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Brand name · Elotuzumab
Empliciti: adverse event reports filed with FDA
1,264 reports list it as a suspect or interacting product, 2015–2026. Class: SLAMF7-directed immunostimulatory antibody.
- 1,264
- reports as suspect product
- 0% of all reports · about 119 a year
- 27
- reports, 12 months to June 2026
- 41 in the 12 months before
- 68.8%
- marked serious by the reporter
- 87.6% across the class
- 18.4%
- record death among outcomes, as reported
- 233 reports · not verified by FDA
Between December 2015 and June 2026, 1,264 adverse event reports received by FDA list the brand name Empliciti (elotuzumab) as a suspect or interacting product. Reports that mention it only as a concomitant medication (992) are left out of every figure here.
In the 12 months to June 2026, 27 reports listed it, down 34% from 41 in the 12 months before. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases. Over its reporting history that is about 119 reports a year and 0% of the 20,646,523 reports in the database, and 34.8% of the reports for the SLAMF7-directed immunostimulatory antibody class. How many people take it is not in the data, so a count is not a rate of occurrence.
The MedDRA terms listed most often are death (11.7%), malignant neoplasm progression (6.6%) and plasma cell myeloma (6.5%). A report can list several reactions, so shares add to more than 100%; 190 different terms appear across these reports. Death is recorded in 11.7% of these reports, a larger share than in the median SLAMF7-directed immunostimulatory antibody drug (7.8%).
68.8% of the reports are marked serious by the reporter (87.6% across the class); 18.4% record death among the outcomes and 18.9% record hospitalisation, as reported. 39.2% of the reports came from physicians, and the largest patient age group is 75 and over (19.9%). FDA states that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report" and that for any given report "there is no certainty that a suspected drug caused the event."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases.
By year received
2026 covers reports received through June 2026 only.
Reactions recorded in the reports
share of Empliciti reports recording the termmedian drug in slamf7-directed immunostimulatory antibody
- Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term11.7%148
- Plasma cell myeloma6.5%82
- Off label useused for a purpose or in a way not on the label4.1%52
- Adverse eventan unwanted medical event, type not specified3.6%45
- Fatiguetiredness3.3%42
- Product storage errorthe product was stored wrongly3.3%42
- Drug ineffectivethe medicine did not work as expected3.2%41
- Pneumonialung infection3.2%41
- Pyrexiafever2.9%37
- Neutropenialow neutrophils, a type of white blood cell2.8%35
- Diarrhoealoose or frequent stools2.6%33
- Rashskin rash2.3%29
- Platelet count decreasedlow platelet count2.2%28
- Infusion related reactiona reaction during or soon after an infusion2%25
- Nauseafeeling sick1.6%20
- Malaisegeneral feeling of being unwell1.5%19
- Anaemialow red blood cells1.4%18
- Chillschills or shivering1.4%18
- Neuropathy peripheralnerve damage in hands or feet1.3%17
- Constipationconstipation1.1%14
- Dyspnoeashortness of breath1.1%14
- Febrile neutropeniafever with low white blood cells1.1%14
- Insomniadifficulty sleeping1.1%14
- White blood cell count decreasedlow white cell count1.1%14
- Coughcough1%13
- Dehydrationdehydration1%13
- Muscle spasmsmuscle cramps1%13
Top 30 of 190 MedDRA preferred terms recorded across these reports, with a plain-language gloss where one is available. One report can record several terms. The hollow bar is the median share across the 2 drugs in the slamf7-directed immunostimulatory antibody class; it describes the reports, not the patients. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic."
Outcomes recorded
Outcome flags as the reporter set them; a report can carry several, and "other serious" is FDA's own category for serious reports outside the named outcomes. Grey bar: all 3,636 reports in the class. FDA has not verified any outcome and states that the reports "cannot be used to estimate the incidence of these events."
Patients and reporters
Patient age
Patient sex
Who reported
Age and sex as stated in the report; the reporter's qualification is the primary source recorded by FDA. 62.5% of reports give the United States as the country of the event or reporter.
Reason for use recorded
| Indication as recorded (MedDRA) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma cell myeloma | 716 | 56.6% |
| Plasma cell myeloma refractory | 54 | 4.3% |
| Neoplasm malignant | 2 | 0.2% |
The indication field is filled in by the reporter and is often blank; shares are of all 1,264 reports.
Drugs most often listed in the same reports
| Drug (any role in the report) | Reports | Share of Empliciti reports |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 374 | 29.6% |
| Revlimid | 291 | 23% |
| Pomalyst | 172 | 13.6% |
| Lenadex | 128 | 10.1% |
| Lenalidomide | 121 | 9.6% |
| Pomalidomide | 102 | 8.1% |
| Velcade | 45 | 3.6% |
| Decadron | 38 | 3% |
| Bortezomib | 35 | 2.8% |
| Aspirin | 29 | 2.3% |
Other products listed in reports where Empliciti is a suspect product, whatever their own role. Co-listing means the two were recorded together; it says nothing about either product's part in the event. Only the 2,500 most-reported names are counted here.
In context
| Measure | Empliciti | SLAMF7-directed immunostimulatory antibody | All reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports as suspect product | 1,264 | 3,636 | 20,646,523 |
| Share of that pool | — | 34.8% | 0% |
| Reports, latest 12 months | 27 | — | 1,332,454 |
| Marked serious | 68.8% | 87.6% | 57.4% |
| Death recorded among outcomes, per 1,000 reports | 184 | 200 | 91 |
| Hospitalisation recorded, per 1,000 reports | 189 | 440 | 213 |
| Consumer-filed share | 16.6% | 9% | 45.8% |
| Top term, share of reports | Death 11.7% | median 7.8% | 4.1% |
Shares are of reports, not of patients treated. The number of people taking a product is not in the data, so none of these figures is a rate, and differences between columns reflect who takes a product, who reports and how long it has been sold. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic."
Other drugs in the slamf7-directed immunostimulatory antibody class
| Drug | Name type | Reports | Latest 12 months | Marked serious |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elotuzumab | generic | 2,372 | 96 | 97.6% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that adverse event reports "represent a small percentage of total usage numbers of a product", that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product", and that the data "by themselves are not an indicator of the safety profile of the drug or biologic." A brand and its generic are separate rows because reporters name them separately.
Questions about Empliciti reports
How many adverse event reports has FDA received for Empliciti?
1,264 reports list Empliciti as a suspect or interacting product in the openFDA FAERS release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through June 2026. 27 of them arrived in the latest 12 months. Another 992 list it only as a concomitant medication.
What reactions are recorded in Empliciti reports?
death (11.7%), malignant neoplasm progression (6.6%), plasma cell myeloma (6.5%), off label use (4.1%) and adverse event (3.6%). These are MedDRA preferred terms coded from what the reporter described; a report can list several, and a term's presence is not a finding that Empliciti was responsible.
How serious are the reports?
68.8% are marked serious by the reporter. Among the outcomes recorded, 18.4% of reports include death and 18.9% include hospitalisation. FDA has not verified these outcomes and states that the reports "cannot be used to estimate the incidence" of the events.
Who files these reports?
physician (39.2%), other health professional (25.2%) and pharmacist (18.9%). Most reports reach FDA through the manufacturer, which must forward reports it receives.
Are reports for Empliciti rising?
27 reports in the 12 months to June 2026, down 34% from 41 in the 12 months before. FDA releases FAERS data quarterly, so the newest months are incomplete and grow in later releases. Counts also move with how many people take a product, its time on the market and publicity.
Do these reports show that Empliciti was responsible for these reactions?
No. FDA states that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report" and that for any given report "there is no certainty that a suspected drug caused the event." The reaction may relate to the condition being treated, to other medicines, or to something else.
Is this a list of the side effects of Empliciti?
No. It is a count of what was reported to FDA. The adverse reactions observed in clinical studies are printed on the FDA-approved label, which a pharmacist or clinician can go through with you.
How do I report an adverse event?
Consumers and health professionals can report to FDA through MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 online, or 1-800-FDA-1088), or to the manufacturer, which must pass reports on. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Drug Adverse Event (FAERS) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 30 Jun 2026. Drug names are as reported, resolved to the brand or generic name on the FDA label where openFDA's harmonisation matched them; classes are the pharmacologic class (EPC) from the label and the National Drug Code Directory of 17 Sep 2026. A report counts here when it lists Empliciti as a suspect or interacting product; reports listing it only as a concomitant medication (992) are excluded. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.