Blinatumomab (Blincyto)
General information
Class/mechanism: Bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody that targets CD19 (expressed on B cells) and CD3 (expressed on T cells).[1][2][3]
Route: IV
Extravasation: no information
- Use of Blinatumomab (Blincyto) requires participation in the Blincyto Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program.
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Patient information may be found in the Blinatumomab (Blincyto) package insert.[1]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 7/1/2014: Granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation "for adults with Philadelphia-negative (Ph-) relapsed/refractory B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)."
- 12/3/2014: Granted FDA accelerated approval "for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (R/R ALL)."
Also known as
MT103, AMG 103