Interstitial nephritis with pembrolizumab: A case report and review

Autor: A Inoriza Rueda, O Montero Pérez, A Peláez Bejarano, M.T. Garrido Martínez
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. 27:1046-1051
ISSN: 1477-092X
1078-1552
DOI: 10.1177/1078155220961553
Popis: Introduction Pembrolizumab is a monoclonal antibody approved for adult patients with advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although immune related adverse events are considered to be well tolerated, complications may occur and discontinuation of the treatment could be required. Case report A 62-year old patient diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer experienced a decline in the renal function after seven cycles with pembrolizumab. Management & outcome: After ruling out other common causes of interstitial nephritis, pembrolizumab was attributed as a cause of interstitial nephritis. At first, toxicity was managed with corticosteroids and closely monitoring the patient, but finally pembrolizumab had to be discontinued due to the kidney function did not recover. Discussion Renal and urinary disorders were reported in
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