Safety of oral hydration after cisplatin infusion in an outpatient lung cancer unit

Chemotherapy-induced acute kidney injury: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic approaches

Despite significant advancements in oncology, conventional chemotherapy remains the primary treatment for diverse malignancies. Acute kidney injury (AKI) stands out as one of the most prevalent and severe adverse effects associated with these cytotoxic agents. While platinum compounds are well-known for their nephrotoxic potential, other drugs including antimetabolites, alkylating agents, and antitumor antibiotics are also associated. The onset of AKI poses substantial risks, including heightened morbidity and mortality rates, prolonged hospital stays, treatment interruptions, and the need for renal replacement therapy, all of which impede optimal patient care. Various proactive measures, such as aggressive hydration and diuresis, have been identified as potential strategies to mitigate AKI; however, preventing its occurrence during chemotherapy remains challenging. Additionally, several factors, including intravascular volume depletion, sepsis, exposure to other nephrotoxic agents, tumor lysis syndrome, and direct damage from cancer's pathophysiology, frequently contribute to or exacerbate kidney injury. This article aims to comprehensively review the epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies for AKI induced by conventional chemotherapy.

A systematic review for prevention of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity using different hydration protocols and meta-analysis for magnesium hydrate supplementation

BACKGROUND

Nephrotoxicity remains the most serious side effect of cisplatin therapy. Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) limits the use of this drug and affects up to 20% of patients. Several possible interventions such as magnesium supplementation may prevent CIN. This study aimed to review different types of hydration protocols and we conducted a meta-analysis of magnesium supplementation to understand its effect in protecting against CIN.

METHODS

A search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases was performed. Trials were eligible if they enrolled patients who received cisplatin and different hydration protocols to prevent CIN. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to assess the efficacy of different protocols.

RESULTS

We initially identified 1113 different studies and included 33 of them which met the selection criteria. A meta-analysis of 11 retrospective studies that examined magnesium supplementation during hydration showed that this treatment provided significant protection against CIN (OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.14 to 0.35).

CONCLUSION

There has been uncertainty regarding the best method to prevent CIN. Our results highlight the potentially protective effect of magnesium supplementation during hydration. This study is registered in PROSPERO, CRD42020212682.

Protective effect of food derived nutrients on cisplatin nephrotoxicity and its mechanism

Platinum-based metal complexes, especially cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum II, CDDP), possess strong anticancer properties and a broad anticancer spectrum. However, the clinical application of CDDP has been limited by its side effects including nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, and neurotoxicity. Furthermore, the therapeutic effects of current clinical protocols are imperfect. Accordingly, it is essential to identify key targets and effective clinical protocols to restrict CDDP-induced nephrotoxicity. Herein, we first analyzed the relevant molecular mechanisms during the process of CDDP-induced nephrotoxicity including oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation. Evidence from current studies was collected and potential targets and clinical protocols are summarized. The evidence indicates an efficacious role of nutrition-based substances in CDDP-induced renal injury.

Difference in decline in renal function due to cisplatin after a short or long hydration scheme in non-small-cell lung cancer: A retrospective cohort study (HYCIS-XL)

WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE

Nephrotoxicity is a frequently occurring side effect of cisplatin, which may be reduced by applying ample hydration. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a difference in decline in renal function due to cisplatin between a short hydration (SH) and long hydration scheme (LH).

METHODS

A retrospective, observational, cohort study was conducted in two hospitals. Patients in one hospital received an SH scheme (SH group), whereas patients in the other hospital received an LH scheme (LH group). Other aspects of treatment and hydration were comparable between both patient groups. Consecutive patients (≥18 years) treated for non-small-cell lung cancer with cisplatin-pemetrexed with ≥1 cisplatin dose were included. Patients were excluded when serum creatinine at baseline was <40 μmol/L. Primary outcome was the difference in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) between baseline and after the last cisplatin cycle for the SH and LH patients, regardless of the number of administered cisplatin courses.

RESULTS

Fifty patients were included in the SH and LH group. There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups. None of the patients had renal failure at baseline. After two cisplatin cycles, the median differences between the baseline eGFR and the eGFR after the last cisplatin dose were 1 (-6 to 5) and -9 (-22 to -2) mL/min/1.73 m² (interquartile range) for the SH and LH group, respectively (P = .000). Less patients completed the four cycles in the LH group (16%) compared to the SH group (64%), mainly because more LH patients were switched to another treatment and due to nephrotoxicity. However, the difference in eGFR remained statistically significant (P = .027).

WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION

In this retrospective study, the SH scheme resulted in less decrease in renal function compared with the LH scheme, with a significant and clinically relevant difference. Additionally, more LH patients had to stop this effective treatment prematurely due to nephrotoxicity. Therefore, a short hydration scheme provides adequate and safe hydration, with a lower risk of nephrotoxic side effects and therefore better outcomes for patients and a reduction of healthcare costs.