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Clinical and economic aspects of the use of rituximab in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Figueirêdo, Camila Bezerra Melo; Souza, Joelma Rodrigues de; Soares, Daniel Handerson Galindo; Silva, Caio Cesar de Andrade Rodrigues; Lorena, Virginia Maria Barros de.
  • Figueirêdo, Camila Bezerra Melo; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife. BR
  • Souza, Joelma Rodrigues de; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife. BR
  • Soares, Daniel Handerson Galindo; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife. BR
  • Silva, Caio Cesar de Andrade Rodrigues; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife. BR
  • Lorena, Virginia Maria Barros de; Federal University of Pernambuco. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Recife. BR
Braz. j. pharm. sci ; 50(3): 445-455, Jul-Sep/2014.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-728688
ABSTRACT
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) consists of a group of neoplasias involving mainly B cells and represents 90% of all lymphomas. The current available therapy is based on chemotherapy associated with the monoclonal antibody rituximab (Mab Thera(r)), which targets the CD20 protein, present in over 80% of NHL mature B cells. Recent clinical reports show a preference for combining the benefits of immunotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy, thus generating safe and effective alternative treatments. The current review aimed at evaluating various aspects related to the use of rituximab for NHL, highlighting the possible inhibitory mechanisms of cell proliferation, the achieved clinical results, and the expected clinical and economic outcomes of treatments. The results from clinical tests indicate the need for a better understanding of the critical mechanisms of action of this antibody, which may maximize its therapeutic efficacy. This therapy not only represents a viable option to treat most types of NHLs, especially when associated with conventional chemotherapy, but also offers cost-utility and cost-effectiveness advantages.
RESUMO
O Linfoma não-Hodgkin (LNH) consiste em um grupo de neoplasias envolvendo, principalmente, as células B e representa 90% de todos os linfomas. A terapia atual disponível é baseada em quimioterapia associada ao anticorpo monoclonal rituximabe (Mab Thera(r)), que tem como alvo a proteína CD20, presente em mais de 80% das células B maduras do LNH. Recentes relatórios clínicos mostram preferência para combinar os benefícios da quimioterapia adjuvante e imunoterapia, gerando alternativas de tratamentos seguro e eficaz. O trabalho de revisão teve por objetivo avaliar vários aspectos relacionados à aplicação do rituximabe no LNH, destacando os possíveis mecanismos inibitórios da proliferação celular, os resultados clínicos obtidos e as implicações clínicas e econômicas esperadas para o tratamento. Os resultados de testes clínicos indicam a necessidade de uma melhor compreensão dos mecanismos críticos de ação deste anticorpo, que poderão maximizar a sua eficácia terapêutica. Essa terapia não representa apenas uma opção viável para o tratamento da maioria dos tipos de LNH, principalmente quando associado à quimioterapia convencional, mas, também, oferece vantagens em termos de custo-utilidade e custo-efetividade.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hodgkin Disease / Rituximab Type of study: Health economic evaluation Language: English Journal: Braz. j. pharm. sci Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Pernambuco/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Hodgkin Disease / Rituximab Type of study: Health economic evaluation Language: English Journal: Braz. j. pharm. sci Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Pernambuco/BR