Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg)

Intravesical Vial (Ea)

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

Overview

Nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy.

USES: This product is used to treat a certain type of cancer (bladder cancer). Nadofaragene firadenovec is made from a certain virus that has been specially prepared. The virus is used to carry a certain human gene (interferon alfa) into cells.

This type of treatment is known as gene therapy.

Generic name: nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg
Pronunciation: (NAD-oh-FAR-a-jeen FYE-ra-DEN-oh-vek)
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Adstiladrin:

  • Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer With Carcinoma In Situ

Dosing

It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:

*Premedication with an anticholinergic is recommended before each instillation of nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg.

*Administer nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg by intravesical instillation only. Follow universal biosafety precautions for handling.

*Nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg is not for intravenous use, topical use, or oral administration.

*The recommended dose of nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg is 75 mL at a concentration of 3 x 1011 viral particles (vp)/mL, instilled once every three (3) months into the bladder via a urinary catheter.

*After the instillation, allow nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg to be left in the bladder for 1 hour. During the 1 hour dwell time, the patient should reposition approximately every 15 minutes.

*See Full Prescribing information for additional instructions on preparation and administration of nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

Nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to interferon alfa or any component of the product.

Adverse reactions

The most common (>10%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities (>15%), were increased glucose, instillation site discharge, increased triglycerides, fatigue, bladder spasm, micturition (urination urgency), increased creatinine, hematuria (blood in urine), decreased phosphate, chills, pyrexia (fever), and dysuria (painful urination).

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with carcinoma in situ
C67ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of bladder
C67.0ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder
C67.1ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of dome of bladder
C67.5ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of bladder neck
C67.8ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
C67.9ICD10CMMalignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
D09.0ICD10CMCarcinoma in situ of bladder

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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