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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
===[[Bladder cancer]]===
 
===[[Bladder cancer]]===
*5/9/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm557162.htm Granted accelerated approval] for patients with locally advanced or metastatic [[bladder cancer|urothelial carcinoma]] whose disease progressed during or following [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-containing chemotherapy]] or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-containing chemotherapy]]. ''(New disease entity; based on JAVELIN)''
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*5/9/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm557162.htm Granted accelerated approval] for patients with locally advanced or metastatic [[bladder cancer|urothelial carcinoma]] whose disease progressed during or following [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-containing chemotherapy]] or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant [[Regimen_classes#Platinum-based_regimen|platinum-containing chemotherapy]]. ''(Based on JAVELIN)''
 
*6/30/2020: Approved for maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic [[bladder cancer|urothelial carcinoma (UC)]] that has not progressed with first-line platinum-containing chemotherapy. ''(Converted to regular approval; expanded to maintenance setting; based on JAVELIN Bladder 100)''
 
*6/30/2020: Approved for maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic [[bladder cancer|urothelial carcinoma (UC)]] that has not progressed with first-line platinum-containing chemotherapy. ''(Converted to regular approval; expanded to maintenance setting; based on JAVELIN Bladder 100)''
  
 
===[[Merkel cell carcinoma]]===
 
===[[Merkel cell carcinoma]]===
*3/23/2017: [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm547965.htm Approved] for the treatment of patients 12 years and older with metastatic [[Merkel cell carcinoma|Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)]]. ''(Initial approval; based on JAVELIN Merkel 200)''
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*3/23/2017: Initial [https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/InformationOnDrugs/ApprovedDrugs/ucm547965.htm accelerated approval] for the treatment of patients 12 years and older with metastatic [[Merkel cell carcinoma|Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)]]. ''(Based on JAVELIN Merkel 200)''
  
 
===[[Renal cell carcinoma]]===
 
===[[Renal cell carcinoma]]===
*5/14/2019: Approved in combination with [[Axitinib (Inlyta)|axitinib]] for first-line treatment of patients with advanced [[Renal cell carcinoma|renal cell carcinoma (RCC)]]. ''(New disease entity; based on JAVELIN Renal 101)''
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*5/14/2019: Approved in combination with [[Axitinib (Inlyta)|axitinib]] for first-line treatment of patients with advanced [[Renal cell carcinoma|renal cell carcinoma (RCC)]]. ''(Based on JAVELIN Renal 101)''
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 01:38, 12 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