DVD (Doxil) for myeloma – pro
The VAD regimen has long been used for myeloma. It includes infusional Adriamycin but a newer drug, Doxil, may replace it. A multi-center trial is ongoing involving over 200 patients, comparing Doxil, Vincristine, and decadron (DVd) versus Vincristine, Adriamycin, and Dexamethasone (VAD). DVD is faster, does not require a prolonged infusion and is less cardiotoxic; it is more cost effective. It is supported by phase II trials and has been widely adopted in the place fo VAD.
A recent study found aratumumab, bortezomib, and dexamethasone to be superior, but the DVD regimen is still widely used.
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NCCN, Myeloma 2018
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