Substance / Medication

Dinutuximab

Overview

Active Ingredient
dinutuximab
RxNorm CUI
1606274

Indications

Clinical Studies (14) [see] Unituxin (dinutuximab) is indicated, in combination with granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-2 (IL-2), and 13-cis-retinoic acid (RA), for the treatment of pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma who achieve at least a partial response to prior first-line multiagent, multimodality therapy.

Labeler: United Therapeutics CorporationUpdated: 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Unituxin is contraindicated in patients with a history of anaphylaxis to dinutuximab.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

11 trials linked to this intervention

11
Total Trials
10
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy and Safety of Anti-GD2 Immunotherapy with Dinutuximab Beta in the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory High-Risk Neuroblastoma.
Wieczorek Aleksandra, Śladowska Katarzyna, Lode Holger N · Target Oncol · 2025
PMID: 40459700Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Lidocaine for dinutuximab-associated pain? A multicenter retrospective observational cohort study.
Featherly Julianna, Baxter Wojnowicz Sarabeth, Steidl Kelly et al. · Pediatr Blood Cancer · 2022
PMID: 35441791Observational
G-CSF as a suitable alternative to GM-CSF to boost dinutuximab-mediated neutrophil cytotoxicity in neuroblastoma treatment.
Martinez Sanz Paula, van Rees Dieke J, van Zogchel Lieke M J et al. · J Immunother Cancer · 2021
PMID: 34049929ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Quantification of total dinutuximab concentrations in neuroblastoma patients with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.
El Amrani Mohsin, Szanto Celina L, Hack C Erik et al. · Anal Bioanal Chem · 2018
PMID: 29938370ObservationalFull text (PMC)
PHOX2B -associated Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome Revealed Upon Treatment With Dinutuximab-beta.
Chupin Alix, Dudoignon Benjamin, Couque Nathalie et al. · J Pediatr Hematol Oncol · 2025
PMID: 39961018Case Report
Case Report of Dinutuximab-induced Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Huang Letha, Miller Danielle, Hajjar Fouad · J Pediatr Hematol Oncol · 2025
PMID: 39530431Case Report
Rhombencephalitis and longitudinal extensive myelitis associated with dinutuximab use in high-risk neuroblastoma.
Atak Fırat, Aydın Güzide Burça, Öncel İbrahim et al. · Turk J Pediatr · 2023
PMID: 37395971Case Report

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Dinutuximab (substance)
SNOMED CT
724036009
UMLS CUI
C0281581
RxNorm CUI
1606274
Labeler
United Therapeutics Corporation

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
11
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.