Title:Clinical Evidence of Interaction between Nutraceutical Supplementation
and Platinum-based Chemotherapy
Volume: 30
Issue: 19
Author(s): Veronica Cocetta, Mattia Tinazzi, Isabella Giacomini, Benedetta Rosato, Eugenio Ragazzi, Massimiliano Berretta and Monica Montopoli*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- VIMM - Veneto Institute
of Molecular Medicine, Padova, Italy
Keywords:
Platinum agents, nutraceuticals, nutraceutical supplementation, chemotherapy, clinical evidence, toxicity, interaction.
Abstract: Platinum agents, which include cisplatin, oxaliplatin and carboplatin, are chemotherapeutic
drugs that represent the first-line treatment for different types of solid tumors,
such as ovarian, head and neck, testicular, and bladder cancers. Their beneficial effect
is limited by the onset of drug resistance and severe toxicities, involving mainly ototoxicity,
neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Recent studies highlight the supplementation
of herbal products, vitamins and minerals with antioxidant properties to prevent and protect
from side effects. In particular, the introduction of nutraceuticals associated with chemotherapy
has improved the patients’ quality of life. However, if from one side, complementary
and alternative medicine ameliorates chemotherapeutics-induced toxicities, from
the other side, it is important to take into consideration the possible interference with
drug metabolism. This review aims to consider the current literature focusing on clinical
trials that report an association between nutraceutical supplementation and platinum-
based chemotherapy to prevent toxicities, highlighting both beneficial and side effects.