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CRBPIRIN

Cancer Type:
Breast, 
Central Nervous System, 
Gastrointestinal, 
Colorectal, 
Esophagus, 
Gastric / Stomach, 
Hepatobiliary / Liver / Bile Duct, 
Pancreas, 
Genitourinary, 
Bladder / Urothelial, 
Prostate, 
Gynecologic, 
Cervix, 
Endometrial, 
Ovary, 
Head and Neck, 
Lung, 
Small Cell
Intent: Adjuvant, Curative, Palliative
Regimen Category: Evidence-informed
A - Regimen Name

CRBPIRIN Regimen
CARBOplatin - Irinotecan


Disease Site
Breast
Central Nervous System
Gastrointestinal
Colorectal
Esophagus
Gastric / Stomach
Hepatobiliary / Liver / Bile Duct
Pancreas
Genitourinary
Bladder / Urothelial
Prostate
Gynecologic
Cervix
Endometrial
Ovary
Head and Neck
Lung
Small Cell


Intent
Adjuvant
Curative
Palliative

Regimen Category
Evidence-informed :

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.

This 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). 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.


Rationale and Uses
  • For treatment of lung and extrapulmonary small cell cancers if etoposide is unavailable due to a supply disruption.
 
B - Drug Regimen

CARBOplatin
AUC 5 IV Day 1
irinotecan
50-65 mg /m² IV Days 1 and 8

 

Alternative Schedule 1:

 

CARBOplatin
AUC 5 IV Day 1
irinotecan
50-60 mg /m² IV Days 1, 8, and 15

 

Alternative Schedule 2:

CARBOplatin
AUC 5 IV Day 1
irinotecan
150 mg /m² IV Day 1
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C - Cycle Frequency

Standard Schedule:  REPEAT EVERY 21 DAYS

Alternative Schedule 1:  REPEAT EVERY 28 DAYS

Alternative Schedule 2:  REPEAT EVERY 21 DAYS

Extensive Stage: For a usual total of 4-6 cycles unless disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs

Limited stage: For a usual total of 3 cycles after completion of concurrent chemoradiation therapy with CRBPETOP(RT)

 

 
D - Premedication and Supportive Measures

Antiemetic Regimen:

Moderate + NK1 antagonist (Carboplatin AUC ≥ 5) (D1)
Moderate (D8)

Other Supportive Care:

Alternative schedules may have different emetic risk.  Also refer to CCO Antiemetic Recommendations.

 
J - Administrative Information

Approximate Patient Visit
2-4 hours
Pharmacy Workload (average time per visit)
17.69 minutes
Nursing Workload (average time per visit)
41.667 minutes
 
K - References

Chen G, Huynh M, Fehrenbacher L, et al. Phase II trial of irinotecan and carboplatin for extensive or relapsed small-cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2009;27:1401-1404.

Hanna N, Bunn PA Jr, Langer C, et al. Randomized phase III trial comparing irinotecan/cisplatin with etoposide/cisplatin in patients with previously untreated extensive-stage disease small-cell lung cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2006 May 1;24(13):2038-43.

Kubota K, Hida T, Ishikura S, et al. Etoposide and cisplatin versus irinotecan and cisplatin in patients with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer treated with etoposide and cisplatin plus concurrent accelerated hyperfractionated thoracic radiotherapy (JCOG0202): a randomised phase 3 study. Lancet Oncol. 2014;15:106-13.

Lara PN Jr, Natale R, Crowley J, et al. Phase III trial of irinotecan/cisplatin compared with etoposide/cisplatin in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer: clinical and pharmacogenomic results from SWOG S0124. J Clin Oncol 2009;27(15):2530-5.

Noda K, Nishiwaki Y, Kawahara M, et al. Irinotecan plus cisplatin compared with etoposide plus cisplatin for extensive small-cell lung cancer. N Engl J Med 2002;346(2):85-91.

Saito H, Takada Y, Ichinose Y, et al. Phase II study of etoposide and cisplatin with concurrent twice-daily thoracic radiotherapy followed by irinotecan and cisplatin in patients with limited-disease small-cell lung cancer: west Japan thoracic oncology group 9902. J Clin Oncol.2006;24:5247-5252.

Schmittel A, Fischer von Weikersthal L, Sebastian M, et al. A randomized phase II trial of irinotecan plus carboplatin versus etoposide plus carboplatin treatment in patients with extended disease small-cell lung cancer. Annal Oncol. 2006;17:663-667.

Zatloukal P, Cardenal F, Szczesna A, et al. A multicenter international randomized phase III study comparing cisplatin in combination with irinotecan or etoposide in previously untreated small-cell lung cancer patients with extensive disease. Ann Oncol. 2010 Sep;21(9):1810-6.


December 2023 Added PEBC guideline link


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M - Disclaimer

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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The information set out in the drug monographs, regimen monographs, appendices and symptom management information (for health professionals) contained in the Drug Formulary (the "Formulary") is intended for healthcare providers and is to be used for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects of a particular drug, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for a given condition. The information in the Formulary is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for medical advice and should not be relied upon in any such regard. All uses of the Formulary are subject to clinical judgment and actual prescribing patterns may not follow the information provided in the Formulary.
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