title: cis-Dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) in non-small cell carcinoma of the lung.
abstract: The role of cis-dichlorodiammineplatinum(II) (cis-platinum) as a single agent in non-small cell lung cancer has not been clearly defined, and extensive phase II studies have not been conducted. However, objective responses were noted in several early clinical trials. A review of these reports, including combinations with conventional agents, shows 15 partial responses among 100 patients. Results are presented on a new protocol using high-dose cis-platinum with mannitol-induced diuresis combined with cyclophosphamide and Adriamycin. An overall partial response rate of 28% was observed, including a 38% response rate in good performance status patients, with a median survival of 16 months in responding patients. Data from recent combination protocols do not define the activity of cis-platinum as a single agent, but suggest that it may be useful in non-small cell carcinoma of the lung.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000187:drug effects; D002945:Cisplatin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008353:Mannitol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D008353:Mannitol; D004317:Doxorubicin; D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D002945:Cisplatin