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IMPORTANT WARNING:

Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection may cause hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD; a serious liver disease). Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver problems. If you experience any of the following symptoms, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fast weight gain, dark urine, or pain or swelling in your stomach, call your doctor immediately or report to the emergency department.

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain tests to check your body's response to pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection.

You will be given the Medication Guide. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

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WHY is this medicine prescribed?

Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection is used for blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN; a rare type of blood cancer). Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugate. It works to stop the cancer cells from growing and causes cancer cell death.

HOW should this medicine be used?

Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 15 to 30 minutes. The pivekimab sunirine-pvzy infusion is administered by a doctor or nurse once every 3 weeks. Your doctor will determine how long you should receive pivekimab sunirine-pvzy infusion.

You should know that pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection has caused infusion related reactions. Your doctor will likely give you medications to lower the risk of this reaction before your infusion. It is important to follow all the instructions provided by your doctor. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: shortness of breath, flushing, chills, nausea, chest discomfort, or vomiting.

Are there OTHER USES for this medication?

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?

Before receiving pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection,

What SPECIAL DIETARY instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do IF I FORGET to take a dose?

Call your doctor as soon as possible if you are unable to keep an appointment to receive pivekimab sunirine-pvzy. It is very important that you receive your treatment on schedule.

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What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause?

Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:

Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

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What should I do in case of OVERDOSE?

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at http://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

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What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection.

Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking pivekimab sunirine-pvzy injection.

Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies.

This report on medications is for your information only, and is not considered individual patient advice. Because of the changing nature of drug information, please consult your physician or pharmacist about specific clinical use.

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Selected Revisions: July 15, 2026.