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Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/uso terapéutico , Mieloma Múltiple/tratamiento farmacológico , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Comorbilidad , Manejo de la Enfermedad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Mieloma Múltiple/epidemiología , Análisis de SupervivenciaAsunto(s)
Melfalán , Mieloma Múltiple , Protocolos de Quimioterapia Combinada Antineoplásica/efectos adversos , Bortezomib/efectos adversos , Humanos , Melfalán/uso terapéutico , Mieloma Múltiple/diagnóstico , Mieloma Múltiple/tratamiento farmacológico , Prednisona/efectos adversos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
In this clinical trial, we demonstrate that ultrarapid fast infusion of rituximab (Truxima) in 30 min with oral premedication is feasible and secure for patients, and reduce the day-care hospital stays.
RESUMEN
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection produces higher morbidity and mortality in hematological malignancies, but evidence in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is scarce. A multicenter observational study was conducted to determine the clinical outcomes and assess the impact of therapeutic approaches in adult AML patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection in the first wave (March-May 2020). Overall, 108 patients were included: 51.9% with active leukemia and 70.4% under therapeutic schedules for AML. Signs and symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 were present in 96.3% of patients and 82.4% received specific treatment for SARS-CoV-2. The mortality rate was 43.5% and was correlated with age, gender, active leukemia, dyspnea, severe SARS-CoV-2, intensive care measures, neutrophil count, and D-dimer levels. A protective effect was found with azithromycin, lopinavir/ritonavir, and normal liver enzyme levels. During the SARS-CoV-2 first wave, our findings suggested an increased mortality in AML in a short period. SARS-CoV-2 management could be guided by risk factors in AML patients.