FDA Approves Ninlaro, New Oral Medication to Treat Multiple MyelomaGary M. Owens, MD
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Isatuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to an epitope on the CD38 receptor on multiple myeloma cells. It works through several mechanisms of action, including apoptosis and immunomodulatory activity, according to the press release. The new approval is based on data from the phase 3 IKEMA...
NORVELZO® (BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION) is used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma NORVELZO® (BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION) is used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma The Official Website for NORVELZO® (bortezomib Learn
NORVELZO® (BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION) is used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma NORVELZO® (BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION) is used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma The Official Website for NORVELZO® (bortezomib Learn
There are new guidelines issued by NCCN that make recommendations on how to treat multiple myeloma. Clinical Q & A: Can lactose-intolerant patients use lactose-containing medications? By: Sara Schilit, PharmD, Joseph P. Nathan, MS, PharmD, Jack M. Rosenberg, PharmD, P...
BP therapy has proven to be one of the most effective ways to treat benign and malignant diseases characterized by high bone turnover, such as metastatic bone diseases, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta [5,6,7]. In the literature, there is no consensus on ...
and multiple myeloma (95%), to reduce the risk of skeletal-related events (SREs), chemotherapy-induced bone loss and to treat hypercalcaemia. Their effectiveness in reducing SREs has led to their integration into guideline based cancer care [1,2,5,6]. Practising oncologists need to know ho...
It can be used to treat osteoporosis or cancer. Bisphosphonate exposure, dental diseases and procedures, age, sex, anatomical factors, medical issues, and hereditary factors are all variables that enhance the risk of MRONJ. Even though MRONJ and antiresorptive medications have a close association,...
Recently Tocilizumab has been introduced to treat patients with COVID-19 and researchers are investigating further the efficacy of this drug for different patients [13]. There are multiple RCTs in progress to evaluate the efficacy of Tocilizumab include NCT04320615, NCT04317092 and NCT04363853. [41...