The Effect of Losartan in Preventing Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer: A Randomized, Controlled Study.

Pharmacotherapy·April 1, 2026·PMID: 41800821

What's New

Daily losartan was associated with significantly lower rates of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with early-stage breast cancer.

Detailed Summary

A single-center, open-label, randomized controlled trial of 89 women with early-stage breast cancer receiving weekly paclitaxel found that losartan 100 mg daily was associated with a lower incidence of grade ≥2 neuropathy (33.3% vs. 86.4%, p<0.001) and delayed onset (73.3 vs. 43.8 days; HR 0.2, 95% CI: 0.11-0.35) compared to standard care alone, with no additional adverse events.

Study Population

Women with early-stage breast cancer scheduled for weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy (n=89)

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