Brentuximab Vedotin
Generic Name: brentuximab vedotin
Brand Names:
Adcetris
11 DESCRIPTION ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) is a CD30-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate consisting of three components: 1) the chimeric IgG1 antibody cAC10, specific for human CD30, 2) the microtubule disrupting agent MMAE, and 3) a protease-cleavable linker that covalently attaches MMAE to cAC10. Brentuximab vedotin has an approximate molecular weight of 153 kDa. Approximately 4 molecules of MMAE are attached to each antibody molecule.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) is a CD30-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate consisting of three components: 1) the chimeric IgG1 antibody cAC10, specific for human CD30, 2) the microtubule disrupting agent MMAE, and 3) a protease-cleavable linker that covalently attaches MMAE to cAC10. Brentuximab vedotin has an approximate molecular weight of 153 kDa. Approximately 4 molecules of MMAE are attached to each antibody molecule.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADCETRIS is a CD30-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate indicated for treatment of: • Adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine ( 1.1 ). • Pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide ( 1.2 ). • Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) at high risk of relapse or progression as post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) consolidation ( 1.3 ).
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer only as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes ( 2.1 ). • The recommended dosage as monotherapy for adult patients is 1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg every 3 weeks ( 2.1 ). • The recommended dosage in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL is 1.2 mg/kg up to a maximum of 120 mg every 2 weeks for a maximum of 12 doses ( 2.1 ). • The recommended dosage in combination with chemotherapy for pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk cHL is 1.8 mg/kg up to a maximum of 180 mg every 3 weeks for a maximum of 5 doses ( 2.1 ).
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hematologic Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Serious Infections and Opportunistic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] o Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Severe Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy [see Warnings and...
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers has the potential to affect the exposure to monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) ( 7.1 ). 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ADCETRIS CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Co-administration of ADCETRIS with ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased exposure to MMAE [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may increase the risk of adverse reaction. Closely monitor adverse reactions when ADCETRIS is given concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Warnings
WARNING: PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY (PML) JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in patients receiving ADCETRIS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . WARNING: PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY (PML) See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in patients receiving ADCETRIS ( 5.9 , 6.1 ). 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Peripheral neuropathy : Monitor patients for neuropathy and institute dose modifications accordingly ( 5.1 ). • Anaphylaxis and infusion reactions : If an infusion reaction occurs, interrupt the infusion. If anaphylaxis occurs, immediately discontinue the infusion ( 5.2 ). • Hematologic toxicities : Monitor complete blood counts. Monitor for signs of infection. Manage using dose delays and growth factor support ( 5.3 ). • Serious infections and opportunistic infections : Closely monitor patients for the emergence of bacterial, fungal or viral infections ( 5.4 ). • Tumor lysis syndrome : Closely monitor patients with rapidly proliferating tumor or high tumor burden ( 5.5 ). • Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin ( 5.8 ). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ADCETRIS is contraindicated with concomitant bleomycin due to pulmonary toxicity (e.g., interstitial infiltration and/or inflammation) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Concomitant use with bleomycin due to pulmonary toxicity (4) .
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary ADCETRIS can cause fetal harm based on the findings from animal studies and the drug’s mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . In animal reproduction studies, administration of brentuximab vedotin to pregnant rats during organogenesis at doses similar to the clinical dose of 1.8 mg/kg every three weeks caused embryo-fetal toxicities, including congenital malformations (see Data ). The available data from case reports on ADCETRIS use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) for Injection is supplied as a sterile, white to off-white preservative-free lyophilized cake or powder in individually-boxed single-dose vials: • NDC (51144-050-01), 50 mg brentuximab vedotin Storage Store vial refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentuximab Vedotin used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADCETRIS is a CD30-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate indicated for treatment of: • Adult patients with previously untreated Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine ( 1.1 ). • Pediatric patients 2 years and older with previously untreated high risk classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), in combination with doxorubicin, vincristine, etoposide, prednisone, and cyclophosphamide ( 1.2 ). • Adult patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) at high risk of relapse or progression as post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) consolidation ( 1.3 ).
What are the side effects of Brentuximab Vedotin?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Anaphylaxis and Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Hematologic Toxicities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Serious Infections and Opportunistic Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] o Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Severe Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Increased Toxicity in the Presence of Moderate or Severe Hepatic Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy [see Warnings and...
Can I take Brentuximab Vedotin during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary ADCETRIS can cause fetal harm based on the findings from animal studies and the drug’s mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . In animal reproduction studies, administration of brentuximab vedotin to pregnant rats during organogenesis at doses similar to the clinical dose of 1.8 mg/kg every three weeks caused embryo-fetal toxicities, including congenital malformations (see Data ). The available data from case reports on ADCETRIS use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes.
What are the important warnings for Brentuximab Vedotin?▼
WARNING: PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY (PML) JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in patients receiving ADCETRIS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) , Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . WARNING: PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY (PML) See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in patients receiving ADCETRIS ( 5.9 , 6.1 ). 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Peripheral neuropathy : Monitor patients for neuropathy and institute dose modifications accordingly ( 5.1 ). • Anaphylaxis and infusion reactions : If an infusion reaction occurs, interrupt the infusion. If anaphylaxis occurs, immediately discontinue the infusion ( 5.2 ). • Hematologic toxicities : Monitor complete blood counts. Monitor for signs of infection. Manage using dose delays and growth factor support ( 5.3 ). • Serious infections and opportunistic infections : Closely monitor patients for the emergence of bacterial, fungal or viral infections ( 5.4 ). • Tumor lysis syndrome : Closely monitor patients with rapidly proliferating tumor or high tumor burden ( 5.5 ). • Hepatotoxicity : Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin ( 5.8 ). 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ADCETRIS is contraindicated with concomitant bleomycin due to pulmonary toxicity (e.g., interstitial infiltration and/or inflammation) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Concomitant use with bleomycin due to pulmonary toxicity (4) .
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