Zevalin
· Trade Name
ZEVALIN
· Generic Name
Ibritumomab
· Drug Class
Cancer medication
Oncologics
· How It Works
Medication binds to B-lymphocyte CD20 surface antigens
monoclonal antibody
· Serious Side Effects
infusion reactions
hypotension
extravasation tissue damage
heart attack
ventricular arrhythmia
cardiogenic shock
angioedema
bronchospasm
hypersensitivity rxn, severe
pulmonary infiltrates
acute respiratory distress syndrome
thrombocytopenia (low platelets)
neutropenia
anemia
pancytopenia
infection
cerebral hemorrhage
secondary leukemia
hemorrhage
myelodysplastic syndrome
pulmonary edema
pulmonary embolism
erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
exfoliative dermatitis
bullous dermatitis
viral transmission risk
· Common Side Effects
thrombocytopenia
neutropenia
anemia
asthenia
nausea
vomiting
infection
fever
chills
dyspnea
headache
throat irritation
dizziness
cough
pruritus
diarrhea
anorexia
peripheral edema
rash
arthralgia
hypotension
angioedema
Posted on February 22, 2009
