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Naxitamab

In this article we will discuss Naxitamab (Dosage Overview)

In this article, we will discuss Naxitamab (Dosage Overview). So, let’s get started.

Indications

Naxitamab is indicated, in combination with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), for the treatment of pediatric patients 1 year of age and older and adult patients with relapsed or refractory high-risk neuroblastoma in the bone or bone marrow who have demonstrated a partial response, minor response, or stable disease to prior therapy.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trials.

Dosage

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage of Naxitamab is 3 mg/kg/day (up to 150 mg/day) on Days 1, 3, and 5 of each treatment cycle, administered as an intravenous infusion after dilution in combination with GM-CSF subcutaneously.

Treatment cycles are repeated every 4 weeks until complete response or partial response, followed by 5 additional cycles every 4 weeks, Subsequent cycles may be repeated every 8 weeks. Discontinue Naxitamab and GM-CSF for disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Administer pre-infusion medications and supportive treatment, as appropriate, during infusion.

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