The side effects of oxaliplatin include neurotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, etc., which can be relieved or alleviated by avoiding cold stimulation, paying attention to diet and other care methods; the side effects of capecitabine include hand-foot syndrome, decreased appetite, abdominal distension, etc., which can be relieved or alleviated by avoiding direct sunlight, applying moisturizer, abdominal massage and other care methods.
1.Oxaliplatin side effects and care methods:
Oxaliplatin common numbness of hands and feet, sensory abnormalities and other peripheral neurotoxicity, will be aggravated by cold, during the medication and a few days after the medication can avoid cold, to prevent triggering and exacerbation, oxaliplatin is also common nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal tract reactions, the diet should be light, easy to digest, avoid spicy and stimulating food.
2. Capecitabine side effects and care methods:
Capecitabine common hands and feet tingling, numbness, erythema, sensory abnormalities and other side effects of hand and foot syndrome, can be avoided by direct sunlight, appropriate application of moisturizer to help alleviate the method, capecitabine is also common side effects such as loss of appetite, abdominal distension, the diet should be light, easy to digest, and after the meal can be done to help alleviate the clockwise massage of the abdomen.
Oxaliplatin and capecitabine may also have other side effects such as decreased white blood cells, liver function abnormalities, etc. It is recommended that patients experiencing side effects should give timely feedback to their doctors for evaluation and standardization of side effects under the guidance of doctors.