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[Iatrogenic neuropathies].

C Masson¹, P Boulu, D Hénin

¹Clinique Neurologique, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy.

La Revue De Medecine Interne

|May 1, 1992

Summary

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Drug-induced peripheral neuropathies are increasing. Pharmacovigilance is crucial for identifying drug toxicity, which can affect axons or myelin-sheath cells, impacting nerve function.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Pharmacology

Context:

Growing list of drugs causing iatrogenic neuropathy.
Drug toxicity often identified post-market, highlighting pharmacovigilance importance.

Purpose:

To review mechanisms of drug-induced peripheral neuropathies.
To emphasize the role of pharmacovigilance in identifying neurotoxic drugs.

Summary:

Iatrogenic neuropathies are typically axonal, but some drugs damage myelin-Schwann cells by inhibiting lysosomal enzymes.
Immune mechanisms and primary neuronal lesions, particularly distal axonopathies due to impaired axonal transport, are also implicated.
Identifying biochemical disruptions in axonal flow can aid in prevention.

Impact:

Informs clinicians about potential drug neurotoxicity.

Underscores the need for continued pharmacovigilance and research into drug-induced nerve damage.