🎗️ OncologyIntravenous infusion
Adcetris
brentuximab vedotin
An antibody-drug conjugate targeting CD30 used to treat classical Hodgkin lymphoma, primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma, and other CD30-expressing lymphomas.
Form
Intravenous infusion
Uses
3
Side effects
4
Category
Oncology
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What is Adcetris used for?
- Treatment of relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Treatment of systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
- First-line treatment of Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
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brentuximab vedotin side effects
Common side effects of brentuximab vedotin include:
Nausea
Fatigue
Peripheral neuropathy
Neutropenia
CommonModerateLess common
03
brentuximab vedotin warnings & precautions
- Risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a potentially fatal brain infection.
- Can cause severe peripheral neuropathy requiring dose modification.
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Frequently asked questions
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