[Preparation of a brochure for patients undergoing FOLFIRI chemotherapy based on survey of adverse reactions]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2008 Aug;35(8):1331-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We have retrospectively been collecting data on adverse reactions to FOLFIRI chemotherapy in our hospital from September 2005 to August 2006, by electronic medical records. The retrospective study was of 67 patients who received FOLFIRI for advanced colorectal cancer. Survey results showed high incidences of vomiting(58.2%), anorexia(91.4%), constipation (47.8%), diarrhea (61.2%) and alopecia(71.6%). The first cycle using FOLFIRI therapy, vomiting (20.9%), anorexia(53.7%), constipation ( 14.9%), and diarrhea (23.9%)were observed. We sought to minimize inter-individual differences in pharmaceutical care and drug consultation by clinical pharmacists and to ensure the accurate understanding of patients. We are sure that this kind of activity will help us to provide better pharmaceutical care for patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Camptothecin / adverse effects
  • Camptothecin / analogs & derivatives
  • Camptothecin / therapeutic use
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Constipation / chemically induced
  • Diarrhea / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / adverse effects
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Health Surveys*
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / adverse effects
  • Leucovorin / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pamphlets*

Substances

  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil
  • Camptothecin

Supplementary concepts

  • IFL protocol