Opinion|Videos|May 26, 2025
Lorlatinib’s Unique Challenges: Managing Cognitive and Metabolic AEs
Panelists discuss how lorlatinib’s unique adverse event (AE) profile, including cognitive effects, hypercholesterolemia, and peripheral neuropathy, impacts treatment selection and patient management.
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Lorlatinib’s Unique Adverse Event Profile
Key Themes:
- Cognitive effects, hypercholesterolemia, and peripheral neuropathy with lorlatinib
- Impact of adverse events on treatment selection
- Monitoring and management of cholesterol levels
Notable Insights:
- Dr Dietrich discussed lorlatinib’s unique adverse event profile and its impact on treatment decisions
Dr Lovly outlined best practices for monitoring and managing lorlatinib-induced hypercholesterolemia
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