Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Enfortumab vedotin(genetical recombination)
Astellas Pharama Inc.
Enfortumab vedotin(genetical recombination)
injection
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Injection Revised: 06/2023 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: PADCEV FOR I.V. INFUSION 30MG ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Enfortumab vedotin(genetical recombination) DOSAGE FORM: injection IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine is incorporated into the cancer cells by binding to a protein Nectin-4 in cancer cells, and suppresses cancer cell proliferation. It is usually used to treat radically unresectable urothelial carcinoma that has progressed after cancer chemotherapy. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you have or have a history of hyperglycemia or diabetes mellitus. If you have any risk factor (obesity, etc.) for diabetes mellitus. If you have peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve disorder). If you have or have a history of interstitial lung disease. If you have liver dysfunction. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・In general, for adults, administer by intravenous infusion for at least 30 minutes at a time, once a week for 3 consecutive weeks and the fourth week is a medicine Read the complete document