Irinotecan
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Yes, I was on Irinotecan for approx. 3 months, December thru February. I had SEVERE diarrhea which resulted in my potassium level dropping very low. I also spent 3 weeks on the couch because I was too weak to get up. I did not have any pain or vomiting. My oncologist did lower my dose of the Irinotecan by 1/2 and gave my an Rx for lomotil which controlled the diarrhea. Topcatj, I will add Dennis to my prayer list.
Cindy
Thanks for your help. His pain seemed really bad and constant. Hes on a pain pump right now. Then theyll determine what’s to do with oral meds.I will keep you posted. Again thanks..
topcat….Cindy had spoken of Irinotecan in one of her postings and there a few others. However; we do not see much on this site in regards to Ironetecan.
http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/punbb/viewtopic.php?id=7526
http://www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/punbb/viewtopic.php?id=5459
Gavin had also posted this link:
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertreatment/Treatmenttypes/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Irinotecan.aspxHugs,
MarionHi,
Irinotecan is not an easy medication to take;tough on the patient compare to other regimen;hospitalization is more often than not ;side effects of diarrhea,nausea and vomiting,dehydration etc are between 45-80% for each of them.
Regardless of what other chemotherapy agents used with irinotecan, adverse events of abdominal pain is about 57-67%;anemia(60-96%) just to name a few. therefore hospitalization due to side effects of irinotecan is not uncommon.
God bless.
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