Phase I study of suramin combined with doxorubicin in the treatment of androgen-independent prostate cancer

Shi Ming Tu, Lance C. Pagliaro, Marie E. Banks, Robert J. Amato, Randall E. Millikan, Nagla A. Bugazia, Timothy Madden, Robert A. Newman, Christopher J. Logothetis

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Abstract

In this study, we determined the maximum tolerated plasma concentration of suramin (within the predetermined study target range) when combined with doxorubicin in the treatment of androgen-independent prostate cancer. Twenty- four patients received suramin dosages based on proportional adjustment of the steady-state plasma suramin concentration to achieve the targeted plasma concentrations of 50-100, 101-150, 151-200, or 201-250 μg/ml. Doxorubicin (20 mg/m2) was administered i.v. over 24 h at weekly intervals. Suramin was given i.v. over 2 h twice weekly. Patients received treatment until dose- limiting toxicity or disease progression. Side effects similar to those reported for suramin and doxorubicin administered as individual agents were observed. Dose-limiting motor neuropathy developed in three patients (13%). Twelve of 24 evaluable patients (50%; 95% confidence interval, 28-71%) and 6 of 10 evaluable patients (60%; 95% confidence interval, 26-88%) had a >50% decrease of prostate-specific antigen and measurable lesions, respectively. The maximum tolerated plasma level of suramin when combined with doxorubicin was 151-200 μg/ml. Future studies on suramin combined with doxorubicin or other agents could be performed using a fixed dosing scheme with a targeted suramin steady-state plasma concentration of 200 μg/ml.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1193-1201
Number of pages9
JournalClinical Cancer Research
Volume4
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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