Tremelimumab is a prescription medicine (CTLA-4-directed Blocking Antibody). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Brand names
- Imjudo
- Drug class
- CTLA-4-directed Blocking Antibody
- Taken
- Intravenous
- Label
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, revised August 31, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
- Biosimilars
- 1 approved · details
What it is used for
IMJUDO is a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody indicated:
- in combination with durvalumab, for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). ( 1.1 )
- in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations. ( 1.2 )
1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC).
1.2 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) IMJUDO, in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic NSCLC with no sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) genomic tumor aberrations.
Forms and strengths
Injection: 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) or 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in a single-dose vial.
- Injection: 25 mg/1.25 mL (20 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 )
- Injection: 300 mg/15 mL (20 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial. ( 3 )
Who should not take it (contraindications)
None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
- Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions ( 5.1 ) Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated nephritis with renal dysfunction, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions and immune-mediated pancreatitis. o Monitor for early identification and management. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone level and thyroid function at baseline and before each dose. o Withhold or permanently discontinue based on severity and type of reaction.
- Infusion-Related Reactions: Interrupt, slow the rate of infusion, or permanently discontinue treatment based on the severity of the reaction. ( 5.2 )
- Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception. ( 5.3 , 8.1 , 8.3 )
5.1 Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions IMJUDO is a monoclonal antibody that blocks T-cell inhibitory signals induced by the CTLA-4 pathway, thereby removing inhibition of the immune response. In combination with durvalumab, a PD-L1 inhibitor, these drugs have the potential for induction of immune-mediated adverse reactions. Immune-mediated adverse reactions listed herein may not be inclusive of all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated reactions. Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue. Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time after starting IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. While immune-mediated adverse reactions usually manifest during treatment, immune-mediated adverse reactions can also manifest after discontinuation of IMJUDO and/or durvalumab. Early identification and management of immune-mediated adverse reactions are essential to ensure safe use of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Monitor for signs and symptoms that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Evaluate clinical chemistries including liver enzymes, creatinine, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level, and thyroid function at baseline and before each dose. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMJUDO and durvalumab depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . In general, if combination of IMJUDO and durvalumab requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose immune-mediated adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy. Toxicity management guidelines for adverse reactions that do not necessarily require systemic steroids (e.g., endocrinopathies and dermatologic reactions) are discussed below. Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis, which may be fatal. IMJUDO with Durvalumab Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 1.3% (5/388) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including fatal (0.3%) and Grade 3 (0.2%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 3 of the 5 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 1 patient. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients; of these, 4 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). One patient (1/5) required other immunosuppressants. IMJUDO with Durvalumab and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.5% (21/596) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, including fatal (0.5%) and Grade 3 (1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 11 of the 21 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 7 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated pneumonitis, while 1 patient (1/21) required other immunosuppressants . Immune-Mediated Colitis IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy can cause immune-mediated colitis, which may be fatal. IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause immune-mediated colitis that is frequently associated with diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies. IMJUDO with Durvalumab Immune-mediated colitis or diarrhea occurred in 6% (23/388) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including Grade 3 (3.6%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 22 of the 23 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 5 patients. All patients received systemic corticosteroids, and 20 of the 23 patients received high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Three patients also received other immunosuppressants. Intestinal perforation has been observed in other studies of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. IMJUDO with Durvalumab and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 6.5% (39/596) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, including fatal (0.2%) and Grade 3 (2.5%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 33 of the 39 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 11 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated colitis, while 4 patients (4/39) required other immunosuppressants. Intestinal perforation and large intestine perforation were reported in 0.1% of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Immune-Mediated Hepatitis IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause immune-mediated hepatitis, which may be fatal. IMJUDO with Durvalumab Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 7.5% (29/388) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including fatal (0.8%), Grade 4 (0.3%), and Grade 3 (4.1%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 12 of the 29 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 9 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all 29 patients and all 29 patients required high-dose corticosteroid treatment (at least 40 mg prednisone or equivalent per day). Eight patients (8/29) required other immunosuppressants. IMJUDO with Durvalumab and Platinum-Based Chemotherapy Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 3.9% (23/596) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, including fatal (0.3%), Grade 4 (0.5%), and Grade 3 (2%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 12 of the 23 patients and resulted in permanent discontinuation in 27 patients. Systemic corticosteroids were required in all patients with immune-mediated hepatitis, while 2 patients (2/23) required use of other immunosuppressants. Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies Adrenal Insufficiency : IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab based on the severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. IMJUDO with Durvalumab Immune-mediated adrenal insufficiency occurred in 1.5% (6/388) of patients receiving IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including Grade 3 (0.3%) adverse reactions. Events resolved in 2 of the 6 patients. […]
Side effects (adverse reactions)
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling.
- Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .
- Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with uHCC are rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Most common laboratory abnormalities (≥ 40%) of patients with uHCC are AST increased, ALT increased, hemoglobin decreased, sodium decreased, bilirubin increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, and lymphocytes decreased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) of patients with metastatic NSCLC were nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, decreased appetite, rash, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data described in the Warnings and Precautions reflect exposure to IMJUDO 300 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg in 388 patients in HIMALAYA. In the HIMALAYA study patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks. The data also reflects exposure to IMJUDO 75 mg in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens in the pooled safety population (N=596) of 330 patients in POSEIDON [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] , and 266 patients in CASPIAN who received up to four cycles of platinum-etoposide plus durvalumab 1,500 mg with tremelimumab-actl 75 mg every 3 weeks, followed by durvalumab 1,500 mg every 4 weeks (an unapproved regimen for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer). Of these patients, 64% received the maximum of 5 doses of IMJUDO and 79% received at least 4 doses. In this pooled safety population, the most common (> 20%) adverse reactions were nausea (37%), decreased appetite (25%), and fatigue (22%). In this pooled safety population, the most common Grade 3 or 4 (> 10%) laboratory abnormalities were neutropenia (39%), leukopenia (21%), lymphocytopenia (20%), anemia (20%), hyponatremia (14%), lipase increased (12%), and thrombocytopenia (11%). The data described in this section reflect exposure to IMJUDO in patients with uHCC included in the HIMALAYA study and in patients with metastatic NSCLC enrolled in the POSEIDON study. Hepatocellular Carcinoma Unresectable HCC – HIMALAYA The safety of IMJUDO administered in combination with durvalumab was evaluated in a total of 388 patients with uHCC in HIMALAYA, a randomized, open-label, multicenter study [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients received IMJUDO 300 mg administered as a single intravenous infusion in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg on the same day, followed by durvalumab every 4 weeks or sorafenib 400 mg given orally twice daily. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 41% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. Serious adverse reactions in > 1% of patients included hemorrhage (6%), diarrhea (4%), sepsis (2.1%), pneumonia (2.1%), rash (1.5%), vomiting (1.3%), acute kidney injury (1.3%), and anemia (1.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, including death (1%), hemorrhage intracranial (0.5%), cardiac arrest (0.5%), pneumonitis (0.5%), hepatic failure (0.5%), and immune-mediated hepatitis (0.5%). The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients) were rash, diarrhea, fatigue, pruritus, musculoskeletal pain, and abdominal pain. Permanent discontinuation of the treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 14% of patients; the most common adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation (≥ 1%) were hemorrhage (1.8%), diarrhea (1.5%), AST increased (1%), and hepatitis (1%). Dosage interruptions or delay of the treatment regimen due to an adverse reaction occurred in 35% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption or delay in ≥ 1% of patients included ALT increased (3.6%), diarrhea (3.6%), rash (3.6%), amylase increased (3.4%), AST increased (3.1%), lipase increased (2.8%), pneumonia (1.5%), hepatitis (1.5%), pyrexia (1.5%), anemia (1.3%), thrombocytopenia (1%), hyperthyroidism (1%), pneumonitis (1%), and blood creatinine increased (1%). Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab in the HIMALAYA study. Table 5. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 10% Patients in the HIMALAYA study IMJUDO and Durvalumab (N=388) Sorafenib (N=374) Adverse Reaction All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea Represents a composite of multiple related terms. 27 6 45
4.3 Abdominal pain 20 1.8 24 4 Nausea 12 0 14 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 32 2.8 57 12 Pruritus 23 0 6
0.3 Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 17 1.3 18
0.8 General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue 26 3.9 30 6 Pyrexia 13 0.3 9
0.3 Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 10 0.3 4.3 0 Endocrine disorders Hypothyroidism 14 0 6 0 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Musculoskeletal pain 22 2.6 17
0.8 Table 6 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities that occurred in patients treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab in the HIMALAYA study. Table 6. Laboratory Abnormalities Worsening from Baseline Occurring in ≥ 20% of Patients in the HIMALAYA study IMJUDO and Durvalumab Sorafenib Laboratory Abnormality Any grade Graded according to NCI CTCAE version 4.03. (%) Each test incidence is based on the number of patients who had both baseline and at least one on-study laboratory measurement available: IMJUDO with durvalumab (range: 367-378) and sorafenib (range: 344-352). Grade 3 or 4 (%) Any grade (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) Chemistry Aspartate Aminotransferase increased 63 27 55 21 Alanine Aminotransferase increased 56 18 53 12 Sodium decreased 46 15 40 11 Bilirubin increased 41 8 47 11 Alkaline Phosphatase increased 41 8 44 5 Glucose increased 39 14 29 4 Calcium decreased 34 0 43
0.3 Albumin decreased 31 0.5 37
1.7 Potassium increased 28 3.8 21
2.6 Creatinine increased 21 1.3 15
0.9 Hematology Hemoglobin decreased 52 4.8 40 6 Lymphocytes decreased 41 11 39 10 Platelets decreased 29 1.6 35
3.1 Leukocytes decreased 20 0.8 30
1.1 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic NSCLC – POSEIDON The safety of IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with metastatic NSCLC was evaluated in POSEIDON (NCT03164616), a randomized, open-label, multicenter, active-controlled trial. A total of 330 patients received IMJUDO (≥ 30 kg body weight received 75 mg and ≤ 30kg body weight received 1 mg/kg) in combination with durvalumab 1,500 mg and histology-based platinum chemotherapy regimens [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Of these patients, 66% received up to the maximum 5 doses of IMJUDO and 79% received at least 4 doses. Treatment was continued with durvalumab as a single agent (or with durvalumab and histology-based pemetrexed for non-squamous patients, based on the investigator’s decision) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The trial excluded patients with active or prior autoimmune disease or with medical conditions that required systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . The median age of patients who received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy was 63 years (range: 27 to 87); 80% male; 61% White, 29% Asian, 58% former smoker, 25% current smoker, and 68% ECOG performance of 1. […]
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and older adults
Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 )
8.1 Pregnancy Risk summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of IMJUDO in pregnant women. In animal studies, CTLA-4 blockade is associated with increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus and fetal death ( see Data ). Human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) is known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, IMJUDO has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In a reproduction study, administration of tremelimumab-actl to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys during the period of organogenesis was not associated with maternal toxicity or effects on embryo-fetal development at exposure levels approximately 4 to 31-times higher than those observed at a recommended dose range of 75 mg to 300 mg based on area under the curve (AUC). CTLA-4 plays a role in maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus to preserve pregnancy and in immune regulation of the newborn. In a murine model of pregnancy, CTLA-4 blockade resulted in increased resorptions and reduced live fetuses. Mated genetically engineered mice heterozygous for CTLA-4 (CTLA-4+/-) gave birth to CTLA-4+/- offspring and offspring deficient in CTLA-4 (homozygous negative, CTLA-4-/-) that appeared healthy at birth. The CTLA-4-/- homozygous negative offspring developed signs of a lymphoproliferative disorder and died by 3 to 4 weeks of age with multiorgan tissue destruction. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to tremelimumab-actl may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response.
8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of tremelimumab-actl in human milk, its effects on a breastfed child, or on milk production. Maternal IgG is known to be present in human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed child to IMJUDO are unknown. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose. Refer to the Prescribing Information for agents administered in combination with IMJUDO for breastfeeding recommendations, as appropriate.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential IMJUDO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with IMJUDO. Contraception Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with IMJUDO and for 3 months after the last dose. Refer to the Prescribing Information for the agents administered in combination with IMJUDO for recommended contraception duration, as appropriate.
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of IMJUDO have not been established in pediatric patients. Safety and efficacy were assessed but not established in a multi-center, open-label study (NCT03837899) in which 41 pediatric patients aged 1 to < 17 years with advanced solid tumors received IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab. No new safety signals were observed in pediatric patients in this study. Tremelimumab-actl systemic exposure in pediatric patients ≥ 35 kg was within the range of the values previously observed in adults given the same weight-based dose, whereas the systemic exposure in pediatric patients < 35 kg was lower than that of adults.
8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 393 patients with uHCC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab, 50% of patients were 65 years or older and 13% of patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy of IMJUDO have been observed between patients 65 years or older and younger adult patients. Of the 330 patients with metastatic NSCLC treated with IMJUDO in combination with durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, 143 (43%) patients were 65 years or older and 35 (11%) patients were 75 years or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects.
How it works
CTLA-4 is a negative regulator of T-cell activity. Tremelimumab-actl is a monoclonal antibody that binds to CTLA-4 and blocks the interaction with its ligands CD80 and CD86, releasing CTLA-4-mediated inhibition of T-cell activation. In synergistic mouse tumor models, blocking CTLA-4 activity resulted in decreased tumor growth and increased proliferation of T cells in tumors.
Are there biosimilars to Tremelimumab?
Yes. The FDA has approved 1 biosimilars; 1 of those approvals are active (not discontinued). As with generics, approval does not guarantee a product is stocked or covered.
- Imjudo Astrazeneca Ab, approved 2022
Biologics have biosimilars rather than generics: highly similar versions with no clinically meaningful differences. Only biosimilars the FDA designates as interchangeable can be swapped at the pharmacy without asking the prescriber, where state law allows; the FDA Purple Book lists which ones are.
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