[A case of neurotoxicity reduced with goshajinkigan in modified FOLFOX6 chemotherapy for advanced colon cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2007 Aug;34(8):1295-7.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

In performing FOLFOX (infusional 5-FU/LV with oxaliplatin) for advanced colorectal cancer, neurotoxicity of oxaliplatin (L-OHP) is the serious dose limiting factor. On the other hand, goshajinkigan is recently considered as an effective agent for the neurotoxicity of taxanes in Japan. We have applied goshajinkigan (TJ 107) for a case of advanced colon cancer with mFOLFOX 6, and experienced a reduction in numbness, the adverse effect of LOHP. A 57-year-old woman with descending colon cancer (H 1, P 3, Stage IV) underwent hemicolectomy D 2, rt.colectomy, bilateral oophorectomy, cholecystectomy and transverse colonostomy. After operation, mFOLFOX 6 was applied. In order to reduce the neurotoxicity of L-OHP, TJ 107 was used together from the third course. The severities of neurotoxicity before and after administration of TJ 107 were grade 2 and 1,respectively. TJ 107 could reduce or prevent the neurotoxicity of L-OHP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / prevention & control*
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • gosha-jinki-gan
  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil

Supplementary concepts

  • Folfox protocol