OnCo

Pola-R-CHP

Checked 2026-09-09

Untreated DLBCL, IPI 2-5

One cycle

every 21 days × 6 · about 18 weeks in total
178141521Polatuzumab vedotin: 1.8 mg/kg, IntravenousPolatuzumab vedotinRituximab: 375 mg/m², IntravenousRituximabCyclophosphamide: 750 mg/m², IntravenousCyclophosphamideDoxorubicin: 50 mg/m², IntravenousDoxorubicinPrednisone: 100 mg once daily, OralPrednisone
21-day cycle × 6, then rituximab alone cycles 7-8 (about 18 weeks)IntravenousOral Daily oral course

Components

DrugDoseRouteDays
1.8 mg/kgIVD1
Rituximab
Monoclonal antibody (anti-CD20, chimeric)
375 mg/m²IVD1
Cyclophosphamide
Alkylating agent (oxazaphosphorine prodrug)
750 mg/m²IVD1
Doxorubicin
Cytotoxic chemotherapy (anthracycline)
50 mg/m²IVD1
Prednisone
100 mg once dailyOralD1-5
Cycles
6, then rituximab alone cycles 7-8
21-day cycle
Emetogenicity
Moderate (30-90%)
G-CSF
Recommended

Notes

  • Vincristine is replaced by polatuzumab; G-CSF primary prophylaxis was mandated in POLARIX.

Used in

Trials

Source

POLARIX, NEJM 2022

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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