Acarbose is an effective treatment for severe hypertriglyceridemia secondary to l-asparaginase and dexamethasone

Leuk Lymphoma. 2012 Jun;53(6):1245-6. doi: 10.3109/10428194.2011.647312. Epub 2012 Jan 31.

Authors

Matthew Tan, Daniel Wai, Chiaw Ling Chng, William Hwang

PMID: 22149169
DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2011.647312

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Acarbose / therapeutic use*
Adult
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects*
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
Asparaginase / administration & dosage
Asparaginase / adverse effects*
Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
Dexamethasone / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Hypertriglyceridemia / chemically induced*
Hypertriglyceridemia / drug therapy*
Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma / drug therapy
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Hypoglycemic Agents
Dexamethasone
Asparaginase
Acarbose