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SynthesisAnnals of medicine2026

Risk of adverse events in elotuzumab-treated patients with multiple myeloma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Zhaoyue Yan, Huali Dong, Yiping Du, Dapeng Li, Linlin Liu

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Zhaoyue YanDepartment of Hematology, Zibo First Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China.
Huali DongDepartment of Hematology, Zibo First Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China.
Yiping DuDepartment of Hematology, Qingdao eighth people's hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Dapeng LiDepartment of Hematology, Zibo First Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China.
Linlin LiuDepartment of Genetics and Cell Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.ORCID 0009-0002-2688-4492

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Abstract

backgroundElotuzumab, an anti-SLAMF7 monoclonal antibody for multiple myeloma (MM), lacks a comprehensive safety profile from meta-analysis.

methodsWe systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and CENTRAL through February 13, 2025 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating elotuzumab in MM. Pooled relative risks(RRs) of adverse events observed in elotuzumab-containing regimens versus control therapies.

results6 RCTs (N=1,736) were included. Elotuzumabsignificantly reduced incidence of neutropenia (RR = 0.86, 95% CI: 0.76-0.98), but increased risks of cough (RR = 1.41, 95% CI: 0.96-2.09), pneumonia (RR = 1.30, 95% CI: 1.07-1.59), diarrhea (RR = 1.16, 95% CI: 1.05-1.30), pyrexia (RR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.10-1.96) and infections (RR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.03-1.15). No significant differences were observed for anemia, thrombocytopenia, respiratory infections, nausea, appetite loss, back pain, muscle spasms, peripheral edema, insomnia, rash, pruritus, fatigue, or hypokalemia. For grade 3-4 events, elotuzumab was associated with higher risks of lymphopenia (RR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.31-2.64,

conclusionElotuzumab in MM appears safe but with a specific adverse events pattern : lower neutropenia, but higher respiratory, gastrointestinal, metabolic, and infectious events. Differences may be influenced by longer treatment and corticosteroid use; therefore, interpretation of outcomes such as hyperglycemia and cataracts requires particular caution.

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Antibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalMultiple MyelomaCoughDiarrheaHumansNeutropeniaPneumoniaRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntineoplastic Agents, Immunologicalelotuzumabadverse eventselotuzumabmeta-analysisMultiple myeloma

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