z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Effect of azole antifungal therapy on vincristine toxicity in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Author(s) -
R. M. van Schie,
Roger J. M. Brüggemann,
P.M. Hoogerbrugge,
D. Maroeska W. M. te Loo
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.124
H-Index - 194
eISSN - 1460-2091
pISSN - 0305-7453
DOI - 10.1093/jac/dkr223
Subject(s) - azole , toxicity , vincristine , medicine , antifungal , pharmacology , lymphoblastic leukemia , chemotherapy , acute lymphocytic leukemia , leukemia , dermatology , cyclophosphamide
Vincristine is one of the cornerstones of the treatment of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Constipation, and peripheral and central neurotoxicities are the most common side effects. A comparative study exploring vincristine toxicity in individual patients receiving vincristine with and without azoles, however, is lacking.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here
Accelerating Research

Address

John Eccles House
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom