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Regimen Information

For 5FU + Camptosar, including Side Effects

5FU + Camptosar

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Stomach Cancer

How 5FU + Camptosar chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

5FU + Camptosar for the treatment of Stomach Cancer

5FU + Camptosar (Irinotecan) is a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of stomach cancer. This treatment involves two chemotherapy drugs: camptosar and fluorouracil, which is also known as 5FU

Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF 5FU + CAMPTOSAR

  • Nausea & Vomiting

  • Risk of Infection

  • Diarrhea

  • Mouth Sores

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

Other chemotherapy regimens for the treatment of Stomach Cancer:

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