2017
DOI: 10.4993/acrt.25.1
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A case of unresectable pancreatic cancer successfully treated with Gosha-jinki-gan for muscle cramps related to administration of S-1

Abstract: We experienced a pancreatic cancer patient whose muscle cramp arose by using S-1 was improved by the administration of a Kampo formulation Goshajinkigan (GJG).Eighty-year-old female was diagnosed as having unresectable pancreatic cancer and then chemotherapy with S-1 and gemcitabine was initiated. After 4th course, gemcitabine had been discontinued by the toxicity, and then single administration for two weeks of a dose of 80 mg of S-1 was continued every three weeks. She often experienced muscle cramp at low l… Show more

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“…[7][8][9] Some clinical reports show that GJG relieves pain caused by skeletal muscle cramps. [10][11][12] Therefore, GJG may suppress abnormal skeletal muscle excitation and relieve muscle stiffness or cramps.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[7][8][9] Some clinical reports show that GJG relieves pain caused by skeletal muscle cramps. [10][11][12] Therefore, GJG may suppress abnormal skeletal muscle excitation and relieve muscle stiffness or cramps.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%