Lurbinectedin

FDA label, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., intravenous, effective 2026-02-27. Full label on DailyMed

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NIOSH hazardous drug

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NIOSH lists lurbinectedin as a hazardous drug. AHFS class: 10:00 antineoplastic agents.

  • The package insert includes manufacturer's special handling information (MSHI). Follow it when preparing, administering, and disposing of this drug.

Handle with the precautions your facility uses for hazardous drugs (USP <800>). NIOSH's Managing Hazardous Drug Exposures lists controls by drug form and activity.

Source: NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2024December 2024, updates through Jul 17, 2025

Alkylating Drug

Dosing in kidney impairment

This label has no separate kidney-impairment dosing section. Check warnings and clinical pharmacology in the full label.

Dosing in liver impairment

Dosage Modifications for Patients with Severe and Moderate Hepatic Impairment Avoid administration of ZEPZELCA in patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin > 3 × Upper Limit of Normal (ULN)). If administration of ZEPZELCA cannot be avoided, the recommended dosage is 1.6 mg/m 2 by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Use In Specific Populations and Clinical Pharmacology ] .

In patients with moderate hepatic impairment (total bilirubin > 1.5 to ≤ 3 × ULN and any AST), the recommended dosage of ZEPZELCA is 1.6 mg/m 2 by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 21 days until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity .

Preparation and administration

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Dosage Modifications for Use with Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Avoid coadministration of ZEPZELCA with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration of ZEPZELCA with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of ZEPZELCA by 50% [see Drug Interactions and Clinical Pharmacology ] .

After discontinuation of a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor for 5 half-lives of the inhibitor, increase the ZEPZELCA dose to the dose used before starting the inhibitor .

Preparation, Administration and Storage ZEPZELCA is a hazardous drug. Follow applicable special handling and disposal procedures 1 . Preparation

Inject 8 mL of Sterile Water for Injection USP into the vial, yielding a solution containing 0.5 mg/mL lurbinectedin. Shake the vial until complete dissolution.

Visually inspect the solution for particulate matter and discoloration. The reconstituted solution is a clear, colorless or slightly yellowish solution, free of visible particles.

Calculate the required volume of reconstituted solution as follows:

For administration through a central venous line, withdraw the appropriate amount of reconstituted solution from the vial and add to an infusion container containing at least 100 mL of diluent (0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP or 5% Dextrose Injection USP).

For administration through a peripheral venous line, withdraw the appropriate amount of reconstituted solution from the vial and add to an infusion container containing at least 250 mL of diluent (0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP or 5% Dextrose Injection USP). Administration

Administration via a central venous line is recommended to reduce the risk of extravasation that can cause tissue necrosis requiring debridement [see Warnings and Precautions ] .

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. If particulate matter is observed, do not administer.

ZEPZELCA can be administered with or without an in-line filter. If infusion lines containing in-line filters are utilized for administration of ZEPZELCA, polyethersulfone (PES) in-line filters with pore sizes of 0.22 micron are recommended. o Do not use in-line nylon membrane filters when the reconstituted ZEPZELCA solution is diluted using 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.

Adsorption of ZEPZELCA to the Nylon membrane filters has been observed when 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP is used as the diluent.

Compatibility with other intravenous administration materials and the diluted ZEPZELCA solution has been demonstrated in the following materials: o Containers: Polyolefin containers (polyethylene, polypropylene and mixtures). o Infusion sets: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (non-DEHP-containing), polyurethane and polyolefin infusion sets (polyethylene, polypropylene and polybutadiene). o Implantable venous access systems: Implantable venous access systems with titanium and plastic resin ports and with polyurethane or silicone intravenous catheters.

Do not co-administer ZEPZELCA and other intravenous drugs concurrently within the same intravenous line. ZEPZELCA with Intravenous Atezolizumab or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase - tqjs

Administer either atezolizumab or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs first, then administer ZEPZELCA. For the recommended dosage of atezolizumab or atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs refer to the respective Prescribing Information . Storage of Infusion Solution

If not used immediately after reconstitution or dilution, the ZEPZELCA solution can be stored prior to administration for up to 24 hours following reconstitution, including infusion time, at either room temperature/ ambient light or under refrigeration at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF) conditions. volume calculation

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Effect of Other Drugs on ZEPZELCA : Avoid coadministration with strong or a moderate CYP3A inhibitors and strong CYP3A inducers. ( 7.1 )

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ZEPZELCA Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of ZEPZELCA with a strong or a moderate CYP3A inhibitor increases lurbinectedin systemic exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ], which may increase the incidence and severity of adverse reactions to ZEPZELCA. Avoid grapefruit and Seville oranges during ZEPZELCA treatment, as these contain strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP3A. Avoid coadministration of ZEPZELCA with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of ZEPZELCA [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid coadministration of ZEPZELCA with strong CYP3A inducers.

Coadministration of ZEPZELCA with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease lurbinectedin systemic exposure, which may decrease the efficacy of ZEPZELCA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Contraindications

None. None. ( 4 )

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Liver injury (LiverTox)

D

Likelihood score D: Possible cause of clinically apparent liver injury, generally in the setting of preexisting liver disease and use of high doses.

Lurbinectedin is an antineoplastic alkylating agent and synthetic derivative of trabectedin that is used to treat refractory, metastatic small cell lung cancer. Lurbinectedin therapy is associated with a high rate of transient serum enzyme elevations during treatment and with occasional instances of clinically apparent liver injury with jaundice.

ABCDEA: well known cause; E: unlikely cause. [HD]: high doses only.

Source: LiverTox: Lurbinectedin (NIDDK, public domain)Chapter updated Nov 22, 2022

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on animal data and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , ZEPZELCA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data to inform the risk of ZEPZELCA use in pregnant women. Intravenous administration of a single lurbinectedin dose (approximately 0.2 times the 3.2 mg/m 2 clinical dose) to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused embryolethality (see Data) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. 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 reproductive toxicity study, administration of a single lurbinectedin dose of 0.6 mg/m 2 (approximately 0.2 times of the human dose of 3.2 mg/m 2 ) to pregnant rats on Gestation Day 10 resulted in 100% post-implantation loss.

Breastfeeding (LactMed)

No information is available on the clinical use of lurbinectedin during breastfeeding. Because lurbinectedin is about 99% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. Most sources consider that mothers receiving antineoplastic therapy should not breastfeed, especially with alkylating agents such as lurbinectedin. The manufacturer recommends not to breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Chemotherapy may adversely affect the normal microbiome and chemical makeup of breastmilk. Women who receive chemotherapy during pregnancy are more likely to have difficulty nursing their infant.

Source: LactMed: Lurbinectedin (NICHD, public domain)Revised Jun 15, 2025

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