Opinion|Videos|November 15, 2024
Adverse Event Management: Amivantamab
Author(s)Hatim Husain, MD
Hatim Husain, MD, discusses how the implementation of proactive prophylaxis strategies for patients taking amivantamab, including prophylactic antibiotics, good skin hygiene, and insights from the phase 2 COCOON study, can help manage potential adverse effects and improve treatment outcomes.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What proactive prophylaxis strategies have you integrated into your practice for patients taking amivantamab?
- Prophylactic antibiotics
- Good skin hygiene
- Phase 2 COCOON study findings
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