637,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice","volume":" ","pages":"236-244"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11898369/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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