Table 2. Summary of Evidence for Risk Factors for Ifosfamide-Related Encephalopathy.
Risk factor | Risk factor status based on summary of the evidence | |
---|---|---|
Patient characteristics | Age | Not a risk factor |
Gender | Insufficient data | |
History of IRE | Insufficient data | |
Multiple risk factors | Risk factor | |
Performance status | Risk factor | |
Bodyweight | Insufficient data | |
Baseline cognitive impairment and delirium | Insufficient data | |
Physiologic | Renal insufficiency | Risk factor |
Hypoalbuminemia | Risk factor | |
Hyperbilirubinemia | Insufficient data | |
CBC abnormalities (platelet count, hemoglobin level, baseline and nadir WBC) | Insufficient data | |
Transaminitis | Insufficient data | |
Electrolyte abnormalities | Insufficient data | |
Treatment characteristics | Ifosfamide dose | Insufficient data |
Rate of infusion | Insufficient data | |
Frequency of infusion | Insufficient data | |
Tumor burden | Pelvic disease | Insufficient data |
Brain metastasis | Insufficient data | |
Drug-drug interactions | Cisplatin exposure | Insufficient data |
Neurotoxic medications | Insufficient data | |
Aprepitant | Not a risk factor |
Note. IRE = ifosfamide-related encephalopathy; CBC = complete blood count; WBC = white blood cell.