Afatinib-Induced Acute Fatal Pneumonitis in Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma

• Published in: Korean journal of family medicine Vol. 37; no. 6; pp. 351 - 355
• Main Authors: Yoo, Sang Hoon, Ryu, Jin Ah, Kim, Seo Ree, Oh, Su Yun, Jung, Gu Sung, Lee, Dong Jae, Kwak, Bong Gyu, Nam, Yu Hyun, Kim, Kyung Hyun, Yang, Young Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Academy of Family Medicine 01.11.2016; 대한가정의학회
• Subjects: Case Report; 가정의학; Afatinib; Acute Fatal Pneumonitis; Metastatic Lung Adenocarcinoma

Afatinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that inhibit Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR), Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2), and HER4. The common side effects of EGFR TKI are rash, acne, diarrhea, stomatitis, pruritus, nausea, and loss of appetite. Drug induced pneumo...