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Side effect(s) of Trifluridine and Tipiracil

Read the side effects of Trifluridine and Tipiracil as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, stomatitis, loss of appetite

Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, taste disturbances, abnormal weakness, peripheral neuropathy, inability to sleep

Cardiovascular: Abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, fluctuations in blood pressure

Respiratory: Chest pain, cough, breathing difficulty, a blood clot in the lungs

Skin: Rashes, hair loss, dry skin, itching

Lab abnormalities: Low levels of red blood cells, neutrophils, and platelets, increased levels of liver enzymes, urea, and creatinine



Other Precautions : There is no specific antidote for trifluridine and tipiracil overdose. So, patients must be treated accordingly for the symptoms and signs of an overdose under medical supervision in a multispeciality hospital.

Drug Name : Trifluridine and Tipiracil

Trifluridine and tipiracil combination is used to treat colorectal cancer in adult patients whose cancer condition has spread to other body parts or patients who have shown treatment failure with other cancer-treating medications.
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