Capecitabine induced hypertriglyceridaemia: An underreported and potentially severe side effect
Journal Title: Journal of Cancer Research & Therapy - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5
Abstract
A 57 year-old-woman, with no previous history of dyslipedemia, developed severe hypertriglyceridemia while being treated with capecitabine for metastatic breast cancer. Capecitabine was not discontinued and serum triglyceride levels were normalized after 4 weeks of treatment with fenofibrate. Capecitabine induced hypertriglyceridemia, as a rare drug-related side effect, seems to be often overlooked by clinicians.
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Tabchi S, Joseph K
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