Table 3 Hematological and non-hematological adverse events in patients with newly-diagnosed, previously untreated multiple myeloma during 47 cycles of therapy with siltuximab in combination with RVD (N=11)

From: Siltuximab (CNTO 328) with lenalidomide, bortezomib and dexamethasone in newly-diagnosed, previously untreated multiple myeloma: an open-label phase I trial

Hematological toxicity type

Grade

 

1

2

3

4

 

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

No.

%

Neutropenia

1

9.1

1

9.1

6

54.5

3

16.1

Thrombocytopenia

5

45.5

1

9.1

4

36.4

1

9.1

Lymphopenia

2

18.2

1

9.1

7

63.6

  

Leukopenia

2

18.2

2

18.2

7

63.6

  

Anemia

6

54.5

3

27.3

2

18.2

  

Leukocytosis

    

1

9.1

  

Non-hematological toxicity type

Grade

 

2

3

 

No.

%

No.

%

Nausea

4

36.4

2

18.2

Edema: Limbs

1

9.1

2

18.2

Diarrhea

3

27.3

1

9.1

Peripheral sensory neuropathy

1

9.1

1

9.1

Maculo-papular rash

1

9.1

1

9.1

Pneumonia

  

1

9.1

Fatigue

7

63.6

  

Constipation

6

54.5

  

Paresthesia

5

45.5

  

Myalgia

4

56.4

  

Dizziness

3

27.3

  

Fracture

2

18.2

  

Upper respiratory infection

2

18.2

  

Dyspnea

2

18.2

  

Vomiting

2

18.2

  

Blurred vision

2

18.2

  

Allergic reaction

1

9.1

  

Oral mucositis

1

9.1

  

Dyspepsia

1

9.1

  

Dysgeusia

1

9.1

  

Dehydration

1

9.1

  

Pain: Back

1

9.1

  

Pain: Extremity

1

9.1

  

Pain: Generalized

1

9.1

  

Insomnia

1

9.1

  

Head boils

1

9.1

  
  1. Abbreviation: RVD, lenalidomide, bortezomib, dexamethasone.