Tafasitamab-cxix (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 27, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Monjuvi

Available Dosage Forms:

• Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Uses for tafasitamab-cxix

Tafasitamab-cxix injection is used together with lenalidomide to treat certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back a second or later time or after other medicines did not work well and who cannot receive a stem cell transplant. Lymphoma is a type of cancer where the body makes abnormal white blood cells.

Tafasitamab-cxix is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using tafasitamab-cxix

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For tafasitamab-cxix, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to tafasitamab-cxix or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tafasitamab-cxixl injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of tafasitamab-cxix in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have serious unwanted effects to tafasitamab-cxix than younger adults.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of tafasitamab-cxix. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Infection or
• Neutropenia (low number of white blood cells)—May decrease your body's ability to fight an infection.

Proper use of tafasitamab-cxix

Before receiving tafasitamab-cxix, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor d...