Cutaneous adverse events with antibody-drug conjugates: a FAERS-based pharmacovigilance study - Summary - MDSpire

Cutaneous adverse events with antibody-drug conjugates: a FAERS-based pharmacovigilance study

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  • Huiwen Sun

  • Jinhan Chen

  • Qian Xu

  • Chen Chen

  • Jinsheng Yu

  • Qijin Shu

  • May 25, 2026

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Objective:

To systematically analyze the risks, temporal patterns, and outcome disparities of ADC-related cutaneous adverse events (CAEs) using FAERS data, highlighting the need for improved monitoring.

Key Findings:
  • 3,631 CAEs were identified, with 31 positive signals detected at the preferred term level.
  • Common manifestations included rash, alopecia, and bullous dermatitis, while severe events included Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
  • Enfortumab vedotin was associated with the highest number of positive signals, while belantamab mafodotin showed minimal signals.
  • The median time-to-onset of CAEs was 15 days, with trastuzumab deruxtecan showing the shortest latency.
  • Hospitalization occurred in 23.4% of cases, and 7.7% resulted in death.
  • Stratified analyses revealed that elderly patients and males were more susceptible to ADC-related CAEs.
Interpretation:

The study highlights significant risks of CAEs linked to ADCs, indicating a need for enhanced monitoring and management strategies in clinical practice.

Limitations:
  • The study relies on FAERS data, which may have reporting biases.
  • The analysis may not capture all CAEs due to underreporting, potentially affecting the reliability of the findings.
Conclusion:

The findings provide critical real-world evidence regarding ADC-related CAEs, suggesting the need for risk-stratified monitoring to enhance patient safety.

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