Difference between revisions of "Avelumab (Bavencio)"

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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.  Avelumab 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, avelumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects.<ref name=insert>[https://www.bavencio.com/en_US/document/Prescribing-Information.pdf Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Avelumab.pdf | Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.bavencio.com Bavencio manufacturer's website]</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.  Avelumab 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, avelumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects.<ref name=insert>[https://www.emdserono.com/us-en/pi/bavencio-pi.pdf Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Avelumab.pdf | Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.bavencio.com Bavencio manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Route: IV
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
*[https://www.bavencio.com/en_US/document/Prescribing-Information.pdf Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
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*[https://www.emdserono.com/us-en/pi/bavencio-pi.pdf Avelumab (Bavencio) package insert]<ref name="insert"></ref>
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*[https://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/avelumab.aspx Avelumab (Bavencio) patient drug information (Chemocare)]<ref>[https://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/drug-info/avelumab.aspx Avelumab (Bavencio) patient drug information (Chemocare)]</ref>
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*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/avelumab-patient-drug-information Avelumab (Bavencio) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/avelumab-patient-drug-information Avelumab (Bavencio) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
  
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==

Revision as of 23:11, 31 December 2021

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. Avelumab 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, avelumab stimulates immune responses, including anti-tumor immune effects.[1][2][3]
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

Bladder cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma

Renal cell carcinoma

Also known as

  • Code name: MSB0010718C
  • Brand name: Bavencio

References