DaunoXome should be administered intravenously over a 60 minute period at a dose of 40 mg/m2, with doses repeated every two weeks. Blood counts should be repeated prior to each dose, and therapy withheld if the absolute granulocyte count is less than 750 cells/mm3. Treatment should be continued until there is evidence of progressive disease (e.g., based on best response achieved: new visceral sites of involvement, or progression of visceral disease; development of 10 or more new, cutaneous lesions or a 25% increase in the number of lesions compared to baseline; a change in the character of 25% or more of all previously counted flat lesions to raised; increase in surface area of the indicator lesions), or until other intercurrent complications of HIV disease preclude continuation of therapy.
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Black Box Warning
WARNINGS
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* Cardiac function should be monitored regularly in patients receiving DaunoXome (daunorubicin citrate liposome injection) because of the potential risk for cardiac toxicity and congestive heart failure. Cardiac monitoring is advised especially in those patients who have received prior anthracyclines or who have pre-existing cardiac disease or who have had prior radiotherapy encompassing the heart.
Severe myelosuppression may occur.
DaunoXome should be administered only under the supervision of a physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Dosage should be reduced in patients with impaired hepatic function.
A triad of back pain, flushing, and chest tightness has been reported in 13.8% of the patients (16/116) treated with DaunoXome in the Phase III clinical trial, and in 2.7% of treatment cycles (27/994). This triad generally occurs during the first five minutes of the infusion, subsides with interruption of the infusion, and generally does not recur if the infusion is then resumed at a slower rate.
DaunoXome should be administered intravenously over a 60 minute period at a dose of 40 mg/m2, with doses repeated every two weeks. Blood counts should be repeated prior to each dose, and therapy withheld if the absolute granulocyte count is less than 750 cells/mm3. Treatment should be continued until there is evidence of progressive disease (e.g., based on best response achieved: new visceral sites of involvement, or progression of visceral disease; development of 10 or more new, cutaneous lesions or a 25% increase in the number of lesions compared to baseline; a change in the character of 25% or more of all previously counted flat lesions to raised; increase in surface area of the indicator lesions), or until other intercurrent complications of HIV disease preclude continuation of therapy.
Overview
Daunorubicin liposome is an anthracycline that is FDA approved for the treatment of advanced HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include Cardiotoxicity, Myelosuppression.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Daunorubicin liposome in adult patients.
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Daunorubicin liposome in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Daunorubicin liposome in pediatric patients.
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Daunorubicin liposome in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Daunorubicin liposome in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
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Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Daunorubicin liposome in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
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Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Daunorubicin liposome in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
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Drug Interactions
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Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
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Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Daunorubicin liposome during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Daunorubicin liposome in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Daunorubicin liposome in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
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There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Daunorubicin liposome in the drug label.