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Second Generation Thrombopoietin Agents for Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Adults

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center

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	Abstract

Objective. To review the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety of two new thrombopoietic (TPO) receptor agonists, romiplostim and eltrombopag, in the treatment of chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in adults.

Data sources. A MEDLINE search was conducted (1966 to March 2009) using the search terms romiplostim, AMG 531, eltrombopag, SB-497115, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Articles on phases 1–3 clinical trials in patients with ITP were identified and reviewed. References from manufacturer information, and abstracts from recent hematology meetings, were also evaluated.

Study selection and data extraction. Controlled clinical trials evaluating romiplostim and eltrombopag for treatment of chronic ITP in adults were selected from the data sources. All published relevant abstracts were also included.

Data synthesis. Limited randomized controlled trials and open-label ongoing long-term extension studies for romiplostim and eltrombopag, have<continued/>shown that both TPO agonists are effective in improving the platelet count and reducing the bleeding episodes in adult patients with ITP unresponsive to at least one standard treatment. The most common adverse events associated with the drugs are mild to moderate headaches. The use of these agents has also been associated with rare but serious side-effects including bone marrow reticulin fibrosis, thrombotic events, and myeloid malignancies.

Conclusions. Until more long-term follow-up data regarding the safety, as well as comparative studies that further define the role of TPO agonists versus other agents in the treatment of chronic ITP are available, these agents should be reserved for patients with ITP refractory or intolerant to standard therapy.

First published on June 12, 2009
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice 2009, doi:10.1177/1078155209337668


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