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Zhou T, Zhang Y, Ma Y, Ma W, Wu X, Huang L, Feng W, Zhou H, Liu J, Zhao H, Zhang L, Yang Y, Huang Y. Comparison of aprepitant versus desloratadine for EGFR-TKI-induced pruritus: A randomized phase 2 clinical trial. Cancer 2022; 128:3969-3976. [PMID: 36197287 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pruritus is one of the most common and challenging side effects of epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) and has impaired patients' quality of life and treatment compliance. Our study evaluated the efficacy and safety of aprepitant in managing EGFR-TKIs-related pruritus. METHODS This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted between December 2016 and August 2020 in China. Patients were eligible if they were 18 years or older and had histologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with first onset of moderate to severe pruritus during EGFR-TKI treatment. RESULTS A total of 130 eligible patients were randomly assigned to aprepitant (n = 65) or desloratadine (n = 65) groups. The median (interquartile range [Q1, Q3]) age was 63 (54, 70) years, and 79 (60.8%) were women. Mean visual analog scale scores at baseline were 6.35 (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.89-6.82) in the aprepitant group and 5.94 (95% CI, 5.56-6.32) in the desloratadine group. After 1 week of treatment, 33 (53.2%) patients responded to aprepitant, which was significantly higher than that of 14 (23.7%) patients responded to desloratadine (p = .001). Moreover, patients in the aprepitant group had a significantly shorter response time than patients in the desloratadine group (mean [days], 13.39 [95% CI, 11.08-15.70] vs. 16.67 [95% CI, 14.19-19.13], p = .04). The most frequent drug-related adverse events in aprepitant group and desloratadine were constipation and dry mouth, and all adverse events were grade 1-2. CONCLUSIONS To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to prospectively present that aprepitant elicited a better and faster response and mild toxicity for managing EGFR-TKI induced pruritus than desloratadine. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02646020.
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- Ting Zhou
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Central Hospital of Guangdong Nongken, Zhanjiang Cancer Hospital, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First People's Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Clinical Research, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Crosstalk between p38 MAPK and GR Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063322. [PMID: 35328742 PMCID: PMC8953609 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The p38 MAPK is a signaling pathway important for cells to respond to environmental and intracellular stress. Upon activation, the p38 kinase phosphorylates downstream effectors, which control the inflammatory response and coordinate fundamental cellular processes such as proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation. Dysregulation of this signaling pathway has been linked to inflammatory diseases and cancer. Secretion of glucocorticoids (GCs) is a classical endocrine response to stress. The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is the primary effector of GCs and plays an important role in the regulation of cell metabolism and immune response by influencing gene expression in response to hormone-dependent activation. Its ligands, the GCs or steroids, in natural or synthetic variation, are used as standard therapy for anti-inflammatory treatment, severe asthma, autoimmune diseases, and several types of cancer. Several years ago, the GR was identified as one of the downstream targets of p38, and, at the same time, it was shown that glucocorticoids could influence p38 signaling. In this review, we discuss the role of the crosstalk between the p38 and GR in the regulation of gene expression in response to steroids and comprehend the importance and potential of this interplay in future clinical applications.
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The Role of Serotonin Neurotransmission in Gastrointestinal Tract and Pharmacotherapy. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27051680. [PMID: 35268781 PMCID: PMC8911970 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27051680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT, serotonin) is a neurotransmitter in both the central nervous system and peripheral structures, acting also as a hormone in platelets. Although its concentration in the gut covers >90% of all organism resources, serotonin is mainly known as a neurotransmitter that takes part in the pathology of mental diseases. Serotonin modulates not only CNS neurons, but also pain transmission and platelet aggregation. In the periphery, 5-HT influences muscle motility in the gut, bronchi, uterus, and vessels directly and through neurons. Serotonin synthesis starts from hydroxylation of orally delivered tryptophan, followed by decarboxylation. Serotonin acts via numerous types of receptors and clinically plays a role in several neural, mental, and other chronic disorders, such as migraine, carcinoid syndrome, and some dysfunctions of the alimentary system. 5-HT acts as a paracrine hormone and growth factor. 5-HT receptors in both the brain and gut are targets for drugs modifying serotonin neurotransmission. The aim of the present article is to review the 5-HT receptors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to determine the role of serotonin in GI physiology and pathology, including known GI diseases and the role of serotonin in GI pharmacotherapy.
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Clinical Update on Palonosetron in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 94:447-52. [DOI: 10.1177/030089160809400401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The need to control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is continuously stimulating research to find better options for the optimal antiemetic care. Palonosetron is different from conventional serotonin receptor antagonists not only by the fact of having a longer half-life but also by higher binding affinity for serotonin receptors. It is the first agent in the class which is approved for preventing both delayed and acute emesis induced by moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Recent studies using palonosetron-based antiemetic regimens, as well as in the clinical setting of multiple-day chemotherapy, have been reported. Palonosetron plus dexamethasone given as a pre-treatment infusion was effective for preventing acute and delayed emesis after moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Palonosetron in combination with dexamethasone and aprepitant was highly effective in preventing emesis in the days following administration of moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Treatment was well tolerated, with no unexpected adverse events. Multiple-day dosing of palonosetron plus dexamethasone was safe and effective for prevention of emesis induced by 5-day cisplatin-based chemotherapy. There was no evidence of cumulative toxicity when palonosetron was given three times over 5 days. Further evidence from ongoing clinical trials with palonosetron with or without dexamethasone will be available soon. Palonosetron represents an useful addition to the therapeutic armamentarium for the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Further studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of palonosetronin combination with dexamethasone compared with that of older serotonin receptor antagonists combined with dexamethasone. However, palonosetron may offer advantages of convenience over the short-acting older antagonists due to its ability to be given as a single intravenous dose prior to chemotherapy.
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Kusaba H, Kumagai H, Inadomi K, Matsunobu T, Harimaya K, Takayoshi K, Arita S, Ariyama H, Akashi K, Baba E. Efficacy analysis of the aprepitant-combined antiemetic prophylaxis for non-round cell soft-tissue sarcoma patients received adriamycin and ifosfamide therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e5460. [PMID: 27930525 PMCID: PMC5265997 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Appropriate antiemetic prophylaxis for moderately emetogenic chemotherapy in patients with non-round cell soft-tissue sarcomas (NRC-STS) remains unclear. We retrospectively investigated efficacy and safety of aprepitant-combined antiemetic prophylaxis in patients with NRC-STS receiving adriamycin plus ifosfamide (AI) therapy. Forty NRC-STS patients were enrolled, their median age was 50 years (range 18-74), and 13 (32.5%) were female. Median cycle number of AI therapy was 4. Twenty patients received the doublet antiemetic prophylaxis (5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone), and 20 received triplet (5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor antagonist, dexamethasone, and aprepitant). In the overall period, complete response rate for nausea and emesis in the triplet group was significantly higher than that in the doublet group (70% vs 35%; P = 0.027). Patients with no-emesis in the overall period were more frequently observed in the triplet group than in the doublet group (90% vs 65%; P = 0.058). All toxicities other than emesis were almost equivalent in both the groups. These results suggest that a triplet antiemetic prophylaxis may be optimal in the treatment with AI therapy for NRC-STS.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Comprehensive Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Comprehensive Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Weekly paclitaxel plus carboplatin with or without trastuzumab as neoadjuvant chemotherapy for HER2-positive breast cancer: loss of HER2 amplification and its impact on response and prognosis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2016; 161:259-267. [PMID: 27885439 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-016-4064-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 11/22/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) plus anti-HER2 agents are the standard of care for locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and prognostic impact of HER2 loss in patients with HER2-positive disease treated with neoadjuvant therapy with or without trastuzumab. METHODS 549 consecutive HER2-positive patients were included in this study. 379 patients were treated with paclitaxel, carboplatin, and trastuzumab (PCH cohort) and 170 were treated with paclitaxel and carboplatin only (PC cohort). Conversion of biomarkers before and after NCT was evaluated via immunohistochemistry (IHC) test. Cox regression model was used to investigate prognostic markers to relapse-free survival (RFS). RESULTS 50.9% patients were considered as pCR responder in PCH cohort, whereas only 25.9% of patients experienced pCR in PC cohort (P < 0.001). HER2 loss were more frequently shown in PCH cohort with a proportion of 19.8%, compared to 9.4% in PC cohort (P = 0.009). In PCH cohort, patients with a loss of HER2 expression tended to have a higher risk of relapse compared to patients with maintained HER2 expression (HR = 2.639, 95% CI 1.103-6.311, P = 0.029). However, it did not correlate to patient outcome in the PC cohort (P = 0.296). Loss of HER2 was also correlated to ER conversion in PCH cohort. CONCLUSION Our study has provided new evidence that anti-HER2 treatment has a significant impact on HER2 loss. Far more importantly, the loss of HER2 amplification could identify non-pCR patients with high risk of disease relapse, which might help in tailoring following systemic treatment.
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2016 Updated MASCC/ESMO consensus recommendations: Emetic risk classification and evaluation of the emetogenicity of antineoplastic agents. Support Care Cancer 2016; 25:271-275. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-016-3332-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Rudolph M Navari
- From the Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend, Mishawaka, and Harper Cancer Research Institute, South Bend - both in Indiana (R.M.N.); and the Multidisciplinary Oncology Institute, Clinique de Genolier, Genolier, Switzerland (M.A.)
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- From the Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend, Mishawaka, and Harper Cancer Research Institute, South Bend - both in Indiana (R.M.N.); and the Multidisciplinary Oncology Institute, Clinique de Genolier, Genolier, Switzerland (M.A.)
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Takeuchi H, Saeki T, Aiba K, Tamura K, Aogi K, Eguchi K, Okita K, Kagami Y, Tanaka R, Nakagawa K, Fujii H, Boku N, Wada M, Akechi T, Udagawa Y, Okawa Y, Onozawa Y, Sasaki H, Shima Y, Shimoyama N, Takeda M, Nishidate T, Yamamoto A, Ikeda T, Hirata K. Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology clinical practice guidelines 2010 for antiemesis in oncology: executive summary. Int J Clin Oncol 2016; 21:1-12. [PMID: 26081252 PMCID: PMC4747990 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-015-0852-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The purpose of this article is to disseminate the standard of antiemetic therapy for Japanese clinical oncologists. On the basis of the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II instrument, which reflects evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, a working group of the Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology (JSCO) reviewed clinical practice guidelines for antiemesis and performed a systematic review of evidence-based domestic practice guidelines for antiemetic therapy in Japan. In addition, because health-insurance systems in Japan are different from those in other countries, a consensus was reached regarding standard treatments for chemotherapy that induce nausea and vomiting. Current evidence was collected by use of MEDLINE, from materials from meetings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and from European Society of Medical Oncology/Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer guidelines for antiemesis. Initially, 21 clinical questions (CQ) were selected on the basis of CQs from other guidelines. Patients treated with highly emetic agents should receive a serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5HT3) receptor antagonist, dexamethasone, and a neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist. For patients with moderate emetic risk, 5HT3 receptor antagonists and dexamethasone were recommended, whereas for those receiving chemotherapy with low emetic risk dexamethasone only is recommended. Patients receiving high-emetic-risk radiation therapy should also receive a 5HT3 receptor antagonist. In this paper the 2010 JSCO clinical practice guidelines for antiemesis are presented in English; they reveal high concordance of Japanese medical circumstances with other antiemetic guidelines that are similarly based on evidence.
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- Hideki Takeuchi
- Department of Breast Oncology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
- Department of Breast Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.
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- Division of Clinical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Hematology and Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Fukuoka University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Science, Sapporo Medical University Postgraduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Medicine, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Oncology/Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Hospital Organization Kanmon Medical Center, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Kinki University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Science, Sapporo Medical University Postgraduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Skin Oncology/Dermatology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Science, Sapporo Medical University Postgraduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Efficacy of aprepitant for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting with a moderately emetogenic chemotherapy regimen: a multicenter, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study in patients with gynecologic cancer receiving paclitaxel and carboplatin. Int J Clin Oncol 2015; 21:491-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s10147-015-0928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Liu YQ, Sun S, Dong HJ, Zhai DX, Zhang DY, Shen W, Bai LL, Yu J, Zhou LH, Yu CQ. Wrist-ankle acupuncture and ginger moxibustion for preventing gastrointestinal reactions to chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Chin J Integr Med 2015; 21:697-702. [PMID: 25579196 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-014-2009-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with ginger moxibustion against gastrointestinal tract reactions (nausea, vomiting, and constipation) to chemotherapy in cancer patients. METHODS A total of 60 patients with gynecological tumors treated by chemotherapy were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group (30 cases) underwent wrist-ankle acupuncture and ginger moxibustion, whereas tropisetron hydrochloride and dexamethasone were intravenously administered to the control group (30 cases) during chemotherapy. RESULTS The frequency of nausea in the treatment group was significantly less than that of the control group from the 2nd to the 5th day of chemotherapy (P<0.01). The anti-emetic effect in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group on the 3rd day of therapy (P<0.05). The incidence rate of constipation was significantly lower in the treatment group than that in the control group (P<0.01). Furthermore, the cost of therapy for the treatment group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.01). Only 1 patient manifested a post-acupuncture side effect in the form of subcutaneous blood stasis. CONCLUSION Wrist-ankle acupuncture combined with ginger moxibustion could prevent gastrointestinal tract reactions to chemotherapy in cancer patients. In addition, the proposed method had fewer side effects, lower cost, and less risk.
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- Yi-qun Liu
- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Gynecologic Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Natale JJ. Reviewing current and emerging antiemetics for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting prophylaxis. Hosp Pract (1995) 2015; 43:226-34. [PMID: 26308912 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.2015.1077095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This review provides background information on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) classification and pathophysiology and reviews various antiemetic agents for CINV prophylaxis, including corticosteroids, serotonin receptor antagonists (5-HT3 RAs), tachykinin NK1 receptor antagonists (NK1 RAs), and olanzapine. Other less commonly used agents are briefly discussed. Practical considerations are reviewed as well, including emetogenicity of chemotherapeutic regimens, patient-specific risk factors for CINV, principles of CINV management, health economics outcome research, and quality of life. Available data on the newly FDA-approved antiemetic combination netupitant/palonosetron (NEPA) is also reviewed. Prevention of CINV is an important goal in managing patients with cancer and is especially difficult with respect to nausea and delayed CINV. Corticosteroids are a mainstay of CINV prophylaxis and are usually given in combination with other therapies. The 5-HT3 RA palonosetron has shown increased efficacy over other agents in the same class for prevention of delayed emesis with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy and NK1 RAs improve emesis prevention in combination with 5-HT3 RAs and dexamethasone. Olanzapine has shown efficacy for CINV prophylaxis and the treatment of breakthrough CINV. The new combination therapy, NEPA, has been shown to be efficacious for the prevention of acute, delayed, and overall CINV. Risk factors that have been identified for CINV include gender, age, and alcohol intake. It is important to assess the emetogenicity of chemotherapy regimens as well as the potential impact of patient risk factors in order to provide adequate prophylaxis. Acute and delayed CINV are severe, burdensome side effects of chemotherapy; however, new data on prevention and the discovery of new agents can further improve CINV control.
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- James J Natale
- a Outpatient Oncology Pharmacy Services, UPMC CancerCenter, UPMC Cancer Pavilion , room 453, 5150 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA
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Ando Y, Hayashi T, Ito K, Suzuki E, Mine N, Miyamoto A, Oya M, Matsuda H, Isaji A, Nakanishi T, Imaizumi K, Shibata T, Okada T, Sakurai K, Naito K, Uyama I, Kawada K, Takahashi H, Yamada S. Comparison between 5-day aprepitant and single-dose fosaprepitant meglumine for preventing nausea and vomiting induced by cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2015. [PMID: 26206077 PMCID: PMC4689777 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-2856-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Purpose We aimed to compare the preventive effect of 5-day administration of aprepitant with single administration of fosaprepitant meglumine against nausea and vomiting symptoms due to highly emetogenic chemotherapy regimens comprising cisplatin (CDDP). Methods Subjects were inpatients who underwent chemotherapy for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, or head and neck cancer with a regimen comprising 60 mg/m2 or higher dose of CDDP. In this randomised, open-label, controlled study, the subjects were assigned to a group given aprepitant for 5 days or a group given a single administration of fosaprepitant meglumine. The nausea and vomiting symptoms that emerged within 7 days after the first CDDP administration were investigated with a questionnaire form; the results were compared between the two groups. Risk factors affecting nausea and vomiting symptoms were also investigated. Results Of the 101 patients enrolled, 93 patients were included (48 in the 5-day aprepitant group and 45 in the single fosaprepitant meglumine group). No significant intergroup differences in the complete response rate or the complete control rate were found over the entire period. The nausea score tended to increase from day 3 in both groups, but no significant intergroup difference was observed. Furthermore, the investigation of risk factors affecting moderate or severe nausea symptoms indicated that the fosaprepitant meglumine administration was not a risk factor. Conclusions Single administration of fosaprepitant meglumine was not inferior to 5-day administration of aprepitant for preventing acute and delayed nausea and vomiting symptoms occurring after administration of CDDP (60 mg/m2 or higher).
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- Yosuke Ando
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Hospital, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan.,Department of Hematology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Hospital, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Hospital, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fujita Health University Hospital, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Division of Medical Statistics, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, 1-98, Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192, Japan
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Kitayama H, Tsuji Y, Sugiyama J, Doi A, Kondo T, Hirayama M. Efficacy of palonosetron and 1-day dexamethasone in moderately emetogenic chemotherapy compared with fosaprepitant, granisetron, and dexamethasone: a prospective randomized crossover study. Int J Clin Oncol 2015; 20:1051-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s10147-015-0823-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tsukahara K, Nakamura K, Motohashi R, Sato H, Endo M, Katsube Y, Ueda Y, Suzuki M. Antiemetic therapy of fosaprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone combined with cisplatin-based chemotherapy for head and neck carcinomas. Acta Otolaryngol 2014; 134:1198-204. [PMID: 25315920 DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2014.913314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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CONCLUSION Concomitant antiemetic therapy comprising fosaprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone is effective for head and neck carcinoma. OBJECTIVE A patient diary was constructed to determine the effectiveness of concomitant antiemetic therapy with a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist (fosaprepitant), 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonist (palonosetron), and dexamethasone in accordance with guidelines. METHODS Subjects comprised 41 patients who received 71 courses of chemotherapy, along with fosaprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone. A patient diary was compiled concerning the presence/absence of vomiting, vomiting episodes, presence/absence of rescue therapy, food intake, presence/absence of nausea, and general condition. RESULTS The frequency of the primary end point of complete response in the overall phase was 69.0%. The proportion of patients with no vomiting in the overall phase was 90.1%. In the acute phase, the proportion of no nausea and slight nausea together was 91.5%, no change in and slightly reduced food intake together was 87.3%, and the proportion of good general condition and relatively good general condition was 85.9%. In the delayed phase, the proportion of no nausea and slight nausea together was 56.3%, no change in and slightly reduced food intake together was 43.7%, and the proportion of good general condition and relatively good general condition together was 53.5%.
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- Kiyoaki Tsukahara
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Tokyo Medical University Hachioji Medical Center , Tokyo
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Ito S, Tsukiyama I, Ando M, Katakami M, Hamanaka R, Kosaka K, Matsubara A, Nishimura M, Tanaka H, Asai N, Yokoe N, Takahashi A, Baba K, Matsuura K, Yamaguchi E, Kubo A. Therapeutic and preventive antiemetic effect of aprepitant in Japanese patients with thoracic malignancies who truly need it. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:905-12. [PMID: 25223352 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2430-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 09/02/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist is recommended for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) and has recently been introduced to oncology practice in Japan. However, whether all patients undergoing HEC truly need NK-1 receptor antagonist remains unknown, and increasing medical costs due to uniform use of NK-1 receptor antagonist are a concern. This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of patients who needed aprepitant at the time of its introduction in Japan, and therapeutic and preventive effects of aprepitant on HEC or moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Eligible patients with thoracic malignancies who were to undergo HEC or MEC received 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists and dexamethasone to prevent CINV. Aprepitant was administered to treat CINV occurring in the first course, or to prevent CINV in the second course. Frequency of vomiting, degree of nausea, and quality of life with respect to CINV were assessed. RESULTS In total, 96 patients were enrolled. Aprepitant was not administered in 57 and 88 % of patients who received HEC and MEC, respectively. In patients treated with aprepitant (n = 18), therapeutic use of aprepitant after occurrence of CINV (n = 9) decreased average scores in numerical rating scale for nausea from 7.44 to 5.44 (p = 0.10), and average frequency of vomiting per day from 2.11 to 0.11 (p = 0.03). Prophylactic use of aprepitant in the second course (n = 18) increased the proportion of patients with no significant nausea from 6 % (first course) to 50 % (second course; p = 0.007), and those with no vomiting from 33 to 89 % (p = 0.002). Aprepitant use also significantly improved quality of life with respect to CINV in the second course. CONCLUSION More than half of patients receiving HEC and 88 % of patients receiving MEC did not use aprepitant. Aprepitant showed significant therapeutic and preventive effects on CINV in patients who truly needed it.
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- Sumiyo Ito
- Department of Pharmacy, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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Kitazaki T, Fukuda Y, Fukahori S, Oyanagi K, Soda H, Nakamura Y, Kohno S. Usefulness of antiemetic therapy with aprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone for lung cancer patients on cisplatin-based or carboplatin-based chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2014; 23:185-90. [PMID: 25063271 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-014-2339-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study is to investigate the usefulness of the triplet regimen comprising aprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone in patients treated with highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC) and moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). METHODS Patients with lung cancer (aged 65.8 ± 8.4 years) who received carboplatin-based MEC and those treated with cisplatin-based HEC were enrolled. The antiemetic regimen for both types of chemotherapy consisted of aprepitant, palonosetron, and dexamethasone based on the May 2010 guidelines prepared by the Japan Society of Clinical Oncology. The incidence of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and the use of salvage treatment were assessed. The primary endpoints were the percentage of patients with a complete response (CR: no nausea and no salvage treatment) during the entire study period (5 days) after chemotherapy, during the acute phase (day 1), and during the delayed phase (days 2-5). RESULTS CR rates for the entire period were 86 and 71% in patients receiving carboplatin-based and cisplatin-based chemotherapy, respectively. CR rates were respectively 98 and 100% in the acute phase versus 87 and 71% in the delayed phase. Most of the patients could ingest food throughout the entire period after chemotherapy. Assessment of various risk factors for acute and delayed CINV (gender, age, prior vomiting due to antineoplastic therapy, prior experience of motion sickness, and history of drinking) revealed no significant influence of these factors on the CR rate for the entire period in patients receiving either carboplatin-based or cisplatin-based chemotherapy. CONCLUSION The present triple therapy can be recommended for supporting both carboplatin-based and cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens.
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- Takeshi Kitazaki
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Nagasaki Genbaku Hospital, 3-15 Mori-machi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki, 852-8511, Japan,
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Rock EM, Limebeer CL, Parker LA. Anticipatory nausea in animal models: a review of potential novel therapeutic treatments. Exp Brain Res 2014; 232:2511-34. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-014-3942-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Accepted: 03/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Navari RM. Fosaprepitant: a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2014; 8:1733-42. [DOI: 10.1586/14737140.8.11.1733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Rudolph M Navari
- Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean and Director Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend Director, Walther Cancer Research Center University of Notre Dame,1234 Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617, USA
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This chapter reviews the spectrum and mechanisms of neurologic adverse effects of commonly used gastrointestinal drugs including antiemetics, promotility drugs, laxatives, antimotility drugs, and drugs for acid-related disorders. The commonly used gastrointestinal drugs as a group are considered safe and are widely used. A range of neurologic complications are reported following use of various gastrointestinal drugs. Acute neurotoxicities, including transient akathisias, oculogyric crisis, delirium, seizures, and strokes, can develop after use of certain gastrointestinal medications, while disabling and pervasive tardive syndromes are described following long-term and often unsupervised use of phenothiazines, metoclopramide, and other drugs. In rare instances, some of the antiemetics can precipitate life-threatening extrapyramidal reactions, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, or serotonin syndrome. In contrast, concerns about the cardiovascular toxicity of drugs such as cisapride and tegaserod have been grave enough to lead to their withdrawal from many world markets. Awareness and recognition of the neurotoxicity of gastrointestinal drugs is essential to help weigh the benefit of their use against possible adverse effects, even if uncommon. Furthermore, as far as possible, drugs such as metoclopramide and others that can lead to tardive dyskinesias should be used for as short time as possible, with close clinical monitoring and patient education.
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- Center for Brain and Nervous System, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Center for Brain and Nervous System, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai, India.
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Macciò A, Madeddu C. Cisplatin : an old drug with a newfound efficacy -- from mechanisms of action to cytotoxicity. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2013; 14:1839-57. [PMID: 23876094 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2013.813934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cisplatin is a highly effective antineoplastic drug with an extremely current mechanism of action. Cisplatin-induced side effects are dose-dependent and limit the administration of increased dosages, thus compromising its therapeutic efficacy. AREAS COVERED This review aims to describe the emerging knowledge about the biochemical mechanisms that mediate cisplatin cytotoxicity and side effects. A specific section is devoted to discuss the pathogenesis of cisplatin-related toxicities and the potential measures to counteract them. EXPERT OPINION Although cisplatin has been used for a long time, only recently its exact mechanism of action has been better defined. The cytotoxic activity of cisplatin is largely dependent on the glycolytic metabolism of tumor cells: cisplatin redirects cancer cells to oxidative phosphorylation from the 'Warburg effect', which is considered one of the most important mechanisms of tumor cell survival. The interference of cisplatin with glucose metabolism is also a cause of its relevant toxicities. The emerging knowledge on the complex mechanisms, which mediate cisplatin cytotoxicity and side effect, may lead to a more appropriate and safe use of this drug. Further studies are warranted to define and implement its effectiveness in combination with targeted drugs able to interfere with cellular energy metabolism, such as mTOR inhibitors.
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- Antonio Macciò
- Businco Hospital, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Businco Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Cancer Disease Cagliari, Italy.
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A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of aprepitant in nondrinking women younger than 70 years receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Br J Cancer 2013; 109:859-65. [PMID: 23860530 PMCID: PMC3749572 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2013.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2013] [Revised: 06/22/2013] [Accepted: 06/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the efficacy of aprepitant plus granisetron and an increased dose of dexamethasone in selected patients undergoing moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). METHODS Nondrinking women <70 years undergoing MEC were randomly assigned to aprepitant (day 1, 125 mg; days 2 and 3, 80 mg) or placebo. Dexamethasone on days 1-3 was 12, 4, and 4 mg with aprepitant and 20, 8, and 8 mg with placebo. The primary end point was complete response (CR; no emesis or rescue therapy) during 120 h of the first cycle. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify predictors of overall CR. RESULTS Of the 94 patients enrolled, 91 were assessable. Most received carboplatin-based chemotherapy. In the aprepitant (n=45) and placebo (n=46) groups, the overall, acute (day 1), and delayed (days 2-5) CR rates were 62% and 52%, 98% and 96%, and 62% and 52%, respectively. Although not statistically significant, the overall CR rate was 10% higher in the aprepitant group. Both regimens were well tolerated. On multivariate analysis, advanced ovarian cancer (OR, 0.26 (0.10-0.72)) was independently associated with a lower CR. CONCLUSION Even with an increased dose of dexamethasone, aprepitant seemed more effective than placebo in these selected patients undergoing MEC; however, delayed phase management remains a significant problem.
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Inrhaoun H, Kullmann T, Elghissassi I, Mrabti H, Errihani H. Treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Gastrointest Cancer 2013; 43:541-6. [PMID: 22733566 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-012-9401-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent improvements in medical oncology include both development of anticancer and supportive therapy. Serotonin receptor antagonists were introduced in clinical practice 20 years ago. Since then, the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting allows continuing efficacious chemotherapy that earlier had to be stopped sometimes for intolerance. AIM This anniversary review summarises the current antiemetic arsenal focussing on the most potent antiemetic drugs such as serotonin and substance P receptor antagonists. RESULT Antiemetic treatment improves quality of life under chemotherapy and contributes to the survival benefit as well. In spite of the use of these new drugs, a significant number of patients still experience nausea and vomiting. Special complications like delayed emesis can be alleviated by combination therapies. CONCLUSION Prevention and optimal management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting should be a goal for most patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy.
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- Hanane Inrhaoun
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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Molassiotis A, Stamataki Z, Kontopantelis E. Development and preliminary validation of a risk prediction model for chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:2759-67. [PMID: 23715816 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-1843-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2012] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND A number of risk factors have been implicated in the development of chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting (CINV). Our aim was to develop a risk prediction model and identify patients at high risk for developing CINV before their chemotherapy treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS A multisite, observational, prospective longitudinal design was used. Participants were 336 chemotherapy-naïve cancer patients providing 791 assessments. They completed measures to assess potential risk factors for CINV, including socio-demographic and clinical/treatment-related characteristics, symptom distress, expectations for CINV and state-trait anxiety. CINV was measured with the MASCC Antiemesis Tool. Participants were divided randomly to a training set (=286) and a test set (=50). Random-effects models were run to ascertain the contribution of risk factors in the development of CINV using the training sample. Specificity and sensitivity of the model were assessed in both sets of samples. RESULTS Younger age, history of nausea/vomiting, trait anxiety and fatigue were linked with higher levels of CINV, and use of moderately and low emetogenic chemotherapy were linked with lower CINV. The model's specificity were 55.4 and 50.0 % and sensitivity were 80.3 and 79.0 % in the training and test sample, respectively. A dynamic web-based tool is freely available for use by clinicians. CONCLUSION This model of risk prediction for CINV can be an aid to clinical decision-making and assist clinicians to rationalise antiemetic use with their patients.
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- A Molassiotis
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK,
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Fabi A, Malaguti P. An update on palonosetron hydrochloride for the treatment of radio/chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2013; 14:629-41. [PMID: 23414148 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2013.771166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Nausea and vomiting are well recognized in different clinical situations, suggesting that no single mechanism is likely to be responsible for their production. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can have a negative impact on quality of life and this may lead to a refusal of curative therapy or to a decline in palliative benefits offered by cytotoxic treatment. Palonosetron is a new agent in the class of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (5-HT3RAs), and differs from the other agents by its higher receptor-binding affinity and longer half-life. These pharmacological properties have resulted in improved antiemetic activity in clinical trials, particularly in the treatment of delayed CINV following moderate emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). AREA COVERED A systematic review of the medical literature was completed to inform this update. MEDLINE, the Cochrane Collaboration Library and meeting materials from ASCO and MASCC were all searched. EXPERT OPINION Palonosetron was the only serotonin receptor antagonist approved for prevention of delayed CINV caused by MEC and its use was incorporated in guideline recommendations. To date, several treatment settings such as multiple day chemotherapy require further studies to improve emesis related to therapy.
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- Alessandra Fabi
- Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Division of Medical Oncology, Via Elio Chianesi, 53 00144, Rome, Italy.
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Boccia R, Grunberg S, Franco-Gonzales E, Rubenstein E, Voisin D. Efficacy of oral palonosetron compared to intravenous palonosetron for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting associated with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy: a phase 3 trial. Support Care Cancer 2013; 21:1453-60. [PMID: 23354552 PMCID: PMC3612585 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1691-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 12/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Palonosetron (Aloxi(®), Onicit(®)) is a pharmacologically unique 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (RA) approved as a single IV injection for the prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy (CINV) of either moderate or highly emetogenic potential (MEC and HEC, respectively). An oral palonosetron formulation has been developed and compared to the IV formulation. METHODS In this multinational, multicenter, double-blind, double-dummy, dose-ranging trial, 651 patients were randomly assigned to receive one of the following as a single dose prior to moderately emetogenic chemotherapy: oral palonosetron 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75 mg or IV palonosetron 0.25 mg. Patients were also randomized (1:1) to receive dexamethasone 8 mg IV or matched placebo on day 1. The primary endpoint was complete response (CR; no emesis, no rescue therapy) during the acute phase (0-24 h). RESULTS Acute CR rates were 73.5, 76.3, 74.1, and 70.4 % for all patients receiving the palonosetron 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75 mg oral doses, and for IV palonosetron 0.25 mg, respectively; delayed CR (24-120 h) rates were 59.4, 62.5, 60.1, and 65.4 %, and overall CR (0-120 h) rates were 53.5, 58.8, 53.2, and 59.3 %, respectively. The addition of dexamethasone improved emetic control (acute CR rate) by at least 15 % for all groups except oral palonosetron 0.25 mg, where the acute CR improvement was approximately 7 %. Adverse events were similar in nature, incidence, and intensity for all oral and IV palonosetron groups, and were the expected adverse events for 5-HT3 RAs (primarily headache and constipation). CONCLUSION Oral palonosetron has a similar efficacy and safety profile as IV palonosetron 0.25 mg and may be the preferred formulation in certain clinical situations. Among the tested oral treatments, a palonosetron 0.50-mg oral dose has been favored for the prevention of CINV in patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy due to a numerical gain in efficacy without a side effect disadvantage.
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- Ralph Boccia
- Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA.
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Nieder C. Highly cited German research contributions to the fields of radiation oncology, biology, and physics: focus on collaboration and diversity. Strahlenther Onkol 2012; 188:865-72. [PMID: 22911239 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-012-0154-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Tight budgets and increasing competition for research funding pose challenges for highly specialized medical disciplines such as radiation oncology. Therefore, a systematic review was performed of successfully completed research that had a high impact on clinical practice. These data might be helpful when preparing new projects. METHODS Different measures of impact, visibility, and quality of published research are available, each with its own pros and cons. For this study, the article citation rate was chosen (minimum 15 citations per year on average). Highly cited German contributions to the fields of radiation oncology, biology, and physics (published between 1990 and 2010) were identified from the Scopus database. RESULTS Between 1990 and 2010, 106 articles published in 44 scientific journals met the citation requirement. The median average of yearly citations was 21 (maximum 167, minimum 15). All articles with ≥ 40 citations per year were published between 2003 and 2009, consistent with the assumption that the citation rate gradually increases for up to 2 years after publication. Most citations per year were recorded for meta-analyses and randomized phase III trials, which typically were performed by collaborative groups. CONCLUSION A large variety of clinical radiotherapy, biology, and physics topics achieved high numbers of citations. However, areas such as quality of life and side effects, palliative radiotherapy, and radiotherapy for nonmalignant disorders were underrepresented. Efforts to increase their visibility might be warranted.
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- C Nieder
- Department of Oncology and Palliative Medicine, Nordland Hospital, 8092 Bodø, Norway.
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Hata A, Katakami N, Fujita S, Horai A, Takatori K, Ose T, Kitajima N. Medroxyprogesterone acetate for refractory emesis in cisplatin-treated patients. J Palliat Med 2012; 15:1158-60. [PMID: 22650802 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2011.0527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most distressing side effects in systemic chemotherapies. Recently, several effective agents have been developed to prevent CINV, and CINV can be prevented in 70%-80% of patients receiving chemotherapies. Conversely, 20%-30% of patients still suffer from CINV despite recommended optimal antiemetic preventions. Refractory emesis is defined as emesis occuring despite the use of antiemetic prophylaxis during the previous cycle of chemotherapy. Salvage treatments for refractory emesis are necessary, but there are few effective treatments at present. We consider medroxyprogesterone acetate to be a potentially promising agent for refractory emesis. We encountered three cases in which medroxyprogesterone acetate was extremely effective for refractory emesis induced by cisplatin-containing chemotherapy.
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- Akito Hata
- Division of Integrated Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan.
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Akechi T, Okuyama T, Endo C, Sagawa R, Uchida M, Nakaguchi T, Sakamoto M, Komatsu H, Ueda R, Wada M, Furukawa TA. Anticipatory nausea among ambulatory cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: prevalence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life. Cancer Sci 2010; 101:2596-600. [PMID: 20946120 PMCID: PMC11159932 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.2010.01718.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The purposes of this study were to investigate the prevalence of anticipatory nausea (AN), its associated factors, and its impact on quality of life (QOL) among ambulatory cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Patients were randomly selected to participate in this study, and were asked to complete the Morrow Assessment of Nausea and Emesis scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Short-form Supportive Care Needs Survey questionnaire, and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 questionnaire. Complete data were available for 214 patients. A total of 10.3% of the patients experienced very mild to severe AN. The presence of AN was significantly associated with most domains of the investigated patients' outcome, including psychological distress and perceived needs, with the exception of the health system and information domain of patients' needs, and the physical functioning domain of QOL. Anticipatory nausea was also associated with QOL even after adjustments for age, sex, performance status, and psychological distress. The prevalence of AN in ambulatory cancer patients who receive chemotherapy may not be as high as previously reported. However, given its potentially significant impact on relevant outcome, including QOL, AN should not be neglected in current clinical oncology practice. (Cancer Sci 2010; 101: 2596-2660).
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- Tatsuo Akechi
- Department of Psychiatry and Cognitive-Behavioral Medicine, Nagoya City University Hospital, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, Japan.
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Saito M, Tsukuda M. Review of palonosetron: emerging data distinguishing it as a novel 5-HT(3) receptor antagonist for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2010; 11:1003-14. [PMID: 20307224 DOI: 10.1517/14656561003705746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD Since the advent of the 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonists (5-HT3RAs) in the 1990s, dramatic improvements have been achieved in the field of antiemetic therapy. The enhanced prevention of delayed and overall chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) offered by palonosetron, a second-generation 5-HT3RA and aprepitant, the first neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists (NK-1RA) represent the only significant treatment advances in the past decade. While initial trials of single-dose palonosetron indicated a potential benefit over first-generation 5-HT3RAs, only recently have new data become available, increasing the weight of evidence distinguishing it as a new 5-HT3RA in the class. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW History of antiemetics and palonosetron, including clinical trials and pharmacological research, and literature published between 1981 and 2010 are covered. WHAT THE READER WILL GAIN Unique pharmacological characteristics of palonosetron exhibiting prolonged half-life, high receptor affinity, allosteric interactions and positive cooperativity with 5-HT3 receptor resulting in long-term alteration and internalization of this receptor may explain the clinical observation of palonosetron. TAKE HOME MESSAGE This review of recent progress in antiemetic therapy focuses on the newest data on palonosetron and discusses future trials and implications for clinical practice, with the overall goal of learning from history.
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- Mitsue Saito
- Juntendo University - Breast Oncology, 3-1-3 Hongo Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113- 8431, Japan.
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Ray AP, Chebolu S, Ramirez J, Darmani NA. Ablation of least shrew central neurokinin NK1 receptors reduces GR73632-induced vomiting. Behav Neurosci 2009; 123:701-6. [PMID: 19485577 DOI: 10.1037/a0015733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The neurocircuitry mediating the emetic reflex is still incompletely understood, and a key question is the degree to which central and/or peripheral components contribute to the overall vomiting mechanism. Having previously found a significant peripheral component in neurokinin NK-receptor mediated emesis, the authors undertook this study to examine the putative central component. Adult least shrews were injected intracerebroventricularly (icv) with saline or the blood-brain barrier impermeable toxin, stable substance P-saporin (SSP-SAP), which ablates cells expressing NK receptors. After 3 days, shrews were challenged intraperitoneally with the emetogenic NK agonist GR73632 at different doses, and vomiting and scratching behaviors were quantified. Ablation of NK1-bearing cells was verified immunohistochemically. Although SSP-SAP injection reduced emesis at GR73632 doses of 2.5 and 5 mg/kg, no injections completely eliminated emesis. These data demonstrate that there is both a major central nervous system component and a minor peripheral nervous system component to tachykinin-mediated vomiting. Side effects of the current generation of antiemetics could potentially be reduced by improving bioavailability of the drugs in the more potent central nervous system compartment while reducing bioavailability in the less potent peripheral compartment.
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- Andrew P Ray
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA
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Aprepitant for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting associated with a broad range of moderately emetogenic chemotherapies and tumor types: a randomized, double-blind study. Support Care Cancer 2009; 18:423-31. [PMID: 19568773 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-009-0680-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2009] [Accepted: 06/08/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Aprepitant was shown previously to be effective for prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) with moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC) in breast cancer patients receiving an anthracycline and cyclophosphamide (AC)-based regimen. This study assessed aprepitant in patients receiving a broad range of MEC regimens with a variety of tumor types. METHODS This phase III, randomized, gender-stratified, double-blind trial enrolled patients with confirmed malignancies, naïve to MEC or highly emetogenic chemotherapy, who were scheduled to receive a single dose of at least one MEC agent. Patients received an aprepitant triple-therapy regimen (aprepitant, ondansetron, and dexamethasone) or a control regimen (ondansetron and dexamethasone) administered orally. Primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints were proportions of patients with no vomiting and complete response (no vomiting and no rescue medication), respectively, during the 120 h post-chemotherapy. RESULTS Of 848 randomized patients, 77% were female, and 52% received non-AC-based antineoplastic regimens. Significantly, more patients in the aprepitant group achieved no vomiting and complete response, regardless of whether they received AC or non-AC regimens, in the 120 h after chemotherapy. Overall, the incidences of adverse events were generally similar in the aprepitant (62.8%) and control groups (67.2%). CONCLUSIONS The aprepitant regimen provided superior efficacy in the treatment of CINV in a broad range of patients receiving MEC (non-AC or AC) in both no vomiting and complete response endpoints. Aprepitant was generally well tolerated. These results show the benefit of including aprepitant as part of the standard antiemetic regimen for cancer patients receiving MEC.
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Registrative trials of antiemetic drugs: arrival or starting point? Lancet Oncol 2009; 10:533-4. [DOI: 10.1016/s1470-2045(09)70119-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Navari RM. Antiemetic control: toward a new standard of care for emetogenic chemotherapy. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2009; 10:629-44. [PMID: 19284365 DOI: 10.1517/14656560902731894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is associated with a significant deterioration in quality of life. The emetogenicity of the chemotherapeutic agents, repeated chemotherapy cycles, and patient risk factors significantly influence CINV. 5-hydroxytryptamine-3 (5-HT(3)) receptor antagonists plus dexamethasone have significantly improved the control of acute CINV, but delayed CINV remains a significant clinical problem. Two new agents, palonosetron and aprepitant, have been approved for the prevention of both acute and delayed CINV. Palonosetron is a second-generation 5-HT(3) receptor antagonist with a longer half-life and a higher binding affinity than first-generation 5-HT(3) receptor antagonists. Aprepitant is the first agent available in the new drug class of neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists. Casopitant is another NK-1 receptor antagonist that is under review by the FDA after recent completion of Phase III clinical trials. The introduction of these new agents has generated revised antiemetic guidelines for the prevention of CINV. Future studies may consider the use of palonosetron, aprepitant and casopitant with other antiemetic agents (olanzapine, gabapentin, cannabinoids) in moderately and highly emetogenic chemotherapy, as well as in the clinical settings of multiple-day chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation.
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- Rudolph M Navari
- University of Notre Dame, Walther Cancer Research Center, South Bend, IN 46617, USA.
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Van Belle SJ, Cocquyt V. Fosaprepitant dimeglumine (MK-0517 or L-785,298), an intravenous neurokinin-1 antagonist for the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2009; 9:3261-70. [PMID: 19040346 DOI: 10.1517/14656560802548463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND This paper reviews the existing literature on fosaprepitant, an intravenous neurokinin-1 anatgonist for the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. OBJECTIVES To describe the development of fosaprepitant and to situate the intravenous form of aprepitant in the current market of available antiemetics. METHODS Literature was screened and selected in order to compare the intravenous form of the already commonly used NK-1 receptor antagonist aprepitant. RESULTS Aprepitant is the first and still the only marketed neurokinin-1 (NK-1) antagonist. Interestingly, the first studies were performed with fosaprepitant dimeglumine (MK-0517 or L-785,298), the water-soluble prodrug of aprepitant. Fosaprepitant is converted into aprepitant within 30 min after intravenous administration. Based on equivalence studies, 115 mg fosaprepitant seems to be the substitute for 125 mg orally administrated aprepitant. Tolerability of the prodrug is no different from the active drug. The number of efficacy studies with fosaprepitant is very limited and most data are derived from existing aprepitant results. Fosaprepitant has recently been approved by FDA and EMEA as an intravenous substitute for oral aprepitant on day 1 of the standard 3-day CINV prevention regimen, which also includes dexamethasone and a 5-HT3 antagonist.
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- Simon Jp Van Belle
- University Hospital Ghent, Department of Medical Oncology, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Paul J Hesketh
- Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston, MA 02135, USA.
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Serotonin pharmacology in the gastrointestinal tract: a review. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2008; 377:181-203. [PMID: 18398601 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-008-0276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2007] [Accepted: 02/15/2008] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) plays a critical physiological role in the regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) function. 5-HT dysfunction may also be involved in the pathophysiology of a number of functional GI disorders, such as chronic constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia. This article describes the role of 5-HT in the enteric nervous system (ENS) of the mammalian GI tract and the receptors with which it interacts. Existing serotonergic therapies that have proven effective in the treatment of GI functional disorders and the potential of drugs currently in development are also highlighted. Advances in our understanding of the physiological and pathophysiological roles of 5-HT in the ENS and the identification of selective receptor ligands bodes well for the future development of more efficacious therapies for patients with functional GI disorders.
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Navari RM. Fosaprepitant (MK-0517): a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2008; 16:1977-85. [PMID: 18042005 DOI: 10.1517/13543784.16.12.1977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a distressing and common adverse event associated with cancer treatment. Updated anti-emetic guidelines were published in 2007 by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and in 2006 by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which have included the use of the new and more effective anti-emetic agents (5-hydroxytryptamine-3 [5-HT(3)] receptor antagonists and neurokinin-1 [NK-1] receptor antagonists). Aprepitant is a selective NK-1 receptor antagonist approved as part of combination therapy with a corticosteroid and a 5-HT(3) receptor antagonist for the prevention of acute and delayed CINV. Fosaprepitant (also known as MK-0517 and L-758,298) is a water-soluble phosphoryl prodrug for aprepitant, which, when administered intravenously, is converted to aprepitant within 30 min after intravenous administration via the action of ubiquitous phosphatases. Because fosaprepitant is rapidly converted to the active form (aprepitant), it is expected to provide the same aprepitant exposure in terms of AUC, and a correspondingly similar anti-emetic effect. Clinical studies have suggested that fosaprepitant could be appropriate as an intravenous alternative to the aprepitant oral capsule. In a study in healthy subjects, fosaprepitant was well tolerated up to 150 mg (1 mg/ml), and fosaprepitant 115 mg was bioequivalent in its AUC to aprepitant 125 mg. Fosaprepitant 115 mg has been submitted for FDA approval as an alternative on day 1 of a 3-day oral aprepitant regimen, with oral aprepitant administered on days 2 and 3. Fosaprepitant may be a useful parenteral alternative to oral aprepitant. Further study is needed to clarify the use of fosaprepitant for the prevention of CINV, and to clarify optimal dosing regimens that may be appropriate substitutes for oral aprepitant.
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Herrstedt J, Sigsgaard TC, Nielsen HA, Handberg J, Langer SW, Ottesen S, Dombernowsky P. Randomized, double-blind trial comparing the antiemetic effect of tropisetron plus metopimazine with tropisetron plus placebo in patients receiving multiple cycles of multiple-day cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2006; 15:417-26. [PMID: 17093916 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-006-0158-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2006] [Accepted: 09/05/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the antiemetic efficacy and tolerability of tropisetron plus metopimazine with tropisetron plus placebo during 4 cycles of multiple-day, cisplatin-based chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS 82 chemotherapy-naive patients with germ cell cancer scheduled to 4 cycles of multiple-day cisplatin-based chemotherapy (20 or 40 mg/m(2)/day for 5 days) given every 3 weeks were included. A double-blind parallel trial design was used and patients randomized to tropisetron plus metopimazine or tropisetron plus placebo. Tropisetron was administered as a single 5 mg intravenous dose on days 1-5 and a single 5 mg oral dose on day 6, and metopimazine as 30 mg orally t.i.d. on day 1, and q.i.d on days 2-6. RESULTS Patients were evaluable for efficacy during a total of 195 cycles. Small, but certain advantages were obtained with the combination. In cycle 1, complete protection from emetic episodes on day 1, days 1-5, days 6-9 and days 1-9 was achieved in 85.7%, 42.9%, 86.2% and 40.5% with tropisetron plus metopimazine and in 90.0%, 22.5%, 64.3% and 17.5% with tropisetron plus placebo, respectively. This difference achieved statistical significance in the overall period, days 1-9 (P = 0.029). During the entire period (days 1-9), significantly less nausea was seen in patients receiving tropisetron plus metopimazine (P = 0.027), whereas other nausea parameters did not reach statistical significance. The cumulative emetic protection rate after 4 cycles was 0.51 with tropisetron plus metopimazine and 0.25 with tropisetron plus placebo (P = 0.037). Side effects were generally few and mild with both treatments and no significant differences were seen. CONCLUSION Tropisetron plus metopimazine is superior to tropisetron during 4 cycles of multiple-day cisplatin-based chemotherapy, but both treatments are ineffective in a number of patients. The effect of the combination seems comparable to that of ondansetron plus dexamethasone. Newer drugs such as the neurokinin(1) receptor antagonist, aprepitant, should be investigated to optimize antiemetic therapy in patients receiving multiple-day chemotherapy.
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- J Herrstedt
- Department of Oncology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Warr D. The neurokinin1 receptor antagonist aprepitant as an antiemetic for moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2006; 7:1653-8. [PMID: 16872268 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.7.12.1653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist aprepitant has become part of standard antiemetic therapy for high-dose cisplatin. Recent results indicate that chemotherapy for breast cancer that contains an anthracycline plus cyclophosphamide is more emetogenic than has been previously realised. One large randomised trial demonstrated that aprepitant substantially reduces the risk of vomiting or retching when added to a corticosteroid and a 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (HT3) receptor antagonist. The adverse effects of standard antiemetics and chemotherapy do not appear to be increased by the addition of this novel antiemetic agent. Aprepitant should now also be considered to be part of prophylactic antiemetic therapy for women who receive chemotherapy that contains an anthracycline and cyclophosphamide. The role of NK1 receptor antagonists in preventing emesis due to other cytotoxic agents that are deemed to be moderately emetogenic is still unclear.
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- David Warr
- Princess Margaret Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada.
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