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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
Table 3 Recommendations for Dose Modification and Treatment Delay for Zaltrap
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)