title: Phase II trial of N-methylformamide in advanced renal cancer.
abstract: N-methylformamide (NMF) (800-1,000 mg/m2 i.v. day 1) was given to 14 patients with measurable, advanced renal cell carcinoma in this Phase II trial. Treatment was repeated every 28 days. Significant toxicities included drug-induced hepatitis along with moderate nausea and vomiting. No objective responses were seen although several patients had stable disease with treatment for prolonged periods. NMF is not an active agent in renal cell cancer when administered by this schedule.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland Cancer Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Baltimore 21201.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Abrams
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tait
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eisenberger
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Van Echo
authors.forename: I N
authors.initials: IN
authors.lastname: Olver
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aisner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000188:drug therapy*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005559:Formamides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005559:Formamides; C002950:methylformamide