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Vyloy TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: zolbetuximab

Pack: Vyloy 100 mg powder for injection, 1 vial

Brand name

(ARTG)

: VYLOY zolbetuximab 100 mg vial powder for concentrate for solution for infusion

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.

For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).


What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

VYLOY, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adenocarcinoma whose tumours are Claudin (CLDN) 18.2 positive (see section 4.2 Dose and method of administration).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, powder for
  • Intravenous Infusion
  • Single-dose vials containing sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized powder for reconstitution for intravenous infusion.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient zolbetuximab

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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