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Drug overview for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
Generic name: tremelimumab-actl (TRE-me-LIM-ue-mab)
Drug class: Antineoplastic-Cytotoxic T-Lymp. antigen (CTLA-4),R-MC Antib
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody, is an antineoplastic agent.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: tremelimumab-actl (TRE-me-LIM-ue-mab)
Drug class: Antineoplastic-Cytotoxic T-Lymp. antigen (CTLA-4),R-MC Antib
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
Tremelimumab-actl, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody, is an antineoplastic agent.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
- IMJUDO 25 MG/1.25 ML VIAL
- IMJUDO 300 MG/15 ML VIAL
The following indications for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
EGFR negative, ALK negative, non-small cell lung cancer
Liver cell carcinoma
Professional Synonyms:
EGFR-negative, ALK mut (-) non-small cell lung cancer
EGFR-negative, ALK-negative, NSCLC
Hepatocarcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Indications:
EGFR negative, ALK negative, non-small cell lung cancer
Liver cell carcinoma
Professional Synonyms:
EGFR-negative, ALK mut (-) non-small cell lung cancer
EGFR-negative, ALK-negative, NSCLC
Hepatocarcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma
The following dosing information is available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
No enhanced Dosing information available for this drug.
Tremelimumabinjection concentrate for IV infusionis available as single-dose vials containing 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) or 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL). The drug is administered as an IV infusion after dilution.
Store vialsin a refrigerator at 2-8oC in original carton to protect from light; do not freeze. Do not shake.
Store vialsin a refrigerator at 2-8oC in original carton to protect from light; do not freeze. Do not shake.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| IMJUDO 25 MG/1.25 ML VIAL | Maintenance | Adults infuse 300 mg over 60 minute(s) by intravenous route once on day 1 of cycle 1 of chemotherapy (for patients weighing 30 kg and greater) |
| IMJUDO 300 MG/15 ML VIAL | Maintenance | Adults infuse 300 mg over 60 minute(s) by intravenous route once on day 1 of cycle 1 of chemotherapy (for patients weighing 30 kg and greater) |
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 2 severe interactions.
These drug interactions can produce serious consequences in most patients. Actions required for severe interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration scheduling, and providing additional patient monitoring. Review the full interaction monograph for more information.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| IgG Antibodies and Derivatives/Efgartigimod-alfa SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Efgartigimod-alfa binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medicines that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of efgartigimod-alfa states that efgartigimod-alfa should not be combined with long-term use of FcRn-binding medications. If the medication is essential for the patient, efgartigimod-alfa should be discontinued.(3) DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with efgartigimod-alfa have not been performed. Efgartigimod-alfa may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3) |
VYVGART, VYVGART HYTRULO |
| IgG Antibodies and Derivatives/Nipocalimab-aahu SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Nipocalimab-aahu binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medicines that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of nipocalimab-aahu states that nipocalimab-aahu should not be combined with long-term use of FcRn-binding medications. If the medication is essential for the patient, nipocalimab-aahu should be discontinued.(3) DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with nipocalimab-aahu have not been performed. Nipocalimab-aahu may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3) |
IMAAVY |
There are 2 moderate interactions.
The clinician should assess the patient’s characteristics and take action as needed. Actions required for moderate interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| IgG Antibodies and Derivatives/Rozanolixizumab-noli SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Rozanolixizumab-noli binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medications that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of rozanolixizumab-noli states that concurrent use with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) should be closely monitored for reduced effectiveness of these medications. If long-term use of such medications is essential for the patient, consider discontinuing rozanolixizumab-noli and use alternative therapies.(3) DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with rozanolixizumab-noli have not been performed. Rozanolixizumab-noli may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3) |
RYSTIGGO |
| Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/Proton Pump Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: The mechanism of this interaction has not been fully investigated. Proposed mechanisms include: 1. Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-induced changes of the microbiota (dysbiosis) causing resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors, 2. Co-administration of PPIs with corticosteroids or non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and immune checkpoint inhibitors resulting in poorer prognosis.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: PPIs may decrease the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Several observational studies have shown a reduction in progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and tumor response in patients on concurrent treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors and PPIs.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Concurrent use of immune checkpoint inhibitors and PPIs should be approached with caution. Manufacturers of immune checkpoint inhibitors do not provide recommendations on the concurrent use of PPIs. Primary literature on the concurrent use of these agents include recommendations to evaluate the risks and benefits of PPI use and consideration of alternative therapy when possible such as histamine H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) or antacids.(1-3) DISCUSSION: A meta analysis of 23 studies evaluating the impact of acid suppressing therapy on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors found coadministration of a PPI decreased PFS (HR 1.34 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.13 to 1.58]) and OS (HR 1.43 [95% CI, 1.21 to 1.69]) compared with patients not treated with PPIs. Furthermore, the meta analysis identified that H2RAs did not affect OS. These results were consistent across cancer types.(1) In another meta analysis of 22 studies (5 prospective and 17 retrospective, n=16,072) evaluating the impact of concomitant medications on survival outcomes in patients treated with systemic therapy for advanced unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinoma, concomitant use of PPIs (n=3959) was significantly associated with worse OS in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (HR 1.22, P=0.01).(4) A retrospective analysis of 635 patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors found PPI use was associated with significantly decreased OS (9 vs 26.5 months), PFS (3.5 vs. 8 months), and tumor response (61% vs. 72%).(5) Analysis of retrospective data from clinical trials of atezolizumab for urothelial carcinoma and non-small-cell lung cancer, among patients using a PPI within 30 days before or after therapy initiation, OS was significantly worse for patients randomized to treatment with atezolizumab than for patients randomized to chemotherapy.(6,7) A retrospective study of 381 patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors found use of acid-suppression therapy (n=168 PPIs, n=37 potassium competitive acid blocker, n=13 H2RAs) was associated with significantly shorter PFS and OS (2.9 vs. 6.2 months and 12.3 vs. 24 months, respectively) compared with patients who did not use acid-suppression therapy. However, when stratified by concomitant use of corticosteroids or NSAIDs, use of acid-suppression therapy was not associated with worse progression-free or overall survival.(8) In a retrospective cohort study of patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer treated with pembrolizumab, exposure to PPIs was associated with worse OS (HR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.10-1.17).(9) Analysis of US and Japanese adverse drug event reporting system databases found administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors and PPIs was associated with an increased risk of adverse events including acute kidney injury (10) and congenital, familial and genetic disorders.(11) In a meta analysis of 14 observational studies, the risk of immune checkpoint inhibitor related AKI (ICI-AKI) in cancer patients concurrently using PPIs was found to be significantly higher (pooled OR of 1.84 [95% CI 1.16-2.90]) in comparison to the overall incidence of AKI from all-causes (1.57 [95% CI 1.02-2.40]).(12) In contrast to these findings, other studies have not found a negative effect on PFS or OS when patients are co-administered PPIs and immune checkpoint inhibitors. In a retrospective study of 159 patients treated with ipilimumab, coadministration of PPIs was associated with increased odds of experiencing a partial or complete response to ipilimumab (OR 3.73 [95% CI, 1.26 to 11.04]).(13) In another retrospective study of 233 patients who received nivolumab or pembrolizumab, use of PPI had no effect on OS (HR 1.2 [95% CI, 0.8-1.9]) or PFS (HR 1.1 [95% CI, 0.8 to 1.5]).(14) A nested case-control study of patients (n=38,930) with cancer who were new PPI or immune checkpoint inhibitor users and had no history of AKI before cohort entry, found the risk of AKI in patients treated with both PPIs and immune checkpoint inhibitors was not higher than then additional or multiplication of the risks in those who were treated with PPIs or immune checkpoint inhibitors alone. The study reinforces the association between PPIs and immune checkpoint inhibitors use and the increased risk of AKI and the need for careful monitoring and evaluation of kidney function when treated with both medicines.(15) |
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The following contraindication information is available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
Drug contraindication overview.
*None.
*None.
There are 1 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Lactation |
There are 1 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Pregnancy |
There are 4 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Hyperglycemia |
| Hyperthyroidism |
| Hypothyroidism |
| Kidney disease with reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr) |
The following adverse reaction information is available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
Adverse reaction overview.
The most common adverse effects (>=20%) in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) receiving tremelimumab are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. The most common laboratory abnormalities (>=40%) of patients with uHCC receiving tremelimumab are increased AST, increased ALT, decreased hemoglobin, decreased sodium, increased bilirubin, increased alkaline phosphatase, and decreased lymphocytes. The most common adverse effects (>=20%) in patients with metastatic NSCLC are nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea.
The most common adverse effects (>=20%) in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) receiving tremelimumab are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. The most common laboratory abnormalities (>=40%) of patients with uHCC receiving tremelimumab are increased AST, increased ALT, decreased hemoglobin, decreased sodium, increased bilirubin, increased alkaline phosphatase, and decreased lymphocytes. The most common adverse effects (>=20%) in patients with metastatic NSCLC are nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea.
There are 41 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Anemia Hyperbilirubinemia Hyponatremia Increased alanine transaminase Increased alkaline phosphatase Increased aspartate transaminase Lymphopenia |
Adrenocortical insufficiency Autoimmune hepatitis Colitis Hyperthyroidism Hypophysitis Hypothyroidism Interstitial nephritis Interstitial pneumonitis Pancreatitis Thyroiditis |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Acute inflammatory syndrome Aplastic anemia Autoimmune encephalitis Autoimmune hemolytic anemia Autoimmune thrombocytopenia Demyelinating disorder Duodenitis Encephalitis Guillain-barre syndrome Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis Hypoparathyroidism Iritis Meningitis Myocarditis Myositis Pericarditis Polymyalgia rheumatica Polymyositis Retinal detachment Rhabdomyolysis Sarcoidosis Uveitis Vasculitis |
There are 15 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Acute abdominal pain Anorexia Diarrhea Fatigue Musculoskeletal pain Nausea Pruritus of skin Skin rash |
Headache disorder Hyperglycemia Skin inflammation |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
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Arthritis Gastritis Muscle weakness Peripheral sensory neuropathy |
The following precautions are available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
The safety and efficacy of tremelimumab have not been established in pediatric patients.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
There are no available data on the use of tremelimumab in pregnant women. However, based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, tremelimumab can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of tremelimumab to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys during the period of organogenesis was not associated withadverse maternal or embryo-fetal effects at exposure levels approximately 4-31 times higher than those observed at a recommended dose range of 75-300 mg based on AUC.
In a murine modelof pregnancy,CTLA-4 blockade was associated with anincreased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death. Based on the mechanism of action of tremelimumab, fetal exposure to the drug may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response. Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, tremelimumab may be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus.
In a murine modelof pregnancy,CTLA-4 blockade was associated with anincreased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death. Based on the mechanism of action of tremelimumab, fetal exposure to the drug may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response. Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, tremelimumab may be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not known whether tremelimumab is distributed into human milk; the effects of the drug on breast-fed infants or on milk production also areunknown. Maternal IgG is known to be present in human milk. The effects of local GI exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breast-fed child to tremelimumab are unknown.
Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breast-fed child, advise women not to breast-feed during treatment with tremelimumab and for 3 months after the last dose. Consult the full prescribing information for breast-feeding considerations of agents administered in combination with tremelimumab.
Due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breast-fed child, advise women not to breast-feed during treatment with tremelimumab and for 3 months after the last dose. Consult the full prescribing information for breast-feeding considerations of agents administered in combination with tremelimumab.
The manufacturer makes no specific dosage recommendations for geriatric patients. In clinical studies of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treated with tremelimumab in combination with durvalumab, no overall differences in safety or efficacy of tremelimumab were observed between patients 65 years of ageor older and younger adults.
The following prioritized warning is available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for IMJUDO (tremelimumab-actl)'s list of indications:
| EGFR negative, ALK negative, non-small cell lung cancer | |
| C34 | Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung |
| C34.0 | Malignant neoplasm of main bronchus |
| C34.00 | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus |
| C34.01 | Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus |
| C34.02 | Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus |
| C34.1 | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.10 | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.11 | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung |
| C34.12 | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung |
| C34.2 | Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.3 | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.30 | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.31 | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung |
| C34.32 | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung |
| C34.8 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung |
| C34.80 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and lung |
| C34.81 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung |
| C34.82 | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung |
| C34.9 | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung |
| C34.90 | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.91 | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung |
| C34.92 | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung |
| Liver cell carcinoma | |
| C22.0 | Liver cell carcinoma |
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