Yizekang (Izalontamab Brengitecan) – NPC/ESCC | HongKong DengYue Medicine

  • Generic Name/Brand Name: ​Izalontamab Brengitecan/​Yizekang
  • Indications: Recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC); Recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)
  • Dosage Form: ​Injection
  • Specification: 120 mg/vial

Yizekang Izalontamab Brengitecan Application Scope

  • Adult patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) who have failed at least two prior lines of systemic therapy, including platinum-based chemotherapy and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor treatment.
  • Adult patients with recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who have experienced disease progression after PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based chemotherapy.

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Izalontamab Brengitecan Characteristics

  • Ingredients: The active pharmaceutical ingredient is izalontamab brengitecan.

  • Properties:​ Injection

  • Packaging Specification:​ 120 mg/vial

  • Storage:​ Store refrigerated at 2°C–8°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze. Store and transport according to cold-chain requirements.

  • Expiry Date: 24 months when stored under recommended conditions.

  • Executive Standard: ​Registration Standard approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA).

  • Approval Number: Not publicly disclosed in available summary materials. (Approved by China National Medical Products Administration, NMPA)

  • Date of Revision: Please refer to the latest officially approved package insert.

  • Manufacturer: Sichuan Biokin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Guidelines for the Use of Yizekang

  • Dosage and Administration:

    • Recommended Dose: Please refer to the latest approved package insert for the recommended dosage regimen.

    • Administration: For intravenous infusion only. Reconstitute and dilute according to the approved prescribing information before administration. Do not administer by intravenous push or bolus injection.

    • Missed Dose:​ If a scheduled dose is missed, consult the treating physician to determine whether treatment should be resumed or the dosing schedule adjusted. Do not administer a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

  • Adverse Reactions:

    • Common Adverse Reactions: The most commonly reported adverse reactions include fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, elevated liver enzymes, diarrhea, and infusion-related reactions.

    • Serious Adverse Reactions: Serious adverse reactions may include severe infusion-related reactions, severe neutropenia, serious infections, hepatotoxicity, and interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis. Patients should be closely monitored throughout treatment and managed according to clinical guidelines.

  • Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to Izalontamab Brengitecan or any component of the formulation.

  • Precautions:

    • Administer under the supervision of experienced oncology professionals.
    • Monitor complete blood counts and liver function during treatment.
    • Observe patients carefully for infusion-related reactions.
    • Monitor for signs and symptoms of pulmonary toxicity.
    • Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for the recommended period after the last dose.
    • Avoid use during pregnancy unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential risk.

Izalontamab Brengitecan Interactions

  • No dedicated clinical drug-drug interaction studies have been reported.
  • Use caution when administering Yizekang concomitantly with therapies that may increase hematologic, hepatic, or pulmonary toxicity.
  • Patients receiving concomitant anticancer therapies should be closely monitored for adverse reactions and managed according to clinical practice.

 

Note:

  • If there is a new packaging for the drug, the new packaging shall prevail. The above information is sourced from DengYue Medicine.
  •  This content is for reference only. Prescription drugs must be used under a doctor’s guidance and purchased from authorized sources.
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