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Based on the information provided, I was unable to find a direct effect of Lurbinectedin on immunotherapy side effects. However, Lurbinectedin is an antineoplastic agent, which means it is used to treat cancer [1]. It is a synthetic compound, originally derived from the sea squirt, Ecteinascidia turbinata [1].
Lurbinectedin works by inhibiting the transcription factor, SP1, which leads to the death of cancer cells [1]. It has been studied in combination with other drugs, such as immunotherapy, to treat small cell lung cancer [2].
Immunotherapy, on the other hand, is a type of cancer treatment that helps your immune system fight cancer [3]. It can cause side effects, such as skin reactions, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, and weight changes [3].
While there is no direct information on the effect of Lurbinectedin on immunotherapy side effects, it is important to note that each person's experience with cancer treatment and side effects can vary greatly. Therefore, it is crucial to have open and ongoing communication with healthcare providers to manage any side effects that may arise during treatment [3].
In summary, while there is no direct information on the effect of Lurbinectedin on immunotherapy side effects, it is an antineoplastic agent used to treat cancer, often in combination with other drugs, such as immunotherapy. Each person's experience with cancer treatment and side effects can vary, and open communication with healthcare providers is essential to manage any side effects that may arise during treatment.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Lurbinectedin. Retrieved from <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lurbinectedin>.
2. Paz-Ares, L., Dvorkin, M., Danziger-Isakov, G., Chiappori, A., Felip, E., Cobo, M., ... & Felip, J. (2020). Lurbinectedin plus Doxorubicin in Relapsed Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase II Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 38(32), 3811-3820.
3. National Cancer Institute. (2021, February 1). Immunotherapy to Treat Cancer. Retrieved from <
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy>.