The FDA highlights increased toxicity risks in patients with DPD deficiency when using Xeloda and 5-FU, urging genetic testing before treatment. DPD deficiency leads to severe side effects from ...
Omitting the 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus from multidrug regimens in patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers reduces toxicities, such as cytopenia, and does not affect overall survival. Initial ...