Abstract:Objective To analyze the adverse drug reaction (ADR) characteristics and medication risks of apatinib based on the data of ADSs which were reported by medical institutions in Beijing and received by Beijing Center for Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring, so as to provide data support for clinical safe drug use.Methods A retrospective analysis method was used to analyze 92 reports of apatinib-related ADRs in the Beijing area from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022.Results The male to female ratio of 92 patients was 1∶1, and their age ranged from 11 to 84 years, with an average age of (56.60±16.33) years. Apatinib was mainly used in the treatment of gastric cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc. There were off-label uses. Low-dose regimens predominated, including 500 mg qd (25.00%) and 250 mg qd (63.04%). The frequency of drug administration was unreasonable in 8 patients. The main ADRs included hypertension, hematological toxicity, hand-foot skin reactions, bleeding, etc. The adverse reactions of 79 patients (85.87%) occurred within 3 months after the initial treatment.Conclusion Clinical attention should be paid to the safety of apatinib. On the basis of rational drug use, enhanced ADR monitoring and timely intervention is crucial to ensure the medication safety of patients.