Info
Polatuzumab vedotin
- Mechanism:
- Anti-CD79b humanized IgG1;
- after binding,
- releases antimicrotubule agent MMAE,
- producing cell cycle arrest & apoptosis
- Approved indication: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
- Dosing:
- 1.8 mg/kg IV every 21 d;
- avoid use in mod./sev. hepatic impairment;
- no adjustment for mild/mod. renal impairment;
- manufacturer-recommended dose reductions available for hematologic toxicity, neuropathy
- PK/PD:
- T1/2 12 d for ADC, 4 d for MMAE;
- MMAE metabolized hepatically (CYP3A4)
- AEs:
- Myelosuppression,
- neuropathy,
- diarrhea,
- low emetogenicity,
- infusion rxns,
- infxns
- DDI:
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers likely increase/decrease MMAE exposure;
- no specific dose adjustments recommended;
- MMAE is a P-glycoprotein substrate
- Clinical pearls:
- HSV/VZV & PJP prophylaxis required,
- consider 1° GCSF prophylaxis