title: Phase 2 trial of streptozotocin by continuous infusion for metastatic colorectal carcinoma.
abstract: Streptozotocin is a nitrosourea with minimal activity against colorectal carcinoma when given by bolus administration. Continuous infusion (CI) streptozotocin has been reportedly less toxic. Twenty-six patients with widely advanced colorectal carcinoma (most heavily pretreated) received 1-3 courses of Streptozotocin by CI to determine efficacy. Two patients (8%) had an objective response. Although CI Streptozotocin is less toxic, it does not have substantial efficacy in colorectal cancer in previously treated patients with widespread metastases.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013311:Streptozocin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013311:Streptozocin