Adcetris 50mg Injection

Brentuximab Vedotin (50mg)

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Adcetris 50mg Injection is a medication used in the treatment of Hodgkin’s disease, a type of cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. Adcetris 50mg Injection may be given alone or in combination with other cancer drugs. It works by killing the cancer cells and preventing them from multiplication.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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Brentuximab Vedotin (50mg)

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd

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Product introduction

Adcetris 50mg Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer this medicine at home. The dose and frequency will be determined based on the patient’s specific condition. It is important to stick to the treatment schedule and follow the doctor's instructions for maximum results. Your doctor may conduct blood tests before and during your treatment to monitor the levels of blood cells and other substances in the blood.

Common side effects of Adcetris 50mg Injection include peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, fever, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If you experience any of these side effects which do not go away or get worse, consult with your doctor.

Adcetris 50mg Injection is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to any of the components of this medicine. Additionally, it is important to inform the doctor if you have any other medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not take this medicine without consulting their doctors.`

Uses of Adcetris Injection

Treatment of Hodgkin’s disease

Benefits of Adcetris Injection

Treatment of Hodgkin’s disease
Hodgkin’s disease is a type of lymphoma, which is a blood cancer that starts in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the immune system get rid of waste and fight infections. Adcetris 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Side effects of Adcetris Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Adcetris

Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Fatigue
Nausea
Diarrhea
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Upper respiratory tract infection
Fever
Constipation
Vomiting
Hair loss
Weight loss
Abdominal pain
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Lymphopenia
Mucositis
Low blood platelets
Febrile neutropenia

How to use Adcetris Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Adcetris Injection works

Adcetris 50mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called CD30 that is found on certain cancer cells. Adcetris 50mg Injection sticks to the CD30 protein and delivers a toxin called monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) to the cell. This MMAE then kills the cell.

Quick tips

Adcetris 50mg Injection is a type of targeted cancer drug called a monoclonal antibody.
You are advised to inform your doctor if you experience any numbness or tingling of the hands or feet or any muscle weakness.
Contact your doctor if a fever of 100.5°F or greater, cough, chills, severe abdominal pain, or pain on urination develops.
Contact your doctor if they experience signs and symptoms of infusion reactions including fever, chills, rash, or breathing problems within 24 hours of infusion.
Adcetris 50mg Injection may increase blood glucose level, ask your doctor regarding required precautions.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms that may indicate liver injury, including fatigue, anorexia, right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine, or jaundice.
You must report immediately if you or anyone close to you notice changes in mood or usual behavior, thinking problems, confusion, loss of memory, changes in vision, speech, or walking, or decreased strength or weakness on one side of the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adcetris 50mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Adcetris 50mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Adcetris 50mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Adcetris 50mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Adcetris 50mg Injection may cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive if this symptom occurs.

Kidney

CAUTION

Adcetris 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Adcetris 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Adcetris with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tiredness, fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may closely monitor your blood cell counts adjust the doses as per the observations. Amiodarone may raise blood levels of Brentuximab Vedotin.

Moderate

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Moderate

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tiredness, fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may closely monitor your blood cell counts adjust the doses as per the observations. Atazanavir may raise blood levels of Brentuximab Vedotin.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tiredness, fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may closely monitor your blood cell counts adjust the doses as per the observations. Azithromycin may raise blood levels of Brentuximab Vedotin.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Injection Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tiredness, fever, sore throat or mouth ulcers and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may closely monitor your blood cell counts adjust the doses as per the observations. Azithromycin may raise blood levels of Brentuximab Vedotin.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Product introduction

Uses of Adcetris Injection

Benefits of Adcetris Injection

Side effects of Adcetris Injection

How to use Adcetris Injection

How Adcetris Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Injection Route)

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