Emergent toxicities associated with the use of mTOR  inhibitors in patients with advanced renal carcinoma.
The inhibitors of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) improve outcomes in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. These agents are associated with unusual class-adverse events that represent a challenge to the clinician, making it critical to recognize and treat them appropriately. This study aims to highlight the clinical management of these toxicities by presenting evidence from the literature and suggesting treatment recommendations. A critical review of the literature is performed and a summary of the most relevant emergent toxicities and their management is presented. Treatment recommendations of metabolic disturbances induced by mTOR inhibitors, such as hypophosphatemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia along with the management of drug-induced pneumonitis and possible pharmacological interactions are presented. Most of these toxicities, if recognized and treated accordingly, should resolve with minimal impact on patients' quality of life and in the efficacy of this anticancer therapy. Oncologists should be familiar with the recognition and appropriate medical management of these clinical scenarios.
Rodriguez-Pascual
Jesus
J
Centro Integral Oncologico Clara Campal, Madrid, Spain.
Cheng
Elaine
E
Maroto
Pablo
P
Duran
Ignacio
I
D000903:Antibiotics, Antineoplastic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000068338:Everolimus; D006801:Humans; D047908:Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017346:Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D020123:Sirolimus / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D058570:TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases
D000903:Antibiotics, Antineoplastic; D047908:Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; C515074:ridaforolimus; C401859:temsirolimus; D000068338:Everolimus; C546842:MTOR protein, human; D017346:Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases; D058570:TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases; D020123:Sirolimus