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Managing potential adverse events during treatment with enfortumab vedotin + pembrolizumab in patients with advanced urothelial cancer

Blaine Brower, Asia S. McCoy, Hiba Ahmad, Cheryl Eitman, I. Alex Bowman, Jennifer Rembisz, Matthew I. Milowsky

Frontiers in Oncology · 2024

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Summary

This paper presents clinical best-practice recommendations for managing adverse events in patients receiving the combination therapy of enfortumab vedotin (an antibody-drug conjugate targeting Nectin-4) and pembrolizumab (an immune checkpoint inhibitor) for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. The recommendations address four key adverse events—skin reactions, peripheral neuropathy, hyperglycemia, and pneumonitis—which may arise from either agent individually, complicating clinical attribution and management. The guidance synthesises published clinical guidelines, expert opinion, and author clinical experience to support optimal patient care with this FDA-approved combination regimen.

UK applicability

The recommendations are likely applicable to UK oncology practice, as urothelial cancer treatment protocols are broadly aligned internationally and FDA-approved therapies typically undergo similar evaluation in the United Kingdom. However, NHS formulary status and reimbursement decisions may affect implementation in UK clinical settings.

Key measures

Adverse event management protocols and best-practice recommendations for skin reactions, peripheral neuropathy, hyperglycemia, and pneumonitis

Outcomes reported

The study reports clinical recommendations for managing adverse events associated with the combination therapy of enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. Specific adverse events addressed include skin reactions, peripheral neuropathy, hyperglycemia, and pneumonitis.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Guideline
Study design
Guideline | Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.3389/fonc.2024.1326715
Catalogue ID
SNmoh0dt3x-9uxf49

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