Previously untreated multiple myeloma 1.3 mg/m
2 as 3-5 sec IV bolus inj in combination w/ oral mephalan & prednisone for nine 6-wk treatment cycles. Cycles 1-4: Administer twice wkly (days 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, 29 & 32). Cycles 5-9: Administer once wkly (days 1, 8, 22 & 29). At least 72 hr should elapse between consecutive doses.
Relapsed multiple myeloma & mantle cell lymphoma 1.3 mg/m
2/dose twice wkly for 2 wk (days 1, 4, 8 & 11) followed by 10-day rest period (days 12-21). For extended therapy of >8 cycles: As per standard schedule or for relapsed multiple myeloma, on maintenance schedule of once wkly for 4 wk (days 1, 8, 15 & 22) followed by 13-day rest period (days 23-35). At least 72 hr should elapse between consecutive doses.