TY - JOUR
T1 - Monoclonal antibody utilization characteristics in patients with multiple myeloma
AU - Ailawadhi, Sikander
AU - Sher, Taimur
AU - Azzouqa, Abdel Ghani
AU - Meghji, Zahara
AU - Jain, Tania
AU - Jani, Prachi
AU - Ahmed, Salman
AU - Diehl, Nancy
AU - Roy, Vivek
AU - Shah, Vishal
AU - Hodge, David
AU - Ailawadhi, Meghna
AU - Alegria, Victoria R.
AU - Paulus, Aneel
AU - Chanan Khan, Asher A
AU - Fonseca, Rafael
PY - 2019/9/1
Y1 - 2019/9/1
N2 - This study analyzed 91 multiple myeloma patients who received two monoclonal antibodies, Daratumumab and Elotuzumab, over a year and report the adverse event profile, infusion practices and utilization of these drugs in the real world. All current reported data on monoclonal antibodies is from clinical trials, without any real-world experience. Patients from Mayo Clinic Florida or Arizona diagnosed with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who were treated with Daratumumab or Elotuzumab alone or in combination between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016 were included in the analysis. Daratumumab-treated patients (n = 78) were more heavily pre-treated than that in published clinical trials, whereas the elotuzumab patient (n = 13) profile was similar to that published before. Infusion time was on average 2 hours less than the prescribing guidelines and premedication use varied noticeably after the initial monoclonal antibody infusion, with an overall decrease over time. We noted higher than reported haematologic adverse events, especially neutropenia and fewer non-haematologic adverse events. 91.7% infusion-related reactions were observed during the first monoclonal antibody infusion, with a subsequent decrease. All infusion-related reactions were grade 2 or less, and none of the patients discontinued treatment due to infusion-related reactions. Baseline allergy profile or laboratory tests were not associated with the likelihood of developing monoclonal antibody-related infusion-related reactions. The real-world safety profile of monoclonal antibodies showed varying adverse event patterns than those reported in previous clinical trials. The infusion-related reaction patterns were similar to previous reports. Despite changes in premedication regimens safety was maintained in succeeding infusions. Such treatment utilization data is vital to broaden our knowledge of approved therapeutic agents and maximize their benefits for patients.
AB - This study analyzed 91 multiple myeloma patients who received two monoclonal antibodies, Daratumumab and Elotuzumab, over a year and report the adverse event profile, infusion practices and utilization of these drugs in the real world. All current reported data on monoclonal antibodies is from clinical trials, without any real-world experience. Patients from Mayo Clinic Florida or Arizona diagnosed with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who were treated with Daratumumab or Elotuzumab alone or in combination between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016 were included in the analysis. Daratumumab-treated patients (n = 78) were more heavily pre-treated than that in published clinical trials, whereas the elotuzumab patient (n = 13) profile was similar to that published before. Infusion time was on average 2 hours less than the prescribing guidelines and premedication use varied noticeably after the initial monoclonal antibody infusion, with an overall decrease over time. We noted higher than reported haematologic adverse events, especially neutropenia and fewer non-haematologic adverse events. 91.7% infusion-related reactions were observed during the first monoclonal antibody infusion, with a subsequent decrease. All infusion-related reactions were grade 2 or less, and none of the patients discontinued treatment due to infusion-related reactions. Baseline allergy profile or laboratory tests were not associated with the likelihood of developing monoclonal antibody-related infusion-related reactions. The real-world safety profile of monoclonal antibodies showed varying adverse event patterns than those reported in previous clinical trials. The infusion-related reaction patterns were similar to previous reports. Despite changes in premedication regimens safety was maintained in succeeding infusions. Such treatment utilization data is vital to broaden our knowledge of approved therapeutic agents and maximize their benefits for patients.
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U2 - 10.1097/CAD.0000000000000810
DO - 10.1097/CAD.0000000000000810
M3 - Article
C2 - 31415286
AN - SCOPUS:85071549776
VL - 30
SP - 859
EP - 865
JO - Anti-Cancer Drugs
JF - Anti-Cancer Drugs
SN - 0959-4973
IS - 8
ER -