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Document 6427051
Greater for the freedom I . ‘4. - liac&hisfamily. Now the hemophiliac can enjoy a more normal lifestyle with much greater freedom for himself pj his family. The key to this freedom is Ko#{228}te#{174} concentrate. Whether at home or on the road, Kote#{174}concentrate enables the hemophiliac to treat himself quickly, safely, conveniently. Ko#{228}te#{174} concentrate usually reconstitutes in less than five minutes. Provides approximately 250 AHF units per 10 ml of solution. Travels anywhere without refrigeration for up to six months. And comes with an easy-open, flip-top plastic cap. Just as importantly, Kote#{174} concentrate has low fibrinogen and minimal non-AHF protein levels, pnMding the assurances you need to let him treat himself. Antihemophilic Factor (Human) self-reliance forthe hemophiliac. See following page for summary of prescribing information. 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MULLER-BERAT, plantation Laboratory, KU LLMANN. and Leukemia Denmark University and Trans maltalaeai’at_a_’altnn_a’antati_a_mlattatn’haia!’aa_n’tm I ((t at)a(t(tatt(at( Aims & Scope LEUKEMIA RESEARCH aims to promote interdisciplinary confrontation of high quality publications pertinent to leukemia and closely related diseases Consequently, there will be no restriction as to the specific field of Interest of the authors, the methods, the materials (human as well as animal), the approach (clInical, biological or dealing with pure basic sciences), as long as the data are experimental and of high standard Contributions which do not deal directly with leukemia, but deal with normal blood and tissue as well as with cell biology at large are highly welcome in so far as they carry a message of general interest for the under standing of the deranged mechanisms of the biology of the leukemic cell. Such would be papers dealing with differentiation or molecular biology of growth control p .adn_qmaatn_ I an_tnt Ill In_an_In_i recent and forthcoming papers HE. BROXMEYER etal: Abnormal granulocyte feedback regulation of colony forming and colony stimulating activityproducing cells from patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia SloanKettering Institute for Cancer Research, New York Some A ZEBROWSKI etal: Human B-lymphocyte antigens expressed by lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia cells: lymphocytedependent antibody studies with rabbit antisera University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles Supplied Hots -\tmtthntttaqaltiha_’ I aaatltthi_t,itaI intait ill S I’ m kin_atn’ aattsttu ahln_n_ilntaaa_nt a n_an_n_k- lilacs n_aid LimBed a taa tn_n_-dk- Stn_ttin_U.atn_a nkaan_ lanttka tat dad Wanan*y Aanaaatlaa_anlluan’tnaalaa_tntad ai(ata’iatatr)alcatuldan_nlan(_’a tan_lain_i at n-an_at a_an_It tn ati ill ella_at n_atd Itn_ndlang al the laaadun_t alan_a a atan_ahaid al n_daaaaniatan_ttaaat lkn_aaaaetil n_aid a n_n_1alalta_-d it) an_gin’ nttiaauallau_’aaathllltan_aatttaatadtaaaaliman_tama(il Iaa_’Ialaa_-talt_.aa_’Itl’n_attla\aiait I THE a ad n_n_n n_tn-n_a p alit’ d,\alttattatinadnn_i’tnmn_n_ 5. km n_tn’’ nantatma ntttanaila an_an_Ian_an_tat .amammlan_.\ It_-tat hn_ n_mtan ta’ un_nd tan_n tn_nd n_tnt ‘aa’.athli_ kmn_atn’ asuttmtn’ttm nhald lhmtn_tan_Ittpn’tatt_’altt_’aat_a_aamatntnmtm _adttmttn mat at)) atmtmutn_n_m a_-a_ x-!a- ()t h -aaa ) Kk- I tn-nun_tat lIt, at a un_-n \ Ill a_ta na an_-n II an n a I a I I- (U_ ‘1)11 IItn’tnn ttmmtn’tnlatn_amtu (a mtn’amln’aI tmmuan_I tlta’tIInIInat in_a a_-a t aaa anat a n)d_aIta an aaa Id a. paa n OF philt. Iacnn(IIn Warning bnn&-d hc-a’.n h!ld JOURNAL alit ac ‘attn_f he idli errata alan_i tItan in indta htamfnitn_ tltn_ ptaadaaa’t atan_liadang n_nm (an_tan_n_ta Repa’eaaenan_aaaaan_aalaheCaaatapn_nt n_a the n.-aatatenta al the painted pn_n_k.agn_ann_aatl,laartlaauapritdun_teacn_ltaha dan_al lan_tan_na pats/ian_a hesaittedpaaapaala’ tat. aatdtlanat Itt ‘ask itf daaa’taag aa’taglaa’d n_n_pan_n_a air antplaaad laaateanaaaaaaade a ata dalleaencea aariptattaaaat Ian fatUaiaa’ednaaan_faalla’ tan_pn_taais n_am a_an_ran_nat .ahalataaia atn_ diren’tatataa St thn_aIla_’aa’anltltia Iatllaaaaa n_pita n_ac 1 hean_ its’ liitla_ n_titan_ga len_an_a ian_a hn_aadn_ dtn_gataaaaa. dan_aga n_tad hiialaagmn_al alan_n_as In_caitra that taaaatattt(tttaag ii ptaan’a’abaal al naetchn_na’ aaamaaaaaauahaara,n_d labeling ann_In_ding the prtnaednaatan_elraanithn_(aanapaaatma llealaelea Cn_htharnan_ aallan_n_ In_tan_n_tibet n_tad tan_er al than pa_dun_a attain_a ann_epa thn_ iasranahea’aaail References I kin_In__i P k i-i iii 2. han_n_ta IA 22) km!atmn_ Sit) Smi lla’ta,ain_ma tn_al lnitn gIn_nit m_’a(i(a_’aiitta(a’n_ 1(72 llaan_ia.a at n_tann_eaiarn_aed II I)heraanaa aataahentiaphtlia 3.SameleaRA alit 1aIn_tn_rat n_fail lIlt litilati IA In_n_tan 572 n_a al Iln_ttaailatmc attn_-nina due ta n_aaai-A lian_Paratitait l3’nl4l, a Taaaaafaaatan Iii M BACCARI NI et al: Cell chemotherapy with multiple cytosine in chronic myeloid Orsola lint kn’in’a C ahtntmmmi a47Ium Hospital, Bologna G. 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With hundreds in everyday use from Boston to Brisbane. And hundreds of thousands of safe, proven clinical procedures behind it. Result? Dramatic dollar savings.* Lower the patient. Double utilization of donors. Increased hospital efficiency. Ask for a detaed savings analysis cost to See the singular HAEMONETICS#{174} 30 in operation. Just write or call toll free (800) 225-4811. / -r a) 0’ HAEMONETICS HAEMONETICS CORPORATION Erie Drive, Natick, Massachusetts 01760 Disseminated Breast Cancer insitu and One of a number of malignancies in which Adriarnycin’ (doxoruLcin I OR IlycIrocIik:)IicIe) for 111ieCi()I1 Ni RAVEN( it) In ( )NL )I ‘S I nd So i LABORATO9/ES fOr complete prescribing in \ itk INC formation, please see the followiiig page. Adriamycin is of importance. In addition to advanced metastatic cancer of the breast. other disseminated neoplastic conditions have responded to Ad riamycin and include: acute lym phohlastic leu kent ia. acute myelohlastic leukemia. Wilms’ tumor. osteogen ic and soft tissue sarconia. neurohlastoma. ovarian carcinoma. transitional cell bladder carcinoma. thyroid carcinoma. lymphoma of both Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s type. and hronchogenic lung carcinoma in which the small cell histologic type is the most responsive compared to other cell types. Adriamycin should he administered only under the direction of specialists qualifIed in the administration of such drugs. Severe local tissue necrosis will occur if’ there is extravasation during administration. Severe irreversible myocard ial toxicity with delayed congestive failure often unresponsive to any cardiac supportive therapy may he encountered as total dosage approaches 550 mg/m. This toxicity ma occur at lower cumulative doses in patients with prior mediastinal irradiation or on concurrent cyclophospha ni ide therapy. The incidence of hone marrow depression is high. l-Iematopoietic toxicity may limit dosage. In patients with impaired hepatic function, dosage should he reduced. For information on the use of Adriamycin. call collect (302) 575-7830. Adda Laboratories ADRIAMYCIN Inc. doxoribcin FOR INTRAVENOUS hydrochloride) for ection USE ONLY WARNINGS 1. Severe local tissue necrosis will occur if there is exlravasalion during administration Adnuamycin must not be given by the intramuscular or subcutaneous roule 2. Serious irreversible myocandial toxicity with delayed congestive failure often urwespon suve to any cardiac supportive therapy may be encountered as total dosage approaches 550 mg/m’ This toxicity may occur at lower cumulative doses in patientu with prior meuliasfunal irradiation or on concurrenl cyclophosphamide therapy 3. Dosage should be reduced in patients 4. Severe myelosuppression with impaired hepa9c function may occur 5. Adnuamycun should be administered only under the supervision experuenced in the use of cancer chemotherapeulic agents of a physician who us DESCRIPTION Ooxorubcin Il/s var caesius is a cytoloxic II anthracycline antibiotic solaled from cuilures of Srrepromyces peuce is supplied in INn hydrocforide form as a freeze.dried powder contaimng laciose CUNICAL PHARMACOLOGY Though not completely elucidated. iNn mechanism of action of dooorubicin is related to its ability to bind to DNA and inhibit nucleic acid synthesis Cell culture studies have demonstrated raod cell penetration and perinucleoiar chromatin binding. rapid inhibition of mitotic activity and nucleic acid synthesis mutagenesis and chromosomal aberrations Animal studies have shown activity in a spectrian of enpenmental tmnses. immunosupession. carcinogemc properties in rodents induction of a variety of tonic effects, includmg delayed and progressive cardiac toxicity in rabbits. myelosup pression in all species and atrophy to testes in rats and dogs Pharmacokinetic studies show the intravenous administration of normal or radiolabeled Adria mycin ld000rubicin hydrochlorideltor inectise is followed by rapid plasma clearance and significant tissue binding Urinary excretion. as determined by fluorimetric methods, accounts fm appruni mately 4.5% of the administered dose in five days Biliary excretion represents the mayor encretion route, 4O5O% of the administered dose being recovered in the tide se the feces in seven days Impairment of liver function results in slower excretion. and. consequently, increased retention and accumulation an plasma and tissues Adriamycin does not cross the blood brain barrier INDICATIONS Adriamycin has been used successfully to produce regression in disseminated neopiastic condilions such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia. acute myelobiastic leukemia, Wifms tumor. neuroblastoma. soft tissue and bone sarcomas breast carcinoma. ovarian carcinoma. transitional ceil bladder carcinoma. thyroid carcinoma. lymphomas of both Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin types and teonchogenic carcinoma in which the siall cell histoiogic type is the most responsive compared to other cell types A number of other Solid tamses have also shown some responsiveness but in numbers too limited to lustify specific recommendation Studies to date have shown mahgnani melanoma. kidney carcinoma. large bowel carcinoma. brain tumors and metastases to the Central Nervous System not to be significantly responsive to Adriamycan therapy CONTRAINDICATIONS Adriamycin therapy should not be started an patients wtso have marked myeiosuppressaon anduced by previous treatment with other antitumor agents or by radiotherapy Conclusive data are not available on pre-eoisting heart disease as a co-factor of increased risk of Adriamycin induced cardiac txoicity Preliminary data suggest that in such cases cardiac toxicity may occur at doses lower than the recommended cumulative limit it as therefore not recommended to start Adraamycin in such cases Adruamycin treatment is confraunducated in patients who received previous treatment with complete cumulative doses of Adruamycun and daunorubucin WARNINGS Special attention must be given to the cardiac toxacity euhibated by Adriamycin Although uncommon. acute left ventricular failure has occurred. partacularly in patients who have received total dosage of the drug enceeding the currently recommended limit of 550 mg/m’ This limit appears to be lower 1400 mg/m’) in patients who received radiotherapy to the mediastunal area or concomitant therapy with other potentially cardiotoxic agents such as cyclopitosphamude The total dose of Adriamycin administered to the individual patient shouid also take into account a previous or concomitant therapy with related compounds such as daunorubucin Congestive heart failure and/or cardiomyopathy may be encountered several weeks after discontinuation of Adruamycun therapy Cardiac failure is often not favorably affected by presently known medical or physical therapy for cardiac support Early clinical diagnosis of drug induced heart failure appears to be essential for successful treatment with digitalis, diuretics, low salt diet and bed rest Severe cardiac toxicity may occur precipitously wathout antecedent Ef(G changes Baseline EKG and periodic foiiow.op EKG during, and immediately after, active drug therapy is an advusabie precaution Trarosent EKG changes, such as 1-wave flattening. S-I depression, and arrfrythmuas are presently not considered indications for suspension of Adriamycin therapy A persistent reduction in the voitage of the 005 wave is presently considered mxre specifically predictive for cardiac toxicity If this occurs, the benefit of continued therapy must be carefully evaluated against the risk of producing irreversible cardaac damage There as a high incidence of bone marrow depression, primarily of leukocytes. requiring careful hematological monitoring With the recommended dosage scheduie. ieukopenia is usually transient. reaching its nadir at 10-14 days after treatment with recovery usually occurring by the 21st day White blood cell counts as low as 1000/mm’ are to be expected during treatment with appropriate doses of Adriamycan Red blood cell and platelet levels should also be monitored since they may also be depressed Hematologic tonucuty may require dose reduction or suspension or delay of Adriamycin therapy Persistent severe myelosuppressuon may result in superinfectuon or hemorrhage. It has been reported that Adriamycun may enhance the seventh ‘f the toxicity of anticancer therapies such as exacerbation xi cyciophosphamade induced hemorrhagic cystitus. mucositis induced by radiotherapy. arid hepatotoxicuty of 6-mercaptopurune Toxicity to recommended doses of Adniamycin is enhanced by hepatac impairment, therefore, prior to the individual dosing, evaluation of hepatic function is recommended using conventional clinical laboratory tests such as SGOT, SGPT, alkaline pfuosphatase. bulurubun, and BSP. (See Dosage and Administration) On intravenous administration of Adruamycun. a stinging or burning sensation signifies a small degree of eotravasatuon and even if blood return from aspiration xl the infusion needle us good, the inecf ion or infusion should be immediately terminated and restarted in another vein PRECAUTIONS Initial treatment with Adnuamycin requires close observation of the patient and extensive laboratory monitoring. it is recommended. fhenefore, that patients be hospitalized at least during the first phase of the treatment There us no adequate information on whether this drug may advenseiyeffect fertility an huanan males or femaies. or have a teratogenic potentiai or other adverse effects on the fetus Experimental teratology studies, though not showing a definite increase in specific or nonspecific malformations indicate a moderate interference with the viability of embryos and fetuses. Adniamycin has been shown to be abortufacient when given in high doses to rabbits. Therefore the benefits to the pregnant patient should be weighed against the potential toxicity to fetus and embryo Adnialrrycin and related compounds have also been shown to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties when tested in experimental models Like other cytotooic drugs. Adnuamycin may induce hyperunicemia secondary to rapid lysis of neoplastic cells The clinician should monitor the patient’s blood uric acid level areS be prepared to use such supportive and pharmacologic measures as might be necessary to control thus problem Adnuamycun imparts a red coloration to the urine for 1-2 days after administration and patients should be advised to expect this during active therapy Adnuamycun is not an anti-microbial agent ADVERSE REACTIONS Dose limiting toxicities of therapy are myebosuppressaon and cardiotoxicuty (see Warnungs( Other reactions reported are’ Cutaneous. Reversible complete alopecua occurs in most cases Hyperpugmentatuon of nailbeds and dermal creases, primarily, occurs in children in a few cases Recall of skin reaction due to prior radiotherapy has occurred with Adnuamycun administration Gastrointestinal - Acute nausea and vomutang occurs frequently and may be severe Thus may be alleviated by antuemetic therapy Mucosutus (stomatitis and esophagutus) may occur 5-10 days after administration The effect may be severe leading to ulceration and represent a site of origin for severe infections The incidence and severity of mucosuf us is greater with the 3 successive daily dosage regimen Anorexia and diarrhea have been occasionally reported Vascular - Pfsiebosclerosus has been reported especuaify when small veins are used or a single vein is used for repeated administration Facial fluahing may occur at the unectuon is given too rapidly - Severe celluluf us. vesicatuon and tissue necrosis will occur if Adniamycun is eolravasated during administration Erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of the unlectaxn has been reported Hypersensitivity - Fever, chills and orticania have been reported occasionally Anaphylaxus may occur A case of apparenf cross sensitivity to lancomycun has been reported QIIie- Conlunctuvutis and lacnumatuon occur rarely DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Care in the administration of Adnuamycun will reduce the chance of perivenous infiltration It may also decrease the chance of local reaction such as orticaraa and erythematous streaking The recommended dosage schedule is 6075 mg/m’ as a single intravenous unlectuon administered at 21-day intervals The lower dose should be given to patients with inadequate marrow reserves due to old age, or prior therapy. or neoplastic marrow infiltration An alternative dose schedule us 30 mg ‘m’ on each of three successive days repeated every 4 weeks Adnuamycun dosage must be reduced at hepatac function is impaired according to the following table Serom Bilirubun L Levels 12-30mg % 3 mg % BSP Retention 9-15% . 15% Recommended Dose normal dose ‘normai dose ‘u Preparation of Solution Adniamycun 10 mg vials and 50 mg vials should be reconstituted with Sodium Chloride Iniectuon U SP 5 ml and 25 ml respectively, to give a final concentration of 2 mg/mI of doxorutuucin hydrochloride Both powder and solution must be handled with care If Adniamycin powder or solution contacts the skin or mucosae. wash thoroughly with soap and water After adding the duluent, the vial should be shaken and the contents allowed to dissolve The reconstituted solution is stable for 24 hours at room temperature and 48 hours under refnugeratuon (4-10CC) It should be protected from exposure to sunlight and any unused solution should be discarded It is recommended that Adnuamycun be slowly administered into the tubing of a freely runnang intravenous infusion of Sodium Chloride Injection US P or 5% Dextrose Injection US P The tubing should be attached to a Butterfly needle inserted preferably into a large vein The rate of administration is dependent on the size of the vein and the dosage However the dose should be administered in not less than 3to 5 minutes. Local eryfhemalous streaking along the vein as well as facial flushing may be undicafuve of too rapid an administration A burning or stinging sensation may be indicative of perivenous infiltration and the infusion should be ummedaately terminated and restarted in another vein Adniamycin ohould not be mixed with heparun since it has been reported that these drugs are incompatible lx the extent that a precipEfate may form Until specific compatibility data are available, it us not recommended that Adniamycin be mixed with other drugs Adnuamycin has been used in combination with other approved chemolhenapeutic agents Though evidence us available that at least in some types of neoplastic disease combinalion chemotherapy us superior to single agents, the benefits and risks of such therapy have not yet been fully elucidated HOW SUPPLIED ADRIAMYCIN “(doxorubicin hydrochlonide)for Injection is available in two sizes 10mg - Each rubber disc-capped vial contains 10 mg of doooriEacin HCI and 50 mg U S P as a sterile red.orange lyophiluzed powder Packaged and supplied cartons NDC 38242874-1O. 50mg - Each rubber disc-capped vial contains 50 trig of doxorubicin HCI and 250 req US P as a sterile nedorange lyophilized powder Pachaged and supplied in a carton NDC 38242-875-50 03701A M8740102-1A TM rriiti Manufactured Distributed by Adnua Laboratorues 1105 Market Street Wilmington. Delaware 19899 by Farmutalua SpA, Italy. of lactose in 10-vial of lactose single vial 80076 The What Differential gives advanced Classifier you an differential. The ADC-500 advantages. Like the routine increased It reduces different/al as 55% as compared differential. An exam more than a test. 500 cells per sample. Up to 40 samples per hour. All with walk-away automation. The ADC-500 has high-resolution scanning. solid-state electro-optics, high-speed computers and simultaneous multicolor analysis capability. That’s why we say its differentials are more like blood exams than blood As the system’s studies tests. high-resolution microscope each slide, the cell scene is observed scanned scanning by the three arrays. photo-sensitive statistical and Also. the normal white of abnormals. Review Mode, abnormals for differential for and precision sampling error to the standard by as much 100 ce/l performs platelet per hour What’s more. the ADC-500 performs all its functions automatically. Once the RUN button is pushed. the operator can simply walk away. solid-state and shape, blood Sophisticated 500-cell accuracy of Important In addition, the system automatically red blood cell morphology and estimates sufficiency, processing up to 40 samples Be sure and cytoplasmic you a variety ADC-500 routinely identifies six blood cell types and three groupings plus nucleated red cells And in its it will call up additional classes of operator verification. With special color filters, these arrays extract information from each scene and then feed it to a hard wired data pre-processor. The pre-processor condenses these data into measurements of familiar cell characteristics such as cell size, nuclear size nuclear can do it offers color. system The high-speed computer then comes play. It has already been “trained” and into programmed to generate its own histograms from large numbers and varieties of cell classes. When asked to identify a cell, all it has to do is compare the pre-processor’s histograms with its own. (And that it does in 60 milliseconds!) All of this should give you an idea of how sophisticated a system the ADC-500 is. And also help you to understand why it has the accuracy and the precision and the speed and the capability that it does. write For further to: Manager a to put exam our to the information Hematology Abbott test soon. on the ADC-500 Systems. Laboratories Diagnostics Division 4757 Irving Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75247 FEATURING . 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Snepto.. 137 potue,,tsl COmplete by angiography: Sjgnificant, but incomplete, in patients ciearing No change Worse controlled with venous most the incidence important and reactions, and fre- and those facilities for angiography, ulation syringe testing pump 22% P,h,.o,wy H.po6n 141 p.ti.nts) 5% E,.b.b... Stmpt... (36 p.iumt.l 22% Hp6, (88 p.tu..tsi 5% 2% 44% 6% 21% 20% 20% 43% 22% 66% 14% 35% 3% 7% 0% 11% Data on file and available on request from HoechstRoussel Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. Pulmonary embolism data include those taken from National Heart and Lung Institutestudy. with coag- and volumetric administration pre- thrombolysis that includes films, associated monodosage and admin. istrotion guidelines and a Speakers Bureau of physicians experienced in the use of thromtherapy. For information, interested physicians may contact Scientific Services, Room 236, Building M, Hcechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals 32% be hospitals a comprehensive educaprogram on thrombosis and two during and should for bolytic Th,.mb.sls therefore reserved pared tional In most cases, clearance was achieved in 72 hours or less. For best results, Streptase should be used within 2 weeks after onset of venous thrombosis symptoms and within 5 days after onset of pulmonary embolism symptoms. Please see last page of this advertisement for a brief summary of prescribing information. In comparative studies of 78 patients are of Streptase intravenously. Hoechst-Roussel has complete clearing in only patients. High rate of clinical success demonstrated thrombosis precautions, administration instructions graphs, residual plasm inogen into the proteolytic enzyme plasmin. Plasmin hydrolyzes fibrin into polypeptides. with venous of 124 treated an of prestrict of the contraindica- to minimize effort or significant 66% of the protein use quent being fever, allergy bleeding. Use of Streptase requires an interdisciplinary pulmonary highly bines with plasminogen to form activator complex that converts and tions, warnings, and dosage and to of action Streptase information severity of adverse the most significant thrombectomy because it may preserve valvular function and avoid chronic stasis, although longterm benefits have not been established. And acute massive pulmonary emboli may be cleared without high-risk embolectomy. A unique the (streptokinase), knowledge observance embolism Now physicians have availa medical therapy for the clearance of deep venous thrombi considering of Streptase comprehensive Inc., Somerville, New (201) 685-2611, Jersey or the 08876, local Hoechst-Roussel Sales Repre- sentative. For a complete list of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions and dosage information, please refer to the full prescribing information for Streptase, a summary of which appears on the following page. HOECHST-ROU8SEI. - PHARMACEUTCALS SOMERvuLl.E, NEW iNCOORATED JERSEY 08878 or carefully allergies Streptase#{174}streprokinoseav during the first few hours of therapy. Patients with known to other antigens are more likely to react. If significant in blood pressure or asthmatic symptoms occur which might be due to allergy, the infusion should be terminated and symptomatic treatment employed. Other mild allergic manifestations have also been observed but generally are not serious enough to require discontinuation of changes Brief Summary of the Prescribing Information Streptase#{176} (streptokinase) should only be used by physicians with wide experience in the management of thrombotic disease in hospitals where the recommended clinical and laboratory monitoring can be performed. The full prescribing information should be read for complete details. When considering treatment with Streptase (streptokinase) the overall clinical status and history of the patient should be carefully assessed. The hemostatic capability of the patient is more pro foundly altered and bleeding more frequent with Streptase (streptokinase) therapy than with heparin or oral coumarin compound anticoagulant therapy. When bleeding occurs it is also more severe and more difficult to manage. The potential risk of serious hemorrhage relative to such factors as age, physical condition, and underlying bleeding tendency of the patient should be weighed against the potential benefits of treating the patient with Streptase’ (streptokinase). Indications five days after onset. Reduction of morbidity or mortality has not been established. Deep Vein Thmmbosis: Streptase’ (streptokinase) is indicated for lysis of acute, extensive thrombi of the deep veins in adults. Diagnosis should be confirmed by oblective methods. Streptase’ (streptokinase) should be administered as soon as possible after the onset of the thrombotuc event (preferably within several days), although slight enhancement of clot lysus has been shown Use of Antucoagulants: Concurrent use of anticoagulants with Streptase’ (streptokinase) is not recommended and may be hazardous. A thrombin time of less than twice the normal control value us adequate for starting Streptase’ Istreptokinase) infusions safely following the use of heparin. Heparin should not be started following Streptase (streptokunase) therapy until the thrombun time has returned to less than twice the normal control value. In order to minimize rethrombosis, the use of intravenous heparin followed by oral anticoagulant therapy is considered a necessary adjunct following Streptase’ (streptokunase) therapy. Use in Pregnancy and in Children: Streptase’ (streptokinase) therapy during pregnancy and in children is not recommended. Precautions Pulmonary Embolism: Streptase (streptokinase) is indicated in adults for the iysis of acute massive pulmonary emboli, defined as obstruction or significant filling detects involving two or more iobar pulmonary arteries or an equivalent amount of emboli in other yessels. It may also be undicated for emboiization accompanied by unstable hemodynamics. The diagnosis should be confirmed by ob. lectuve means. Streptase’ (streptokinase) treatment should be instututed as soon as possibie after onset of symptoms and no later than therapy. with inutiatuon of therapy up to two weeks after the onset of symptoms. Contraindications Predisposition to Bleeding: Because thromboiytic therapy increases the risk of bleeding, Streptase’ (streptokinase( is contrainducated when the following conditions exist: surgery within 10 days, iiver or kidney biopsy within 10 days, intraarteriai diagnostic procedure within 10 days, ulcerative wound, recent trauma, visceral carcinoma, parturition (within 10 days), ulcerative colitis or diverticulitis, hypertension, liver or kidney disease, thrombocytopenia or other evidence of defective hemostasis, active tuberculosis, subacute bacterial endocarditis, gastrointestinal bleeding within 6 months. Predisposition to Allergy: Streptase* (streptokinase) is contraundicated in patients with a history of a previous severe allergic reaction to Streptase’ (streptokinase) or who present a significant risk of an allergic response. Recent Cerebral Embolism, Thrombosis, or Hemorrhage: Treatment with Streptase’ (streptokinase) is contraindicated for at least two months. Predisposition to Systemic Infection: Use of Streptase’ (streptokunase) in septic thrombophlebitis may be hazardous because of the risk of inducing systemic infection. Warnings Bleeding: Activation of the fibrinolytic system with Streptase#{176} (streptolcinase) results in a more profound alteration of the hemostatic status of the patient than does anticoagulant therapy. Although the aim of Streptase’ (streptokinase) therapy is the production of sufficient amounts of plasmin for lysis of intravascular deposits of fibrin, other fibrin deposits are also destined for lysis and bleeding may result. The possibility of bruising or hematoma formation especially with intramuscular injections is high. Bleeding at sites of recent invasive procedures may occur. Should an arterial puncture be absolutely necessary, the femoral artery must be avoided and the radial or brachial artery used. Also, invasive venous procedures should be performed as carefully and infrequently as possible. If the bleeding from an invasive site us not serious, treatment may be continued with appropriate clinical observations. Spontaneous bleeding from internal sites may also occur. Should serious spontaneous bleeding occur, the infusion of Streptase’ (streptokinase) should be terminated immediately. In addition to its fibrinolytic action, piasmin also degrades f Ibrunogen, Factor V. Factor VIII, and other proteins. These products possess an anticoagulant effect and should be monitored by serial thrombun time determinations. Predisposition to Cerebral Embolism: Treatment with Streptase’ (streptokinase) of patients with conditions in which there is possible risk of cerebral embolism may be hazardous because of the risk of bleeding into the infarcted area. Allergy: Streptase’ (streptokinase) us antigenic, thus, allergic reactions including anaphylaxis may occur. Recipients of Streptase’ (streptokunase) should be observed If the patient’s tance, the history gives streptokunase mine the proper 1,000,000 lU. be administered. Streptase’ test loading dose. When are found, Streptase’ (streptokinase) altered platelet tiate this effect rise to suspicion resistance of elevated should be used resistance levels (streptokinase) infusions have function. Concurrent should be avoided. been use of drugs resusto deter- in excess of should not associated that with may poten- Adverse Reactions Incidence and Management Bleeding: Severe spontaneous bleeding has been documented of 292 patients during Streptase’ (streptokinase) treatment. eral fatalities due to cerebral hemorrhage Streptase’ (streptokunasel therapy. Less ing has been observed during Streptase’ at approximately heparin therapy. been traced twice the frequency In several instances, to concomitant in 6 5ev- have occurred during severe spontaneous bleed(streptokunase) treatment as that occurring during spontaneous bleeding has anticoagulant treatment which is not recommended. Management of Severe Bleeding: Streptase’ (streptokinase) therapy must be discontinued. If very rapid reversal of the f u. brinolytic state is required, treatment with aminocaproic acid (EACA) can be instituted. Plasma volume expanders are indicated to replace blood volume deficit. If blood loss has been large, Red Blood Cells (Human) may also be indicated. If only Whole Blood (Human) us available, it may also be used. Alleigic Reaction Incidence: Reactions determined to represent possible anaphylaxis have been observed in 7 of 292 patients treated with Streptase’ (streptokinase). These ranged in severity from minor breathing difficulty to bronchospasm, periorbital swelling, or angioneurotic edema. Other milder allergic effects have been observed in approximately 12% of patients. There was no apparent relationship to dosage. Management of Allergic Reactions: Mild and moderate reactions may be managed with concomitant antihistamine and/or corticosteroid therapy. Severe allergic reactions require immediate discontinuation of Streptase’ lstreptokinase), with corticosteroids administered intravenously as required. Fever Incidence: One-third of patients treated with Streptase’ (streptokinasel have shown increases in body temperature of 1. 5F or more; the incidence of fever1O4F was 3.4%. Management: Symptomatic treatment us usually sufficient to alle. viate discomfort. The use of acetamunophen rather than aspirin is recommended. Phlebitis: Phlebitis near the site of intravenous infusion of Streptase’ (streptokinase) has occurred in less than 2% of patients. How Supplied Streptase5 (streptokinase) is supplied as a lyophilized white powder in 6.5 ml vials (in packages of 10) with color-coded labels corresponding to the amount of purified Streptasex (streptokinase) in each vial as follows: 100,000 IU (yellow), 250,000 IU (green), 750,000 IU (blue). In each vial there is a 20% overfill above that stated on the label. Each vial also contains 25 mg cross-linked gelatin polypeptides and 25 mg sodium L-glutamate as stabilizers. 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Bass, S’h Cr,t’ 2)() )( 111)01 sle U.S. 1,111, Utiiv. ot 111(1 ()I ..Vlt’(ll( lIlt’, Seattle; ‘t. ku )t . 1)1 \‘it’nI RI .‘\ssti )i (It \t’(1i(’i II IFi’-t(l. 51 PP U)77. Phs ,\IedR’IIS’, h.(X) I1( )Wtlldtl tl(’, \VII1toI1-S,lIetn, I1(’, NC. 5) 7.1() (1,111,1(1,1 . () tu ht’n #1650-X. Order 1978 Clinics in Haematology than List another periodical, these penetrating symposia bring you refinements in technique from the worlds leading authorities. Each issue gives you the most current reports on the latest haematologic advances, fresh perspectives on problems, and inlmedlately applicable advice. Consider these 1978 syiilposia: February Pen natal Haeniatology; June - Acute Leukeniia; October Aplastic Anaemia and Bone Marrow Transplantation. 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CON- IRON THERAPY ACTION: Tfie iron dextran complex is dissociated dcnthelial system. and hi.’ ferric iron is tr.unnspcirted inncoryorati’d into hemoglobin by the reticuloenby transferrin and INDICATIONS: For the treatmennt of ironn di’ficienncy annemna. intramuscular or intravenous inlecfi(nns of iron are advisable solely for use inn those patients in whom iron deficiency anemnu is present. its c,uuse has been determined and. it possible. corrected. and in wfiom on,iI adminnistratnonn of no n is unnsatisfa:tory or impossible. for iv,iminle inntolerance to oral prep,unafionn nesistuince to oral iron therapy. nupid replenishment of iron stones in selected putienits in whom oral therapy is ineffective. such as Inypochniimnc anemia of nnnf,inncy md hypochnomii: arnenni,i of the lust trimester of pregnancy, selected hemonrhagin: c,ises appropriate steps sfnouid be taken to correct mid prevent my evcessnvc’ blood loss hal may have been revealed as an etnologic factorl, to replace post-operative transfusi(ini to some degree. inn those p.utients who cannnot be relied upon to take oral medication Imferon (iron dentran innlectiiinn I iniectell innlramusculanly is the preferred and recommended routi’ of administration Intravenous use c)f Imferonn should hi: Iinniti’il to the lollowing circumstances a insufficient muscle nnass Ion deep intr,imusculan inniection b impaired absorption from the muscle due to stasis or edema c the possibility of uncontrolled initnannusculan bleeding fue to tn,uiima as may occur in hemophilia ci where mussive and prolongeil panintenal therapy is indicated as may be necessary iii instances of chinonic substanntial blood loss, such as fannilial tt’l.ungic’clasiu I’ iii those circumstances wfneni’, iii lii: opinion of hi.’ physician. the bnnnelit of intravenous adnniinistn,ilion sut)stantiilly outweighs the risk CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyperseinsihivity Iii the product All anemias other than inI)nn deficiency anemia WARNINGS: This pnip,urition should t)(’ iisi’il with (vfreme care inn the presence of si’nious innnpainnni’nnt il liven luni:hion A risk of curcinogi’nt’sis may attn’nnd tine inntn.innusculan iniection of inonncanhohydnate ciimplevi’s Sui:h i:onnnplevi’s have been found unider evperiniental condntionns ho produce sarconnnas when inlected in ruts, mice and rabbits, ansi possitdy iii hamsters, iii very large doses The numt)en (if Iunnons prcldui:eIl was relatively small. and such tumors have not been pnoduce(l in guinea pigs The long latent pcniO(f hi’tween hi’ innlectionn (if a pciti’ntial n:arcnnogen and the appearannceofalumon makes if innnpossible as yel to nneasure the risk in mann However. the risk if cancinogennesis in man, following recommennded therapy, appears to be extremely small Usage inn Pregnancy in ,unninnals, lelal abnnormalities have been demonstrated when Innfenon (iron devtran inleclion( was given early inn pnegnn.unncy Safe use of Innnferon has not been established with respect to adverse effects on human fetal development Imferon sinoLil(l inot be used in early pregnancy and should he used in women of childbearing potential only when, in the ludgment of the physi cian. the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards PRECAUTIONS: Unwarranted therapy with parenteral iron will cause excess storage of iron with the consequent possibility xl exogenous hemosiderosis Such iron overload is particularly apt to occur in patients with hemogiobinopathies arid other refractory anemias which might be erroneously diagnosed as iron deficiency anemias Patients with iron deficiency anemia and rheumatoid arthritis may have an acute exacerbation of loint pain and swelling following the initravenous administration of Imferon (iron dentran nnlectnon( ADVERSE REACTIONS: fl Please I tliret’ ‘stit’. 11,11(11)1 iLltl(I. Ni) ,Id\ ill sI (IX) C,tri,td,t 517. CLEARLY BLE TO ORAL Beeson & Bass gives you detailed coverage of the mysterious eosinophil-its structure, immunologic role, and its involvement in a wide variety of clinical problems. Coverage includes a vast amount of empirical observation on the eosinophil’s behavior in such clinical disorders as: allergic states; parasitic and microbial infections; skin diseases; neoplasms and much more. 5( ASH FIRMED BY APPROPRIATE LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS CORROBORATING IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA NOT AMENA- Now, \Vasliingtoti THE THE PARENTERAL USE OF COMPLEXES OF IRON AND CARBOHYDRATES HAS RESULTED IN FATAL ANAPHYLACTIC-TYPE REACTIONS DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH ADMINISTRATION HAVE BEEN REPORTED THEREFORE IMFERON SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN THOSE PATIENTS The [osinophil Vol. XIVMajor Problems in Internal Medicine B. Beeson, Dlstltlgulslled Adnijti. ; Frol. uI injection OF WARNING: & Bass: II Paul Vett’r,tns JOURNAL Philadelphia, c hnige ) Co. PA 19105 I Annaphylactic reactions nncludirng fatal anaphylaxis, severe febrile reactions, artfnralgia annd nnyalgia. variable degree of soreness and nt (animation at inlection site (IM nniection(. l)rown skin discoloration at nniectnonn site (IM inlection). local phlebitis at inlection site (IV intection(. peripheral vascular”flushing” with overly rapid IV administration. hypotensive reaction. possible arthritic reactixatnonn in patiennts with quiescent rheumatoid arthritis, minor reactions may include heanlache. transitnnry paresthesias. nausea. shivering, itching, arid rash DOSAGEAND ADMINISTRATION: Periodic hematologic determinations are to be used as a guide in therapy, bearing in mind that iron storage maylagbehmndthe appearance of normal blood morphology Since each course of Imferon must be individualized, refer to the package insert for complete directions for intramuscular and intravenous use IIIerreH 72260 ivnisei SAFETY SENSORSDIGITAL DISPLAYSto facilitate readings of pump flow rates and centrifuge speeds. to detect positive/negative and air in the blood tubing accompanied audible and pressures path, by both visual BUFFER SYSTEMan optional feature to allow intermittent blood flow from the donor. signals. 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BLOOD-THE xxviii JOURNAL OF THE ASH Announcing... progress hematology VOLUME Edited From in X by ELMER the B. BROWN, M.D. Preface PROGRESS IN HEMATOLOGY embodies the editor’s continued conviction that a need exists for succinct, authoritative reviews covering the broad discipline of hematology. Some of these reviews are devoted to recent advances, others reassess the state of the art. To be effective in meeting their goals, the chapters must be written by authors who can convey to readers with diverse backgrounds and needs the excitement and the importance of advances in their field. I believe that this goal has been achieved by the twelve chapters in this volume. They are addressed to a wide audience-medical students, resident physicians, clinicians, teachers, and investigators-seeking both depth and breadth of information. Complement in the Pathophysiology of Hematologic Diseases. W. T. Shearer and M. P. Fink, The Immune Surveillance System: Its Failure and Activation. P. A. Pizzo and A. S. Levine, The Utility of Protected Environment Regimens for the Compromised Host: A Critical Assessment. C. M. Jackson and J. W. Suttie, Recent Developments in Understanding the Mechanism of Vita- CONTENTS: E. B. Brown Introduction. G. Izak, Erythroid Cell Differentiation and Maturation. W. G. Wood, J. B. C/egg, Developmental Hemoglobins. Diagnosis of and 0. J. Weatherall, Human Prenatal Hemoglobin Disorders. C. Hershko, Storage Iron Regulation. P. J. Schmidt, National Blood Policy, 1977: A Study in the Politics of Health. W. V. Mi//er, The Human Histocompatibility Complex: A Review for the Hematologist. P. G. Quie, E. L. Biology of Y. W. Mi//s, Molecular tosis by Events Human Atkinson and M. Kan, and B. Holmes, During PhagocyNeutrophils. J. P. M. 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(516) 752-9300 many patients AMICAR AMINOCAPROIC INTRAVENOUS’ TABLETS’ ACID SYRUP INDICATIONS: AMICAR has prnied uselul, in ninny instances. in he neil merit nf excessive bleeding which results rum sisrerrsc hi’per!ihnrinoiisis .inI ursfldry fituiro/isis In life nhneanenirq siruationis. tnesh whole blond inansfusionns libninogen irfusions. and onhen emergency measunes maybe required Systemic hyperfnbynnlysis. a pathological condition. may frequently be assn ciated with surgical connip/ica/ions lollowinij heart surgery (with or without cardiac bypass pnocedunesl arid ponacaval shunt. lremato/ogica/ disorders such is aplastic uremia, abrupfio plac,enrrae. .heparic cirrhosis. nreoplasric disease such as carcinoma ol the prosn,ite.lung. stonnach. and cervix Uninary tibninnulysis. usually a normal physiological phenomenon. may lne guentlybeassocianedwithlile thneanennngcomplicatnonsfollowing sevenetrauma, inoxia. and shock Symptomatic ol such connplications is surgical lrema!uria following unosnatectomy and nephnecnomyl on non surgical hematunia laccom ianying polycysnic on neoplastic diseases of the genitouninary systeml CONTRAINDICATIONS: AMICAII should not be usedwhen thereisevidence of an active intravasculan cloning ptocess WARNINGS: Sale use of AMICAR has not been established with nespect to .ndverse elfects upon fetal development therelone, it should not be used iv women of child beaninq potential and particulanly duning early pregnancy, us less in the udgmert of the physician the potential benefits outweigh the possible hazards PRECAUTIONS: AMICAR .arninocaproic ,vi’id has a very specific action in that it inhibits both plasmunoqen acnivaton substances and, to a lesser degree, plasmin activity The drug should NOT be administered wrthovt a definite diag nosis. and on laboratory findings iodicalnve of fryperfibninolysis lhyperplasnnu nremia( Stefannni, M and tjameshek. W The Hemorrhagic Disorders. Ed 2. New honk, Grune and Straflon. pp 510514. 1962 The use of AMICAR should be accompanied by tests designed to determine he amount of fibrinolysis present There are presently available al general nests. such as those for the determination of the lysis of a clot of blood or plasma and lbf more specific tests for the study of various phases of tibrnnolytnc mechanisms These lamer tests include both semnguantitatnve and gvantntatnve lechnics forthe determination of profibrnnolysnn. fnbninolysnn, and antnfnbrnnolysnn Animal experiments indicate particular caution should be taken in adminis ieninnqAMICAR to patients with cardiac, hepatic or renal diseases Demonstrable animal pathology in some cases hive shown endocardial hem onnhages and myocardial fat degeneration The use of this drug should thus be restricted to patients in whom the benefit hoped for would outweigh the hazard Physicians Ate cautioned in the use of this product because of animal data showing rat teratogenncily and kidney concretions Rapid nnlravennous administration of the drug should be avoided suirce this ni.iy induce hypotension, bradycardia and or arrhythmia Onnecase ofcirdiac and/nepariclesioos observed in man has been reported tIne i.nluent received 2 grams of aminocaproic acid every 6 hours for a total fuse of 76 granns Death was due In continued cerebral vasculan hennonnhage ycnnlnc changes in the heart and liven were noted at autopsy If ii is accepted than hibrinolysis is a normal process, potentially active at all linnes no ensure the fluidity of blood. then it must also be accepted that inhibi inn of fubninolysus by amnnocapnoic acid mae result in cloning or thrombosis However. there usno definite evidence that administration of amnnocapronc acid has been responsible for the Iow reported cases of intravascular clotting which followed this treatment Rather it appears that such intravascular cloning was most likely a result of the hnbninnlytic disease being treated than been postulaled that extravascular clots formed us vivo with incorpo med aminocapronc acid may rot undergo spontaneous lysns as do normal clots However, it us she consensus of experts that the few reported cases of extra v.iscolan cloningcouldhave occurredin the absence of nminocaproic acid reanment ADVERSE REACTIONS: Occasionally nausea, cramps, diarrhea, dizziness, rininitus, malaise, coniunctnval suffusion, nasal stuffnness. headache, and skin r.nsh have been reported as results of the administration of aminocapronc acid Only rarely has it beennecessary to discontinue or educe medication because of one ormore oftheseeffects Thnombophlebntns, a possibility with all intravenous therapy, should be guarded against by strict aTentnon to the proper insertion of the needle and the fixing of its position DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: INITIAL THERAPY An initial priming dose of & grams of AMICAR administered either orally or intravenously followed by no 1’. gram doses at hourly intervals thereafter shovld achieve and siis urn plasma levels of 0130 mg ml of the drug This is the concentration ap n.nnentlynecessary for the inhibition of systemic hyperfnbninolysns Administration ofmore than30 grams in any 24 hour period is not recommended INTRAVENOUS: AMICAR asrinocap.nroic acid intravenous isadministered by infusion, utilizing the usual compatible intravenous vehicles le g Sterile Water I or lnection. physiologic saline. 5#{176}’ dextrose or Ringer’s Solutnonl RAPID INJECTION OF AMICAR INTRAVENOUSUNDILUTED INTO A VEIN IS NOT RECOMMENDED For the treatment of acute bleeding syndromes due to elevated fibrinolytic activity. ntis suggested that 1610 20 cc 14 to 5 gramsl of AMICAR intravenous be administered by infusion during the first hour of Ineatnient, followed by a cosiinunnq infusion at the rate of 4cc IT 0 graml per hour This melhod of treat ment would ordinarily be continued for about R hours or until the bleeding situation hasbeescontrolled ORAL THERAPY: Itthe patient is able to take medication bymouth,an ides tical dosage regimen may be followed by administering AMICAR Tablets or 25”, Syrup as follows For the treatment of acute bleeding syndromes due to elevated fibnisolytic activity, it is suggested hat TOtablets 15gramsl or 4 tea spoonfuls of syrup (5 gramsl of AMICAR be administered during the first hour of treatment, followed by a contisuing tate of 2 tablets It graml or 1 teaspoonful ofsyrup(t’/ grams( per hour Thismethodof treatment wouldordinarily be continued for about R hours or until the bleeding situation has been controlled REV 112 _______LEDERLE LABORATORIES. 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