Abstract:Proteinuria is a dose-limiting adverse effect of ramucirumab treatment, which is an anti-angiogenic agent that targets the human vascular endothelial growth factor. The predictors of proteinuria have not been completely elucidated and there is currently no consensus. The present study aimed to identify the risk factors for ramucirumab-induced proteinuria and to determine an optimal proteinuria management. A total of 145 patients who received ramucirumab at Ogaki Municipal Hospital (Ogaki, Japan) between Septem… Show more
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