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Epcoritamab-bysp

Names

Epcoritamab-bysp Epkinly®

Indications and usage

Epcoritamab-bysp is indicated for the treatment of 

  • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma and High-grade B-cell Lymphoma
    • Adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma, and high-grade B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy
  • Follicular Lymphoma
    • Adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) after two or more lines of systemic therapy 

Side effects needing medical attention

LBCL: The most common adverse reactions are cytokine release syndrome, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, injection site reactions, pyrexia, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3 to 4 lab abnormalities are decreased lymphocyte count, decreased neutrophil count, decreased white blood cell count, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased platelets. 

FL: The most common adverse reactions are injection site reactions, cytokine release syndrome, COVID-19, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, rash, diarrhea, pyrexia, cough, and headache. The most common Grade 3 to 4 lab abnormalities are decreased lymphocyte count, decreased neutrophil count, decreased white blood cell count, and decreased hemoglobin. 
 

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