Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv)

Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibodies Intravenous Vial (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv, a c-Met-directed antibody conjugated with the microtubule inhibitor monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), is an antineoplastic agent.

Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv is a c-Met-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC). The antibody is a humanized immune globulin G1 kappa (IgG1kappa) directed against c-Met, the cell surface receptor for hepatocyte growth factor. The small molecule, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), is a microtubule-disrupting agent, attached to the antibody via a protease-cleavable linker.

Following binding to c-Met-expressing cells, telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv undergoes internalization and intracellular cleavage of MMAE. MMAE disrupts the microtubule network of actively dividing cells, subsequently inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptotic cell death. Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv exhibited antitumor activity in xenograft models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv and unconjugated MMAE plasma exposure increase proportionally over the dosage range from 1.2-3.3 mg/kg; minimal accumulation occurs. The time to maximum plasma concentration of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv occurs at the end of the infusion, while the time to maximum plasma concentration of MMAE occurs approximately 5 days after administration. Plasma protein binding of MMAE ranges from 68-82%.

The estimated half-life of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv and MMAE are 3 and 4 days, respectively. The metabolism of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv has not been evaluated. It is expected to undergo catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, unconjugated MMAE, and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites; MMAE is metabolized primarily by cytochrome P-450 3A4.

No clinically important differences in the pharmacokinetics of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv or unconjugated MMAE were observed based on age (range: 30-87 years), sex, race, body weight (range: 35-144 kg), mild or moderate (creatinine clearance 30-89 mL/minute) renal impairment, or mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin concentration not exceeding the upper limit of normal (ULN) with AST concentration exceeding the ULN, or total bilirubin concentration exceeding but no more than 1.5 times the ULN with any AST concentration). The effect of severe (creatinine clearance <30 mL/minute) renal impairment, end-stage renal disease with or without dialysis, or moderate to severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin concentration exceeding 1.5 times the ULN with any AST concentration) on the pharmacokinetics of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv or unconjugated MMAE are not known.

USES: This medication is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer-NSCLC). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Generic name: telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv
Pronunciation: (tel-EYE-soe-TOOZ-ue-mab ve-DOE-tin)
Drug class: Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibodies
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Emrelis:

  • Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) With High C-Met Protein Overexpression

Dosing

Modifications of the dosage of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv may be needed based on adverse effects. If dosage reduction is required, the dosage of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv should be reduced as described in Table 2.

Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv should be permanently discontinued in patients that are unable to tolerate the 1 mg/kg dosage.

Table 2: Recommended Dosage Reduction Level for Telisotuzumab Vedotin-tllv Toxicity

Dose Reduction Recommended Dosage First dose reduction 1.6 mg/kg every 2 weeks Second dose reduction 1.3 mg/kg every 2 weeks Third dose reduction 1 mg/kg every 2 weeks Requirement for further reduction Permanently discontinue

Table 3 indicates the recommended dosage modification (i.e., temporary interruption of therapy, dosage reduction, discontinuance of therapy) for adverse effects according to severity.

Table 3: Recommended Dosage Modifications and Management for Telisotuzumab Vedotin-tllv Toxicity

Adverse Effect Severity Dosage Modification and Treatment Recommendations Peripheral Neuropathy Grade 2 or 3 Withhold drug until recovery to Grade <=1 Resume drug at the next lower dosage level Grade 4 Permanently discontinue drug Interstitial lung Grade 1 Withhold drug and disease consider corticosteroids (ILD)/Pneumonitis as soon as ILD/pneumonitis suspected Resume drug upon radiographic resolution Grade >=2 Permanently discontinue drug Keratitis Grade 2 Withhold drug Refer patient to eye care professional for ophthalmic examination and treatment (e.g., lubricating and/or steroidal eye drops) Resume drug at same dose at discretion of clinician Grade 3 or 4 Refer patient to eye care professional for ophthalmic examination and treatment (e.g., lubricating and/or steroidal eye drops) Permanently discontinue drug Infusion-related Grade 1-3 Interrupt infusion and Reactions administer supportive treatment Resume infusion at a 50% rate reduction; increase infusion rate as tolerated for subsequent doses Administer premedication prior to all future doses Grade 4 Administer supportive treatment Permanently discontinue drug Peripheral Edema Grade >=2 For first occurrence, withhold drug until recovery to Grade <=1, then resume drug at the same dose level For subsequent occurrence, withhold drug until recovery to Grade <=1, then resume drug at the next lower dose level Other Adverse Effects Grade 3 For first occurrence, withhold drug until recovery to Grade <=1, then resume drug at the same dose level For subsequent occurrence, withhold drug until recovery to Grade <=1, then resume drug at the next lower dose level Grade 4 Permanently discontinue drug

Drug interactions

Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv metabolism has not been evaluated. The small molecule, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), is a substrate of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 3A4/5 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and is an inhibitor of CYP3A4/5.

No clinical studies have evaluated the potential for drug-drug interactions with telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv.

Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse effects of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv (>=20% of patients) are peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, decreased appetite, and peripheral edema.

The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (>=2%) are decreased lymphocytes, increased glucose, increased ALT, increased gamma-glutamyl transferase, decreased phosphorus, decreased sodium, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased calcium.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLc) with high c-met protein overexpression
C34ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
C34.0ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of main bronchus
C34.00ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus
C34.01ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of right main bronchus
C34.02ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
C34.1ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.10ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.11ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
C34.12ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
C34.2ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.3ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, bronchus or lung
C34.30ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.31ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
C34.32ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
C34.8ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung
C34.80ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and lung
C34.81ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
C34.82ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
C34.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung
C34.90ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
C34.91ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
C34.92ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
C39.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecified

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data