Major pitfalls of protein kinase inhibitors prescription: A review of their clinical pharmacology for daily use.

Paul Gougis, Lola-Jade Palmieri, Christian Funck-Brentano, Angelo Paci, Ronan Flippot, Olivier Mir, Romain Coriat

Journal: Critical reviews in oncology/hematology 2019;141():112-124

PMID: 31276964

Abstract

Protein kinase inhibitors (PKI) are a growing class of anticancer agents. They are prescribed with flat doses, and their oral administration is associated with interindividual variability in exposure. Patients can be over- or underexposed, due to numerous factors. We reviewed key pharmacokinetic concepts and mechanisms by which PKIs prescription could be altered. Challenging situations that could lead to increased toxicity or to therapeutic failure are described and recommendation for clinicians are proposed. Finally, the interest of therapeutic drug monitoring and indications for its use in daily practice is discussed.

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