Carboplatin + Gemcitabine

Indication

Ovarian Epithelial Cancer

Chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic cancer

• Carboplatin AUC 4 iv d1
• Gemcitabine (Gemzar) 1000 mg/m2 iv d1 and 8
• Q3w x 6 cycles

References

Pfisterer J et al. Combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine and carboplatin in recurrent ovarian cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2005; 15:36

Lung Cancer Non Small Cell

Chemotherapy for stage IV (metastatic) cancer

• Carboplatin AUC 5 iv day 1
• Gemcitabine (Gemzar) 1250 mg/m2 iv days 1, 8
• Q3w

References

Sederholm C et al. Phase III trial of gemcitabine plus carboplatin versus single-agent gemcitabine in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small-call lung cancer: the Swedish Lung Cancer Study Group. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23:8380