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Padcev

Padcev

enfortumab vedotin

Manufacturer:

Baxter Oncology GmbH

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

Astellas Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Enfortumab vedotin
Indications/Uses
Monotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) in adults who have previously received programmed death receptor-1 or death-ligand 1 inhibitor & platinum-containing chemotherapy. In combination w/ pembrolizumab in adults w/ locally advanced or mUC who are not eligible for cisplatin-containing therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IV infusion Infuse over 30 min. Monotherapy Recommended dose: 1.25 mg/kg on days 1, 8 & 15 of 28-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. In combination w/ pembrolizumab Recommended dose: 1.25 mg/kg on days 1 & 8 of 21-day cycle until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Patient weighing ≥100 kg Max: 125 mg. 1st dose reduction: 1 mg/kg up to 100 mg. 2nd dose reduction: 0.75 mg/kg up to 75 mg. 3rd reduction: 0.5 mg/kg up to 50 mg.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Not to be administered as IV push or bolus inj. Permanently discontinue treatment in confirmed SJS or TEN, grade 4 or recurrent severe skin reactions; grade ≥3 pneumonitis/ILD & peripheral neuropathy occur. Withhold treatment in suspected SJS, TEN or bullous lesions onset; grade 2 worsening, grade 2 w/ fever or grade 3 skin reactions; Grade 2 pneumonitis/ILD; if blood glucose is elevated (>13.9 mmol/L, >250 mg/dL). Stop infusion & monitor for adverse reactions if extravasation occurs. Mild to moderate skin reactions predominantly maculopapular rash. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions including SJS & TEN. Hyperglycemia & diabetic ketoacidosis in patients w/ & w/o pre-existing DM. Severe, life-threatening or fatal pneumonitis/ILD. Peripheral neuropathy, predominantly peripheral sensory neuropathy. Skin & soft tissue injury. Patients w/ pre-existing hyperglycemia or high BMI (≥30 kg/m2). Monitor patients starting w/ 1st cycle & throughout treatment for skin reactions; for signs & symptoms indicative of pneumonitis/ILD eg, hypoxia, cough, dyspnea or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams; symptoms of new or worsening peripheral neuropathy; ocular disorders eg, dry eye; possible infusion site extravasation during administration. Monitor blood glucose levels prior to dosing & periodically throughout treatment in patients w/ or at risk for DM or hyperglycemia. Consider artificial tears for prophylaxis of dry eye & referral for ophth evaluation if ocular symptoms do not resolve or worsen. Higher incidence of skin reactions in combination w/ pembrolizumab. ESRD. Moderate & severe hepatic impairment. Females of reproductive potential should have pregnancy test w/in 7 days prior to starting treatment & use effective contraception during, & for at least 12 mth after stopping treatment. Men should not father a child during treatment & up to 9 mth following last dose & have sperm samples frozen & stored before treatment. Not recommended during pregnancy. Discontinue lactation during treatment & for at least 6 mth after last dose. Ped patients.
Adverse Reactions
Anemia; hypothyroidism; diarrhea, vomiting, nausea; fatigue; hyperglycemia, decreased appetite; peripheral sensory & motor neuropathy, dysgeusia, muscular weakness; dry eye; alopecia, pruritus, rash, maculo-papular & macular rash, dry skin; increased lipase, ALT & AST, decreased wt. Pneumonitis; infusion site extravasation; peripheral & peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, gait disturbance, myasthenia gravis; drug eruption, skin exfoliation, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, bullous dermatitis, blister, stomatitis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, eczema, erythema, erythematous, macular, papular, pruritic & vesicular rash; myositis.
Drug Interactions
Increased unconjugated MMAE Cmax & AUC exposure w/ ketoconazole. Concomitant use w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors eg, boceprevir, clarithromycin, cobicistat, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, voriconazole. Decreased exposure of unconjugated MMAE w/ moderate effect w/ strong CYP3A4 inducers eg, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenobarb, phenytoin, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum).
MIMS Class
Targeted Cancer Therapy
ATC Classification
L01FX13 - enfortumab vedotin ; Belongs to the class of other monoclonal antibodies and antibody drug conjugates. Used in the treatment of cancer.
Presentation/Packing
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Padcev powd for IV infusion (lyo) 20 mg
Packing/Price
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Padcev powd for IV infusion (lyo) 30 mg
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