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Do you routinely use mannitol to prevent cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity?

If so, do you use it for all patients or only cisplatin doses >= 70 mg/m2? What dose of mannitol do you use?

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Papers discussed in this category

Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology, 2003-07

Saline, mannitol, and furosemide hydration in acute cisplatin nephrotoxicity: a randomized trial.

J Oncol Pharm Pract, 2009 Sep 16

A comparison of the rates of cisplatin (cDDP)--induced nephrotoxicity associated with sodium loading or sodium loading with forced diuresis as a preventative measure.

Cancer Treat Rep,

Cisplatin hydration with and without mannitol diuresis in refractory disseminated malignant melanoma: a southwest oncology group study.

Ann Pharmacother, 2012 Jan 31

The role of mannitol as a nephroprotectant in patients receiving cisplatin therapy.

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