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FDA Approves Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) for PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

FDA Approves Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) for PSMA-positive metastatic castratio…
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Key Takeaway
Consider Pluvicto for PSMA-positive mCRPC post-ARPI therapy, with selection via PSMA PET.

The FDA has approved the radioligand therapeutic agent Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The indication is for patients who have been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) therapy and are considered appropriate to delay taxane-based chemotherapy, or who have received prior taxane-based chemotherapy. This approval provides a new therapeutic option for a defined subset of patients with advanced prostate cancer. Patient selection requires confirmation of PSMA expression in tumors using an approved PSMA PET product, such as LOCAMETZ. The recommended dosage is 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) administered intravenously every 6 weeks for up to 6 doses, with provisions for dose modification or discontinuation based on adverse reactions.

Clinical Details (Mechanism · Dosing · Trial Data · Warnings)
Mechanism of Action

Not reported in label.

Indication & Patient Population

PLUVICTO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) therapy, and are considered appropriate to delay taxane-based chemotherapy, or have received prior taxane-based chemotherapy. Patients must be selected for treatment using LOCAMETZ or another approved PSMA positron emission tomography (PET) product based on PSMA expression in tumors.

Dosing & Administration

The recommended PLUVICTO dosage is 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) intravenously every 6 weeks for 6 doses, or until disease progression, or unacceptable toxicity. It is a radiopharmaceutical and must be handled with appropriate safety measures, including waterproof gloves and effective radiation shielding, by qualified healthcare providers. Dose interruption, reduction by 20% to 5.9 GBq (160 mCi) once, or permanent discontinuation may be required due to adverse reactions such as myelosuppression, renal toxicity, dry mouth, gastrointestinal toxicity, fatigue, or electrolyte abnormalities. If a treatment delay due to an adverse reaction persists for > 4 weeks, permanent discontinuation should be considered.

Key Clinical Trial Data

Trial data not available in label.

Warnings & Contraindications

Not reported in label.

Place in Therapy

PLUVICTO is a radioligand therapeutic agent indicated for adult patients with PSMA-positive mCRPC after ARPI therapy, either before or after taxane-based chemotherapy.

Study Details

Study typeFda approval
PublishedMar 2022
View Original Abstract ↓
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PLUVICTO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) therapy, and are considered appropriate to delay taxane-based chemotherapy, or have received prior taxane-based chemotherapy. PLUVICTO is a radioligand therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) therapy, and are considered appropriate to delay taxane-based chemotherapy, or have received prior taxane-based chemotherapy. ( 1 )
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