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Oncolytic HSV-1 (genetically modified)

Talimogene laherparepvec (Specialist drug)

Brand names: Imlygic

Adult dose

Dose: Specialist initiation only — refer to BNF/SmPC
Route: Intralesional
Frequency: every 2 weeks

Clinical pearls

  • Unresectable stage IIIB-IVM1a melanoma
  • Specialist oncology — biosafety precautions

Contraindications

  • Severe immunosuppression
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity

Side effects

  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Injection-site reactions
  • Cellulitis
  • Herpetic infection (treat with aciclovir)

Interactions

  • Aciclovir (reduces efficacy)
  • Live vaccines

Monitoring

  • Tumour response
  • HSV symptoms

Reference: BNF; NICE TA410; SmPC; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/talimogene-laherparepvec-specialist-drug/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.

Related

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.