Treatment Schema for Standard-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Induction:
• Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone), L-Asparaginase, Intrathecal (IT) methotrexate
Consolidation & CNS protection:
• IT methotrexate, Vincristine, Steroid, Thiopurine
Interim and continuing maintenance therapy:
• Monthly vincristine and pulsed (5 days), steroid (dexamethasone), Daily 6-mercaptopurine, Weekly oral methotrexate, Prophylactic co-trimoxazole is given throughout treatment (after induction) to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, IT methotrexate
Delayed intensification:
• Vincristine, Dexamethasone, Doxorubicin, L-Asparaginase, IT methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine
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