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Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Last Updated: September 5, 2023

By: Andrea Clarke, PharmD | Becky Fahrenbruch, PharmD, BCOP

About this PQI

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a serious side effect that can occur with chemotherapeutics, including certain oral chemotherapy agents. Appropriate patient education and monitoring may assist with identifying early signs of peripheral neuropathy, but no agents have demonstrated efficacy in preventing CIPN. When patients experience chronic peripheral neuropathy not relieved by dose reductions or interruptions, further treatment may be warranted. Currently, the strongest evidence supports the use of duloxetine as treatment for CIPN. Other agents have demonstrated mixed results but may be useful for individual patients.

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