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Tagraxofusp

  • Mechanism: Recombinant IL-3-diphtheria toxin fusion protein; internalization releases truncated diphtheria toxin, producing protein synthesis inhibition & cell death
  • Approved indication: Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
  • Dosing: 12 mcg/kg IV d 1-5 of 21-d cycles; do not dose after cycle d 10 if doses delayed for toxicity; hold if AST &/or AST >5× ULN, &/or if creatinine >1.8 mg/dL or creatinine clearance <60 mL/min; additional hold criteria in package insert
  • PK/PD: T1/2 0.7 h
  • AEs: Capillary leak syndrome (BBW), hypersensitivity rxns, transaminitis, myelosuppression (20% febrile neutropenia), hyperglycemia, low vomiting risk
  • DDI: No DDI studies conducted
  • Clinical pearls:
    • Manufacturer-recommended monitoring & management of capillary leak,
    • including predose parameters for administration,
    • available; first cycle must be inpt;
    • premedicate each dose w/
      • H1RA,
      • H2RA,
      • acetaminophen,
      • & corticosteroid