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Drug updated on 5/17/2024
Dosage Form | Injection (intravenous; 200 mg) |
Drug Class | CD19-directed cytolytic antibodies |
Ongoing and Completed Studies | ClinicalTrials.gov |
Indication
- Indicated in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from low grade lymphoma, and who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).
Summary
- Tafasitamab-cxix (Monjuvi) is indicated in combination with lenalidomide for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplant.
- Two systematic reviews/meta-analyses provided insights into Monjuvi's safety and effectiveness compared to other treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy, loncastuximab, polatuzumab plus bendamustine, and rituximab.
- In terms of progression-free survival rate among ASCT-ineligible patients, tafasitamab-based regimens showed a slightly higher rate than CAR T-cell therapies. After adjusting for previous lines of treatment, its effectiveness was comparable to that of these alternative therapies.
- When compared against several rituximab-based therapies using matching-adjusted indirect comparisons (MAICs), tafasitamab plus lenalidomide demonstrated significantly longer duration response and improvements in overall survival rates. This suggests it may exceed the efficacy of other popular regimens currently used for treating this patient population.
- While detailed demographics or subgroup-specific outcomes were not highlighted in the studies, inclusion criteria suggest fair comparisons have been made through MAIC adjustments based on clinically validated prognostic factors and effect modifiers.
- Although no specific safety information was provided within these documents, given its approval status by regulatory bodies, it can be inferred that tafasitamab's safety profile has been adequately demonstrated in clinical trials. However, direct comparison to the safety profiles would require more specific data from further studies.
Product Monograph / Prescribing Information
Document Title | Year | Source |
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Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) Prescribing Information. | 2021 | MorphoSys US Inc., Boston, MA |
Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Document Title | Year | Source |
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Clinical treatment guidelines for tafasitamab plus lenalidomide in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. | 2023 | Oncologist |
SEOM-GOTEL clinical guidelines on diffuse large B cell lymphoma (2022). | 2023 | Clinical and Translational Oncology |
NCCN GuidelinesĀ® Insights: B-Cell Lymphomas, version 5.2021. | 2021 | Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network |