Dinutuximab (Unituxin)

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Mechanism of action

From the NCI drug dictionary: A chimeric mouse/human monoclonal antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. Dinutuximab binds to the ganglioside GD2 and induces antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity against GD2-expressing tumor cells.
Route: IV

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Diseases for which it is used

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in EMA indication

  • 2015-08-14: Initial authorization for the treatment of high risk neuroblastoma.
  • 2017-03-20: Authorization withdrawn at the request of the manufacturer, for supply chain reasons

History of changes in Health Canada indication

  • 2018-11-29: Initial notice of compliance

History of changes in PMDA indication

  • 2021-06-23: Initial approval for the treatment of neuroblastoma following high-dose chemotherapy.

Patient Drug Information

Also known as

  • Code names: Ch14.18, MOAB Ch14.18, monoclonal antibody Ch14.18
  • Brand name: Qarziba, Unituxin

References