IV cytarabine at home

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Wed, 03/14/2018 - 14:33
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Philip Carpiniello
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IV cytarabine at home

I was recently approached by an oncologist with the idea to dispense IV cytarabine for outpatient use via an elastomeric pump (Eclipse). We would dispense the Eclipse balls and have the patient (or caregiver) administer this chemotherapy at home, instead of coming into clinic.

Though there is a lot to think about, I could not find any stability data for cytarabine in this closed system. Are any centers currently practicing this process? Is there any information out there I can use to effectively this process?

Thanks!
Phil

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