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Tuler S, Kaur J, Dasanu CA. Cecal volvulus associated with carfilzomib use for al amyloidosis. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2022:10781552221074719. [PMID: 35089100 DOI: 10.1177/10781552221074719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Proteasome inhibitors have emerged as quintessential therapies for light-chain (AL) amyloidosis and multiple myeloma in the last decade. While these agents are highly effective, reports have also documented toxicities affecting various organ systems. Whereas gastrointestinal (GI) toxicities are a relatively common occurrence with proteasome inhibitors, severe GI complications are exceedingly rare. CASE REPORT We describe a unique case of a patient with AL amyloidosis who developed cecal volvulus after four weeks of treatment with carfilzomib. This severe GI manifestation has not been previously described in the literature. MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME The patient required right hemicolectomy. After clinical recovery, she restarted reduced-dose carfilzomib. She did not have any severe GI side effects following dose reduction, and continues with the current treatment regimen to the present day. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION The causality between volvulus and the treatment with carfilzomib was probable, with a documented score of 6 on the Naranjo probability nomogram. The exact mechanism behind this effect of carfilzomib has yet to be elucidated.
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- Shahaf Tuler
- Department of Medicine, 541618Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, 541618Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
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- Lucy Curci Cancer Center, 541618Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.,UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA, USA
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Dasanu CA, Plaxe SC, Popescu IM, Gupta V, Sontz E, Codreanu I. Severe left atrial enlargement due to carfilzomib use in multiple myeloma. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2019; 25:2045-2048. [PMID: 30636528 DOI: 10.1177/1078155218825298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Several cardiovascular effects have been attributed to carfilzomib in the recent literature. These side effects must be recognized promptly by treating physicians and pharmacists. Special attention is required in patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions, liver function abnormalities and/or advanced age. This is the first report of a severe left atrial enlargement due to carfilzomib use in the setting of multiple myeloma. This condition improved dramatically seven months after cessation of carfilzomib. The authors discuss further various cardiac and vascular abnormalities linked with carfilzomib in the medical literature. Prompt withdrawal of this agent is essential in these cases as it may prevent dismal outcomes.
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- Constantin A Dasanu
- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.,University of California in San Diego Health System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.,University of California in San Diego Health System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.,University of California in San Diego Health System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA.,University of California in San Diego Health System, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging, State University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Nicolae Testemitanu", Chisinau, Moldova
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Serra W, Fantin A, Longo C, Rabia G, De Rosa F, Plenteda C, Re F, Crisafulli E, Chetta A. Carfilzomib: A Tale of a Heartbreaking Moment: Case Report and Concise Review of the Literature. Cardiovasc Hematol Disord Drug Targets 2018; 19:253-258. [PMID: 30516116 DOI: 10.2174/1871529x19666181205100705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Carfilzomib, a proteasome inhibitor, known as a therapeutical option for people who have already received one or more previous treatments for multiple myeloma, has well known cardiac and systemic adverse effects. OBJECTIVE There is evidence supporting that adverse effects are dose dependent, yet there is no known patient phenotype characterized by worse associated consequences, nor are there widely accepted monitoring protocols. RESULTS In this article we describe two patients with cardiovascular adverse events related to carfilzomib treatment and their clinical course. Our goal was to present two cases of daily practice, which highlighted the complexity of their management and led to underline how baseline evaluation and close follow-up with echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers, including natriuretic peptides, remain an important tool for the cardiotoxicity surveillance. CONCLUSION These reflections should lead to further studies in order to identify high risk patients for cardiovascular adverse event and clarify the real incidence of cardiotoxicity of this drug and adequate follow-up timing. Finally further research is needed to evaluate strategies for prevention and attenuation of cardiovascular complications of cancer therapy.
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- W Serra
- Cardiology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Department of Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Emathologic Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Emathologic Department, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Waxman AJ, Clasen S, Hwang WT, Garfall A, Vogl DT, Carver J, O'Quinn R, Cohen AD, Stadtmauer EA, Ky B, Weiss BM. Carfilzomib-Associated Cardiovascular Adverse Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Oncol 2018; 4:e174519. [PMID: 29285538 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2017.4519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 175] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Importance Cardiovascular adverse events (CVAE) with carfilzomib in patients with multiple myeloma can be potentially life-threatening and remain incompletely characterized. We performed the first systematic review and meta-analysis of carfilzomib-associated CVAE. Objective To determine the incidence of carfilzomib-associated CVAE and to compare the rates of carfilzomib CVAE among different doses and companion therapies. Data Sources PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and clinicaltrials.gov were queried for the keywords "carfilzomib," "Kyprolis," and "PX-171" through January 1, 2017. Study Selection Phase 1 to 3 prospective clinical trials of carfilzomib in patients with multiple myeloma with evaluable toxic effects data were eligible for meta-analysis. Data Extraction and Synthesis Data were independently extracted by 2 reviewers following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Pooled incidence rates and relative risks (for randomized trials) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using a random effects model. Subgroup analyses were performed to assess study-level characteristics associated with CVAE. Main Outcomes and Measures Cardiovascular adverse events were defined as heart failure, hypertension, ischemia, and arrhythmia. All-grade and grades 3 or higher AEs and study characteristics were recorded. Results A total of 514 studies were assessed for eligibility. Of those, 24 studies were eligible, including a total of 2594 patients with multiple myeloma. All-grade and grades 3 and higher CVAE were seen in 617 (18.1%) and 274 (8.2%), respectively. Phase 2 or 3 studies and carfilzomib doses of 45 mg/m2 or higher were associated with high-grade CVAE. Median age older than 65 years, prior myeloma therapies, and concurrent myeloma therapies were not associated with CVAE. For the 3 randomized clinical trials, the summary relative risk of all-grade and grade 3 or higher CVAE for patients receiving carfilzomib compared with noncarfilzomib-receiving control patients were 1.8 and 2.2, respectively. Conclusions and Relevance Carfilzomib was associated with a significant incidence of CVAE, with higher rates seen with higher doses of carfilzomib. Phase 1 studies may be underdetecting CVAE. Future studies are needed to identify patients at high risk for CVAE, develop optimal monitoring strategies, and explore strategies to mitigate these risks.
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- Adam J Waxman
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Shah C, Bishnoi R, Jain A, Bejjanki H, Xiong S, Wang Y, Zou F, Moreb JS. Cardiotoxicity associated with carfilzomib: systematic review and meta-analysis. Leuk Lymphoma 2018; 59:2557-2569. [PMID: 29465266 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2018.1437269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Carfilzomib is a second-generation proteasome inhibitor (PI) that is approved for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who failed ≥1 prior lines of therapy. We performed a systematic review of carfilzomib literature with meta-analysis to determine cumulative incidence of cardiotoxicity. After the literature search, we included a total of 29 eligible phase I/II, phase II and phase III clinical trials which used carfilzomib. The cumulative incidence and overall odds ratios (OR) were calculated with random effect model, using 'R' software with metaphor package. A total of 4164 patients with various malignancies were included. The overall estimated cumulative incidence of cardiotoxicity was 8.68% and 4.92%, respectively, for all-grade and high-grade (≥ grade 3) toxicity, which seems higher than other PIs. Compared to control group, the odds of developing cardiotoxicity due to carfilzomib was significantly higher with OR of 2.03 (95% CI: 1.19-3.46, p = .010) and 2.04 (95% CI: 1.31-3.17, p = .002) for all-grades and high grades, respectively. Concomitant immunomodulatory agents seem to increase the risk of cardiotoxicity (high-grade cardiotoxicity 6.45% and 4.34% with and without concomitant immunomodulatory agents, respectively (p = .033)). There was no variation in the incidence of cardiotoxicity among newly diagnosed versus RRMM (p = .38), and high versus standard dose carfilzomib (p = .86).
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- Chintan Shah
- a Division of Hospital Medicine , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- a Division of Hospital Medicine , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- b Division of Cardiovascular Diseases , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- a Division of Hospital Medicine , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- c Department of Biostatistics , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- c Department of Biostatistics , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- c Department of Biostatistics , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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- d Division of Hematology/Oncology , University of Florida , Gainesville , FL , USA
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Rezvani K. UBXD Proteins: A Family of Proteins with Diverse Functions in Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17101724. [PMID: 27754413 PMCID: PMC5085755 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17101724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Revised: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The UBXD family is a diverse group of UBX (ubiquitin-regulatory X) domain-containing proteins in mammalian cells. Members of this family contain a UBX domain typically located at the carboxyl-terminal of the protein. In contrast to the UBX domain shared by all members of UBXD family, the amino-terminal domains are diverse and appear to carry out different roles in a subcellular localization-dependent manner. UBXD proteins are principally associated with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), where they positively or negatively regulate the ER-associated degradation machinery (ERAD). The distinct protein interaction networks of UBXD proteins allow them to have specific functions independent of the ERAD pathway in a cell type- and tissue context-dependent manner. Recent reports have illustrated that a number of mammalian members of the UBXD family play critical roles in several proliferation and apoptosis pathways dysregulated in selected types of cancer. This review covers recent advances that elucidate the therapeutic potential of selected members of the UBXD family that can contribute to tumor growth.
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- Khosrow Rezvani
- Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences, Sanford School of Medicine, The University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark Street, Lee Medical Building, Vermillion, SD 57069, USA.
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