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April 1, 2026Cancer Medicine1 citationsOpen Access

A Disproportionality Analysis of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Combination With Platinum‐Based Agents Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Database

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BLBoyi LiuWZW ZhangRHRuizhe Huang

Key Points

  • This study analyzes the adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors combined with platinum-based compounds using the FAERS database.
  • Extracted AE data from the FAERS database for the years 2008–2024.
  • Conducted a retrospective analysis of collected AEs.
  • Employed disproportionality analysis algorithms including ROR, PRR, BCPNN, and MGPS.
  • Identified 27 significant SOC-level signals, notably for hematological (ROR = 6.3), endocrine (ROR = 14.3), and hepatobiliary disorders (ROR = 4.49).
  • Key adverse events like malignant neoplasm progression (ROR = 16) and myocarditis (ROR = 16.3) were highlighted.
  • 45.5% of AEs occurred within 1 month, with a median onset of 38 days.
  • Combination therapy showed lower rates of malignancy progression and nephrotoxicity compared to monotherapy, but higher rates of neurotoxicity.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) combined with platinum‐based compounds are commonly used in the treatment of certain malignant tumors. This study aims to analyze adverse events (AEs) associated with the combination therapy of ICIs and platinum‐based compounds by using the FAERS database. Methods This study retrieved relevant adverse event (AE) data from the FAERS database (2008–2024) and conducted a retrospective analysis of the collected AEs. Multiple disproportionality analysis algorithms were employed, including the Reporting Odds Ratio (ROR), Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR), Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN), and Multi‐item Gamma Poisson Shrinker (MGPS). Results Analysis of 28,585 reports identified 27 significant SOC‐level signals, strongest for hematological (ROR = 6.3), endocrine (ROR = 14.3), and hepatobiliary disorders (ROR = 4.49). Key PTs included malignant neoplasm progression (ROR = 16), febrile neutropenia (ROR = 15.31), and myocarditis (ROR = 16.3). 45.5% of AEs occurred within 1 month (median onset: 38 days). Combination therapy showed lower rates vs. monotherapy for malignancy progression and nephrotoxicity, but higher neurotoxicity (628 neuropathy cases). Conclusion The combination exhibits distinct early‐onset toxicities (early‐onset hematological/endocrine/hepatic) and novel risks (neuropathy/myocarditis/leukemia), necessitating enhanced initial monitoring and subgroup‐specific management.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7b695652765b073a95f5https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.71527
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