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. 2015 Nov;3(19):284. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.11.14

Table 2. Dose modification for metronomic chemotherapy.

Conditions Dose
Hematology: for both drugs (103/mL)
   Neutrophils [≥1.5] and platelets [>100] 100%
   Neutrophils [1-1.49] or platelets [75-99] Delay, then dose at 50% after recovery
   Neutrophils [<1] or platelets [<75] Delay, then dose at 50% after recovery
Creatinine clearance
   For methotrexate only
        >30 100%
        15-30 50%
        <15 Omit
   For cyclophosphamide only
        ≥or 100%
        <10 Omit
Hepatic function tests: methotrexate only
   ALT (2-3× ULN) and total bilirubin (2.98-4.97 mg/dL) 2.5 mg daily on days 1 and 2
   ALT (>3× ULN) and total bilirubin (>4.97 mg/dL) Avoid use