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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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Table 5 Recommended Rasburicase DosingTumor Lysis Baseline Uric Acid Dose Duration *Syndrome Pr<strong>of</strong>ile(mg/kg)mg/dL mmol/LHigh risk > 7.5 450 0.20 Based on plasma uricacid levelsIntermediate risk < 7.5 450 0.15 Based on plasma uricacid levelsLow risk < 7.5 450 0.10 Clinical judgment*The average duration <strong>of</strong> therapy is 2 days, but can vary from 1 day to 7days. Dosages as low as 0.05 mg/kg have been used successfully in groups<strong>of</strong> patients in at least one clinical trial.434

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