Difference between revisions of "Durvalumab (Imfinzi)"

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==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: PD-L1 blocking antibody. PD-L1 (programmed death-1 ligand 1) expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells can result in inhibition of anti-tumor immune responses. Durvalumab binds to PD-1 and B7.1 receptors on T-cells and antigen presenting cells and prevents PD-L1's inhibitory effects on the immune system.  As a result, durvalumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects.  Durvalumab is being investigated for potential use as monotherapy or in combination with [[tremelimumab (ticilimumab)]] in [[non-small cell lung cancer]], [[head and neck cancer]], [[bladder cancer]], [[gastric cancer]], [[pancreatic cancer]], [[Hepatobiliary cancer|hepatocellular carcinoma]], and blood cancers.<ref>[https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2016/Durvalumab-granted-Breakthrough-Therapy-designation-by-US-FDA-for-treatment-of-patients-with-PD-L1-positive-urothelial-bladder-cancer-17022016.html Durvalumab granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by US FDA for treatment of patients with PD-L1 positive urothelial bladder cancer] (AstraZeneca)</ref>
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Class/mechanism: PD-L1 blocking antibody. PD-L1 (programmed death-1 ligand 1) expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells can result in inhibition of anti-tumor immune responses. Durvalumab binds to PD-1 and CD80 (B7.1) receptors on T-cells and antigen presenting cells and prevents PD-L1's inhibitory effects on the immune system.  As a result, durvalumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects.  Durvalumab is being investigated for potential use as monotherapy or in combination with [[tremelimumab (ticilimumab)]] in [[non-small cell lung cancer]], [[head and neck cancer]], [[bladder cancer]], [[gastric cancer]], [[pancreatic cancer]], [[Hepatobiliary cancer|hepatocellular carcinoma]], and blood cancers.<ref name=insert>[https://www.azpicentral.com/imfinzi/imfinzi.pdf Durvalumab (Imfinzi) package insert]</ref><ref>[[Media:Durvalumab.pdf | Durvalumab (Imfinzi) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[https://www.imfinzi.com/ Imfinzi manufacturer's website]</ref><ref>[https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2016/Durvalumab-granted-Breakthrough-Therapy-designation-by-US-FDA-for-treatment-of-patients-with-PD-L1-positive-urothelial-bladder-cancer-17022016.html Durvalumab granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by US FDA for treatment of patients with PD-L1 positive urothelial bladder cancer] (AstraZeneca)</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
  
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer.  Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.
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For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer.  Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the prescribing information.<ref name=insert></ref>
  
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
 
==Diseases for which it is used==
*[[Bladder_cancer]]
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*[[Bladder cancer]]
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==Patient drug information==
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*[https://www.azpicentral.com/imfinzi/imfinzi.pdf Durvalumab (Imfinzi) package insert]<ref name=insert></ref>
  
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==

Revision as of 00:07, 2 May 2017

General information

Class/mechanism: PD-L1 blocking antibody. PD-L1 (programmed death-1 ligand 1) expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells can result in inhibition of anti-tumor immune responses. Durvalumab binds to PD-1 and CD80 (B7.1) receptors on T-cells and antigen presenting cells and prevents PD-L1's inhibitory effects on the immune system. As a result, durvalumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects. Durvalumab is being investigated for potential use as monotherapy or in combination with tremelimumab (ticilimumab) in non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancer, bladder cancer, gastric cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and blood cancers.[1][2][3][4]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Also known as

MEDI4736

References