Real world data on Anti BCMA bispecific antibody therapy in relapsed refractory multiple myeloma - treading on a razor edge between efficacy and safety
摘要
Anti BCMA bispecific antibodies (BsAb) have changed the treatment landscape of relapsed-refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). However, these drugs are associated with high rates of infections. This is a retrospective analysis of patients of RRMM who received either Elranatamab or Teclistamab from January, 2023 to September, 2025. The primary objective was to assess response rates, whereas the secondary objectives were to assess OS, PFS, haematological toxicities and non-hematological toxicities. Nine patients received Anti BCMA BsAb (four patients received Elranatamab and five patients received Teclistamab). Median age was 63 years (Range 30-67 years). 77.8% were males. Median prior lines received were five (Range: 3-8). Four patients (44.4%) achieved sCR, two patients (22.2%) achieved CR, 1 patient (11.1%) achieved VGPR and 2 patients (22.2%) had progressive disease (PD). Hypogammaglobulinemia was seen in eight (88%) patients. Nine patients had 23 episodes of infections. Nine grade III/IV infectious episodes were seen. CD3 x BCMA BsAb induces remission in RRMM but is also associated with profound immunosuppression and increased infections. Pre-emptive/prophylactic Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement can mitigate the infection risk in these patients.