Enfortumab Vedotin
Brand names: Padcev
Enfortumab vedotin is a Nectin-4-directed antibody-drug conjugate used to treat locally advanced or metastatic urothelial (bladder) cancer, typically after prior therapy.
Adult dose
Dose adjustments
No dose adjustment is necessary in mild (CrCL > 60-90 mL/min), moderate (CrCL 30-60 mL/min) or severe (CrCL 15-<30 mL/min) renal impairment. Not evaluated in end-stage renal disease (CrCL < 15 mL/min).
Dose auto-extracted from UK Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) via the eMC; US FDA prescribing information (openFDA / DailyMed) — cross-check; US labelling may differ from UK — not yet clinician-verified. Always confirm against the product SmPC and your local formulary before prescribing.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients
Side effects
- Peripheral sensory neuropathy (53.4% with pembrolizumab in unresectable/metastatic urothelial cancer; 13.8% in MIBC)
- Pruritus (47.3% in MIBC with pembrolizumab)
- Alopecia (34.7% in MIBC with pembrolizumab)
- Diarrhoea (34.1% in MIBC with pembrolizumab; most common serious adverse reaction, 2.4%)
- Fatigue (32.3% in MIBC with pembrolizumab)
- Anaemia (30.5% in MIBC with pembrolizumab)
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions including SJS and TEN with fatal outcome, predominantly during the first cycle; also pneumonitis/ILD and hyperglycaemia/diabetic ketoacidosis including fatal events (§4.4)
Interactions
- Concomitant use of dual P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated MMAE exposure and may increase the incidence or severity of toxicity — monitor patients closely for signs of toxicity (US label §7.1; the eMC §4.5 text was not retrieved in the source bundle)
Clinical monograph
How it works
Its antibody targets Nectin-4 on tumour cells and delivers the microtubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin E intracellularly, causing cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis.
Prescribing in practice
- It can cause serious and sometimes fatal skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, so severe or blistering rashes require immediate discontinuation and specialist input.
- Hyperglycaemia, including diabetic ketoacidosis, and peripheral neuropathy are important toxicities requiring monitoring.
- Infusion-related reactions and ocular disorders may occur during treatment.
Monitoring
Monitor for skin reactions, blood glucose and peripheral neuropathy, and review ocular symptoms throughout treatment.
Counselling the patient
- Report any new or worsening rash, blistering or peeling of the skin or mouth ulcers immediately.
- Tell your team about increased thirst, excessive urination or numbness and tingling in your hands and feet.
- Mention any changes in vision or dry, irritated eyes.
Evidence & guidelines
The EV-301 trial demonstrated that enfortumab vedotin improved overall survival compared with chemotherapy in previously treated advanced urothelial carcinoma.
Reference: EV-301 trial (Powles et al. NEJM 2021); EV-302 trial (NEJM 2024); NICE TA812; MHRA SPC Padcev; EAU Bladder Cancer Guidelines 2024; Drug verified in RxNorm (NLM); confirm dosing against the manufacturer SPC (eMC). Verify against your local formulary and current prescribing references before prescribing. The structured dose values shown have been reviewed by a clinician. Monograph status: clinician-reviewed (2026-07-04).
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