DECNUPAZ is a CD123-directed antibody and alkylating agent conjugate indicated for the treatment of adult patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). (1)
For intravenous infusion only. (2.6)
None. (4)
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were edema, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hemorrhage, infusion-related reactions, nausea, and diarrhea. (6.1)
The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥10%) were neutrophils decreased, platelets decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, white blood cells decreased, hemoglobin decreased, and glucose increased. (6.1)
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Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Closely monitor for DECNUPAZ adverse reactions (7.1)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide.
Revised: 5/2026
DECNUPAZ can cause hepatotoxicity, including severe or fatal hepatic VOD (also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of VOD including elevations in liver tests, hepatomegaly (which may be painful), rapid weight gain, and ascites [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Monitor liver tests, including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin, prior to each dose of DECNUPAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Delay DECNUPAZ dosage for liver test elevation. Permanently discontinue DECNUPAZ for patients who experience VOD [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
DECNUPAZ requires reconstitution followed by two dilutions prior to administration.
Read the entire preparation instructions carefully before preparing and administering DECNUPAZ.
The recommended dose of DECNUPAZ in adult patients with BPDCN is 0.045 mg/kg intravenously over approximately 15-30 minutes once every 3 weeks (21-day cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Calculate the dose based on the patient’s actual body weight [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].
Administer the premedications in Table 1 the day prior to and the day of the infusion of DECNUPAZ to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions (IRRs) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
| Administration Time Prior to DECNUPAZ Infusion | Premedication | Route of Administration | Dose (or equivalent) |
| Day before DECNUPAZ infusion | Corticosteroid | Oral or intravenous | Dexamethasone 8 mg twice daily |
| 30 to 60 minutes prior to infusion | Corticosteroid | Intravenous | Dexamethasone 8 mg |
| Antihistamine | Intravenous | Diphenhydramine 25 mg to 50 mg | |
| Antipyretic | Oral | Acetaminophen 325 mg to 650 mg |
Table 2 provides recommended dosage modifications for DECNUPAZ due to adverse reactions.
| Adverse Reaction | Severity of Adverse Reactiona | Dose Modification Guidelines |
| Veno-occlusive disease (VOD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] | Any Grade |
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| Increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] | Either AST or ALT is >2.5 x ULN |
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| Increased bilirubin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] | Total bilirubin > 1.5 × ULN |
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| Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] | Grade 2 |
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| Grade 3 |
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| Grade 4 |
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| Edema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] | Grade 1 (5-10% inter-limb discrepancy in volume or circumference, 4 kg weight gain, or 1+ pitting edema (2 mm)) |
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| Grade 2 (10-30% inter-limb discrepancy in volume or circumference, >4 kg weight gain, or 2+ pitting edema (4 mm)) |
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| Grade 3 (> 30% inter-limb discrepancy in volume, or 3+/4+ pitting edema (>6 mm)) |
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| Grade 4 (life threatening) |
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| Other Non-hematologic Adverse Reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] | Grade 3 |
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| Grade 4 |
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ULN=upper limit of normal
aNational Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE) version 4.03; Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, and Grade 4 is life-threatening.
Preparation
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Reconstitution
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Second Dilution
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Storage of Diluted Solution
DECNUPAZ can cause hepatotoxicity, including VOD, a severe form of hepatotoxicity. In CADENZA, VOD occurred in 6% (7/116) of adult patients during treatment or following a subsequent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Of the 7 total patients who developed VOD, 3 patients had treatment-naïve BPDCN and 4 patients had relapsed/refractory BPDCN. Among all 116 patients treated with DECNUPAZ at 0.045 mg/kg, VOD occurred in 2/116 (2%) during treatment, with onset up to 30 days after the last dose. Among 19 patients with BPDCN who proceeded to HSCT, VOD occurred in 5/19 patients (26%), including two fatal cases. The median time from subsequent HSCT to onset of VOD was 11 days (range: 7 – 25 days).
After receiving DECNUPAZ, patients should be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of VOD including elevations in ALT, AST, total bilirubin, hepatomegaly (which may be painful), rapid weight gain, and ascites. Monitor liver tests, including ALT, AST, and total bilirubin, prior to each dose of DECNUPAZ. Based on elevations of liver tests, delay DECNUPAZ. In patients who experience VOD, discontinue DECNUPAZ and treat according to standard medical practice [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
DECNUPAZ can cause serious, life-threatening infusion-related reactions (IRR); signs and symptoms of IRR include dyspnea, flushing, fever, chills, nausea, chest discomfort, hypotension, and vomiting. In CADENZA, IRRs occurred in 26% (30/116) of patients during treatment with DECNUPAZ at 0.045 mg/kg once every three weeks, including Grade 1 in 4.3% (5/116), Grade 2 in 16% (19/116), and Grade 3 in 5% (6/116) of patients. IRR occurred in Cycle 1 in 25% (29/116) of patients with decreasing frequency in subsequent cycles. IRR led to discontinuation in one patient.
Premedicate with a corticosteroid the day before infusion, and premedicate with a corticosteroid, antihistamine, and antipyretic prior to dosing [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Premedication the day before infusion and prior to dosing led to reduced frequency and severity of IRRs.
Monitor patients closely for potential IRR during the infusion and for at least four hours, or longer as clinically indicated, after the first infusion and for at least 1 hour after subsequent infusions.
Interrupt infusion of DECNUPAZ and institute appropriate medical management if an infusion-related reaction occurs. Depending on the severity of the infusion-related reaction, reduce infusion rate or permanently discontinue [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
DECNUPAZ can cause edema and fluid retention, including serious events. In CADENZA, Grade 3-4 edema occurred in 16% (18/116) of patients treated with DECNUPAZ, including Grade 3-4 generalized edema in 2.6% (3/116) of patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Monitor patients for new or worsening edema. For Grade 2 or Grade 3 edema, delay further dosing of DECNUPAZ until edema has returned to Grade 0-1 or baseline. For Grade 3 edema or Grade 2 edema with dose delay for more than 2 weeks, consider resuming at a lower dose. For Grade 4 edema, permanently discontinue. Institute appropriate medical management for edema [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
DECNUPAZ contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic type reactions, including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people.
Based on its mechanism of action, DECNUPAZ can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman because it contains a genotoxic compound (FGN849) and affects actively dividing cells [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1), Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].
Advise patients of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 7 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ, and for 4 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the 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 safety of DECNUPAZ was evaluated in CADENZA, a single-arm, open-label study that included 116 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed/refractory myeloid malignancies, including 84 with BPDCN, treated with DECNUPAZ 0.045 mg/kg once every three weeks.
The median number of cycles administered was 3 (range: 1 to 34) in the overall population, and 3.5 (range: 1 to 34) in patients with BPDCN.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 55% of patients treated with DECNUPAZ. The most common (≥2%) serious adverse reactions were febrile neutropenia, pneumonia, edema, sepsis, hemorrhage, thrombosis, infusion-related reactions, viral infection, pneumonitis, infections without specified pathogens, pyrexia, and musculoskeletal pain. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.3% of patients who received DECNUPAZ, including cardiac arrest (0.9%), clostridium difficile infection (0.9%), failure to thrive (0.9%), depressed level of consciousness (0.9%), and respiratory failure (0.9%).
Permanent discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 10% of patients who received DECNUPAZ. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of DECNUPAZ in ≥1% of patients included veno-occlusive disease and pneumonitis.
Dosage interruptions of DECNUPAZ due to adverse reactions occurred in 37% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in dosage interruptions in ≥2% of patients included edema, pneumonia, infusion-related reaction, bacterial infections, fatigue, hemorrhage, neutropenia, pneumonitis, and pyrexia.
Dose reductions of DECNUPAZ due to an adverse reaction occurred in 6% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dose reductions in ≥2% of patients included edema.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were edema, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hemorrhage, infusion-related reactions, nausea, and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥10%) were neutrophils decreased, platelets decreased, lymphocyte count decreased, white blood cells decreased, hemoglobin decreased, and glucose increased.
Table 3 summarizes the common adverse reactions (≥10%) in patients treated with DECNUPAZ in CADENZA.
| DECNUPAZ
(N=116) |
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| Adverse Reaction§ | All Grades
(%) | Grade 3 or 4
(%) |
| General disorders and administration site conditions | ||
| Edemaa | 52 | 16 |
| Fatigueb | 34 | 5 |
| Pyrexiab | 16 | 0.9 |
| Chills | 11 | 0 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||
| Musculoskeletal painb | 34 | 8 |
| Vascular disorders | ||
| Hemorrhageb | 28 | 6 |
| Thrombosisb | 13 | 5 |
| Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | ||
| Infusion-related reactions | 26 | 5 |
| Fall | 13 | 1.7 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||
| Nauseab | 24 | 0.9 |
| Diarrheab | 21 | 0.9 |
| Constipation | 19 | 0 |
| Abdominal painb | 14 | 0.9 |
| Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | ||
| Dyspneab | 19 | 1.7 |
| Coughb | 15 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||
| Rashc | 19 | 0 |
| Nervous system disorders | ||
| Neuropathy peripherald | 18 | 1.7 |
| Headacheb | 16 | 2.6 |
| Dizzinessb | 10 | 0.9 |
| Metabolism and nutrition disorders | ||
| Decreased appetiteb | 16 | 0.9 |
| Infections and infestations | ||
| Infections without specified pathogensb | 16 | 6 |
| Viral infectionse | 13 | 6 |
| Bacterial infectionsf | 12 | 5 |
| Pneumoniag | 11 | 9 |
| Psychiatric disorders | ||
| Insomnia | 15 | 0 |
| Blood and lymphatic system disorders | ||
| Febrile neutropenia | 11 | 11 |
§ Adverse reactions were graded based on CTCAE Version 4.03
a. Edema includes acute pulmonary edema, face edema, generalized edema, hypervolemia, edema, edema genital, edema peripheral, pericardial effusion, peripheral swelling, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, swelling face, weight increased, ascites.
b. Consists of multiple related terms.
c. Rash includes erythema, erythema nodosum, guttate psoriasis, photosensitivity reaction, psoriasis, rash, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, skin lesion, skin lesion inflammation, stasis dermatitis.
d. Neuropathy peripheral includes burning sensation, dysesthesia, facial nerve disorder, hypoesthesia, IIIrd nerve disorder, neuralgia, neuropathy peripheral, paresthesia, sciatica.
e. Viral infections includes COVID-19, cytomegalovirus infection, HCoV-229E infection, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, herpes zoster disseminated, influenza, ophthalmic herpes simplex, oral herpes.
f. Bacterial infections includes cellulitis, clostridium difficile infection, erysipelas, folliculitis, vulval abscess.
g. Pneumonia includes pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, pneumonia, pneumonia viral.
Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in <10% of patients who received DECNUPAZ in CADENZA included:
Vascular disorders: capillary leak syndrome (9%)a, hypotensionb (7%)
Gastrointestinal disorders: stomatitisb (6%)
Infections and infestations: sepsisc (7%), fungal infectionsd (5%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: pneumonitis (5%)
Cardiac disorders: arrhythmiae (6%)
Renal and urinary disorders: acute kidney injuryb (6%)
Hepatobiliary disorders: veno-occlusive disease (1.7%)
a. At least 2 of the following new onset signs and symptoms within 7 days of each other: hypoalbuminemia (including albumin <3.0 g/dL), edema (including weight increase >5 kg), hypotension (including systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg).
b. Consists of multiple related terms.
c. Includes bacteremia, klebsiella bacteremia, pulmonary sepsis, sepsis, and streptococcal bacteremia.
d. Includes candida infection, fungal balanitis, fungal foot infection, fungal skin infection.
e. Includes arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, tachyarrhythmia.
Table 4 summarizes laboratory abnormalities in CADENZA.
| Laboratory Abnormality* | DECNUPAZa | |
| All Grades
(%) | Grade 3 or 4
(%) |
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| Chemistry | ||
| Creatinine increased | 76 | 0 |
| Glucose increased | 53 | 10 |
| Albumin decreased | 50 | 1.8 |
| Phosphate decreased | 39 | 8 |
| Calcium decreased | 34 | 1.8 |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 32 | 4.4 |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 29 | 0.9 |
| Sodium decreased | 28 | 1.8 |
| Potassium decreased | 26 | 3.5 |
| Alkaline phosphatase increased | 20 | 0.9 |
| Magnesium decreased | 18 | 0 |
| Bilirubin increased | 16 | 0.9 |
| Hematology | ||
| Platelets decreased | 64 | 40 |
| Neutrophils decreased | 63 | 45 |
| Lymphocyte count decreased | 62 | 39 |
| White blood cells decreased | 55 | 34 |
| Hemoglobin decreased | 40 | 20 |
* Laboratory abnormalities were graded based on CTCAE Version 4.03.
a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 78 to 114 based on the number of patients with at least one post-baseline value.
Strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors
Closely monitor patients for adverse reactions with DECNUPAZ when used concomitantly with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
FGN849 is a substrate of CYP3A [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Concomitant use of DECNUPAZ with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors may increase unconjugated FGN849 exposure, which may increase the risk of DECNUPAZ adverse reactions.
Risk Summary
Based on its mechanism of action, DECNUPAZ can cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman because it contains a genotoxic compound (FGN849) and affects actively dividing cells [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1), Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. There are no available data on the use of DECNUPAZ in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Advise patients of the potential risks to a fetus.
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.
Data
Animal Data
Animal reproductive or developmental toxicity studies were not conducted with pivekimab sunirine-pvzy. The cytotoxic component of DECNUPAZ, FGN849, is a DNA-alkylating agent that is toxic to rapidly dividing cells, indicating it has the potential to cause embryofetal lethality and teratogenicity.
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 1 month after the last dose.
DECNUPAZ can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant patient [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Pregnancy Testing
Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiation of DECNUPAZ.
Contraception
Females
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 7 months after the last dose.
Males
Because of the potential for genotoxicity, advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 4 months after the last dose [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)].
Infertility
Based on its mechanism of action, DECNUPAZ may impair male and female reproductive function and fertility.
The safety and effectiveness of DECNUPAZ have not been established in pediatric patients.
Of the 116 patients who were treated in CADENZA, 70% of patients were ≥65 years of age and 28% were ≥75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of DECNUPAZ have been observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients.
Age does not have a clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of DECNUPAZ [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Avoid use of DECNUPAZ in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CLcr <60 mL/min, estimated by Cockcroft-Gault) or patients with end stage renal disease. A higher incidence of Grade ≥3 adverse events, serious adverse events, and dose delays was observed in patients with moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 to <60 mL/min). DECNUPAZ has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min) or end stage renal disease.
No dosage adjustment of DECNUPAZ is recommended for patients with mild renal impairment (CLcr 60 to <90 mL/min, estimated by Cockcroft-Gault) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Avoid use of DECNUPAZ in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 x ULN with any AST). Limited data are available in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 to 3 times ULN and any AST). DECNUPAZ has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
No dosage adjustment of DECNUPAZ is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin ≤ULN and AST >ULN or total bilirubin ≤1.5 times ULN and any AST) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy is a CD123-directed antibody and alkylating agent conjugate created by conjugating the IgG1 monoclonal antibody G4723A to the DGN549C linker-payload. The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) contains approximately two DGN549C molecules sulfonated prior to conjugation and bound to the heavy chains (HC) of the G4723A antibody. Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy has an approximate molecular weight of 148 kDa. Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy is produced by site directed chemical conjugation of the antibody and small molecule components. The antibody is produced by mammalian (Chinese hamster ovary) cells, and the small molecule components are produced by chemical synthesis.
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy has the following structure:

DECNUPAZ (pivekimab sunirine-pvzy) for injection is a sterile, lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution and dilution. DECNUPAZ is supplied as 2 mg per vial and requires reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection, USP (1.1 mL) to obtain a concentration of 2 mg/mL. Following reconstitution, each mL delivers 2 mg of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy, methionine (0.45 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.1 mg), sodium hydroxide (0.2 mg), sodium metabisulfite (0.0048 mg), succinic acid (1.2 mg), trehalose (71.7 mg), and Sterile Water for Injection. The pH is 4.2.
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy is a CD123 (alpha-subunit of the interleukin-3 receptor)-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC). The antibody is a humanized anti-CD123 IgG1. Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy binds to CD123 expressing cells and upon intracellular processing releases a cell membrane-permeable payload, FGN849, leading to DNA alkylation, single-strand DNA breaks, apoptosis, and cell death. The payload, FGN849, is a member of the indolinobenzodiazepine pseudodimer (IGN) class of cytotoxic molecules. Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy exhibited antitumor activity in in vitro and in vivo models of BPDCN.
Exposure-Response Relationships
Higher FGN849 (cytotoxic component of DECNUPAZ) exposure was associated with increased rates of Grade ≥2 infusion-related reactions.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
There is insufficient information to characterize the effect of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy on the QTc interval.
In 116 patients who received DECNUPAZ 0.045 mg/kg once every 3 weeks in CADENZA, 0.9% of patients had QTcF greater than 500 ms.
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy and FGN849 pharmacokinetics were observed at Cycle 1 in patients in CADENZA at the approved recommended dosage and are presented as mean (CV%), unless otherwise specified. The exposure parameters of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy (ADC) and unconjugated FGN849 are summarized in Table 5. The Cmax and AUC of the ADC increased more than proportionally over a dose range of 0.045 to 0.18 mg/kg (the approved recommended dose to 4 times the recommended dose). ADC time to maximum concentrations (Tmax) occurred approximately at the end of the infusion, while FGN849 Tmax occurred approximately 2 hours after the end of infusion. There was no accumulation of the ADC or FGN849 in Cycle 3.
| Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy
Geometric mean (%CV) | Unconjugated FGN849
Geometric mean (%CV) |
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| Cmax | 442 (169) ng/mL | 58.8 (110) pg/mL |
| AUClast | 892 (101) ngh/mL | 171 (128) pgh/mL |
Cmax=maximum concentration, AUClast=area under the concentration from time zero to the last quantifiable concentration
Distribution
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy volume of distribution is 5.4 L (39).
FGN849 plasma protein binding is 99.6% in vitro.
Elimination
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy elimination half-life is approximately 1.5 hours at the 0.045 mg/kg every 3 weeks dosage.
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy clearance is 1.8 L/hour (76).
Metabolism
Pivekimab sunirine-pvzy is expected to be catabolized into small peptides and amino acids. FGN849 is primarily metabolized by CYP3A.
Specific Populations
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy or FGN849 were observed for age (19 to 91 years), body weight (45 to 160 kg), mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >ULN to 1.5 times ULN and any AST), or CLcr 60 to <90 mL/min (estimated by Cockcroft-Gault). Higher pivekimab sunirine-pvzy exposure and lower FGN849 exposure were observed in female patients compared to those in male patients.
The pharmacokinetics of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 times ULN with any AST) or CLcr <60 mL/min is unknown.
Drug Interaction Studies
No dedicated clinical studies evaluating the drug-drug interaction potential of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy have been conducted.
In Vitro Studies
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes: FGN849 is primarily a CYP3A substrate but is not a significant substrate of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6. FGN849 is an inhibitor of CYP3A and CYP2C8 but is not an inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6.
Transporter systems: FGN849 is a substrate of P-gp and BCRP but is not a substrate of MATE1, MATE2-K, OAT1, OAT3, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, or OCT2. FGN849 is not an inhibitor of P-gp, BCRP, MATE1, MATE2-K, OAT1, OAT3, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, or OCT2.
The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of ADA in the study described below with the incidence of ADA in other studies, including those of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy.
Following administration of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy in CADENZA in BPDCN patients, 19/80 (24%) of patients tested positive for treatment emergent antibodies against pivekimab sunirine-pvzy. Of those who tested positive for anti-drug antibody, neutralizing antibodies were detected in 14/18 (78%) of evaluable patients. There was no identified clinically significant effect of anti-drug antibodies on pharmacokinetics, safety, or effectiveness of pivekimab sunirine-pvzy.
Carcinogenesis
Carcinogenicity studies have not been conducted with pivekimab sunirine-pvzy or the small molecule FGN849.
Mutagenesis
FGN849 was mutagenic in the bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) assay and clastogenic in the in vitro and in vivo (rat) micronucleus assays. These results are consistent with the pharmacological mechanism of action of DNA alkylation that induces G2-M phase arrest of dividing cells resulting in cell death.
Impairment of Fertility
Fertility studies have not been conducted with pivekimab sunirine-pvzy or FGN849.
CADENZA (NCT03386513) was a multicenter, open-label, single-arm, clinical trial that included 33 adult patients with treatment-naїve BPDCN with no central nervous system (CNS) involvement. Treatment consisted of DECNUPAZ 0.045 mg/kg intravenously once every three weeks. Patient baseline characteristics are presented in Table 6.
| Parameter | N=33 |
| Gender, N (%) | |
| Male | 27 (82) |
| Female | 6 (18) |
| Race, N (%) | |
| White | 27 (82) |
| Black or African American | 1 (3) |
| Not Reported | 5 (15) |
| Ethnicity, N (%) | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 (12) |
| Non-Hispanic or Latino | 28 (85) |
| Unknown | 1 (3) |
| Age (years) | |
| Median (Range) | 73 (48, 84) |
| ECOG, N (%) | |
| 0 | 12 (36) |
| 1 | 21 (64) |
| BPDCN at Baseline, N (%) | |
| Skin | 31 (94) |
| Bone Marrow | 16 (48) |
| Peripheral Blood | 3 (9) |
| Lymph Nodes | 12 (36) |
| Viscera | 0 |
| Disease subgroup, N (%) | |
| BPDCN de novo | 22 (67) |
| BPDCN with PCHMa | 11 (33) |
aPCHM is defined as any previously diagnosed or concurrently present hematologic malignancy at the time of BPDCN diagnosis
The efficacy of DECNUPAZ in patients with treatment-naїve BPDCN was based on the rate of complete remission or clinical complete remission (CR/CRc). Key efficacy measures are presented in Table 7. The median follow-up was 21.5 months (range: 4.2, 27). The median time to CR/CRc was 1.8 months (range: <0.5 to 4). Among the 33 patients with treatment-naїve BPDCN, 13 (39.4%) patients were able to receive post-study treatment HSCT.
| Endpoint | N=33 |
| CR/CRca Rate, N (%)b,c | 23 (69.7) |
| (95% CI) | (51.3, 84.4) |
| CR, N (%) | 16 (48.5) |
| (95% CI) | (30.8, 66.5) |
| CRc, N (%) | 7 (21.2) |
| (95% CI) | (9.0, 38.9) |
| Duration of CR/CRc (months)d,e,f | |
| Median | 9.7 |
| 95% CI | (2.9, NE) |
CI = confidence interval; NE = not estimable
aCRc is defined as complete remission with residual skin abnormality not indicative of active disease.
bCR/CRc rate was 77.3% (95% CI: 54.6, 92.2) in patients with de novo BPDCN (N=22).
cCR/CRc rate was 54.5% (95% CI: 23.4, 83.3) in patients with PCHM (N=11).
dKaplan-Meier estimate.
eMedian duration of CR/CRc was 9.8 months (range: 0.9, 23.9+) in 17 patients with de novo BPDCN who achieved CR/CRc.
fMedian duration of CR/CRc was 6.3 months (range: 2.4, 23.2+) in 6 patients with BPDCN with PCHM who achieved CR/CRc.
CADENZA (NCT03386513) was a multicenter, open-label, single-arm, clinical trial that included 51 adult patients with relapsed or refractory BPDCN without evidence of active CNS disease treated with DECNUPAZ 0.045 mg/kg intravenously once every three weeks. Patient baseline characteristics are presented in Table 8.
| Parameter | N=51 |
| Gender, N (%) | |
| Male | 42 (82) |
| Female | 9 (18) |
| Race, N (%) | |
| White | 42 (82) |
| Black or African American | 2 (4) |
| Asian | 1 (2) |
| Not Reported | 6 (12) |
| Ethnicity, N (%) | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 (16) |
| Non-Hispanic or Latino | 38 (75) |
| Unknown | 5 (10) |
| Age (years) | |
| Median (Range) | 69 (19, 85) |
| ECOG, N (%) | |
| 0 | 18 (35) |
| 1 | 30 (59) |
| 2 | 2 (4) |
| 3 | 1 (2) |
| BPDCN at Baseline, N (%) | |
| Skin | 34 (67) |
| Bone Marrow | 24 (47) |
| Peripheral Blood | 10 (20) |
| Lymph Nodes | 18 (35) |
| Viscera | 3 (6) |
| Number of prior lines of therapy, median (Range) | 1 (1, 4) |
| Prior stem cell transplantation, N (%) | 16 (31) |
The efficacy of DECNUPAZ in patients with relapsed/refractory BPDCN was based on the rate of CR/CRc. Key efficacy measures are presented in Table 9. The median follow-up was 24.1 months (range: 0.2 to 30.4). The median time to CR/CRc was 1.7 months (range: 1 to 6). Among the 51 patients with relapsed/refractory BPDCN, 6 (11.8%) patients were able to receive post-study treatment HSCT.
| Endpoint | N=51 |
| CR/CRca Rate, N (%) | 8 (15.7) |
| (95% CI) | (7.0, 28.6) |
| CR, N (%) | 7 (13.7) |
| (95% CI) | (5.7, 26.3) |
| CRc, N (%) | 1 (2.0) |
| (95% CI) | (0.1, 10.5) |
| Duration of CR/CRc (months)b | |
| Median | 9.2 |
| Range | (2.7, 27.6+) |
CI = confidence interval; + = Censor indicator
aCRc is defined as complete remission with residual skin abnormality not indicative of active disease.
bKaplan-Meier estimate.
1“OSHA Hazardous Drugs.” OSHA http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html
How Supplied
DECNUPAZ (pivekimab sunirine-pvzy) for injection is a sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized cake, supplied in a single-dose glass vial. The DECNUPAZ vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.
Storage and Handling
Store DECNUPAZ vials upright in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) until time of preparation in the original carton to protect from light.
Do not freeze or shake.
DECNUPAZ is a hazardous product. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures1.
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Veno-occlusive Disease (VOD)
Advise patients that DECNUPAZ can cause VOD. Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of VOD, which may include jaundice, rapid weight gain, dark urine, and abdominal pain or distention. Inform patients that liver problems may require dosing interruption or permanent discontinuation of DECNUPAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Infusion-Related Reactions
Advise patients that DECNUPAZ can cause infusion-related reactions. Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider for any signs or symptoms of infusion-related reactions, which may include chills, tachycardia, hypotension, fever, tachypnea, and dyspnea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Edema
Advise patients that DECNUPAZ can cause edema. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they experience swelling, weight gain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or fluid retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Sulfite Allergic Reactions
Advise patients about potential for sulfite sensitivity. Inform patients that DECNUPAZ contains sodium metabisulfite, which may cause allergic type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes, and to seek immediate medical care if they experience these signs or symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise female patients to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, during treatment with DECNUPAZ [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 7 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 4 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
Infertility
Advise females and males of reproductive potential that DECNUPAZ may impair reproductive function and fertility [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
Lactation
Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 1 month after the last dose of DECNUPAZ [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].
Manufactured by:
AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.
U.S. License No. 1889
© 2026 AbbVie. All rights reserved.
DECNUPAZ and its design are trademarks of ImmunoGen, Inc., an AbbVie company.
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DECNUPAZ (DEK-nuh-paz) (pivekimab sunirine-pvzy) for injection, for intravenous use |
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| What is the most important information I should know about DECNUPAZ?
DECNUPAZ can cause serious side effects, including:
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| ○ yellowing of the skin or eyes | ○ pain in your stomach (abdomen) |
| ○ fast weight gain | ○ swelling of your stomach |
| ○ dark urine | |
| Your healthcare provider will check you for liver problems during your treatment with DECNUPAZ and may provide treatment for your side effects. Your healthcare provider may also delay or stop treatment with DECNUPAZ if you have severe liver problems. See “What are the possible side effects of DECNUPAZ?” for more information about side effects. |
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| What is DECNUPAZ?
DECNUPAZ is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). It is not known if DECNUPAZ is safe and effective in children. |
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Before receiving DECNUPAZ, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
○ Your healthcare provider will check for pregnancy before you start treatment with DECNUPAZ. ○ Use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 7 months after your last dose. ○ Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think that you may be pregnant during treatment with DECNUPAZ. Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant: ○ Use an effective birth control during treatment with DECNUPAZ and for 4 months after your last dose DECNUPAZ.
Certain medicines may affect DECNUPAZ and increase your risk of side effects. |
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How will I receive DECNUPAZ?
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| What are the possible side effects of DECNUPAZ?
DECNUPAZ can cause serious side effects, including:
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| ○ shortness of breath | ○ nausea |
| ○ flushing | ○ chest pain |
| ○ fever | ○ feeling faint or lightheaded |
| ○ chills | ○ vomiting |
The most common side effects of DECNUPAZ include: |
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| fluid retention (edema) | bleeding |
| feeling tired | infusion-related reactions |
| muscle, bone and joint pain | nausea |
| diarrhea | |
| The most common severe abnormal laboratory test results with DECNUPAZ include: | |
| decreased white blood cell counts | decreased red blood cell counts |
| decreased platelet counts | increased blood sugar level |
| Your healthcare provider may decrease your dose, delay your infusion or permanently stop treatment with DECNUPAZ if you have side effects. DECNUPAZ may cause fertility problems in males and females, which may affect your ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility. These are not all the possible side effects of DECNUPAZ. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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| General information about the safe and effective use of DECNUPAZ.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about DECNUPAZ that is written for healthcare professionals. |
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| What are the ingredients in DECNUPAZ?
Active ingredient: pivekimab sunirine-pvzy Inactive ingredients: methionine, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, sodium metabisulfite, succinic acid, trehalose and sterile water for injection Manufactured by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064, USA U.S. License Number: 1889 Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 U.S.A. ©2026 AbbVie. All rights reserved. DECNUPAZ and its design are trademarks of ImmunoGen, Inc., an AbbVie company. For more information, go to www.DECNUPAZ.com or call 1-800-633-9110 |
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 5/2026
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NDC: 0074-0282-02
DecnupazTM
pivekimab sunirine-pvzy
for injection
2 mg per vial
WARNING: Hazardous Drug
For intravenous infusion after
reconstitution and two dilutions
1 Single-dose Vial
Discard Unused Portion
Dispense the enclosed Medication
Guide to each patient
Rx Only
abbvie

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