Tipiracil + Trifluridine
INFORMATION ABOUT TIPIRACIL + TRIFLURIDINE
Tipiracil + Trifluridine Uses
Tipiracil+Trifluridine is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, sickle cell anemia, prostate cancer, blood cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia), soft tissue sarcoma and Hodgkin’s disease.
How Tipiracil + Trifluridine works
Tipiracil + Trifluridine is a combination of two anticancer medications. Trifluridine suppresses DNA synthesis and stops the growth of cancer cells. Tipiracil slows down the degradation of trifluridine in the body.
Common side effects of Tipiracil + Trifluridine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Fatigue, Nausea, Low blood platelets, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Fever, Vomiting
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23 May 2025 | 07:19 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Tipiracil + Trifluridine
- Avoid the use of antacids within two hours of taking this medicine.
- Drink plenty of water every 24 hours after the start of the treatment.
- You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor.
- To help treat/prevent mouth sores, use a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth at least 3 times a day with saline water.
- To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
- Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.
- Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Tipiracil + Trifluridine. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms should be used during therapy and for 6 months after treatment.
Frequently asked questions for Tipiracil + Trifluridine
This treatment may harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to conceive or father a child while you are on treatment with Tipiracil+Trifluridine and for at least 6 months after its final dose. Talk to your doctor about effective contraception before starting the treatment.
No, it is advisable to avoid breastfeeding during the treatment with Tipiracil+Trifluridine and for 1 day following its final dose.
Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), oranges, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid it. You can also have soups and juices frequently to hydrate yourself.
You can continue with your normal diet unless your doctor tells you otherwise. However, it is advisable to sip water regularly to prevent dehydratation, eat small, simple but nourishing snacks every few hours rather than large meals, and suck on hard candy or popsicles to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Keep taking this medicine exactly as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.
Since Tipiracil+Trifluridine lowers the number of white blood cells and platelets in your blood, it puts you at risk of getting an infection. In order to prevent this, avoid people who have infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you may have been infected, or if you get a fever, chills, or cough.
You may experience bleeding from gums due to a drop in the number of platelets (blood cells) in your blood. These blood cells help the blood clot when we bruise ourselves.
Various things can help you reduce tiredness and cope with it, for example, gentle exercise. However, always consult your doctor before doing any kind of exercise.