Padcev 20 mg Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion Vial
Product Details
Padcev 20 mg Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion is a highly specialized prescription medication used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
Manufactured by Astellas Pharma, Padcev contains the active ingredient enfortumab vedotin.
This medication is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to deliver a potent anticancer agent directly to cancer cells.
Benefits of Use
- Targets specific cancer cells, potentially reducing harm to healthy cells.
- Approved for treating adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
- Offers a treatment option for patients who have progressed on prior therapies, including PD-1/L1 inhibitors and platinum-containing chemotherapy.
How to Use
Padcev is administered by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting.
- The powder in the vial is reconstituted with sterile water for injection.
- The reconstituted solution is then further diluted in an infusion bag.
- The final solution is administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion over 30 minutes.
- The dosage and schedule are determined by your doctor based on your specific condition and body weight.
- It is typically given on Days 1, 8, and 15 of a 28-day cycle.
Caution & Warnings
- Padcev can cause severe skin reactions. Patients should monitor for rash and report any changes promptly.
- Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can occur. Blood glucose levels should be monitored before and during treatment.
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) is a common side effect; symptoms should be reported immediately.
- Pneumonitis (inflammation of the lungs) may occur; patients should report new or worsening respiratory symptoms.
- Embryo-fetal toxicity: Padcev can cause harm to a fetus. Pregnant women should not use it, and effective contraception is required for patients of reproductive potential.
- Lactation: Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for a specified period after the last dose.
- Liver toxicity may occur. Liver function tests should be monitored.
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Enfortumab Vedotin.
Each vial contains 20 mg of enfortumab vedotin.
Inactive ingredients: Histidine, Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, Trehalose dihydrate, Polysorbate 80.
| Gtin | 1811246255 |
|---|---|
| Recommended Sale Price | 2880.5 |
| Is Wasfaty Product | No |
| Brand | Not Defined |
| Ingredient Name | ENFORTUMAB |
| SFDA Reg. No | 1811246255 |
| IBC | 1811246255 |
| Drug Type | Prescription |
| Scientific Name | Enfortumab Vedotin |
| Strength | 20 |
| Strength Unit | mg |
| Form | Powder for solution for infusion |
| Admin Route | Intravenous |
| Size | 1 |
| Size Unit | Vial |
| Package Types | Vial |
| Package Size | 1 Vial |
| Storage conditions | Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze. |
| Refrigerator Storage | Yes |


