Evidence-based supportive care in multiple myeloma. Issue 4 (3rd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Qureshi, Anum; Tariq, Muhammad Junaid; Shah, Zunairah; Abu Zar, Muhammad; Aslam, Shehroz; Rafae, Abdul; Shafqat, Madeeha; Malik, Mustafa Nadeem; Faisal, Muhammad Salman; Anwer, Faiz
• Is Part Of: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives. Volume 10:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 313
• Page End: 317
• Publication Date: 2020-07-03
• Subjects: Multiple myeloma -- supportive care -- bisphosphonates -- kyphoplasty -- infections -- plasmapheresis -- peripheral neuropathy -- quality of life; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Hospitals, Community; Internal Medicine; Hospitals; Internal medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1771124
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-9666

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by an abnormal clone of plasma cells in the bone marrow. MM and its therapy increase the risk of complications like anemia, osteolytic lesions, pain, infections, and renal abnormalities in MM patients. Supportive care for MM patients improves the quality of life. Treatment with bisphosphonates decreases skeletal-related events. Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are done in cases of vertebral compression fractures. Prophylactic antibiotics and antivirals can decrease infections related to morbidity. Plasmapheresis in patients with renal dysfunctions decreases dialysis dependency and improve quality of life.