Generic name:moxetumomab pasudotox [ MOX-e-TOOM-oh-mab-pa-SOO-doe-tox ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous antineoplastics
What is Lumoxiti?
Lumoxiti is an injection used to treat hairy cell leukemia.
Lumoxiti is used in adult patients with hairy cell leukemia that has relapsed.
Lumoxiti is also used if the patient has not responded to previous treatments, and has received at least 2 other treatments, including a type of medicine called purine nucleoside analog (PNA).
It is not known if Lumoxiti is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
Call your doctor right away if you have signs of a rare but serious condition called capillary leak syndrome:dizziness, weakness, cough, trouble breathing, and sudden swelling or weight gain.
Lumoxiti can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.
Moxetumomab pasudotox can damage your kidneys, especially if you already have kidney disease or if you are 65 years of age or older. Get emergency medical help if you have: unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, confusion, tiredness or irritability, stomach pain, vomiting, dark urine, fast heartbeats, and little or no urination.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure Lumoxiti is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
a condition that affects your blood and blood vessels (such as hemolytic uremic syndrome or sever...
