idelalisib and Lymphoproliferative-Disorders

Over the last decade, there have been important developments in the treatment of lymphoproliferative disorders. Apart from conventional chemotherapy, a wide array of therapies has been developed, with different indications. The aim of this review is to evaluate the risk of infection associated with these therapies, as well as establishing prevention recommendations. In all cases, the patient's underlying disease as well as concomitant or previous therapies have an impact on the risk of infection. Anti-CD20 antibodies (rituximab, ofatumumab and obinutuzumab) have been associated with a higher risk of bacterial and viral infection, as well as reactivation of latent infections and opportunistic infections. Alemtuzumab is associated with severe, protracted immunosuppression. Ibrutinib and acalabrutinib have been linked to bacterial infections (especially respiratory infections), invasive fungal infections and opportunistic infections. Idelalisib carries a higher risk of Pneumocystis jirovecii and infection and cytomegalovirus reactivation. Venetoclax is associated with respiratory infections and neutropenia. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are not directly associated with a higher risk of infection; nevertheless, the use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants to control immune-related adverse events results in an increase of the risk of infection. Brentuximab, lenalidomide and histone deacetylase inhibitors do not seem to be associated with a higher risk of infections. Although data are scarce, a higher number of infections have been observed with cellular therapies, mostly in patients with more than 3 previous antineoplastic treatments or those receiving tocilizumab or corticosteroids for managing the cytokine release syndrome. In all patients, we recommend appropriate vaccination, screening for latent infections, and individualized prophylaxis recommendations.

Topics: Adenine; Alemtuzumab; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antineoplastic Agents; Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological; Benzamides; Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic; Communicable Disease Control; Humans; Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors; Infections; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Piperidines; Purines; Pyrazines; Quinazolinones; Risk; Rituximab; Sulfonamides; Syndrome

Lymphoid neoplasms treatment has recently been renewed to increase antitumor efficacy and conventional chemotherapies toxicities. Limited data have been published about the infection risk associated with these new drugs, therefore this study analyzes the infectious complications in patients with lymphoproliferative diseases (LPD) treated with monoclonal antibodies (obinutuzumab, ofatumumab, brentuximab, nivolumab, or pembrolizumab), BTK inhibitors (ibrutinib and acalabrutinib), PI3K inhibitors (idelalisib) and BCL2 inhibitors (venetoclax).. Multicenter retrospective study of 458 LPD patients treated with targeted therapies in real-life setting, in 18 Spanish institutions, from the time of their commercial availability to August 2020.. Severe infections incidence was 23% during 17-month median follow-up; cumulative incidence was higher in the first 3-6 months of targeted drug treatment and then decreased. The most frequent etiology was bacterial (54%). Nine (6%) Invasive fungal infections (IFI) were observed, in its majority in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients treated predominantly with ibrutinib. Significant risk factors for severe infection were: severe lymphopenia (p = 0.009, OR 4.7, range 1.3-1.7), combined targeted treatment vs single agent treatment (p = 0.014 OR 2.2 range 1.1-4.2) and previous rituximab (p = 0.03 OR 1.8, range 1.05-3.3). Infection-related mortality was 6%. In 22% of patients with severe infections, definitive discontinuation of the targeted drug was observed.. A high proportion of patients presented severe infections during follow-up, with non-negligible attributable mortality, but infection incidence is not superior to the one observed during the chemotherapy era. In selected cases with specific risk factors for infection, antimicrobial prophylaxis should be considered.

Topics: Adenine; Adolescent; Adult; Agammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine Kinase; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological; Benzamides; Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic; Female; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Infections; Lymphopenia; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Male; Middle Aged; Piperidines; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2; Purines; Pyrazines; Quinazolinones; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Sulfonamides; Young Adult

We describe the opportunistic infections occurring in 362 patients with lymphoproliferative disorders treated with ibrutinib and idelalisib in clinical practice. Overall, 108 of 362 patients (29·8%) developed infections, for a total of 152 events. Clinically defined infections (CDI) were 49·3% (75/152) and microbiologically defined infections (MDI) were 50·7% (77/152). Among 250 patients treated with ibrutinib, 28·8% (72/250) experienced one or more infections, for a total of 104 episodes. MDI were 49% (51/104). Bacterial infections were 66·7% (34/51), viral 19·6% (10/51) and invasive fungal diseases (IFD) 13·7% (7/51). Among the 112 patients treated with idelalisib, 32·1% (36/112) experienced one or more infections, for a total of 48 episodes. MDI were 54·2% (26/48). Bacterial infections were 34·6% (9/26), viral 61·5% (16/26) and IFD 3·8% (1/26). With ibrutinib, the rate of bacterial infections was significantly higher compared to idelalisib (66·7% vs. 34·6%; P = 0·007), while viral infections were most frequent in idelalisib (61·5% vs. 19·6%; P < 0·001). Although a higher rate of IFD was observed in patients treated with ibrutinib, the difference was not statistically significant (13·7% vs. 3·8% respectively; P = 0·18). Bacteria are the most frequent infections with ibrutinib, while viruses are most frequently involved with idelalisib.

Topics: Adenine; Agammaglobulinaemia Tyrosine Kinase; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Bacterial Infections; Case-Control Studies; Enzyme Inhibitors; Female; Humans; Invasive Fungal Infections; Italy; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Male; Middle Aged; Molecular Targeted Therapy; Opportunistic Infections; Piperidines; Protein Kinase Inhibitors; Purines; Quinazolinones; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Virus Diseases

Topics: Allografts; Animals; B-Lymphocytes; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections; Female; Graft Rejection; Graft Survival; Heart Transplantation; Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring; Humans; Inhibitory Concentration 50; Lymphoma, B-Cell; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Male; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Mice, Inbred NOD; Mice, SCID; Neoplasm Transplantation; Organ Transplantation; Phosphoinositide-3 Kinase Inhibitors; Postoperative Complications; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt; Purines; Quinazolinones; Sirolimus; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases