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Marchesi F, Terrenato I, Papa E, Tomassi M, Falcucci P, Gumenyuk S, Palombi F, Pisani F, Renzi D, Romano A, Spadea A, Regazzo G, Rizzo MG, De Rienzo M, Ripellino C, Sgromo S, Viggiani C, Ponte E, Kayal R, Cordone I, Foddai ML, Mengarelli A. Efficacy and safety of biosimilar Peg-filgrastim after autologous stem cell transplant in myeloma and lymphoma patients: a comparative study with biosimilar Filgrastim, Lenograstim, and originator Peg-filgrastim. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:947-956. [PMID: 38189833 PMCID: PMC10867069 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05604-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
Data about biosimilar Peg-filgrastim (bioPEG) in autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) are still scarce. The aim of this study has been to assess efficacy and safety of bioPEG among lymphoma and myeloma patients undergoing ASCT, comparing these data with historical controls receiving other G-CSFs. Furthermore, an economic evaluation has been included to estimate the savings by using bioPEG. This is a prospective cohort study comparing lymphoma and myeloma patients undergoing ASCT and receiving bioPEG (n = 73) with three historical consecutive cohorts collected retrospectively who received other G-CSFs (Lenograstim - Leno - n = 101, biosimilar Filgrastim - bioFIL n = 392, and originator Peg-filgrastim - oriPEG n = 60). We observed a significantly shorter time to neutrophils and platelet engraftment (p < 0.001) in patients treated with bioPEG and oriPEG. Moreover, patients who received bioPEG showed a shorter hospitalization time (p < 0.001) and a lower transfusion need (p < 0.001). We did not observe any significant difference in terms of transplant-related mortality, mucositis, and diarrhea among the four groups. No serious adverse events were associated with bioPEG. Similar data were obtained after running a stratified analysis for lymphomas and myeloma separately conducted by using a propensity score matching. The average total cost per patient of bioPEG was € 18218.9 compared to € 23707.8, € 20677.3 and € 19754.9 of Leno, oriPEG, and bioFIL, respectively. In conclusion, bioPEG seems to be as effective as the originator and more effective than short-acting G-CSFs in terms of post-transplant engraftment in myeloma and lymphoma patients undergoing ASCT. Moreover, bioPEG was cost-effective when compared with the other G-CSFs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Francesco Marchesi
- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Research, Advanced Diagnostics and Technological Innovation, Clinical Trial Center, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Research, Advanced Diagnostics and Technological Innovation, Genomic and Epigenetic Unit, Translational Research Area, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Research, Advanced Diagnostics and Technological Innovation, Genomic and Epigenetic Unit, Translational Research Area, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Immuno-Transfusional Medicine Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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- Leukapheresis and Cellular Therapy Unit, S. Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Pathology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Immuno-Transfusional Medicine Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Via Elio Chianesi 55, 00144, Rome, Italy
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Martino M, Gori M, Porto G, Pellicano M, Santoro L, Verduci C, Canale FA, Loteta B, Moscato T, Alati C, Ieracitano MC, Cuzzocrea A, Altomonte M, Florenzano MT, Morabito A, Irrera G, Naso V, Pugliese M, Console G, Ferreri A, Imbalzano L, Tripepi G, Pitino A. Effectiveness of biosimilar pegfilgrastim in patients with multiple myeloma after high-dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation. Ann Hematol 2023; 102:1915-1925. [PMID: 37079070 PMCID: PMC10281896 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05228-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is the main indication for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). Novel supportive therapies (e.g., granulocyte colony-stimulating factor) have significantly improved post-ASCT-related mortality; however, data on biosimilar pegfilgrastim-bmez (BIO/PEG) in this setting is lacking. This prospective cohort study compared Italian patients with MM who received BIO/PEG post-ASCT with data collected retrospectively from historical control groups from the same center who received either filgrastim-sndz (BIO/G-CSF) or pegfilgrastim (PEG; originator). The primary endpoint was time to neutrophil engraftment (three consecutive days with an absolute neutrophil count ≥ 0.5 × 109/L). Secondary endpoints included incidence and duration of febrile neutropenia (FN). Of the 231 patients included, 73 were treated with PEG, 102 with BIO/G-CSF, and 56 with BIO/PEG. Median age was 60 years and 57.1% were male. Neutrophil engraftment was reached after a median of 10 days in the BIO/PEG and PEG groups and 11 days in the BIO/G-CSF group. Among patients who achieved neutrophil engraftment earlier than this (i.e., day 9), 58% (29/50) were on PEG; of those who achieved it later (i.e., day 11), 80.8% (59/73) were on BIO/G-CSF. FN incidence was higher with BIO/G-CSF (61.4%) versus PEG (52.1%) or BIO/PEG (37.5%) (p = 0.02 among groups). Patients on BIO/PEG had less frequent grade 2-3 diarrhea (5.5%) compared with BIO/G-CSF (22.5%) or PEG (21.9%); grade 2-3 mucositis was most frequent in the BIO/G-CSF group. In conclusion, pegfilgrastim and its biosimilar displayed an advantageous efficacy and safety profile compared with biosimilar filgrastim in patients with MM post-ASCT.
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- Massimo Martino
- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC-CNR), Section of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Pharmacy Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Pharmacy Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Pharmacy Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Pharmacy Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Pharmacy Unit, Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies Unit (CTMO), Department of Hemato-Oncology and Radiotherapy, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano “Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli,”, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
- Stem Cell Transplant Program CIC587, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC-CNR), Section of Reggio Calabria, 89124 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology (IFC-CNR), Section of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Wang X, Ren J, Liang X, He P. Efficacy and cost of G-CSF derivatives for prophylaxis of febrile neutropenia in lymphoma and multiple myeloma patients underwent autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Hematology 2021; 26:950-955. [PMID: 34904529 DOI: 10.1080/16078454.2021.2003071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacies and costs between pegfilgrastim and filgrastim prophylaxis for FN post-ASCT for lymphoma and multiple myeloma patients. METHODS 43 patients who received pegfilgrastim (6 mg) were compared to a retrospective cohort of 129 patients that had received filgrastim post-ASCT. Hematopoietic recovery time, FN incidence and treatment costs were assessed and compared. RESULTS The mean time to absolute neutrophil count engraftment was 8.72 ± 2.38 days for the prospective pegfilgrastim group and 9.87 ± 3.13 days for the retrospective filgrastim group (P = 0.027). The incidence of FN was 18.60% and 50.39% in prospective pegfilgrastim and retrospective filgrastim groups, respectively (P = 0.000). The mean cost of filgrastim was $617.22 ± 37.87, compared with $525.78 for pegfilgrastim (P = 0.032). DISCUSSION Convenience, effectiveness, and safety of prophylaxis for FN in the prospective pegfilgrastim group were significantly improved compared to the retrospective filgrastim group in ASCT patients. CONCLUSION Pegfilgrastim prophylaxis was more effective and convenient than filgrastim for FN prophylaxis in patients post-ASCT, especially for MM patients.
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- Xiaoning Wang
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Lymphoma, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xian, People's Republic of China
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A comparative effectiveness study of lipegfilgrastim in multiple myeloma patients after high dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplant. Ann Hematol 2019; 99:331-341. [PMID: 31853703 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-019-03901-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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G-CSF administration after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has been shown to expedite neutrophil recovery. Several studies comparing filgrastim and pegfilgrastim in the post-ASCT setting concluded that the two are at least equally effective. Lipegfilgrastim (LIP) is a new long-acting, once-per-cycle G-CSF. This multicentric, prospective study aimed to describe the use of LIP in multiple myeloma patients receiving high-dose melphalan and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) and compare LIP with historic controls of patients who received short-acting agent (filgrastim [FIL]). Overall, 125 patients with a median age of 60 years received G-CSF after ASCT (80 patients LIP on day 1 post-ASCT and 45 patients FIL on day 5 post-ASCT). The median duration of grade 4 neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count [ANC] < 0.5 × 10 [9]/L) was 5 days in both LIP and FIL groups, whereas the median number of days to reach ANC ≥ 0.5 × 10 [9]/L was 10% lower in the LIP than in the FIL group (10 vs 11 days), respectively. Male sex was significantly associated with a faster ANC ≥ 0.5 × 10 [9] L response (p = 0.015). The incidence of FN was significantly lower in the LIP than in the FIL group (29% vs 49%, respectively, p = 0.024). The days to discharge after ASCT infusion were greater in patients with FN (p < 0.001). The study indicates that LIP had a shorter time to ANC recovery and is more effective than FIL for the prevention of FN in the ASCT setting.
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Ying L, YinHui T, Yunliang Z, Sun H. Lenalidomide and the risk of serious infection in patients with multiple myeloma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Oncotarget 2018; 8:46593-46600. [PMID: 28423741 PMCID: PMC5542295 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.16235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The immunomodulatory drug lenalidomide is highly effective against newly diagnosed and relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM), but serious and even fatal infections have been associated with its use. In this meta-analysis, we assessed the overall risk of infection to MM patients treated with lenalidomide. Eleven phase II or III clinical trials, comprising 3,210 subjects, were selected from the Embase, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library databases, from the Clinical Trial Registration website, and from meeting abstracts and virtual presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Main outcome measures were overall incidence, relative risk (RR), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of reported infection events. Fixed-effect or random-effect models were used in the statistical analyses, depending on the between-study heterogeneity. The overall incidence of high-grade infection was 14.32% (95% CI: 12.08%-16.90%) and high-grade infection's pooled RR was 2.23 (95% CI: 1.71-2.91, P < 0.0001) for all 11 studies evaluated. No evidence of publication bias for the incidence of high-grade infection was detected using Begg's funnel plot and Egger's test (P = 0.2; 95% CI: -1.70, 1.23). From this meta-analysis, it appears lenalidomide use is associated with an increased risk of high-grade infection. Moreover, fatal infection events occurred only in patients treated with lenalidomide; no infection-related deaths were observed among controls. These data indicate that accurate diagnosis and optimal management of infection in MM patients treated with lenalidomide could be critical for treatment efficacy.
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- Li Ying
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R.China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, Hangzhou, P.R.China
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- Research Center for Clinical Pharmacy, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R.China
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Smith-Norowitz TA, Joks R, Norowitz KB, Chice S, Durkin HG, Bluth MH. Effect of filgrastim (recombinant human granulocyte colony stimulating factor) on IgE responses in human asthma: a case study. Transfus Apher Sci 2013; 49:349-53. [PMID: 23768686 DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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RATIONALE The role of peripheral blood progenitor cell mobilization on Immunoglobulin E (IgE) responses has not been studied. METHODS Distributions of blood lymphocytes (CD4+, CD8+, CD8+CD60+, CD19+, CD23+, CD16/56+, CD25, CD45RA+, CD45RO+, CD34+), and levels of serum immunoglobulins (IgM, IgG, IgA, IgE) were studied in an allergic asthmatic serum IgE+ (181IU/mL) adult (m/45 y/o) donor undergoing routine stem cell mobilization protocol (American Society of Hematology) before (day-30), during (day 4), and after (1 wk post last dose) filgrastim (subcutaneous, 480 mcg, 2qd) treatment (flow cytometry, nephelometry, UniCAP Total IgE Fluoro enzyme immunoassay). RESULTS On day 4 of filgrastim treatment, numbers of CD8+CD60+T cells and CD23+ blood cells dramatically increased (98% and 240% respectively) compared with pre treatment. In contrast on day 4 of treatment, serum IgE levels decreased (>50%) compared with pre treatment. CD8+CD60+T cells and CD23+ blood cells and serum IgE levels approached pre-treatment levels at 1 week post treatment. CONCLUSIONS Filgrastim treatment transiently increases numbers of CD8+CD60+T and CD23+ expressing cells, which are known to regulate human IgE responses, while also transiently suppressing ongoing IgE responses. These results suggest that filgrastim affects IgE related responses, and may be useful in modulating allergic responses.
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- Tamar A Smith-Norowitz
- Departments of Pediatrics, Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at SUNY Downstate, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11203, United States.
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Khot A, Dickinson M, Stokes K, Harrison S, Burbury K, Fleming S, Wall D, Gambell P, Prince HM, Seymour JF, Ritchie D. A risk-adapted protocol for delayed administration of filgrastim after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2012; 13:42-7. [PMID: 23146384 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2012.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2012] [Revised: 09/21/2012] [Accepted: 09/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The routine use of recombinant human granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) after high-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) is associated with increased costs. We prospectively explored a strategy that used prophylactic delayed filgrastim only in patients with risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS This sequential cohort analysis compared the outcomes of consecutive patients, treated on the risk-adapted protocol (RAP) (risk factors: prior febrile neutropenia; age >60 years; and CD34+ cell infused dose of <2 × 10(6/)/kg), who received filgrastim from day +6 after auto-SCT with a historical cohort (historical day-1 cohort [HD1]), who received filgrastim from day +1. RESULTS Eighty-two patients were treated in the RAP cohort and compared with 115 patients in the HD1 cohort. There were no differences in median age (55 years) or median CD34+ cell dose (5.21 × 10(6)/kg [range, 2-62.2 × 10(6)/kg] vs. 5.24 × 10(6)/kg [range, 2.4-29.8 × 10(6)/kg]). Filgrastim was used for 6 fewer days in the RAP cohort (median 5 days [range, 0-11 days] vs. 11 days [range, 9-47 days]). There was a small absolute but significant difference in median time to neutrophil recovery in the HD1 cohort for the whole group, 10 days (range, 8-46 days) vs. 11 days (range, 9-22 days) (P = .03) and in patients with myeloma; 10 days (range, 9-14 days) vs. 11 days (range, 9-18 days) (P < .0001) as compared to the RAP cohort. There was no difference in median inpatient duration, 13 days (range, 10-26 days) vs. 12 days (range, 1-38 days) (P = .22) and 3-year survival (79% vs. 83% [P = .43]) between HD1 and RAP cohorts respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of a RAP to identify patients likely to benefit from prophylactic filgrastim is safe and results in cost savings. Patients with myeloma benefit from earlier introduction of filgrastim in terms of neutrophil recovery; this disease-specific observation is an important consideration for future studies.
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- Amit Khot
- Department of Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Herbert K, Ritchie DS. The Goldilocks conundrum: how much granulocyte colony-stimulating factor following autologous stem cell transplant is 'just right'? Leuk Lymphoma 2011; 52:548-9. [PMID: 21438823 DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2011.560695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Kirsten Herbert
- Haematology Service, Division of Cancer Medicine, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Saria M. Preventing and Managing Infections in Neutropenic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients: Evidence-Based Review. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2011; 15:133-9. [DOI: 10.1188/11.cjon.133-139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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