Active Ingredient: Mitoxantrone
Mitoxantrone in combination regimens is indicated in the remission-induction treatment of blast crisis in chronic myeloid leukaemia.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Intravenous
12 - 12 mg per m² of body surface area (BSA)
From 12 To 12 mg per m² of body surface area (BSA) once every day for 5 day(s)
Single dose therapy in relapse: The recommended dosage in relapse is 10 to 12 mg/m² body surface area given as a single intravenous dose daily over 5 consecutive days (total of 50 to 60 mg/m²).
Mitoxantrone concentrate should be slowly injected into a free flow lowing intravenous infusion of isotonic saline or 5% glucose solution over a period of not less than 3 to 5 minutes. The tubing should be inserted preferably into a large vein. If possible, avoid veins over joints or in extremities with compromised venous or lymphatic drainage.
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