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CRBPPGLDX
Regimen is considered appropriate as part of the standard care of patients; meaningfully improves outcomes (survival, quality of life), tolerability or costs compared to alternatives (recommended by the Disease Site Team and national consensus body e.g. pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review, pCODR). Recommendation is based on an appropriately conducted phase III clinical trial relevant to the Canadian context OR (where phase III trials are not feasible) an appropriately sized phase II trial. Regimens where one or more drugs are not approved by Health Canada for any indication will be identified under Rationale and Use.
Combination treatment of platinum sensitive* recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer.
Retreatment with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (pgldx), either as a combination regimen or as a single agent, is not publicly funded. See NDFP eligibility forms for additional funding details.
*defined as a progression-free interval ≥ 6 months since the last line of platinum-based therapy
pegylated liposomal DOXOrubicin
New Drug Funding Program
(Liposomal Doxorubicin with Carboplatin - Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Fallopian Tube and Primary Peritoneal Cancer)
(NDFP Website
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| CARBOplatin | AUC 4 to 6 | IV | Day 1 |
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Adjust Carboplatin dose to AUC target (using Calvert formula) as outlined in "Other Notes" section. Consider dosing at the lower AUC for patients with poor performances or myelosuppressive therapy. |
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| pegylated liposomal DOXOrubicin | 30 mg /m² | IV | Day 1 |
Moderate + NK1 antagonist (Carboplatin AUC ≥ 5)
Moderate (Carboplatin AUC < 5)
Other Supportive Care:
Also refer to CCO Antiemetic Recommendations.
Doses should be modified according to the protocol by which the patient is being treated.
Dosage with toxicity
Dose levels are as follows:
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Starting Dose
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Dose Level -1
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Dose Level -2
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Dose Level -3
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Carboplatin
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AUC 5
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AUC 4
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AUC 3
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Discontinue
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Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
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30 mg/m2
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25 mg/m2
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20 mg/m2
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Discontinue
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Worst Toxicity in Previous Cycle |
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin*
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Carboplatin*
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Grade 2 skin/stomatitis |
Delay until ≤ grade 1. If still grade 1 then ↓ by 1 Dose Level. |
100%
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Grade 3 skin/stomatitis |
Delay until ≤ grade 1, then ↓ by 1 Dose Level. If still grade 2 or 3 then discontinue. |
100%
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Grade 4 skin/stomatitis |
Delay until ≤ grade 1, then ↓ by 2 Dose Levels or Discontinue. If still grade 2 or 3 then discontinue. |
↓ by 1 Dose Level
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Grade 4 ANC ≥ 5-7 days or Grade 4 platelets, febrile neutropenia or thrombocytopenic bleeding |
↓ by 1 Dose Level
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↓ by 1 Dose Level
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Significant cardiotoxicity |
Discontinue
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Discontinue
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Grade 3 other toxicity
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↓ by 1 Dose Level
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↓ by 1 Dose Level
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Grade 4 other toxicity |
Discontinue
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Discontinue
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*Do not retreat until ANC ≥ 1.5 x 109/L, platelets ≥ 100 x 109/L and toxicity ≤ grade 2 or as detailed above |
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Hepatic Impairment
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Dose modification |
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Bilirubin (micromol/L) |
PGLDX |
Carboplatin |
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Cycle 1 (% normal dose) |
Cycle 2 onwards if cycle 1 tolerated with no changes in liver function tests (% normal dose) |
Each cycle
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21-51 |
75% |
100% |
No adjustment |
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>51 |
50% |
75%* |
No adjustment |
* The dosage can be increased for subsequent cycles if tolerated.
Renal Impairment
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Creatinine Clearance (ml/min) |
Dose modification |
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PGLDX |
Carboplatin |
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30 - 50 |
No adjustment |
Use Calvert formula*
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20-30 |
No data available. Use with extreme caution |
Use Calvert formula*
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< 20 |
No data available. Use with extreme caution |
Discontinue
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Dosage in the Elderly
Caution should be exercised and dose reduction considered for carboplatin as elderly patients may have more severe myelosuppression and neuropathy.
Refer to pegylated liposomal DOXOrubicin, CARBOplatin drug monograph(s) for additional details of adverse effects
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Very common (≥ 50%) |
Common (25-49%) |
Less common (10-24%) |
Uncommon (< 10%), but may be severe or life-threatening |
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Refer to pegylated liposomal DOXOrubicin, CARBOplatin drug monograph(s) for additional details
- Avoid calcium channel blockers given increased risk of cardiotoxicity
- Avoid protease inhibitors (e.g. zidovudine) as pgldx may decrease its effect
- Caution and monitor in patients with prior radiation as pgldx is a radiation sensitizer
- Avoid pgldx for up to 24 weeks after stopping trastuzumab given increased risk of cardiotoxicity
- Caution and monitor drug levels with phenytoin
- Caution and monitor INR with warfarin
Refer to pegylated liposomal DOXOrubicin, CARBOplatin drug monograph(s) for additional details
Administration:
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
- Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin must not be given by the intramuscular or subcutaneous route.
- For dose < 90mg, dilute drug in 250mL D5W.
- For dose ≥ 90mg, dilute drug in 500mL D5W.
- Only use 5% Dextrose solution for further dilution. Use of other diluents or ones containing bacteriostatic agents (i.e. benzyl alcohol) may cause drug precipitation.
- Do not administer as a bolus injection or undiluted solution. The Caelyx® infusion line can be connected through the side port of a 5% Dextrose infusion for further diluent, or to minimize risk of thrombosis or extravasation.
- Do not use in-line filters. Do not admix Caelyx® with other drugs.
- To minimize the risk of infusion reactions, the initial dose is administered at a rate no greater than 1 mg/minute. If no infusion reaction is observed, subsequent infusions may be administered over 60-minutes (in ovarian or breast cancer) and 30 minutes (for Kaposi’s sarcoma patients).
- The following graduated rate was used for patients who experienced an infusion reaction in the breast clinical trial: 5% of the total dose infused IV over 15 minutes. If tolerated, double the infusion rate for the next 15 minutes. If tolerated, complete the infusion over the next hour for a total infusion time of 90 minutes.
- Avoid extravasation. It may occur with or without an accompanying stinging or burning sensation, and even if blood returns well on aspiration of the infusion needle. If any signs or symptoms of extravasation occur, the injection or infusion should be immediately terminated and restarted in another vein. Any known or suspected extravasation should be managed promptly.
Carboplatin
- Mix in 100mL to 250mL bag (5% Dextrose or Normal Saline); infuse IV over 15 to 60 minutes.
- Incompatible with sets, needles or syringes containing aluminum – leads to precipitation and loss of potency.
- Protect from light.
Contraindications:
- Patients who have a hypersensitivity to these drugs or other platinum-containing compounds, doxorubicin, other anthracyclines or anthracenediones
- Patients with severe renal impairment, severe myelosuppression or bleeding tumours
Warnings / precautions:
- Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and/or prior anthracycline use
- Patients with abnormal renal function or who are receiving concomitant nephrotoxic drugs
- Patients who have received extensive prior treatment, have poor performance status and those over 65 years of age
- Use pgldx with caution in patients with diabetes as the infusate is dextrose water
- Do not use pgldx interchangeably with other formulations of doxorubicin
Pregnancy and lactation:
- This regimen is not recommended for use in pregnancy. Adequate contraception should be used by both sexes during treatment, and for at least 6 months after the last dose.
- Breastfeeding is not recommended.
Treating physicians may decide to monitor more or less frequently for individual patients but should always consider recommendations from the product monograph.
Recommended Clinical Monitoring
- Liver and renal function tests and electrolytes; baseline and before each cycle
- CBC; baseline and before each cycle
- Cardiac function tests (Echo, RNA and/or MUGA scans) for all patients with cardiac risk factors and before each additional dose over the cumulative dose threshold of 450mg/m2 (Cumulative dose lower for high risk patients); baseline and as clinically indicated
- Clinical assessment of GI toxicity, rash, hypersensitivity, hand-foot syndrome, infection, bleeding, cardiac toxicity, neurotoxicity and ototoxicity; at each visit
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Grade toxicity using the current NCI-CTCAE (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events) version
Suggested Clinical Monitoring
INR; Baseline and as clinically indicated
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Pignata S, Scambia G, Ferrandina G, et al. Carboplatin plus paclitaxel versus carboplatin plus pegylated liposomal doxorubicin as first-line treatment for patients with ovarian cancer: the MITO-2 randomized phase III trial. J Clin Oncol 2011;29(27):3628-35.
Pujade-Lauraine E, Wagner U, et al. Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and carboplatin compared with paclitaxel and carboplatin for patients with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer in late relapse. J Clin Oncol. 2010;28 (20):3323-9.
Wagner U, Marth C, Largillier R, et al. Final overall survival results of phase III GCIG CALYPSO trial of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and carboplatin vs paclitaxel and carboplatin in platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer patients. Br J Cancer 2012;107(4):588-91.
Carboplatin and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin drug monographs, Cancer Care Ontario.
June 2022 Re-linked NDFP form; Modified Dosage in renal impairment and Other notes sections
Calvert Formula
DOSE (mg) = target AUC X (GFR + 25)
- AUC = product of serum concentration (mg/mL) and time (min)
- GFR (glomerular filtration rate) expressed as measured Creatinine Clearance or estimated from Serum Creatinine (by Cockcroft and Gault method or Jelliffe method)
(Calvert AH, Newell DR, Gumbrell LA, et al, Carboplatin dosage: Prospective evaluation of a simple formula based on renal function. J Clin Oncol, 1989; 7: 1748-1756)
Regimen Abstracts
A Regimen Abstract is an abbreviated version of a Regimen Monograph and contains only top level information on usage, dosing, schedule, cycle length and special notes (if available). It is intended for healthcare providers and is to be used for informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for medical advice, and all uses of the Regimen Abstract are subject to clinical judgment. Such information is provided on an “as-is” basis, without any representation, warranty, or condition, whether express, or implied, statutory or otherwise, as to the information’s quality, accuracy, currency, completeness, or reliability, and Cancer Care Ontario disclaims all liability for the use of this information, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits that arise from such use.
Information in regimen abstracts is accurate to the extent of the ST-QBP regimen master listings, and has not undergone the full review process of a regimen monograph. Full regimen monographs will be published for each ST-QBP regimen as they are developed.
Regimen Monographs
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