Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)
Zolbetuximab is used in adults in combination with other cancer treatments to treat cancer of the stomach and gastroesophageal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed with surgery.
Your doctor will make sure you have the correct tumor type to be treated with zolbetuximab.
Zolbetuximab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Zolbetuximab (Intravenous) used for?
- Liver Metastasis in Adenocarcinoma
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)?
You should not use zolbetuximab if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- nausea or vomiting.
It is not known if zolbetuximab will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 8 months after your last dose.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during or after the injection with zolbetuximab, including life-threatening allergic reactions and serious infusion-related reactions, which can be fatal.
Call your doctor if you have:
- severe nausea and vomiting.
Common side effects may include:
- tiredness;
- loss of appetite and weight loss;
- diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain;
- fever;
- numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet; or
- abnormal lab tests.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Zolbetuximab (Intravenous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known if zolbetuximab will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 8 months after your last dose.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)?
Use Zolbetuximab (Intravenous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Zolbetuximab is injected into a vein by a healthcare provider. This drug is administered every two or three weeks based on chosen chemotherapy combination.
Your healthcare provider will decide how long this drug needs to be administered based on the progress of this treatment.
You will be watched for a short time to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
You may be given other medications to help prevent serious side effects or allergic reaction. Keep taking these medicines for as long as your doctor has prescribed.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your zolbetuximab injection.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Zolbetuximab (Intravenous)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.