REDUCED TOXICITY CISPLATIN FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

摘要

Methods of using cisplatin active agents in which reduced host toxicity is observed are provided. In the subject methods, an effective amount of a cisplatin active agent in administered to the host in conjunction with the administration of a cisplatin toxicity reducing agent of the present invention. Also provided are compositions for use in practicing the subject methods, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions having reduced toxicity, in which the cisplatin active agent is combined with an cisplatin toxicity reducing agent that reduces the level of undesired cisplatin toxicity while maintaining an effective cisplatin anti-proliferative activity. Also provided are methods of using the subject methods and compositions in the treatment of a variety of different disease conditions.