OnCo

Doxorubicin

Checked 2026-09-09

Advanced soft-tissue sarcoma, first line

One cycle

every 21 days × 6 · about 18 weeks in total
178141521Doxorubicin: 75 mg/m², IntravenousDoxorubicin
21-day cycle × 6 (cumulative dose 450 mg/m²) (about 18 weeks)Intravenous

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
Doxorubicin
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (anthracycline)
75 mg/m²IVD1
Cycles
6 (cumulative dose 450 mg/m²)
21-day cycle
Emetogenicity
Moderate (30-90%)
G-CSF
Consider (10-20% FN risk)

Notes

  • Doxorubicin + ifosfamide (AIM) adds response rate but not survival; reserve for symptomatic bulk or neoadjuvant use (ISG-STS 1001).

Used in

Source

EORTC 62012, Lancet Oncology 2014

Reference doses for a typical adult from the cited protocol or label. Doses are adjusted for renal and hepatic function, age, performance status and prior toxicity, and institutional protocols vary. Verify against the current label and your local protocol before treating. Not medical advice.

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