A dose measured is a dose delivered1,9
20 mg/m2 given one (1) time weekly1
Instruct patients/caregivers that the recommended dose should be taken one (1) time weekly, as directed.
- Mistaken daily use has resulted in fatal toxicity1
- Advise patients/caregivers to ask their pharmacist for an accurate (mL) dosing device1
- Inform patients/caregivers that a household teaspoon is not an accurate dosing device1
ColdClear Solution 2.5 mg/mL
Mean BSA-Based Dosing for Patients With ALL10
| Age Range (y) | Mean BSA (m2) | Weekly Dose (mg) | mL of 2.5 mg/mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 0.6 | 12 | 4.8 |
| 3 to 4 | 0.65 | 13 | 5.2 |
| 4 to 5 | 0.71 | 14.2 | 5.7 |
| 5 to 6 | 0.78 | 15.6 | 6.2 |
Doses shown are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not a replacement for clinical judgment.
BSA=body surface area.
True BSA-based dosing using ColdClear vs “close
enough” dosing using tablets for
patients with ALL10
| Age Range (y) | Weekly Dose Needed | ColdClear | MTX Tablet |
Trexall® (Tablet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 12 mg* | 4.8 mL | 10 mg or 12.5 mg | 10 mg or 15 mg |
| Under/Overdose† | 0.0% | 16.7%/4.2% | 16.7%/25.0% | |
| 3 to 4 | 13 mg* | 5.2 mL | 12.5 mg or 15 mg | 10 mg or 15 mg |
| Under/Overdose† | 0.0% | 3.8%/15.4% | 23.1%/15.4% |
*Based on average weight of boys and girls by age at the 50th percentile of weight from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts.
†The underdose or overdose error occurs every week for the entire course of treatment (2 to 3 years for the maintenance phase of ALL treatment11). For reference only.
10 mg/m2 given one (1) time weekly1
Instruct patients/caregivers that the recommended dose should be taken one (1) time weekly, as directed.
- Mistaken daily use has resulted in fatal toxicity1
- Advise patients/caregivers to ask their pharmacist for an accurate (mL) dosing device1
- Inform patients/caregivers that a household teaspoon is not an accurate dosing device1
ColdClear Solution 2.5 mg/mL
Mean BSA-Based Dosing for Patients With pJIA10
| Age Range (y) | Mean BSA (m2) | Weekly Dose (mg) | mL of 2.5 mg/mL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 0.6 | 6 | 2.4 |
| 3 to 4 | 0.65 | 6.5 | 2.6 |
| 4 to 5 | 0.71 | 7.1 | 2.8 |
| 5 to 6 | 0.78 | 7.8 | 3.1 |
Doses shown are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not a replacement for clinical judgment.
BSA=body surface area.
True BSA-based dosing using ColdClear vs “close
enough” dosing using tablets for
patients with pJIA10
| Age Range (y) | Weekly Dose Needed | ColdClear | MTX Tablet |
Trexall® (Tablet) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 6 mg* | 2.4 mL | 5 mg or 7.5 mg | 5 mg or 7.5 mg |
| Under/Overdose† | 0.0% | 16.7%/25% | 16.7%/25.0% | |
| 3 to 4 | 6.5 mg* | 2.6 mL | 5 mg or 7.5 mg | 5 mg or 7.5 mg |
| Under/Overdose† | 0.0% | 23.1%/15.4% | 23.1%/15.4% |
MTX=methotrexate.
*Based on average weight of boys and girls by age at the 50th percentile of weight from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts.
†The underdose or overdose error occurs every week for the entire course of treatment. For reference only.