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Indications ⬇

High Alert


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Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

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US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Lunsumio

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Acts as a T-cell engager, binding to the CD3 receptor on T cells and CD20 on lymphoma cells and some B cells. It activates T cells, releasing proinflammatory cytokines and causing lysis of B cells.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased progression of follicular lymphoma.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antineoplastics

Pharmacologic Classification: monoclonal antibodies, T-cell engagers

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability.

Distribution: Minimally distributed to tissues.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: 16.1 days.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(depletion of B cells)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVrapid22 dayspersists through completion of 8 cycles

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆ ⬇

moe-SUN-e-TOOZ-ue-mab

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