Single-dose dexamethasone for the prevention of pemetrexed associated cutaneous adverse reactions

We report 14 cases of metastatic non-small-cell-lung-cancer patients who were premedicated with a single dose of dexamethasone 20 mg prior to pemetrexed or pemetrexed-based chemotherapy. None of these patients reported a grade 3 or above skin reactions over the course of their treatments. These findings suggest that a single dose of dexamethasone 20 mg may be an alternative premedication regimen in patients with metastatic non small cell lung cancer receiving pemetrexed or pemetrexed-based chemotherapy. (Source: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice)

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