This invention relates to compositions comprising thalidomide and another anti-cancer drug which can be used in the treatment or prevention of cancer. Preferred anti-cancer drugs are topoisomerase inhibitors. A particular composition comprises thalidomide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or clathrate thereof, and irinotecan. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer which comprise the administration of a thalidomide and another anti-cancer drug to a patient in need of such treatment orprevention. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with the administration of chemotherapy or radiation therapy which comprise the administration of thalidomide to a patient in need of such reduction or avoidance.
本发明涉及由
沙利度胺和另一种可用于治疗或预防癌症的抗癌药物组成的组合物。首选的抗癌药物是拓扑异构酶
抑制剂。一种特殊的组合物包含
沙利度胺或其药学上可接受的盐、溶液或凝胶,以及
伊立替康。本发明还涉及治疗或预防癌症的方法,其中包括向需要这种治疗或预防的病人施用
沙利度胺和另一种抗癌药物。本发明还涉及减少或避免与化疗或放疗相关的不良副作用的方法,其中包括向需要减少或避免不良副作用的患者施用
沙利度胺。