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Minjuvi

tafasitamab-cxix
1. Indications and Usage

Relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low-grade lymphoma, in combination with lenalidomide, in patients who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).

2. Dosage and Administration

12 mg/kg IV
Cycle 1: Days 1, 4, 8, 15, 22
Cycles 2-3: Days 1, 8, 15
Cycle 4+: Days 1, 15
Each cycle is 28 days
With lenalidomide 25 mg daily Days 1-21 of each 28-day cycle for max 12 cycles
After 12 cycles with lenalidomide: continue tafasitamab monotherapy on Days 1, 15 of each 28-day cycle until progression
Infusion time: 1.5-2.5 hours depending on dose

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths

Injection: 200 mg lyophilized powder in single-dose vial

4. Contraindications

None listed.

5. Warnings and Precautions
  • Myelosuppression: Grade 3+ neutropenia (49%), thrombocytopenia (17%), anemia (7%). Monitor CBC before each treatment cycle.
  • Infections: Serious infections in 26% (fatal in 3.6%). Including COVID-19, pneumonia, sepsis. Monitor for infections during and after treatment.
  • Infusion-Related Reactions: In 6%. Pre-medicate with acetaminophen, antihistamine, and glucocorticoid for first 3 infusions.
  • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Due to tafasitamab mechanism + lenalidomide combination.
6. Adverse Reactions
Most Common Adverse Reactions

Neutropenia (51%), fatigue (38%), anemia (36%), diarrhea (36%), thrombocytopenia (31%), cough (26%), pyrexia (24%), peripheral edema (24%), upper respiratory tract infection (22%), decreased appetite (22%), hypokalemia (19%), back pain (19%), rash (18%)

Neutropenia
51%
Fatigue
38%
Anemia
36%
Diarrhea
36%
Thrombocytopenia
31%
Cough
26%
Pyrexia
24%
Peripheral Edema
24%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
22%
Decreased Appetite
22%

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

Tafasitamab is a humanized anti-CD19 IgG1/2 hybrid monoclonal antibody with an Fc-engineered domain. The Fc modification (two amino acid substitutions: S239D and I332E) enhances binding to FcΞ³RIIIa on natural killer cells and macrophages, resulting in enhanced antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP) against CD19-positive lymphoma cells. It also induces direct apoptosis of CD19-expressing B cells.

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: approximately 17 days. Steady-state achieved by Cycle 4. Clearance: approximately 0.007 L/h. Volume of distribution: approximately 9.3 L. Minimal non-linearity.

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

Minjuvi 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 Minjuvi. 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.