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Background
Epidemiology
Anatomy
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Genetics
Prognostic Factors
Clinical History
Physical Examination
Age group
Associated comorbidity
Associated activity
Acuity of presentation
Differential Diagnoses
Laboratory Studies
Imaging Studies
Procedures
Histologic Findings
Staging
Treatment Paradigm
by Stage
by Modality
Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Surgical Interventions
Hormone Therapy
Immunotherapy
Hyperthermia
Photodynamic Therapy
Stem Cell Transplant
Targeted Therapy
Palliative Care
Medication
0.58 mg/kg intravenously (3 to 4-hour infusion) once weekly; maximum total volume of 100 mL for patients under 20 kg and 250 mL for those above 20 kg.
As tolerated, increase the infusion rate by 10 mcg/kg/hr every 15 minutes for the first hour, up to 200 mcg/kg/hr
Administer dose of 0.5 mg/kg intravenously every week and infuse over 1 to 3 hours every week
<5 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥5 years:
<20kg- Every week, 0.58 mg/kg intravenous (3 to 4-hour infusion); total volume 100 mL
≥20kg- 0.58 mg/kg IV (3 to 4-hour infusion) weekly; total volume 250 mL
Starting at ten mcg/kg/h, the infusion rate may be increased by 15 mcg/kg/h as needed throughout the first hour, up to 200 mcg/kg/h.
For <5 years old: Safety and efficacy not established
For ≥5 years old:
Administer dose of 0.5 mg/kg intravenously every week and infuse over 1 to 3 hours
Future Trends
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