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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-8-11
pubmed:abstractText
Bisphosphonates are effective in the prevention and treatment of bone disease in multiple myeloma (MM). Osteonecrosis of the jaw is Increasingly recognized as a serious complication of long-term bisphosphonate therapy. Issues such as the choice of bisphosphonate and duration of therapy have become the subject of intense debate given patient safety concerns. We reviewed available data concerning the use of bisphosphonates in MM. Guidelines for the use of bisphosphonates in MM were developed by a multidisciplinary panel consisting of hematologists, dental specialists, and nurses specializing in the treatment of MM. We conclude that intravenous pamidronate and intravenous zoledronic acid are equally effective and superior to placebo in reducing skeletal complications. Pamidronate is favored over zoledronic acid until more data are available on the risk of complications (osteonecrosis of the jaw). We recommend discontinuing bisphosphonates after 2 years of therapy for patients who achieve complete response and/or plateau phase. For patients whose disease is active, who have not achieved a response, or who have threatening bone disease beyond 2 years, therapy can be decreased to every 3 months. These guidelines were developed in the Interest of patient safety and will be reexamined as new data emerge regarding risks and benefits.
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pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0025-6196
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
81
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1047-53
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Mayo clinic consensus statement for the use of bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma.
pubmed:affiliation
Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. lacy.martha@mayo.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review, Consensus Development Conference