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ZOMETA in Multiple Myeloma

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Zometa Efficacy in Multiple Myeloma
Involving Bone

In a clinical trial, ZOMETA significantly reduces the risk of SREs vs clodronate2

Study design: Eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma were enrolled in a randomized, multicenter trial (N=1960). In addition to induction chemotherapy, patients received 4 mg ZOMETA by infusion every 3 to 4 weeks or 1600 mg oral clodronic acid daily. Secondary endpoints included SREs.

SRE frequency with ZOMETA vs. clodronate

Dose ZOMETA every 3 to 4 weeks for optimal efficacy in multiple myeloma1

References: 1. ZOMETA Summary of Product Characteristics. Novartis Pharma AG. 2. Morgan GJ, Davies FE, Gregory WM, et al. First-line treatment with zoledronic acid as compared with clodronic acid in multiple myeloma (MRC Myeloma IX): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2010;376:1989-1999. 3. Musto P, Petrucci MT, Bringhen S, et al. A multicenter, randomized clinical trial comparing zoledronic acid versus observation in patients with asymptomatic myeloma. Cancer. 2008;113:1588-1595. 4. Munshi NC, Anderson KC. Plasma cell neoplasms. In: DeVita VT Jr, Hellman S, Rosenberg SA, eds. Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2001:2465-2499. 5. Terpos E, Sezer O, Croucher PI. The use of bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma: recommendations of an expert panel on behalf of the European Myeloma Network. Ann Oncol. 2009;20:1303-1317. 6. British Committee for Standards in Haematology in conjunction with the UK Myeloma Forum (UKMF). Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of multiple myeloma. http://www.bcshguidelines.com. Accessed November 4, 2010. 7. Kyle RA, Yee GC, Somerfield MR, et al. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2007 clinical practice guideline update on the role of bisphosphonates in multiple myeloma. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25:2464-2472.

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