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== Background ==
 
* IgG1K human monoclonal antibody targetting CD38
 
* IgG1K human monoclonal antibody targetting CD38
 
* Indications include [[multiple myeloma]]
 
* Indications include [[multiple myeloma]]
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== Adverse Effects ==
 
* Adverse effects include [[hypertension]] (10%), edema, fatigue, cytopenias including anemia, liver enzyme abnormalities, infusion reactions (35% with first infusion), cytokine release syndrome, anaphylaxis, electrolyte abnormalities, headache (10%), insomnia, cough, dyspnea, rhinitis
 
* Adverse effects include [[hypertension]] (10%), edema, fatigue, cytopenias including anemia, liver enzyme abnormalities, infusion reactions (35% with first infusion), cytokine release syndrome, anaphylaxis, electrolyte abnormalities, headache (10%), insomnia, cough, dyspnea, rhinitis
 
* Risk of infections, including [[CMV]], [[HSV]], and possible [[hepatitis B]]
 
* Risk of infections, including [[CMV]], [[HSV]], and possible [[hepatitis B]]
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== Further Reading ==
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* [https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/system/files_force/daratumumab.pdf?download=1 Cancer Care Ontario drug monograph]
   
 
[[Category:Medications]]
 
[[Category:Medications]]

Latest revision as of 11:03, 9 February 2023

Background

  • IgG1K human monoclonal antibody targetting CD38
  • Indications include multiple myeloma

Adverse Effects

  • Adverse effects include hypertension (10%), edema, fatigue, cytopenias including anemia, liver enzyme abnormalities, infusion reactions (35% with first infusion), cytokine release syndrome, anaphylaxis, electrolyte abnormalities, headache (10%), insomnia, cough, dyspnea, rhinitis
  • Risk of infections, including CMV, HSV, and possible hepatitis B

Further Reading