What is FOLFIRI regimen?
Category: Prescription Drugs
See also: Fluorouracil Folinic Acid Irinotecan
The FOLFIRI regimen is a chemotherapy regimen consisting of folinic acid, fluorouracil, and irinotecan. It is typically used for colorectal cancer and gastric cancer.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer | 2 | 4 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with FOLFIRI regimen
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Need to eat to help with nausea | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking FOLFIRI regimen
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking FOLFIRI regimen
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking FOLFIRI regimen after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| FOLFOX regimen | 2 |
Patients stopped taking FOLFIRI regimen and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | 1 |
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