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The present invention provides a method of treating a mammal, including humans, suffering from tumour, comprising administering Compound 1 of the formula A or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to said mammal by intravenous infusion, characterised in that Compound 1 is conveniently administered employing particular schedules, infusion times and doses which allow a more efficacious treatment. Compound 1 of formula A is an aurora inhibitor, chemical name N-{5-[(2R)-2-methoxy-2-phenylethanoyl]-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrazol-3-yl}-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)benzamide, and the method is preferably for the treatment of patients having solid tumours or hematopoietic malignant tumours. The use of Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of tumours employing particular schedules, infusion times and doses, as well as the use of Compound 1 for treatment of tumours in the same manner are also provided.

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