Irinotecan

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  • June 17, 2012 at 12:07 am #61024
    candrews
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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

    June 16, 2012 at 9:37 pm #61023
    topcatj
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    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..

    June 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm #61022
    marions
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    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.aspx

    Hugs,
    Marion

    June 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm #61021
    pcl1029
    Member

    Hi,
    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.

    June 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm #6827
    topcatj
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    Dennis has had severe abdominal pain and hes in them hospital. Hes on Irinotecan. This is twice now. Could anyone tell me about experiences with this chemo? They did catscan but didnt show anything. The pain is horrible. Hes taking dulaudid at this time Thanks.Teresa

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