Add time:09/08/2019         Source:sciencedirect.com

Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent that holds a prominent position in the treatment of colorectal and gastric cancers. However, severe oxaliplatin-related vascular pain can be problematic for patients. Here we describe seven patients who experienced severe vascular pain caused by oxaliplatin administration. All seven patients were treated with capecitabine and oxaliplatin or capecitabine plus oxaliplatin with bevacizumab as an adjuvant or a treatment for recurrent colorectal cancer, respectively. Patients experienced intolerable vascular pain during oxaliplatin administration, which continued for several days. Moreover, vascular pain also induced insomnia and appetite loss in all patients. We recommended implantation of a central venous (CV) port to the patients; however, all patients declined this treatment. In addition, various known countermeasures were taken, but were ineffective. Therefore, patients were orally administered OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE (cas 124-90-3) hydrate (Oxinorm®) 45 min prior to oxaliplatin administration. This pretreatment successfully reduced vascular pain and improved subsequent chemotherapy. Oxinorm® is a fast-acting opioid that can be an effective and practical option for severe vascular pain induced by oxaliplatin. The present report is the first description that emphasizes the usefulness of Oxinorm® to overcome the vascular pain induced by administration of oxaliplatin via a peripheral vein.

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