Elotuzumab

Elotuzumab
Monoclonal antibody
Type Whole antibody
Source Humanized
Target SLAMF7 (CD319)
Clinical data
Trade names Empliciti
Pregnancy
category
  • US: X (Contraindicated)
Routes of
administration		 IV
ATC code none
Legal status
Legal status
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 100% (IV)
Identifiers
CAS Number 915296-00-3 N
IUPHAR/BPS 8361
DrugBank DB06317 N
ChemSpider none
UNII 1351PE5UGS YesY
Chemical and physical data
Formula C6476H9982N1714O2016S42
Molar mass 145.5 kg/mol
 NYesY (what is this?)  (verify)

Elotuzumab (brand name Empliciti, previously known as HuLuc63) is a humanized monoclonal antibody used in relapsed multiple myeloma.[1] The package insert denotes its mechanism as a SLAMF7-directed (also known as CD 319) immunostimulatory antibody.[2]

Approvals and indications

Multiple myeloma

In May 2014, it was granted "Breakthrough Therapy" designation by the FDA (for multiple myeloma). [3] On November 30, 2015, FDA approved elotuzumab as a treatment for patients with multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior medications.[1] Elotuzumab was labeled for use with lenalidomide and dexamethasone. Each intravenous injection of elotuzumab should be premedicated with dexamethasone, diphenhydramine, ranitidine and acetaminophen.[2] In May 2016 the EC/EU gave a similar approval.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Press Announcement—FDA approves Empliciti, a new immune-stimulating therapy to treat multiple myeloma". U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Empliciti (elotuzumab) for Injection, for Intravenous Use. Full Prescribing Information" (PDF). Empliciti (elotuzumab) for US Healthcare Professionals. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Princeton, NJ 08543 USA.
  3. ↑ "Bristol-Myers Squibb and AbbVie Receive U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Elotuzumab, an Investigational Humanized Monoclonal Antibody for Multiple Myeloma" (Press release). Princeton, NJ & North Chicago, IL: Bristol-Myers Squibb. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
  4. ↑ BMS gets two new cancer approvals in Europe. May 2016
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