Table 2 Incidence of GI toxicities among patients
Variable | Value n = 47)) |
|---|---|
Oral mucositis | |
Negative | 3 (6.4) |
Grade 1 | 25 (53.2) |
Grade 2 | 17(36.2) |
Grade 3 | 2 (4.3) |
Nausea | |
Negative | 6 (12.8) |
Grade 1 | 22 (46.8) |
Grade 2 | 17 (36.2) |
Grade 3 | 2 (4.3) |
Vomiting | |
Negative | 9 (19.1) |
Grade 1 | 19 (40.4) |
Grade 2 | 17 (36.2) |
Grade 3 | 2 (4.3) |
Duration (days) | 2 (1–4) |
Anti-emetic prophylaxis: | |
Ondansteron alone | 10(21.3) |
Ondansterone plus dexamethasone | 27(57.4) |
Aprepitant, ondansterone plus dexamethasone | 10(21.3) |
Diarrhea | |
Negative | 3 (6.4) |
Grade 1 | 4 (8.5) |
Grade 2 | 20 (42.6) |
Grade 3 | 20 (42.6) |
Duration (days) | 3 (2–8) |
The day of maximum diarrhea episodes post transplant | + 7 (3–13) |
Use of octerotide and anti-motility drugs(Lopperamide) | 22 (46.8) |