Bimbang, bimbang, bimbang....

Beberapa minggu yang lalu, aku menulis tentang hubby yang sangat berselera makan  sehingga menimbulkan kebimbangan kepada ku samada ianya petanda yang baik ataupun buruk?... Kini aku masih bimbang ,  malah lebih bimbang bukan kerana seleranya yang bertambah, tetapi kerana hubby langsung hilang selera makan.  Kalau sehari tak makan pun tak apa katanya.  Ini menyebabkan dia lemah dan tidak bermaya.  Ditambah pula dengan diarrhea yang tidak menentu, kulit kering, cracking nails, sore throat, selsema dan tah apa2 lagi side effect dari Tarceva yang diambilnya sejak 3 minggu yang lalu.  Buntu dah aku nak fikir apa makanan yang boleh diterima hubby.  Sekurang2nya kalau hubby makan, bolehlah tambah tenaga sikit kot.   Tak sanggup dah bila pulang kerja, buka jer pintu aku akan lihat hubby terkulai tak bermaya di sofa tu... huhu... sedihnyer..  Kadangkala ku rasakan semangat ku yang hanya tinggal sisa2 ini pun kian lama kian terhakis... 

Bila aku belek2 di internet, memang azab menanggung kesan dari Tarceva ni.  Antaranya:-

Tarceva Side Effects

Serious side effects are possible with Tarceva. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects, as they could indicate the development of a dangerous condition called Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD):

• Eye irritation or pain
• Severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, or stomach pain
• Shortness of breath or cough
• Skin rash
• Fever

Patients taking Tarceva in combination with gemcitabine have an increased risk of bleeding and clotting problems such as heart attack and stroke.

Tarceva treatment may cause holes to form in the stomach, small intestine, or large bowel, and there are reports of some patient deaths from these side effects.
Common side effects of Tarceva treatment include:

• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Rash
• Skin changes or a rash resembling acne

Other possible side effects of Tarceva include:

• Hair loss
• Brittle nails
• Abnormal eyelash growth
• Dry skin
• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin)

Things to Know, Precautions, Things to Ask Your Physician: 

Tarceva should never be used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Serious birth defects can result.
Be sure to tell your doctor about any preexisting conditions you may have, including:

• Bleeding problems
• History of heart attack
• History of peptic ulcers
• History of stroke
• Intestinal or stomach problems
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Vision problems

What to Avoid When Taking the Drug: 

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking Tarceva. Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products while taking Tarceva.  If you experience a rash while taking Tarceva, avoid putting acne-related treatments on your skin that contain benzoyl peroxide.  Avoid sun exposure while taking Tarceva, as certain side effects such as a skin rash could be worsened.

Thats it..!!!  Hopefully these side effects will demolish soon... and my hubby will be on his feet again... Amin.. (hmmm... what else can i expect?)