Vyloy (zolbetuximab-clzb)

Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibodies Intravenous Vial (Ea)

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

Overview

Zolbetuximab-clzb, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1), Claudin (CLDN) 18.2-directed cytolytic antibody, is an antineoplastic agent.

Zolbetuximab-clzb, an IgG1, CLDN18.2-directed cytolytic antibody, is an antineoplastic agent. CLDN18.2 is a tight junction protein normally expressed in gastric mucosa cells and retained in most gastric and GEJ cancers as the dominant isoform expressed in both normal and malignant gastric cells. In malignant transformation, it is thought that CLDN18.2 becomes exposed on the surface of gastric and GEJ cells, thus improving antibody accessibility.

Zolbetuximab-clzb binds to CLDN18.2, mediating cell death of CLDN18.2-positive gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma cells via antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity. In combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, zolbetuximab-clzb demonstrated increased antitumor activity in CLDN18.2-expressing mouse tumor models compared to zolbetuximab-clzb or chemotherapy alone.

Zolbetuximab-clzb demonstrates dose-proportional pharmacokinetics. Steady state is achieved by approximately 18 weeks following the first dose of 800 mg/m2 and subsequent doses of 600 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. Zolbetuximab-clzb is expected to be catabolized into small peptides and amino acids.

The mean plasma half-life of zolbetuximab-clzb is 41 days. Age (22-83 years), race (White, Asian, Black), mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance >=30 mL/minute to <90 mL/minute), or mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin <= ULN and AST > ULN, or total bilirubin >1 to 1.5 times the ULN and any AST) do not have clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of zolbetuximab-clzb.

USES: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as stomach, esophageal). Zolbetuximab works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Generic name: zolbetuximab-clzb
Pronunciation: (ZOL-be-TUX-i-mab)
Drug class: Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibodies
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Vyloy:

  • Her2-Neg And Cldn 18.2 Pos Gastric Or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma

Dosing

If adverse events occur during zolbetuximab-clzb therapy, reduction of the infusion rate, temporary interruption of the infusion, withholding the drug, and/or discontinuance of the drug may be necessary. Dosage reduction is not recommended.

Adverse event severity is graded per National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.

Drug interactions

No formal drug interaction studies have been conducted to date with zolbetuximab-clzb.

Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (incidence >=15%) reported with zolbetuximab-clzb in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX in clinical studies were nausea, vomiting, fatigue, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral sensory neuropathy, abdominal pain, constipation, decreased weight, hypersensitivity reactions, and pyrexia.

The most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence >=15%) reported with zolbetuximab-clzb in combination with mFOLFOX6 or CAPOX in clinical studies were decreased neutrophil count, decreased leukocyte count, decreased albumin, increased creatinine, decreased hemoglobin, increased glucose, decreased lymphocyte count, increased AST, decreased platelets, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased ALT, decreased glucose, decreased sodium, increased phosphate, decreased potassium, and decreased magnesium.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
HEr2-neg and CLDN 18.2 pos gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma
C16.0ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of cardia
C16.1ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach
C16.2ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of body of stomach
C16.3ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum
C16.4ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of pylorus
C16.5ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of lesser curvature of stomach, unspecified
C16.6ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of greater curvature of stomach, unspecified
C16.8ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
C16.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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