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"Initially, it was thought that angiogenesis inhibitors would have mild side effects, but more recent studies have revealed the potential for complications that reflect the importance of angiogenesis in many normal body processes, such as wound healing, heart and kidney function, fetal development, and reproduction. Side effects of treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors can include problems with bleeding, clots in the arteries (with resultant stroke or heart attack), hypertension, and protein in the urine (3–5). Gastrointestinal perforation and fistulas also appear to be rare side effects of some angiogenesis inhibitors. Animal studies have revealed the potential for birth defects, although there is no clinical evidence for such effects in humans.

It is likely that some of the possible complications of angiogenesis inhibitor therapy remain unknown. As more patients are treated with these agents, doctors will learn more about possible rare side effects."


http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/angiogenesis-inhibitors