Inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa)

General information

Class/mechanism: Antibody targeting CD22, conjugated with a cytotoxic, antitumor antibiotic (calicheamicin). Inotuzumab demonstrates a dose-dependent cytotoxicity both in vitro and in vivo.
Route: IV
Extravasation: No information.

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Diseases for which it is used

• B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
• Follicular lymphoma

Patient drug information

No information available.

History of changes in FDA indication

• 8/17/2017: FDA approved "for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)."

Also known as

• Code name: CMC-544
• Brand name: Besponsa