Analysis of One Case of Irinotecan-induced Delayed Diarrhea / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective:To analyze one case of delayed diarrhea caused by irinotecan. Methods:The pathogeny, mechanism, ge-netics and treatment of the case were analyzed. Results:Delayed diarrhea was the dose-limited toxicity of irinotecan, which was related with the cytotoxicity of the active metabolite 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38). Genetic polymorphism was one of important risk factors, especially UGT1A1 polymorphisms could be used as a predictor for the diarrhea. The pharmacotherapy of the diarrhea was ef-fective and rational, and the clinical pharmacist provided rational pharmaceutical care for the patient. Conclusion:It is very important to enhance pharmaceutical care for the patients treated with irinotecan.