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Avelumab

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 (a-VEL-yoo-mab)

Avelumab is a type of drug called an immune checkpoint inhibitor. It works by binding to the protein PD-L1 on the surface of some cancer cells, which keeps cancer cells from suppressing the immune system. This allows the immune system to attack the cancer cells.

US Brand Name(s)
Bavencio
FDA Approved
Yes

FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.

Use in Cancer

Avelumab is approved to treat:

Avelumab is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

More About Avelumab

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Avelumab - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Research Results and Related Resources

Groundbreaking Trial Results Expand Treatment Options for Some People with Bladder Cancer Effects

Study Identifies a Potential Cause of Immunotherapy’s Heart-Related Side Effects

Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer

Cancer Immunotherapies Don’t Work for Everyone: HLA Gene May Explain Why

Monoclonal Antibodies

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Avelumab - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

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