Cladribine in the treatment of hairy-cell leukaemia
Cladribine in the treatment of hairy-cell leukaemia
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DOI:
10.1016/s1521-6926(02)00089-0
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Saven, A
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作者:
Goodman, GR;Beutler, E;Saven, A
Cladribine, a purine nucleoside analogue, is a safe and effective treatment for patients with hairy-cell leukaemia. It is administered at a dose of 0.09 mg/kg daily as a continuous intravenous infusion over 7 days. This chapter discusses the history, rationale, chemical structure and mechanism of action of cladribine. The indications for therapy and guidelines for clinical usage are reviewed. The response of hairy-cell leukaemia to cladribine, the acute and chronic complications and the risk for second malignancies are summarized. The chapter concludes with a section on salvage therapy.