8. Dosing Overview


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Outline:

  • Types of Dosing
  • Routes of Administration
  • Renal and Hepatic Dosing
  • Drug Interactions
  • Dose Adjustments

After completing this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • List the most common dosing units and administration routes for cancer therapy
  • Understand dosing calculations in cancer therapies
  • Identify instances when dose reduction, dose delay, or treatment discontinuation are appropriate
  • Describe common drug interaction pathways and management strategies

Donald C. Moore

PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, DPLA, FCCP

Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health

Dr. Moore is the clinical oncology pharmacy manager at Levine Cancer Institute, practicing inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology, with a particular interest in malignant and benign hematology and in treating patients on early phase clinical trials with investigational agents. He has authored original research articles, review articles, and case reports in numerous journals. He was awarded the 2020 “40 Under 40 in Cancer” Award by the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, The Lynx Group, and the Association of Value-Based Cancer Care.
Dr. Moore has the following relevant financial relationships to disclose:
  • Advisory Boards: AstraZeneca, Janssen, Oncopeptides, Pfizer

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Why Dosing Is Important and Types of Dosing (13 min.)
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Why Dosing Is Important and Types of Dosing - Knowledge Check
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Routes of Administration (13 min.)
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Routes of Administration - Knowledge Check
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Drug Interactions (11 min.)
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Dose Adjustments (4 min.)
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Clinical Pearls and Case Study (2 min.)
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Dosing Overview - Post Test
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