Comparison of the Efficacy, Toxicity, and Pharmacokinetics of a Uracil/Tegafur (UFT) Plus Oral Leucovorin (LV) Regimen Between Japanese and American Patients With Advanced Colorectal Cancer: Joint United States and Japan Study of UFT/LV

Abstract

The efficacy and pharmacokinetic parameters of UFT and LV are comparable in Japanese and American patients; however, a difference in toxicity profile, specifically diarrhea, was noted. This oral regimen of UFT and LV is considered to have similar activity against metastatic colorectal cancer and to have acceptable toxicity in patients in both countries.