Stopping paclitaxel premedication after two doses in patients not experiencing a previous infusion hypersensitivity reaction
Berger M, Vargo C, Vincent M, Shaver K, Phillips G, Layman R, Macrae E, Mrozek E, Ramaswamy B, Wesolowski R, Shapiro C, Lustberg M. Stopping paclitaxel premedication after two doses in patients not experiencing a previous infusion hypersensitivity reaction. Supportive Care In Cancer 2014, 23: 2019-2024. PMID: 25519756, PMCID: PMC4804339, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2556-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBreast NeoplasmsDexamethasoneDiphenhydramineDrug Administration ScheduleDrug HypersensitivityFamotidineFemaleHumansInfusions, IntravenousMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPaclitaxelPremedicationProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesConceptsInfusion hypersensitivity reactionPaclitaxel-based chemotherapyRescue medication useBreast cancer patientsHypersensitivity reactionsPaclitaxel dosesRescue medicationMedication useSecond doseCancer patientsBreast cancerLife-threatening complicationsMajority of patientsDoses of paclitaxelProspective pilot trialUse of paclitaxelBreast cancer treatmentPrimary endpointInfusion reactionsPremedication regimenSubsequent dosesUnwanted side effectsResultsIn totalPilot trialStudy population