Avelumab

Generic Name
Avelumab
Brand Names
Bavencio
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
1537032-82-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
KXG2PJ551I
Background

Avelumab is a human IgG1 lambda monoclonal antibody that binds programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) to block its interaction with its receptors found on T cells and antigen-presenting cells. Avelumab was first approved by the FDA on March 23, 2017. On September 18 and December 18 of the same year, it was also granted approval by EMA and Health Canada, res...

Indication

Avelumab is indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). In the US, it is also used in patients 12 years and older.
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Associated Conditions
Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Urothelial Cancer, Locally advanced Urothelial Carcinoma, Metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
Associated Therapies
First Line Chemotherapy, Maintenance therapy
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