Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Adcetris
(brentuximab vedotin)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Hodgkin lymphomaAdcetris is indicated for adult patients with previously untreated CD30+ Stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine and dacarbazine (AVD).Adcetris is indicated for adult patients with previously untreated CD30+ Stage IIB with risk factors, Stage III or Stage IV HL in combination with etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, dacarbazine, dexamethasone (BrECADD).Adcetris is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with CD30+ HL at increased risk of relapse or progression following autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).Adcetris is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory CD30+ Hodgkin lymphoma (HL):- following ASCT, or- following at least two prior therapies when ASCT or multi-agent chemotherapy is not a treatment option.Systemic anaplastic large cell lymphomaAdcetris in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone (CHP) is indicated for adult patients with previously untreated systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL). Adcetris is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory sALCL.Cutaneous T-cell lymphomaAdcetris is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with CD30+ cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least 1 prior systemic therapy.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
brentuximab vedotin
Category
Antineoplastic agents
Manufacturer
Takeda Pharma A/S
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