title: Phase II study of five-day continuous infusion of vinblastine in patients with metastatic renal-cell carcinoma.
abstract: Vinblastine 5-day continuous infusion in metastatic renal-cell carcinoma was evaluated in a Phase II trial. The dosage varied from 1.4 to 1.6 mg/m2/day every 3 weeks according to previous treatment and performance status (PS). From September 1983 to January 1986, 25 consecutive patients entered the study; 21 were evaluable for response and 23 were evaluable for toxicity. The median number of cycles administered was three (range, one to six). One complete response (liver) lasting 5 months, one partial response (lung) lasting 3 months, 12 cases of stable disease, and seven progressions were noted. Toxicity (WHO criteria) was relevant and mainly hematological: one treatment-related death occurred. Vinblastine continuous infusion did not demonstrate significant antineoplastic activity against metastatic renal-cell carcinoma.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014747:Vinblastine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D014747:Vinblastine