Triapine and cytarabine is an active combination in patients with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome
Yee KW, Cortes J, Ferrajoli A, Garcia-Manero G, Verstovsek S, Wierda W, Thomas D, Faderl S, King I, O’Brien S, Jeha S, Andreeff M, Cahill A, Sznol M, Giles FJ. Triapine and cytarabine is an active combination in patients with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Leukemia Research 2006, 30: 813-822. PMID: 16478631, DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2005.12.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCytarabineDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleDrug CombinationsFemaleHumansInjections, IntravenousLeukemia, MyeloidMaleMaximum Tolerated DoseMiddle AgedMyelodysplastic SyndromesPyridinesRecurrenceRisk FactorsThiosemicarbazonesTreatment OutcomeConceptsAra-C dose levelsDose levelsM2/dayAcute leukemiaSignificant anti-leukemia activityConsecutive daysPhase II regimenRefractory acute leukemiaHigh-risk MDSAnti-leukemia activityEvaluable patientsMyelodysplastic syndromeActive combinationPatientsPhase IIron chelatorsLeukemiaAraPotent inhibitorDaysTriapineRegimenCytarabineInfusionSyndrome