What are oral chemotherapy drugs?

Oral chemotherapy drugs are capecitabine, S-1, etoposide, vinorelbine, etc. 1. Capecitabine It is a commonly used oral chemotherapy drug, which has certain efficacy on a variety of tumors. It plays its role by transforming into cytotoxic substances in the body. It has relatively minor side effects and is well tolerated by patients, but may cause gastrointestinal reactions, hand-foot syndrome and other adverse reactions. 2. S-1 is mainly used for the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors. It consists of multiple drug components and has synergistic anti-tumor effects. It is also necessary to monitor adverse reactions such as bone marrow suppression and diarrhea when using. 3. Etoposide can be used to treat some leukemias and solid tumors. Its mechanism of action is to interfere with DNA synthesis of tumor cells. Side effects such as bone marrow suppression, nausea and vomiting may occur. 4. Vinorelbine soft has certain effects on some tumors such as lung cancer. It may cause neurotoxicity and gastrointestinal discomfort during use. It is necessary to pay close attention to the patient's reaction and deal with it accordingly. It should be noted that the specific use of oral chemotherapy drugs should be based on the patient's condition, physical condition and tumor type and other factors, by professional oncologists for individual evaluation and selection. In the course of treatment, to strictly follow the doctor's advice, and closely observe adverse reactions, timely communication with doctors, in order to adjust the treatment plan, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment. At the same time, patients and family members should also understand the relevant knowledge of oral chemotherapy drugs and actively cooperate with treatment and nursing.