Adcetris TM
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Active ingredients: brentuximab vedotin
Pack: Adcetris 50 mg powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ADCETRIS brentuximab vedotin (rch) 50 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Hodgkin lymphoma,Treatment of patients with previously untreated CD30+ Stage III or Stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in combination with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD).,Treatment of adult patients with CD30+ HL at higher risk of relapse or progression following ASCT.,Treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory CD30+ HL:,1. following autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) or,2. following at least two prior therapies when ASCT or multi-agent chemotherapy is not a treatment option.,Peripheral T-cell lymphoma,Treatment of adult patients with previously untreated CD30+ peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (CHP).,Treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL).,Cutaneous T cell lymphoma,Treatment of adult patients with CD30+ cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) after at least 1 prior systemic therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous Infusion
- white to off-white lyophilized cake or powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient brentuximab vedotin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
