Abstract
Underreporting of behavioral adverse effects is well known in patients
undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. The behavioral Adverse Drug
Reactions (ADR) could include delirium, insomnia, mood disturbances, or
syndromal psychiatric diagnosis. Liaison with the psychiatry team is
essential to address the evolution of new-onset behavioral symptoms and
a high degree of sensitivity with good interdisciplinary coordination is
expected during Pharmacovigilance of behavioral ADR. We report the
emergence of Mania on Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin regimen in a case of
carcinoma rectum. The possible role of the kynurenine pathway in the
inflammatory cascade is hypothesized to be implicated in both cancer and
mood disorders that require further research. A low dose of
antipsychotics such as risperidone under supervised follow-up with
psychiatrist is necessary to treat the organic mania. The report also
highlights the importance of pharmacovigilance while reporting
behavioral adverse effects in clinical practice and emphasizes the role
of consultation-liaison psychiatry in the field of oncology.