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Risk of azole-enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies: old problem - new dilemma.

TitleRisk of azole-enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity in pediatric patients with hematological malignancies: old problem - new dilemma.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsPana, Z. Dorothea, & Roilides E.
JournalPediatr Blood Cancer
Volume57
Issue1
Pagination30-5
Date Published2011 Jul 15
ISSN1545-5017
KeywordsAntifungal Agents, Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic, Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System, Drug Interactions, Hematologic Neoplasms, Humans, Itraconazole, Risk Factors, Vincristine
Abstract

One of the most well-known drug interactions in pediatric oncology concerns the co-administration of itraconazole, an antifungal triazole, and vincristine, an antileukemic agent, which seems to enhance the risk of neurotoxicity of the latter, mediated through the cytochrome CYP450 enzyme system. The aim of this article is to review the metabolism of these two drugs, to analyze the published cases with severe triazole-enhanced vincristine neurotoxicity, to discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of this adverse effect, and to contribute in understanding the differences in triazole-vincristine interaction severity.

DOI10.1002/pbc.22972
Alternate JournalPediatr Blood Cancer
PubMed ID21265011

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