Abstract
Background: Anlotinib is a new tyrosine kinase inhibitor developed in China that targets the receptors for vascular endothelial growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, and stem cell factor. Therefore, anlotinib inhibits tumor angiogenesis, representing a new therapeutic alternative for lung cancer. Hypertension is one of its most common adverse effects, leading to discontinuation of the drug and limited clinical usefulness.
Objective: The present review aims to summarize the evidence on the prevalence, physiopathology, and management of anlotinib-induced hypertension, as well as its effect on the cancer prognosis.
Methods: Searches in Medline, Cochrane Central Library, and Embase were performed using the following terms: anlotinib, adverse effect, hypertension, clinical trial, vascular endothelial growth factor, and anti-angiogenic drugs. Citations were also identified by checking the reference sections of selected papers.
Results: Except for a phase I clinical trial with a small sample size (n = 6), almost all the clinical trials on anlotinib have reported the development of anlotinib-induced hypertension. In these trials, the incidence of hypertension ranged from 13% to 67.7%, and that of grade 3/4 hypertension ranged from 4.8% to 16%. Alterations in nitric oxide, endothelin-1, microvascular rarefaction, selective vasoconstrictions, and renal injury have been cited as potential mechanisms leading to anlotinib-induced hypertension. When needed, treatment may include general hygienic measures and pharmacotherapy in some cases.
Conclusion: To effectively manage anlotinib-induced hypertension, early prevention, a reasonable dosage regimen, and appropriate treatment are critical to effectively manage anlotinib-induced hypertension. Additionally, anlotinib-induced hypertension may be considered a marker for predicting efficacy.
Keywords: Anlotinib, adverse effect, hypertension, clinical trial, vascular endothelial growth factor, anti-angiogenic drugs, tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
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