DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-24DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02129-x
Susan J Keam
{"title":"Arimoclomol: First Approval.","authors":"Susan J Keam","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02129-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02129-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arimoclomol (MIPLYFFA™), an oral small molecule that crosses the blood brain barrier and is thought to upregulate CLEAR (Coordinated Lysosomal Expression and Regulation) network genes and improve lysosomal function, is being developed by Zevra Therapeutics Inc., for the treatment of neurological manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). In September 2024, arimoclomol was approved for use in combination with miglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of NPC in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older in the USA. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of arimoclomol leading to this first approval for use in combination with miglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of NPC in adult and pediatric patients aged ≥ 2 years.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"111-116"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142881760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-06DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02108-2
Ehab Atallah, Michael Deininger
{"title":"Advanced-Stage Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Options for Difficult Treatment Situations.","authors":"Ehab Atallah, Michael Deininger","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02108-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02108-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A small number of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) either present with or progress to the accelerated phase (AP) or blast phase (BP). This occurs in approximately 4-7% of patients with CML. Most patients who progress to BP-CML are of myeloid lineage, while approximately 30% are of lymphoid lineage. Due to the rarity of this condition, there are no large or randomized trials that can inform clinical decisions. Most data are from retrospective chart reviews or data from old studies when tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) were initially approved. In addition, the definition of these categories has been in continuous flux over the last 20 years, making applicability of data even more confusing. In some classifications, the cutoff is 30% blasts for the definition of BP-CML, while in others a cutoff of 20% is used. In addition, more recently the World Health Organization (WHO) classification omitted the accelerated phase and recognized only a two-phase disease, while the International Consensus Classification retained a three-phase definition and retained the accelerated phase. Therapy for patients with AP/BP-CML depends on several factors, including prior therapy, BCR::ABL1 mutation, co-morbidities, cell lineage, and eligibility for allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloHCT). Patients with AP-CML at presentation have a relatively favorable prognosis and may not need alloHCT if they respond appropriately to therapy. For patients with AP-CML who progressed while on TKI therapy or those with BP-CML, alloHCT is considered the only curative therapy. Our goal is to review the available data on the therapy of patients with AP-CML and BP-CML.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"41-50"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142784483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-13DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02115-3
Ole Haagen Nielsen, Alexander Hammerhøj, Mark Andrew Ainsworth, John Gubatan, Geert D'Haens
{"title":"Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Antibodies Used for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Treatment and Clinical Considerations.","authors":"Ole Haagen Nielsen, Alexander Hammerhøj, Mark Andrew Ainsworth, John Gubatan, Geert D'Haens","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02115-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02115-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The introduction of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors has led to a paradigm shift in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The subsequent introduction of both anti-integrins and cytokine blockers has since expanded the biologic armamentarium. However, immunogenicity, defined as the production of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) to the prescribed biopharmaceutical, means a significant fraction of patients exposed to biologic agents will experience a secondary loss of response to one or more of the drugs. In clinical settings, immunogenicity may be caused by several factors, both patient related (e.g., underlying chronic disease, systemic immune burden, including previous biologic therapy failure, and [epi]genetic background) and treatment related (e.g., dose and administration regimens, drug physical structure, photostability, temperature, and agitation). Here, we outline these elements in detail to enhance biopharmaceutical delivery and therapy for patients with IBD. Moreover, concurrent immunomodulator medication may reduce the risks of ADA generation, especially when using the chimeric drug infliximab. Summarizing the latest developments and knowledge in the field, this review aims to provide strategies to prevent ADA production and information on managing non-responsiveness or loss of response to biologics. Better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of ADAs and the critical factors influencing the immunogenicity of biopharmaceuticals may lead to improved health outcomes in the IBD community that may benefit both the individual patient and society through lower healthcare expenses.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"67-85"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-29DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02122-4
A Rauch, N Köhler, T T Brehm, N Zielinski, K Stoycheva, C Maier, L Böttcher, I Friesen, D Schaub, M Reimann, S Schmiedel, C Lange, B Kalsdorf
{"title":"Long-Term Self-Administered Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in the Treatment of Tuberculosis.","authors":"A Rauch, N Köhler, T T Brehm, N Zielinski, K Stoycheva, C Maier, L Böttcher, I Friesen, D Schaub, M Reimann, S Schmiedel, C Lange, B Kalsdorf","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02122-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02122-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the safety profiles and clinical outcomes in a continuous cohort of tuberculosis (TB) patients from a clinical referral centre in Germany receiving self-administered outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (sOPAT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of patients receiving sOPAT after discharge from the Research Center Borstel in Germany between January 2015 and December 2020. Data were extracted from medical records.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the observation period, 150 patients received parenteral antibiotics at the Research Center Borstel. Of these, 89 received sOPAT via a port catheter and were further analysed. The majority were male (n = 59, 66.3%), with a median age of 33.6 years (interquartile range-IQR 26.2-42.8). Most patients had multidrug-resistant (MDR)-TB (n = 56, 62.9%) or pre-extensively drug resistant (pre-XDR)-TB (n = 21; 23.6%). Fifty-eight (65.2%) patients received one and 24 patients (27.0%) received two parenteral drugs, most commonly capreomycin (n = 53, 59.6%) and meropenem (n = 44, 49.4%). The median duration of sOPAT was 7.4 months (IQR 5.2-17.2). In total, 71,128 intravenous drug administrations were recorded. One patient died of TB while another patient was lost to follow-up. Sixty-two (69.7%) patients completed the sOPAT regimen, the most common reason for premature discontinuation was adverse drug events (n = 12, 13.5%). There were eight (9.0%) port-related complications requiring port explantation (bloodstream infections: n = 6, local infection: n = 1, port thrombosis: n = 1).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In selected patients requiring long-term intravenous anti-TB therapy, sOPAT is a feasible treatment option with a low risk of complications when adequate infrastructure and training are in place.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"87-96"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11739191/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142902626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-20DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02125-1
Hannah A Blair
{"title":"Xeligekimab: First Approval.","authors":"Hannah A Blair","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02125-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02125-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Xeligekimab (Jinlixi<sup>®</sup>) is a recombinant human interleukin (IL)-17A-neutralizing immunoglobulin (Ig)G4 monoclonal antibody being developed by Genrix (Shanghai) Biopharmaceutical for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, axial spondyloarthritis and lupus nephritis. Xeligekimab binds to IL-17A and blocks its interaction with the IL-17A receptor, thereby inhibiting the release of C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 1 and IL-6. On 27 August 2024, xeligekimab received approval in China for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Xeligekimab is under regulatory review in China for the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis and is undergoing phase II development for the treatment of lupus nephritis. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of xeligekimab leading to this first approval for plaque psoriasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"97-101"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142863680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-28DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02104-6
Alina Iovleva, Vance G Fowler, Yohei Doi
{"title":"Treatment Approaches for Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Infections.","authors":"Alina Iovleva, Vance G Fowler, Yohei Doi","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02104-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02104-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii has been associated with over three hundred thousand annual deaths globally. It is resistant to most available antibiotics and associated with high morbidity and mortality. No global consensus currently exists for treatment strategies that balance safety and efficacy because of heterogeneity of treatment regimens in current clinical practice and scarcity of large-scale controlled studies arising from difficulties in establishing robust clinical outcomes. This review outlines the epidemiology and resistance mechanisms of carbapenem-resistant A. baumannii, then summarizes available clinical data on each approved agent with activity against this pathogen. Emerging treatment options such as cefiderocol and sulbactam-durlobactam show promise, but their success hinges on comprehensive clinical validation and access in regions most impacted by this pathogen. New therapeutic modalities that are in various stages of clinical development are also discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"21-40"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11950131/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02113-5
Sha Li, Hui-Hui Liu, Jian-Jun Li
{"title":"Moderate-Intensity Statin Plus Ezetimibe: Time to Rethink it as an Optimal Initial Lipid-Lowering Strategy.","authors":"Sha Li, Hui-Hui Liu, Jian-Jun Li","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02113-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02113-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Achievement of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets is crucial for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals with dyslipidaemia who are at high risk. Current guidelines recommend high-intensity statins at the highest tolerated dose as initial treatment to achieve LDL-C goals. However, the real-world situation is dismal: high-intensity statins are underused and achievement of LDL-C goals is suboptimal. Various challenges exist in the implementation of the recommended initial treatment strategy, including hesitancy to use high-intensity statins, non-adherence, and side effects, and the response to high-intensity statins varies across individuals. Emerging studies have shown another line of lipid-lowering, moderate-intensity statins in combination with ezetimibe, presenting considerable efficacy/effectiveness, along with better safety and adherence compared to statin intensification alone. Here we review the clinical evidence, treatment guidelines and challenges associated with high-intensity statins, and summarise the evidence on the combination therapy, moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe, which is the core strategy recommended by the 2023 Chinese Guideline for Lipid Management, as a possible primary treatment to achieve the LDL-C targets across several populations. The upfront use of a moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe may improve LDL-C control and lead to the prevention of CVD in real-world settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"51-65"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11739249/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142616733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-24DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02126-0
Yahiya Y Syed
{"title":"Xanomeline/Trospium Chloride: First Approval.","authors":"Yahiya Y Syed","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02126-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02126-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Xanomeline/trospium chloride (COBENFY™), formerly KarXT, is a first-in-class, oral, fixed-dose muscarinic agonist/antagonist combination being developed for use in schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease psychosis. Xanomeline is thought to confer efficacy by acting as an agonist at M<sub>1</sub> and M<sub>4</sub> muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, and trospium chloride reduces the peripheral cholinergic adverse events associated with xanomeline. Xanomeline/trospium chloride received its first approval on 26 September 2024 in the USA for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. This article summarizes the milestones in the development of xanomeline/trospium chloride leading to this first approval for schizophrenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"103-109"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142881702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-11-05DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02117-1
Youssef Rizk, Giuseppe Lippi, Brandon M Henry, Kin Israel Notarte, John G Rizk
{"title":"Update on Mpox Management: Epidemiology, Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Regulatory Changes.","authors":"Youssef Rizk, Giuseppe Lippi, Brandon M Henry, Kin Israel Notarte, John G Rizk","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02117-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02117-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), is categorized into two primary clades: Clade I and Clade II, with notable outbreaks linked to Clade IIb. Historically endemic in Africa, recent years have seen significant global spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in August 2024, highlighting the emergence of Clade Ib outside Africa and the broadening demographic impact of the outbreak. This review updates the current status of mpox vaccines and treatments, including their safety and effectiveness. There are two US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved vaccines for the prevention of mpox disease, Jynneos<sup>TM</sup> and ACAM2000<sup>®</sup>. The Jynneos<sup>TM</sup> vaccine, recommended for high-risk individuals, has seen limited uptake despite its efficacy in preventing disease. Tecovirimat, while FDA-approved for smallpox and available in the European Union for mpox, has shown mixed results in recent trials, with new data suggesting limited effectiveness in Clade I infections and emergence of new mutations with resistance to this drug. Brincidofovir and Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous offer additional treatment options, particularly for severe cases, although their use is constrained by regulatory and logistical challenges. Furthermore, the WHO recently approved the first commercial molecular assay, the Alinity m MPXV assay by Abbott Molecular Inc., for emergency use-an essential step in expanding testing capacity in regions experiencing mpox outbreaks. These updates underscore the critical need for continued research to enhance therapeutic outcomes and adapt public health strategies. Ensuring equitable access to vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics remains a significant challenge as the global community responds to the evolving mpox situation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142575624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
DrugsPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-19DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02119-z
Matt Shirley
{"title":"Enlonstobart: First Approval.","authors":"Matt Shirley","doi":"10.1007/s40265-024-02119-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40265-024-02119-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enlonstobart (Enshuxing<sup>®</sup>), a recombinant, fully humanised immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody targeted against programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1), is being developed by the CSPC Pharmaceutical Group for the treatment of advanced cervical cancer and other solid tumours. Enlonstobart received its first approval (a conditional marketing authorisation) in June 2024, in China, for use in patients with recurrent or metastatic programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1)-positive cervical cancer who have failed previous platinum-containing chemotherapy. Phase III clinical evaluation of enlonstobart for use as first-line treatment (in combination with chemotherapy ± bevacizumab) in patients with recurrent or metastatic PD-L1-positive cervical cancer is also underway in China. Additionally, phase II clinical development of enlonstobart (as a part of combination therapy) for use against a range of other solid tumour types is continuing. This article summarises the milestones in the development of enlonstobart leading to this first approval for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":11482,"journal":{"name":"Drugs","volume":" ","pages":"1659-1663"},"PeriodicalIF":13.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142667053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}