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World J Clin Oncol. Dec 10, 2014; 5(5): 1028-1035
Published online Dec 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i5.1028
Published online Dec 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i5.1028
Discontinue ZALTRAP for: | Severe hemorrhage |
Gastrointestinal perforation | |
Compromised wound healing | |
Fistula formation | |
Hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy | |
Arterial thromboembolic events | |
Nephrotic syndrome or thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) | |
Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) | |
Temporarily suspend ZALTRAP: | At least 4 wk prior to elective surgery |
For recurrent or severe hypertension, until controlled. Upon resumption, permanently reduce the ZALTRAP dose to 2 mg per kg | |
For proteinuria of 2 grams per 24 h. Resume when proteinuria is less than 2 grams per 24 h. For recurrent proteinuria, suspend ZALTRAP until proteinuria is less than 2 grams per 24 h and then permanently reduce the ZALTRAP dose to 2 mg per kg (RULE OF 2) |
- Citation: Saif MW, Relias V, Syrigos K, Gunturu KS. Incidence and management of ZIv-aflibercept related toxicities in colorectal cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2014; 5(5): 1028-1035
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v5/i5/1028.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v5.i5.1028