| Literature DB >> 30302199 |
Omar S Aljitawi1,1, Parameswaran Hari2,2.
Abstract
High-dose melphalan has been the drug of choice for preparative regimens for autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma. Propylene-free melphalan (Evomela™) is a newer formulation of melphalan, which incorporates Captisol® to produce a stable product upon reconstitution. In addition to avoiding propylene glycol with its' potential side effects, this approach improves the overall stability of reconstituted melphalan and can ensure intended dose delivery. In this paper, we review the published literature regarding this formulation. We focus on its' chemistry, pharmacokinetics and clinically available data for its use in myeloma autologous stem cell transplantation setting.Entities:
Keywords: high-dose chemotherapy; melphalan; multiple myeloma; propylene glycol-free melphalan
Year: 2016 PMID: 30302199 PMCID: PMC6171969 DOI: 10.2217/ijh-2015-0006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Hematol Oncol ISSN: 2045-1393