Talquetamab Step-Up Dosing Strategies and CRS Monitoring

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Panelist discusses how talquetamab’s step-up dosing strategy aims to mitigate cytokine release syndrome, a common immunologic toxicity. The reported grade 1 CRS with altered taste and dry mouth represents a mild manifestation compared with the MonumenTAL-1 trial, where the initial SUD schedule showed varying CRS rates. Real-world evidence has largely validated trial findings, though alternative SUD approaches may offer different risk-benefit profiles. The optimal SUD strategy continues to evolve as clinical experience expands, balancing efficacy with tolerability.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • Following the second step-up dose, the patient experiences grade 1 cytokine release syndrome (CRS), reporting altered taste and dry mouth.
  • Please briefly discuss CRS, step-up dosing (SUD), and initial challenges when using talquetamab in this setting.
  • How do these findings compare with real-world evidence?
  • How do alternative SUD strategies impact CRS outcomes from MonumenTAL-1?
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