The successful treatment of 5-fluorouracil overdose caused by the combination of capecitabine and S-1 in an elderly patient.

CONCLUSION: 5-FU overdose caused by the combination of capecitabine and S-1 can cause serious adverse reactions. Careful checking of the medical orders and extensive education of patients to recognize the symptoms of toxicity may reduce the occurrence of such adverse reactions. PMID: 33191910 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Source Type: research