polatuzumab vedotin-piiq
Used for Cancer
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polatuzumab vedotin-piiq Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is polatuzumab vedotin-piiq available in?
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is available as a 30 mg or 140 mg single-dose vial.
What is polatuzumab vedotin-piiq used for?
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is a CD79b-directed antibody and microtubule inhibitor conjugate indicated: In combination with a rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHP) for the treatment of adult patients who have previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified (NOS) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL) and who have an International Prognostic Index score of 2 or greater. In combination with bendamustine and a rituximab product for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL, NOS, after at least two prior therapies.
How does polatuzumab vedotin-piiq work?
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
How do I take polatuzumab vedotin-piiq?
The recommended dose of polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is 1.8 mg/kg as an intravenous infusion every 21 days for 6 cycles.
Is it safe for me to take polatuzumab vedotin-piiq?
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq Common Side Effects
Common side effects of polatuzumab vedotin-piiq:
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with polatuzumab vedotin-piiq. Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, confusion or trouble speaking
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don’t heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue - Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
- Stomach pain, unusual weakness or fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever that lasts longer than expected
- Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decrease in the amount of urine, dark urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, confusion, muscle pain or cramps, fast or irregular heartbeat, joint pain
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on polatuzumab vedotin-piiq
The following medications may interact with polatuzumab vedotin-piiq:
- Concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors or inducers has the potential to affect the exposure to unconjugated monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE)
Who makes polatuzumab vedotin-piiq?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is polatuzumab vedotin-piiq safe in pregnancy?
polatuzumab vedotin-piiq can cause harm to your unborn baby when administered during pregnancy. You should take a pregnancy test prior to the initiation of polatuzumab vedotin-piiq. Females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for
3 months following the last dose of polatuzumab vedotin-piiq.
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