Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2023, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (12): 1432-1434.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.20230330

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One case of central nervous system toxicity induced by loratinib tablets

JIANG Kun1, TANFeilong2, WANG Zhongjuan2, TAN Hongcheng1, YOU Li’na2,*   

  1. 1Department of Pharmacy, Anning First People’s Hospital, Kunming Yunnan 650302, China;
    2Department of Pharmacy, Yan’an Hospital of Kunming, Kunming Yunnan 650051, China
  • Received:2023-05-26 Online:2023-12-15 Published:2023-12-15

Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and disposal of central nervous system toxicity caused by loratinib tablets. Methods One case of central nervous system toxicity caused by loratinib tablets in a stage IV lung adenocarcinoma patient with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positivity was analyzed. By retrieving related literature, the clinical manifestations and appropriate treatments of such central nervous system toxicity were summarized. Results The main clinical manifestations were off-the-point answers, poor sleep, emotional excitement, irritability and inability to recognize others. This medication was discontinued immediately and symptomatic treatment with olanzapine was provided. The symptoms disappeared after three days, and the patient resumed the treatment with loratinib tablets after a week at a smaller dose. Conclusion Clinicians should be alert to the central nervous system toxicity associated with loratinib tablets, which can impact the quality of life of patients.

Key words: lorlatinib tablets, adverse drug reaction, central nervous system toxicity, anaplastic lymphoma kinase, lung adenocarcinoma

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