Publications by authors named "Mariyam Javaid"
J Oncol Pharm Pract
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - A study investigated the cardiotoxic side effects of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), a chemotherapy drug for GI/colorectal cancer, focusing on how factors like age, sex, and health conditions influenced these side effects.
- - Conducted with 396 patients, the research found that 28.5% experienced cardiotoxic symptoms, with anginal pain and myocardial infarction being the most common issues, particularly among those on combination therapy.
- - Key risk factors for developing cardiotoxicity included pre-existing heart conditions, treatment duration, obesity, and smoking, highlighting the need for careful monitoring in patients receiving 5-FU.
