eJHaem (Aug 2024)

Weight loss and dysgeusia in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients treated with talquetamab

  • Syed Naqvi,
  • Asis Shrestha,
  • Marah Alzubi,
  • Jawad Alrawabdeh,
  • Sharmilan Thanendrarajan,
  • Maurizio Zangari,
  • Frits vanRhee,
  • Carolina Schinke,
  • Samer Al Hadidi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.971
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 4
pp. 789 – 792

Abstract

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Abstract Talquetamab is an approved therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma. This study examined dysgeusia and weight loss occurrences, alongside investigating symptom reversibility post‐treatment cessation. Dysgeusia was prevalent, persisting in 15% of patients. On average, patients lost 6% of their weight during treatment, with weight loss persisting in about half of the patients post‐discontinuation. Weight loss and dysgeusia are important adverse events to consider while on talquetamab treatment. Extending dose intervals can potentially prevent such adverse events and should be studied in future prospective clinical trials.

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