Table 5.
Suggestion for the use of G-CSFs in individual cases. Secondary prevention dosage of G-CSFs
| Q15. DTX for squamous cell lung cancera | |
|---|---|
| n = 168 | |
| I recommend of secondary prophylactic administration of G-CSFs | 73 (43.4)b |
| After Grade 4 neutropenia developed, I recommend G-CSFs | 23 (13.7) |
| After FN developed, I recommend G-CSFs | 6 (3.6) |
| I do not recommend G-CSFs | 66 (39.3) |
DTX Docetaxel, G-CSF Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor, FN Febrile Neutropenia
aA 78-year-old man. You diagnosis of lung squamous cell carcinoma and started docetaxel alone therapy, but complication of febrile neutropenia was appeared. You confirmed a good tumor reduction effect, so you plan to treat the second course. What kind of suggestion do you do as a pharmacist?
bNumber (percent)