Is GAZYVA a chemo drug?
GAZYVA® (obinutuzumab) is a prescription medicine used with the chemotherapy drug, chlorambucil, to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in adults who have not had previous CLL treatment.
What type of drug is GAZYVA?
In some cases, health care professionals may use the generic name obinutuzumab when referring to the trade name Gazyva™. Drug Type: Gazyva™ is an anti-cancer (“antineoplastic” or “cytotoxic”) chemotherapy drug. Gazyva™ is classified as a “monoclonal antibody” (For more detail, see “How Gazyva™ Works” section below).
How long does GAZYVA last?
GAZYVA is given for a total of 6 cycles, or rounds of treatment. Each cycle will last 28 days. Treatment occurs only on certain days of each cycle and that is usually followed by several weeks of rest and recovery. This means that most people will complete their GAZYVA treatment in about 6 months.
How is GAZYVA different from Rituxan?
Gazyva (obinutuzumab) used to treat specific types of leukemia and lymphoma, but has some severe side effects. Calms down your immune system. Rituxan (Rituximab) is effective for treating multiple types of cancer and arthritis.
Does GAZYVA cause hair loss?
Hair loss may happen suddenly or gradually. If you lose hair, you may lose it from your head, face, armpits, pubic area, chest, and/or legs. You may also notice your hair getting thin. While you are getting this drug in your vein (IV), you may have a reaction to the drug.
Is GAZYVA safe?
GAZYVA can cause side effects that can become serious or life-threatening, including: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV): Hepatitis B can cause liver failure and death. If you have a history of hepatitis B infection, GAZYVA could cause it to return. You should not receive GAZYVA if you have active hepatitis B liver disease.
Do you lose hair with GAZYVA?
If you lose hair, you may lose it from your head, face, armpits, pubic area, chest, and/or legs. You may also notice your hair getting thin. While you are getting this drug in your vein (IV), you may have a reaction to the drug. Sometimes you may be given medication to stop or lessen these side effects.
Is Gazyva better than Rituxan?
Gazyva/Gazyvaro-based treatment reduced the risk of death by 24% compared to MabThera/Rituxan-based treatment (median OS not reached vs. 73.1 months, HR= 0.76; 95% CI 0.60-0.97; p<0.0245).
What is the difference between Obinutuzumab and rituximab?
Obinutuzumab is a type II antibody, unlike rituximab, which is a type I antibody. These classifications are based on the way the antibodies bind to CD20.
What is the cost of GAZYVA?
Cost of Gazyva is $41,300 for one 6-month course of treatment. Additional information can be found at www.gazyva.com.
Does Gazyva cause hair loss?
Does Gazyva cause fatigue?
The most common side effects seen with GAZYVA in a study that included relapsed or refractory FL patients were infusion-related reactions, fatigue, low white blood cell counts, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, and joint or muscle pain.