Description: This presentation will introduce the different bispecific t-cell engager (BiTE) therapies, their place in cancer care, common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and how to treat/manage them. BiTE therapies are an emerging therapy in oncology and this presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the different types of BiTEs and prepare our audience to manage patients receiving BiTEs.

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Recording: CE- Let’s Take A BiTE Into Immunotherapy-20240306_120013-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker:  Meagen Khoshaba, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives: ​​

  • Examine the different mechanism of actions of bispecific t-cell engager (BiTE) therapies
  • Differentiate BiTE therapy dosing and monitoring
  • Identify common adverse reactions (ADRs) in BiTE therapies
  • Employ management strategies for patients experiencing BiTE therapy ADRs
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
03/06/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
LGH Sasser Conference Room & Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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