Brentuximab vedotin
- Generic Name
- Brentuximab vedotin
- Brand Names
- Adcetris
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 914088-09-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 7XL5ISS668
- Background
Brentuximab vedotin, also known as Adcetris®, is an antibody-drug conjugate that combines an anti-CD30 antibody with the drug monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). It is an anti-neoplastic agent used in the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Brentuximab vedotin was initially approved in 2011. In January 2012, the drug labe...
- Indication
Brentuximab vedotin is indicated in adult patients for the treatment of previously untreated stage III or IV classical Hodgkin's lymphoma (cHL) in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine. It is also indicated for the treatment of cHL post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT) in patients at high risk of relapse or ...
- Associated Conditions
- CD30-expressing Mycosis Fungoides (MF), Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma (PTCL), Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Systemic Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, Stage 3 Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Associated Therapies
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