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ArticleJournal of research in pharmacy practice

Reduced Weekly Subcutaneous Doses of Bortezomib in Combination with Cyclophosphamide and Dexamethasone for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma.

Farzaneh Ashrafi, Azadeh Moghaddas, Ali Darakhshandeh

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Article in Journal of research in pharmacy practice. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

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  2. Evaluation of a Generic Bortezomib Molecule in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma PatientsTurkish journal of haematology : official journal of Turkish Society of Haematology · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Farzaneh AshrafiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology Section, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Azadeh MoghaddasDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Ali DarakhshandehDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology Section, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveA combination of bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone is highly effective in the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. Neuropathy is a dose-limiting adverse effect of this regimen. Subcutaneous and weekly injection instead of biweekly intravenous administration are used to reduce neuropathy. In this study, patients treated with subcutaneous weekly reduced the dose of bortezomib to reduce neuropathy and cost of treatment.

methodsThis is an interventional study, including 16 patients. Enrolled patients received bortezomib 1 mg/m

findingsThe overall response rate (≥partial response [PR]) was 93.8%. Thirteen of 16 patients (81.3%) were in an acceptable PR and complete response. Two patients (12.5%) achieving a PR. Meantime to achievement, the best response was 71 (55-87) days. Median progression-free survival was 33 (2-56) months, and autologous stem cell transplantation was performed for 68.8% of patients. Five patients (31.25%) experienced Grade I and one patient (6.25%) Grade III (no Grade 2 or 4) of peripheral neuropathy. Dose reduction and drug discontinuation was required in one patient (6.25%).

conclusionA reduced subcutaneous, weekly dose of bortezomib in combination with cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone is effective with manageable profile toxicity and acceptable cost.

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Bortezomibmultiple myelomaneuropathy

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PMID32489962
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