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Pronunciation

moe-GAM-ue-LIZ-ue-mab

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: monoclonal antibodies

Indications

High Alert


Action

  • Selectively binds to C-C chemokine receptor 4 that is expressed on surface of T-cell malignancies (including mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome) and results in cytotoxicity and depletion of these target cells.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improvement in progression-free survival.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Not significantly distributed to extravascular tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: 17 days.

Time/Action Profile

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVunknownunknownunknown



Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

IV Administration:

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Poteligeo