Generic name:dostarlimab-gxly
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies
What is Jemperli?
Jemperli is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with certain cancers that have been shown by a laboratory test to be mismatch repair deficient (dMMR), and your cancer has returned, or it has spread or cannot be removed by surgery (advanced cancer). Jemperli may be used when:
- you have a kind of uterine cancer called endometrial cancer, and you have received chemotherapy that contains platinum and it did not work or is no longer working.
- you have a solid tumor that progressed during treatment or after treatment, and you have no satisfactory treatment options.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.
Important information
Jemperli is a medicine that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system.
Jemperli can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. These problems may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended.
Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any symptoms of the following problems or if these symptoms get worse:
Lung problems (pneumonitis). Symptoms of pneumonitis may include:
- new or worsening cough
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
Intestinal problems (colitis) that can lead to tears or holes in your intestine. Signs and symptoms of colitis may include:
- diarrhea or more bowel movements than usual
- stools that are black, tarry, sticky, or have blood or mucus
- severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain or tenderness
Liver problems, including hepatitis. Signs and symptoms of liver pro...
