Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv)
Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibodies Intravenous Vial (Ea)
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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
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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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
Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv is administered by IV infusion through a dedicated IV line with a 0.20- or 0.22-mcm in-line filter made of either polyether sulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, or polyamide. Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv is commercially available as a lyophilized powder that requires reconstitution and further dilution prior to IV administration.
Telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv should not be mixed or administered with other drugs through the same IV line.
Store telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv vials refrigerated at 2-8degreesC in the original carton protected from light. Do not freeze or shake telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv vials.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Emrelis 20 Mg Vial | Maintenance | Infuse 1.9 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 190 mg) over 30 minute(s) by intravenous route every 2 weeks. |
| Emrelis 100 Mg Vial | Maintenance | Infuse 1.9 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 190 mg) over 30 minute(s) by intravenous route every 2 weeks. |
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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.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
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)
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)
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
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)
Contraindications
*None.
- Lactation
- Pregnancy
- Peripheral neuropathy
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.
Less Frequent
- Interstitial pneumonitis
- Pleural effusions
- Pneumonia
More Frequent
- Abnormal hepatic function tests
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Keratitis
- Leukopenia
- Lymphopenia
- Nausea
- Neutropenic disorder
- Peripheral edema
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
- Vomiting
Precautions
No enhanced messaging available.
Safety and effectiveness of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv have not been established in pediatric patients.
There are no available human data on telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Based on the mechanism of action and findings in animals, telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In an animal reproduction study, administration of the small molecule component of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv, MMAE, to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in embryo-fetal mortality and structural abnormalities at exposures similar to the clinical exposure at the recommended dose. Advise patients of the potential risks to a fetus.
There are no data on the presence of telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv or MMAE in human milk, the effects on the breast-fed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse effects in a breast-fed child, advise lactating women not to breast-feed during treatment with telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv and for 1 month after the last dose.
The manufacturer makes no specific dosage recommendations for geriatric patients.
Of the 168 patients with previously treated epidermal growth factor receptor wild-type non-squamous NSCLC with c-Met protein overexpression treated with telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv, 50% were >=65 years of age and 12% were >=75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between older and younger patients.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLc) with high c-met protein overexpression | ||
| C34 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung |
| C34.0 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of main bronchus |
| C34.00 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified main bronchus |
| C34.01 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of right main bronchus |
| C34.02 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus |
| C34.1 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.10 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.11 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung |
| C34.12 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung |
| C34.2 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.3 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, bronchus or lung |
| C34.30 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.31 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung |
| C34.32 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung |
| C34.8 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bronchus and lung |
| C34.80 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of unspecified bronchus and lung |
| C34.81 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung |
| C34.82 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung |
| C34.9 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of bronchus or lung |
| C34.90 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung |
| C34.91 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung |
| C34.92 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung |
| C39.9 | ICD10CM | Malignant neoplasm of lower respiratory tract, part unspecified |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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