Intrathecal chemotherapy guidelines nhs

This policy includes a step-by-step guide for the administration of intrathecal chemotherapy which incorporates the recommendations contained in the. fileslib. Intrathecal chemotherapy and intravenous bolus chemotherapy should never be administered at the same time or within the same designated area . Only a doctor at ST4 level or above, staff in a non-consultant grade and a consultant whose name appears on the intrathecal register, may administer intrathecal chemotherapy. Within Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust intrathecal This policy is issued and maintained by the INTRATHECAL CYTOTOXIC.
What chemo can be given intrathecally? The chemotherapy drugs that are most commonly given intrathecally (with a lumbar puncture) are: methotrexate . cytarabine .
How often is intrathecal chemotherapy given? For treatment, in general, you'll likely get two doses a week at first and then one weekly or monthly . The biologic rituximab, sometimes in combination with methotrexate, is used for some types of lymphoma.