Cefixime Allows Greater Dose Escalation of Oral Irinotecan: A Phase I Study in Pediatric Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayne L. Furman ◽  
Kristine R. Crews ◽  
Catherine Billups ◽  
Jianrong Wu ◽  
Amar J. Gajjar ◽  
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PurposeIrinotecan is active against a variety of malignancies; however, severe diarrhea limits its usefulness. In our phase I study, the intravenous formulation of irinotecan was administered orally daily for 5 days for 2 consecutive weeks (repeated every 21 days) to children with refractory solid tumors. Our objectives were to determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicity, and pharmacokinetics of oral irinotecan and to evaluate whether coadministration of cefixime (8 mg/kg/d beginning 5 days before irinotecan and continuing throughout the course) ameliorates irinotecan-induced diarrhea.Patients and MethodsIn separate cohorts, irinotecan doses were escalated from 15 to 45 mg/m2/d without cefixime and then from 45 to 60 and 75 mg/m2/d with cefixime.ResultsWithout cefixime, diarrhea was dose limiting at irinotecan 45 mg/m2/d. Myelotoxicity was not significant at any dose. The MTD was 40 mg/m2/d without cefixime but 60 mg/m2/d with cefixime. Systemic exposure to SN-38 at the MTD was significantly higher with cefixime than without cefixime (mean SN-38 area under the curve: 19.5 ng×h/mL; standard deviation [SD], 6.8 ng × h/mL v 10.4 ng × h/mL; SD, 4.3 ng × h/mL, respectively; P = .030).ConclusionCefixime administered with oral irinotecan is well tolerated in children and allows greater dose escalation of irinotecan. Because diarrhea is a major adverse effect of both intravenous and oral irinotecan, further evaluation of the use of cefixime to ameliorate this adverse effect is warranted.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2578-2578
Author(s):  
Devalingam Mahalingam ◽  
Montaser F. Shaheen ◽  
John Sarantopoulos ◽  
Steven Weitman ◽  
Beppino C. Giovanella ◽  
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2578 Background: CZ48, the 20-O-propionate ester of camptothecin (CPT), is a prodrug of CPT first described by Cao et al. in 1998. The side-chain is enzymatically cleaved in tissues. This gives rise to CPT, a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase I. Methods: An open-label, single-arm, dose-escalation Phase I study was performed to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of CZ48 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Initial dosing started qd po 80mg/m2, advancing to 2560mg/m2 for 21 consecutive days, followed by 7 days rest. Dosing was restarted in cohorts of 3 patients tid po at 18mg/m2 and escalated to 1g/m2on a 5 days on, 2 days off schedule for 28 days. Patients were prescreened by measuring CPT levels in plasma following a single pilot dose of CZ48. Dose was doubled until occurrence of at least Grade 2 adverse event, at which time 3+3 patient cohorts with a dose escalation of 33%-100% were implemented. DLT in 2/6 patients defined the MTD as the preceding DLT dose. PK parameters were measured prior to dosing, days 1-5, and day 28 of Cycle 1. Results: Poor absorption led to initial qd dosing reaching 2560mg/m2 with no signs of DLT. Subsequent tid dosing showed improved plasma levels and arrival at DLT. 34 patients were treated across 8 dose levels from 18 to 1000 mg/m2. The most frequent study-related adverse effects were cystitis, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. Grade IV toxicities observed were febrile neutropenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Preliminary PK data in the qd dosing showed poor correlation between dose and Cmax or AUC, while PK in tid patients showed slightly improved correlation between dose and both CZ48 AUC (Pearson's correlation coefficient ϱ=0.476, p<0.01) and CZ48 Cmax(ϱ =0.51, p<0.01). Evidence of clinical activity with stable disease ≥ 6 months was observed in 2 heavily pre-treated colon and one breast cancer patient. Conclusions: The MTD of tid po CZ48 administered 5 days on, 2 days off of 28-day cycle is between 750 mg/m2 and 576 mg/m2. Overall toxicity is relatively mild, with DLT being cystitis and myelosuppression. Even with tid dosing, PK values correlate poorly to dose. A new formulation with 3-5 fold higher preclinical absorption values is being considered for introduction into the trial. Clinical trial information: NCT00947739.


1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1452-1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Mathew ◽  
R C Ribeiro ◽  
D Sonnichsen ◽  
M Relling ◽  
C Pratt ◽  
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PURPOSE To determine the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), dose-limiting toxicity, and plasma concentrations of orally administered etoposide (VP-16) in pediatric oncology patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a phase I study, 20 children with refractory solid tumors received oral VP-16 (the intravenous preparation diluted with sodium chloride) three times daily for 21 days. Daily dose levels studied were 50 mg/m2 (n = 5), 60 mg/m2 (n = 7), and 75 mg/m2 (n = 8). VP-16 concentrations were measured in blood samples collected on days 1, 7, 14, and 21. RESULTS Grade 3 to 4 thrombocytopenia and/or neutropenia causing interruption of the 21-day course or persisting for more than 7 days after the last day of chemotherapy was seen at all dose levels, but was not dose-limiting. One patient treated at the 50-mg/m2 daily dose died of sepsis. At the 75-mg/m2 dose level, diarrhea was dose-limiting. Estimated plasma VP-16 concentrations were greater than 1 micrograms/mL for median periods of 9.4, 15.4, and 13.5 hours per day at daily doses of 50, 60, and 75 mg/m2, respectively. Responses were observed in seven of 14 patients who received at least one additional course of etoposide after a rest period of 7 days. There was one complete and two objective responses. Four patients were considered to have stable disease. CONCLUSION The intravenous preparation of VP-16 administered orally appears to be well tolerated by heavily pretreated pediatric patients. On the three-times daily, 21-day schedule, a daily dose of 75 mg/m2 exceeds the MTD, with diarrhea as the dose-limiting toxicity. The recommended dose for oral etoposide is 60 mg/m2/d administered every 8 hours.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3015-3015
Author(s):  
Andrew Eugene Hendifar ◽  
Sant P. Chawla ◽  
Doris Quon ◽  
Victoria S Chua ◽  
Lita Fernandez ◽  
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3015 Background: BPM 31510 is a novel small molecule that targets the metabolic machinery of the cancer microenvironment to reverse the aerobic glycolytic phenotype of cancer cells. Effector downstream signaling results in re-capitulation of BCL-2 mediated apoptosis and disruption in tumor vasculature by modulation of VEGF. (NR Narain et al., Proceedings of AACR Meeting Abstracts 2011). Methods: A standard 3+3 phase I, dose-escalation study design was used in patients with advanced solid tumors refractory to standard treatment. Primary objectives were establishment of the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and safety/pharmacokinetic (PK) correlates. Secondary objectives included exploratory pharmacodynamics (PD) and preliminary efficacy (RECIST-1.1) of BPM 31510 in sequential cohorts of 3 to 6 pts. Results: At time of submission, 34 patients with advanced cancer who had failed multiple chemotherapeutic regimens had been enrolled in 7 dose cohorts (ranging from 5.6 mg/kg to 78.2 mg/kg). Patients received a median of 2 cycles (1-7). 2 patients have had grade 3 elevation in PT/INR, otherwise there have been no grade 3/4 treatment related toxicities to date. The pharmacokinetics of BPM 31510 are linear and there were no sex differences in the parameters normalized by dose and body surface area. Tmax and Cmax are associated with the end of the infusion. The values for t1/2 ranged from 2.18 to 13.3 hr, with little or no dependence of t1/2 on dose. Objective tumor responses have been noted at the dose of 58.6mg/kg with 1 partial response (myxoid liposarcoma) and 1 minor response (pleomorphic sarcoma). Six patients (19%) have had disease stabilization (> 4 months). Conclusions: Interim data from this phase I study indicate that BPM 31510 is well tolerated with no dose limiting toxicities to date. A partial response and minor response were observed and correlates with dose escalation. Taken together, there is strong rationale for further clinical development of this compound as an anti-cancer agent.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3026-3026 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Isambert ◽  
Antoine Hollebecque ◽  
Yann Berge ◽  
Hein van Ingen ◽  
Silvano Brienza ◽  
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3026 Background: Debio 0932 is an oral second-generation heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) inhibitor that has shown extended tumor retention, blood-brain-barrier penetration, and promising anti-tumor activity both as monotherapy and combination against a broad range of tumors in pre-clinical models. Here we report the results of the dose escalation part of a phase I study in patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma (NCT01168752). Methods: This was an open-label, non-randomized, 3 + 3 dose-escalation study to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Debio 0932 when given QD or Q2D during the first 30 days of treatment in patients with advanced solid tumours or lymphoma resistant to standard therapy. The starting dose in both treatment groups was 50mg. Doses were increased according to an algorithm based on observed toxicity and dose limiting toxicities (DLT). Tumor assessments were performed every 8 weeks. Results: Patient characteristics and results are summarized below. DLTs occurred at 1600mg in both dose groups. Adverse events (AE) were mostly CTCAE grade 1 or 2, with no apparent dose relationship. No ocular or cardiac toxicity was observed. The main reason for treatment withdrawal was progressive disease. Investigator-reported cases of SD and PR were observed. Conclusions: Debio 0932 mono-therapy was generally well tolerated and showed promising signs of efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumors. The recommended phase II dose, established at 1000mg QD, will be tested in an additional 30 patients in an ongoing expansion study. A phase I-II study of Debio 0932 in combination with standard of care in the first- and second-line treatment of NSCLC is planned. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Puglisi ◽  
L Rhoda Molife ◽  
Maja JA de Jonge ◽  
Khurum H Khan ◽  
Leni van Doorn ◽  
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Aim: This Phase I study investigated safety of navitoclax and docetaxel in patients (n = 41) with advanced solid tumors. Patients & methods: Two navitoclax plus docetaxel dosing schedules (21 and 28 days) were evaluated. Maximum tolerated dose, dose-limiting toxicities and preliminary antitumor activity were assessed. Results: Ten (24%) patients experienced dose-limiting toxicities; dose-escalation cohorts: n = 7 (21-day schedule: n = 5; 28-day schedule: n = 2) and 21-day expanded safety cohort: n = 3. Navitoclax 150-mg days 1–5 every 21 days with docetaxel 75 mg/m2 day 1 was the maximum tolerated dose and optimal schedule. Adverse events included thrombocytopenia (63%), fatigue (61%), nausea (59%) and neutropenia (51%). Four confirmed partial responses occurred. Conclusion: Navitoclax 150-mg orally once/day was safely administered with docetaxel. Myelosuppression limited dose escalation; antitumor activity was observed. Clinical trial registration: NCT00888108 (ClinicalTrials.gov)


2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uma H. Athale ◽  
Clinton Stewart ◽  
John F. Kuttesch ◽  
Albert Moghrabi ◽  
William Meyer ◽  
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PURPOSE: We conducted a phase I trial of escalating doses of topotecan (TOPO) in association with a fixed systemic exposure of carboplatin (CARBO) with or without granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two separate cohorts of patients (pts) with solid tumors were studied: (A) pts with refractory or recurrent disease and (B) pts with no prior myelosuppressive therapy or newly diagnosed tumors for which there was no standard chemotherapy. CARBO was given on day 1 at an area under the curve of 6.5, followed by TOPO as a continuous infusion for 3 days; the starting dose of TOPO was 0.50 mg/m2/d. Cycles were repeated every 21 days. G-CSF was given at a dose of 5 μg/kg/d starting on day 4. RESULTS: Forty-eight of 51 pts were assessable for toxicity. In group A, dose-limiting myelosuppression persisted despite de-escalation of TOPO to 0.3 mg/m2/d and use of G-CSF. In group B, the maximum-tolerated dose of TOPO was 0.5 mg/m2/d for 3 days, and 0.6 mg/m2/d for 3 days with G-CSF. No significant nonhematologic toxicities were observed. Among 46 pts assessable for response, one had complete response, five had partial response, and 18 had stable disease. CONCLUSION: Although this combination possesses antineoplastic activity in pediatric solid tumors, hematologic toxicity precluded any meaningful TOPO dose escalation. The addition of G-CSF did not alter this. The potential for preservation of activity and diminution of toxicity with alternative sequences and schedules of administration (topoisomerase followed by alkylating or platinating agents) should be evaluated.


2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 1175-1185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshihiko Doi ◽  
Nobuaki Matsubara ◽  
Akira Kawai ◽  
Norifumi Naka ◽  
Shunji Takahashi ◽  
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SummaryTAS-115 is a novel MET, VEGFR, FMS and PDGFR inhibitor, developed to improve the continuity of drug administration with a relatively short half-life. We assessed its tolerability, safety, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and pharmacodynamics in patients with solid tumors. This open-label, dose-escalation phase I study of TAS-115 consisted of three parts: part 1 (TAS-115 was administered orally once daily [SID]); part 2 and an expansion part (SID in a 5 days on/2 days off [5-on/2-off] schedule for 21 days per cycle). In part 1 (200–800 mg SID administered to 21 patients), systemic exposure after single administration increased almost dose-proportionally. Three dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were observed in three patients: grade 3 rash (650 mg), thrombocytopenia with bleeding, and rash (800 mg). The maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was determined as 650 mg SID. In part 2, the 5-on/2-off schedule was evaluated at the MTD to improve treatment exposure. No DLTs were observed and no patients required treatment interruption in cycle 1. During part 2 and the expansion part (N = 61), grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events were reported in 47 patients, with neutropenia (24.6%), hypophosphatemia (21.3%), anemia, and thrombocytopenia (14.8% each), and leukocytopenia (11.5%) occurring in ≥10% of patients. The best overall response was stable disease in 31 of 82 patients (37.8%). An apparent reduction in fluorodesoxyglucose-uptake and bone scan index was observed in some patients. TAS-115 was generally well tolerated, with manageable toxicities and recommended phase II dose was estimated as 650 mg SID, 5-on/2-off. Furthermore, promising antitumor activity was observed.


2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13127-e13127
Author(s):  
Chetan Dilip Deshmukh ◽  
Ganesh Divekar ◽  
Shailesh Arjun Bondarde ◽  
Minish Mahendra Jain ◽  
Kumar Prabhash

e13127 Background: Phase I trials are performed with the aim of finding the maximum tolerated dose and often start with a very low dose that is subsequently escalated based on the toxicity seen. As a result patients treated on these trials often receive doses of chemotherapeutic agents that are frequently either below or above the biologically active level, thus reducing their chances for therapeutic benefit or increasing chances for toxicity. This evaluation was undertaken to determine how phase I trials are currently conducted and to correlate phase I doses tested with MTD and marketed doses. Methods: Published phase I trials of 16 chemotherapeutic agents tested on solid tumors and approved in last 10-years were identified by searching the Medline database and reviewed to determine methodology employed, cohorts taken to complete the trial, definition of dose limiting toxicity (DLT), number of cohorts treated below MTD, relation between MTD and marketed dose and DLT (dose limiting toxicity). Results: Twenty-three published trials involving 891 patients were identified. These trialsused the standard method of enrolling cohorts of patients at increasing dose levels and observing toxic effects to determine next dose.. Of these 15 used traditional dose escalation, 6 used accelerated titration, 2 used continual reassessment method. Six trials that used accelerated titration method of dose escalation, 2 were used to test cytotoxic agent (5 trials) while 1 tested targeted therapy. Sixty five cohorts were treated below MTD. Average number of cohorts required to complete trial were 6.2. Nineteen trials defined MTD as a dose below DLT dose while 4 trials defined MTD being DLT. Five of 23 trials were completed with-out reaching MTD. Marketed dose for these 16 chemotherapeutic agents was 0 to 50% lower than MTD. DLT reported was myelosupression, fatigue, rash, hypertension or diarrhea. Conclusions: These results show the need for methods to reduce cohorts to reduce number of patients recruited at doses significantly lower than MTD and complete the trials rapidly so that effective agents can be marketed sooner.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3101-3101
Author(s):  
Ying Cheng ◽  
Ying Liu ◽  
Jinhua Xu ◽  
Jing Zhu ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
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3101 Background: IDO is an enzyme of interest in immuno-oncology because of the immunosuppressive effects that result from its role in tryptophan catabolism. Clinical trials of IDO inhibitors with immunotherapy are under active investigation. The addition of angiogenesis inhibitor may further enhance the anti-tumor immune responses. Here we report the safety and efficacy results of SHR9146 (IDO inhibitor) plus camrelizumab (PD-1 antibody) with/without apatinib (VEGFR-2 inhibitor) in patients (pts) with advanced solid cancers who failed standard antitumor therapies. Methods: This was an open-label, phase I study. Eligible puts would receive SHR9146 (escalated dose) plus camrelizumab (200 mg IV, q2w) alone (Cohort A) or in combination with apatinib (250 mg p.o. qd) (Cohort B). Each cohort was conducted according to a 3+3 dose escalation design. The starting dose of SHR9146 was 100mg bid, followed by 200, 400, 600 mg bid. The two primary endpoints were Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT) and Maximum Tolerated Dose (MDT). The secondary objective was to analysis the incidence of Adverse Events (AEs) and efficacy. Results: As of Oct 31, 2020, 23 pts have been enrolled (Cohort A:14, Cohort B: 9; median age: 54 years; median prior therapies: 2 lines;). Cohort A was escalating at 600mg, and Cohort B was escalating at 400mg. Two pts experienced DLTs: one DLT (G4 hypercalcemia) was observed at 600mg in Cohort A; the other DLT (G3 rash) was observed at 400mg in Cohort B. MDT was not reached and the study was still ongoing. In Cohort A, ORR and DCR in evaluable pts were 21.4% (3/14, all confirmed) and 42.9% (6/14). Partial response was observed in 3 pts with liver cancer (1/3), renal cancer (1/3), and cervix cancer (1/3). In Cohort B, ORR and DCR in evaluable pts were 33.3%(3/9, all confirmed) and 77.8%(7/9). Partial response was observed in 3 pts with SCLC (1/3), prostate cancer (1/3) and renal cancer (1/3). The incidence of pts with TRAEs and grade>=3 TRAEs were 91.3% (21/23) and 39.1% (9/23) respectively. The most common grade>=3 TRAEs were hypercalcemia (26.1%, 6/23), fatigue (17.4%, 4/23) and nausea (13.0%, 3/23). No fatal AEs were observed. G3 nausea, G3 lipase increased and G2 GGT increased resulted in SHR9146 dose reduction in 3 pts (Cohort A). Conclusions: SHR9146 plus camrelizumab in combination with/without apatinib demonstrated promising anti-tumor activity with acceptable safety in pts with advanced solid tumors. Further study is needed to validate the efficacy and safety. Clinical trial information: NCT03491631.


2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M. McGregor ◽  
Clinton F. Stewart ◽  
Kristine R. Crews ◽  
Michael Tagen ◽  
Amy Wozniak ◽  
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