Management of the adverse effects of lenalidomide in multiple myeloma

Abstract The introduction of new agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma, such as thalidomide, bortezomib, or lenalidomide, has represented an important step forward in the management of this disease, with improvement in both treatment response and patient survival. On the other hand, when new drugs are used it is very important to know their associated toxicity, since adequate management of the adverse effects can help to avoid unnecessary treatment interruptions — thereby undoubtedly contributing to improvement in the efficacy of therapy. The present study reviews the main hematological and nonhematological adverse effects potentially associated with the use of lenalidomide in its most common combinations used for the treatment of multiple myeloma, and the recommendations for dealing with such effects..

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2011

Erschienen:

2011

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Advances in therapy - 28(2011), Suppl 1 vom: 09. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rodríguez, Ana Pilar González [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adverse effects
Lenalidomide
Multiple myeloma

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© Springer Healthcare 2011

doi:

10.1007/s12325-010-0104-8

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

OLC2102142930