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tremelimumab

Brand and Other Names: IMJUDO
Mechanism of Action:

Tremelimumab blocks CTLA-4, a negative regulator of T-cell activity, enhancing immune response against tumors.

Indications:

IMJUDO is a CTLA-4 blocking antibody indicated for:

  • Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (uHCC):

    • Used in combination with durvalumab.

  • Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC):

    • Used with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy.

    • Only for patients without EGFR mutations or ALK genomic aberrations.

Route: intravenous
Dose:

uHCC

  • ≥30 kg: IMJUDO 300 mg IV (single dose) + durvalumab 1500 mg on Cycle 1, Day 1. Then durvalumab every 4 weeks.
  • <30 kg: IMJUDO 4 mg/kg + durvalumab 20 mg/kg, same schedule.

Metastatic NSCLC

  • ≥30 kg: IMJUDO 75 mg every 3 weeks for 4 cycles with durvalumab 1500 mg and chemotherapy. Fifth IMJUDO dose at week 16.
  • <30 kg: IMJUDO 1 mg/kg and durvalumab 20 mg/kg following same schedule.

Administration Instructions

  • IV infusion over 60 minutes.

Adverse Reactions:

Common (≥20%) – uHCC (HIMALAYA Study)

  • Rash (32%)
  • Diarrhea (27%)
  • Fatigue (26%)
  • Pruritus, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain

Common (≥20%) – Metastatic NSCLC (POSEIDON Study)

  • Nausea (42%)
  • Fatigue (36%)
  • Musculoskeletal pain (29%)
  • Decreased appetite, rash, diarrhea
Contraindication:

None

Warnings and Precautions:

mmune-Mediated Adverse Reactions (can be fatal):

  • Pneumonitis
  • Colitis
  • Hepatitis
  • Endocrinopathies (e.g., hypothyroidism, adrenal insufficiency)
  • Nephritis
  • Severe dermatologic reactions (e.g., SJS, TEN)
  • Pancreatitis

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

  • May cause fetal harm. Avoid in pregnancy; use contraception for 3 months post-treatment.

See package insert for full prescribing information.