Tremelimumab
Generic Name: tremelimumab
Brand Names:
Imjudo
11 DESCRIPTION Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking human IgG2 monoclonal antibody, is produced by recombinant DNA technology in NS0 cell suspension culture and has a molecular weight of 149 kDa. IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion after dilution.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking human IgG2 monoclonal antibody, is produced by recombinant DNA technology in NS0 cell suspension culture and has a molecular weight of 149 kDa. IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion after dilution.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMJUDO is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody indicated: • in combination with durvalumab, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). ( 1.1 ) • in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer IMJUDO as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes after dilution. ( 2.3 ) • uHCC: Weight 30 kg and more: IMJUDO 300 mg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) Weight less than 30 kg: IMJUDO 4 mg/kg as a single dose in combination with durvalumab 20 mg/kg at Cycle 1/Day 1, followed by durvalumab as a single agent every 4 weeks ( 2.1 ) • Metastatic NSCLC: Weight 30 kg and more: 75 mg every 3 weeks in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and platinum-based chemotherapy for 4 cycles, and then administer durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks as a single agent with histology-based pemetrexed therapy every 4 weeks, and a fifth dose of IMJUDO 75 mg in combination w...
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling. • Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with uHCC are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Most common laboratory abnormalities (≥ 40%) of patients with uHCC are AST increased, ALT increased, hemoglobin decreased, sodium decreased, bilirubin increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, and lymphocytes decreased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with metastatic NSCLC were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions ( 5.1 ) Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions and immune-mediated pancreatitis. o Monitor for early identification and management. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone level and thyroid function at baseline and before each dose. o Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in a carton containing one single-dose vial in the following concentrations: • 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4505-25) • 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) (NDC 0310-4535-30) Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to p...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tremelimumab used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMJUDO is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody indicated: • in combination with durvalumab, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). ( 1.1 ) • in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).
What are the side effects of Tremelimumab?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling. • Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with uHCC are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Most common laboratory abnormalities (≥ 40%) of patients with uHCC are AST increased, ALT increased, hemoglobin decreased, sodium decreased, bilirubin increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, and lymphocytes decreased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with metastatic NSCLC were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea.
Can I take Tremelimumab during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus.
What are the important warnings for Tremelimumab?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions ( 5.1 ) Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions and immune-mediated pancreatitis. o Monitor for early identification and management. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone level and thyroid function at baseline and before each dose. o Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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