Examples of Overdosed Drugs
Research indicates that patients that receive these cancer drugs are being overdosed.
| Drug | Current Dosage | Recommended Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Ibrutinib | 420 mg | 140 mg |
| Erlotinib | 150 mg | 25-100 mg |
| Dasatinib | 100 mg | 50 mg |
| Pembrolizumab | 200 mg | 2 mg/kg |
| Abiraterone | 1,000 mg fasting | 250 mg with food |
| Lapatinib | 1,250 mg fasting | 500 mg with food |
| Pazopanib | 800 mg fasting | 400-600 mg with food |
| Nivolumab | Every 2-4 weeks | Every 8-12 weeks |
| Atezolizumab | Every 2-4 weeks | Every 8-12 weeks |
| Pembrolizumab | Every 3-6 weeks | Every 8-12 weeks |
Adapted from Serritella et al. (2020)