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Imdelltra

tarlatamab-dlle
Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE) — DLL3/CD3 FDA Approved 2024 Amgen
1. Indications and Usage

Extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) in adults with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.

2. Dosage and Administration

Step-up dosing (Cycle 1): Day 1: 1 mg IV, Day 8: 10 mg IV, Day 15: 10 mg IV
Subsequent cycles (Cycle 2+): 10 mg IV on Day 1 of each 14-day cycle
Infusion time: Over 1 hour
Hospitalization: 24 hours after Day 1 and Day 8 of Cycle 1 for CRS monitoring
Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 8 mg IV before each dose in Cycle 1; subsequent cycles per clinical judgment

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths

Injection: 10 mg per single-dose vial (lyophilized powder for reconstitution)

4. Contraindications

None listed.

5. Warnings and Precautions
  • Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS): Occurred in 53% (1% Grade 3+). Median onset: 10 hours after Cycle 1 Day 1. Pre-medicate with dexamethasone. Manage with tocilizumab per CRS grading.
  • Neurologic Toxicity (ICANS): Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity in 10% (3% Grade 3+). Includes confusional state, somnolence, dysarthria, aphasia. Monitor and withhold for Grade ≥2.
  • Infections: Serious infections reported. Monitor and treat promptly.
  • Hepatotoxicity: ALT/AST elevations reported. Monitor LFTs.
6. Adverse Reactions
Most Common Adverse Reactions

Cytokine release syndrome (53%), fatigue (41%), pyrexia (35%), dysgeusia (26%), constipation (25%), decreased appetite (23%), musculoskeletal pain (22%), nausea (21%), anemia (18%), rash (16%), lymphopenia (14%), hypotension (14%)

Cytokine release syndrome
53%
Fatigue
41%
Pyrexia
35%
Dysgeusia
26%
Constipation
25%
Decreased Appetite
23%
Musculoskeletal Pain
22%
Nausea
21%
Anemia
18%
Rash
16%

Consult the complete prescribing information for a comprehensive list of adverse reactions and their frequencies.

7. Drug Interactions

Consult the complete prescribing information for drug interactions, including effects on CYP enzymes, transporters, and concomitant medications that may require dose adjustments or monitoring.

8. Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy

Consult the full prescribing information for pregnancy-related considerations.

Lactation

Refer to prescribing information for lactation guidance.

Pediatric Use

Pediatric safety and efficacy information is detailed in the full label.

Hepatic/Renal Impairment

Dose modifications for organ impairment are specified in the complete prescribing information.

12. Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action

Tarlatamab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody construct that binds simultaneously to DLL3 (delta-like ligand 3) on tumor cells and CD3 on T cells. DLL3 is an inhibitory Notch ligand that is aberrantly expressed on the surface of SCLC cells but has minimal expression on normal adult tissues. By bridging DLL3-positive tumor cells with cytotoxic T cells, tarlatamab activates T cells to release perforin and granzymes, inducing targeted tumor cell lysis independent of MHC recognition.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: approximately 13-18 days at 10 mg dose. Steady-state reached by approximately Cycle 4. Non-linear pharmacokinetics at lower doses with target-mediated drug disposition. Volume of distribution approximately 4-5 L.

14. Clinical Studies

Clinical efficacy and safety data supporting the approval are available in the full prescribing information and from the clinical trials listed below.

Pivotal Clinical Trials
Additional Resources
FDA-Approved Tumor Types

Imdelltra has FDA-approved indications across the following cancer types covered on PipelineEvidence:

External Resources
Important Notice: This page is intended as a navigational reference to the FDA-approved prescribing information for Imdelltra. It does not replace the full prescribing information. Healthcare professionals should consult the complete package insert available at DailyMed before making prescribing decisions. Patient-specific factors should always guide clinical decision-making.