Zynlonta FDA Approval History
Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on May 2, 2021.
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved April 23, 2021)
Brand name: Zynlonta
Generic name: loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl
Dosage form: Injection
Company: ADC Therapeutics SA
Treatment for: Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Zynlonta (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) is a CD19-directed antibody and alkylating agent conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma.
- Zynlonta is administered via intravenous infusion over 30 minutes on Day 1 of each cycle (every 3 weeks). Oral or IV dexamethasone is recommended as a premedication twice daily for 3 days starting the day before treatment to minimize the chance of side effects.
- Zynlonta may cause serious side effects including fluid retention, low blood cell counts, infections, and skin reactions. Common side effects include thrombocytopenia, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, neutropenia, anemia, hyperglycemia, transaminase elevation, fatigue, hypoalbuminemia, rash, edema, nausea, and musculoskeletal pain.
Development timeline for Zynlonta
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