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What is Adcetris?

Generic Name: brentuximab vedotin (bren TUX i mab ve DOE tin)
Brand Names: Adcetris

Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) is a cancer prescription medicine is used in the treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma (relapse/d (stem cell transplant ) treatment with other cancer medications.

Uses of Adcetris:

Adcetris is used to treat:

• Anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
• classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
• Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
• Systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
• Peripheral T-cell lymphoma.
• Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
• CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides.

Side effects of Adcetris:

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Dizziness.
• Headache.
• Unusual tiredness.

Consult your doctor immediately if any side effects occur, worsen, persist or any serious side effects occur.

Precautions

• Make sure you are not allergic to Adcetris.
• Tell your doctor about your medical history.
• Before going under surgery tell your doctor about the medication.
• Before any vaccination, discuss with your doctor about your medication.
• In pregnancy, Adcetris is not allowed.
• Breastfeeding not allowed.