September 19, 2019 — The FDA issued a warning about a rare but life-threatening risk of lung inflammation from certain breast cancer drugs.
The breast cancer drugs Ibrance® (palbociclib), Kisqali® (ribociclib), and Verzenio® (abemaciclib) are linked to a potentially deadly side effect called Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) or pneumonitis.
Patients who are taking these cancer drugs should tell their healthcare professional immediately if they develop symptoms of lung inflammation, such as new or worsening breathing problems.
The symptoms of lung inflammation include trouble breathing, discomfort or pain with breathing, and shortness of breathe while at rest or during low activity.
The FDA is asking drug-manufacturers to update the warning labels on their breast cancer drugs to include this new risk information.
The risk is low, but several deaths and serious cases of lung inflammation occurred during clinical trials for Ibrance, Kisqali, and Verzenio. Some patients died despite having no risk-factors for lung disease. Across clinical trials for all three drugs, 1-3% of patients developed lung inflammation or pneumonitis, according to the FDA.
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