GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN (Mylotarg) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN

What is the Trade Name for GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN?

Mylotarg

What are the Indications for GEMTUZUMAB OZOGAMICIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MYLOTARG is a CD33-directed antibody and cytotoxic drug conjugate indicated for: treatment of newly-diagnosed CD33-positive acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults and pediatric patients 1 month and older ( 1.1 ). treatment of relapsed or refractory CD33-positive AML in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older ( 1.2 ). 1.1 Newly-Diagnosed CD33-positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) MYLOTARG is indicated for the treatment of newly-diagnosed CD33-positive acute myeloid leukemia in adults and pediatric patients 1 month and older. 1.2 Relapsed or Refractory CD33-positive AML MYLOTARG is indicated for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD33-positive acute myeloid leukemia in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older.

 

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