Rebeccamycin Analog and Oxaliplatin in Treating Patients With Refractory Solid Tumors

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the maximum tolerated dose of XL119 given in conjunction with oxaliplatin. II.To determine the dose limiting toxicities of this combination. III. To determine the pharmacokinetics of these 2 agents when given in combination. OUTLINE: This is a dose-escalation study. Patients receive rebeccamycin analogue IV over 1 hour on days 1-5 and oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours on day 5. Courses repeat every 21 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Cohorts of 3-6 patients receive escalating doses of rebeccamycin analogue and oxaliplatin until the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) is determined. The MTD is defined as the dose preceding that at which 2 of 3 or 2 of 6 patients experience dose-limiting toxicity. At least 6 patients are treated at the MTD. Patients are followed annually for survival.