title: Phase I evaluation of a biochemically designed combination: PALA, thymidine, and 5-FU.
abstract: Fifteen patients with advanced solid tumors participated in a phase I study of a biochemically designed combination chemotherapy program which employed PALA and thymidine (TdR) with 5-FU. PALA (250-2000 mg/m2) was given 24 hours before a 90-minute iv infusion of TdR (45 g). 5-FU (100-150 mg/m2) was given as a rapid iv injection 30 minutes after beginning the TdR infusion. This three-drug treatment was repeated once weekly for 3 weeks. Neurotoxicity, manifested as dizziness, lethargy, and confusion, was dose-limiting. Myelosuppression was noted at all dose levels, as was mild to moderate mucositis and diarrhea. Further clinical evaluation of this combination does not appear to be warranted.
mesh_terms: D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001224:Aspartic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009420:Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects; D010746:Phosphonoacetic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D013936:Thymidine / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D001224:Aspartic Acid; C013195:sparfosic acid; D010746:Phosphonoacetic Acid; D005472:Fluorouracil; D013936:Thymidine