Inventors:
Gail Colbern - Pacifica CA, US
Karen Steinmetz - San Mateo CA, US
Peter Working - Burlingame CA, US
Alberto Gabizon - Jerusalem, IL
International Classification:
A61K009/127, A61K031/7068, A61K031/704, A61K031/513, A61K031/48
US Classification:
424/450000, 514/034000, 514/050000, 514/269000, 514/288000
Abstract:
Methods for reducing the incidence and occurrence of dermal lesions in mammals, particularly human patients, who receive chemotherapy treatment and in the course of such treatment are administered liposomal formulations of cytotoxic agents are provided. Cytotoxic agents typically include doxorubicin, cytarabine, epirubicin, daunorubicin, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and vinorelbine. Reduction in the incidence and occurrence of dermal lesions in a patient is achieved by administration of a cytoprotective agent.