What is IMDELLTRA® (tarlatamab-dlle)?
IMDELLTRA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), which is cancer that has spread throughout
the
lung or to other parts of the body, and who have received treatment with chemotherapy that contains platinum, and it did not work or…READ MORE
IMDELLTRA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), which is cancer …READ MORE
IMDELLTRA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), which is cancer that has spread throughout the lung or to other parts of the body, and who have received treatment with chemotherapy that contains platinum, and it did not work or is no longer working. It is not known if IMDELLTRA® is safe and effective in children. READ LESS
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It can feel overwhelming to find out that you have SCLC. Learning about SCLC may help you be more
prepared for your next steps.
SCLC is a fast-growing type of cancer that starts in the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body.1 It is
rarely caught early by screening; it is typically caught when symptoms start showing. The cancer can cause
different symptoms depending on where it has spread in the body.2
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the US, 15% of which is SCLC—so
you are not alone.3
Various tests and scans of the body are used to diagnose SCLC.4 Based on how much the cancer has grown or
spread, SCLC is typically split into 2 stages:
The cancer is limited to one side of the
chest and can be treated with radiation
therapy directed to one area
The cancer has spread throughout the
lungs or other parts of the body (such as
the brain or the liver)
By the time people are diagnosed, 70% have extensive stage disease.2
IMDELLTRA® is currently approved for extensive stage small cell lung cancer.5
There are treatment options for ES-SCLC. Learning about your diagnosis is the first step on the treatment
journey. The next is understanding your treatment options.6
Cancer may not initially respond to treatment, or it may improve initially
after treatment but then relapse.3
A relapse is when the cancer returns or starts growing again. If either of
these happen, there may be other
treatment options.1,3
ES-SCLC can return or progress quickly, and it may become harder to treat with each new treatment.6
That is why it is important to discuss your options with your health care team early.
Have a conversation with your health care team now to help you feel more confident about your next
treatment decision.
Over the last 10 years, there have been improvements in ES-SCLC treatment and your options may change throughout your journey.7
There are a number of treatment options that may be available to you, and
it’s important to keep the
differences in mind.
Also called “chemo,” it is a
treatment that uses drugs to
stop the growth of cancer
cells by killing the cells or by
stopping them from
dividing.1 You may have
already been treated with
chemotherapy.
A type of medicine that uses
your body’s own immune
system to help fight
conditions such as
cancer.
You may have already been
treated with an
immunotherapy.1
A type of treatment that uses
drugs or
other substances to
target specific molecules that
help cancer survive and
spread. Some targeted
therapies help the immune
system kill cancer cells.1
Also called “chemo,” it is a treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.1
A type of medicine that uses your body’s own immune system to help fight conditions such as cancer. You may have already been treated with an immunotherapy.1
A type of treatment that uses drugs or other substances to target specific molecules that help cancer survive and spread. Some targeted therapies help the immune system kill cancer cells.1
Combining aspects of both immunotherapy and targeted therapy, IMDELLTRA™ is a specific type of targeted immunotherapy called a T-cell engager.3
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). IMDELLTRA® can cause CRS that can be severe, life-threatening, or
cause death.
Tell your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you develop any signs or
symptoms of CRS during or after treatment, including:
Neurologic Problems. IMDELLTRA® can cause
neurologic problems that can be severe, life-threatening, or cause
death. Neurologic problems may happen days or weeks after you
receive IMDELLTRA®. Your healthcare provider may refer
you to a healthcare provider who specializes in neurologic
problems. Tell
your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs or
symptoms of neurologic problems,
including:
Due to the risk of CRS and neurologic problems, you will be monitored as follows during
IMDELLTRA®
treatment:
Cycle 1
Day 1 and Day 8 doses:
your healthcare provider will monitor you for 6 to 8 hours from the start of your IMDELLTRA® infusions in an appropriate healthcare setting that can manage possible side effects.
you should remain within 1 hour of an appropriate healthcare setting for a total of 48 hours from the start of your Day 1 and Day 8 IMDELLTRA® infusions and be accompanied by a caregiver.
Day 2 and Day 9, your healthcare provider will check you for any signs or symptoms, including checking your temperature, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
Day 15 dose, your healthcare provider will watch you for 6 to 8 hours after your infusion.
Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 doses, your healthcare provider will watch you for 3 to 4 hours after your infusion.
Cycle 5 and later doses, your healthcare provider will watch you for 2 hours after your infusion.
If you develop signs or symptoms of CRS or neurologic problems during treatment with IMDELLTRA®, your healthcare provider will treat you as needed, you may need to be hospitalized, and your IMDELLTRA® treatment may be temporarily or completely stopped.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
over-the-
counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
IMDELLTRA® will be given to you by your healthcare provider by intravenous (IV) infusion through a needle placed in a vein. The infusion will take about 1 hour.
Your IMDELLTRA® treatment schedule is divided into cycles that are usually 28 days (4 weeks) long. In Cycle 1, you will receive 3 doses of IMDELLTRA® (Days 1, 8, and 15). After Cycle 1, you will receive 2 doses of IMDELLTRA® each cycle (Days 1 and 15).
Your healthcare provider will decide how many treatment cycles you will receive.
Do not drive, operate heavy or potentially dangerous machinery or do other dangerous activities, including work-related activities, during treatment with IMDELLTRA® if you develop dizziness, confusion, tremors, sleepiness, or any other symptoms that impair consciousness until your signs and symptoms go away. These may be signs and symptoms of neurologic problems.
Low blood cell counts (cytopenia). Decreased blood cell counts can be severe and may include the following:
Your healthcare provider will do bloodwork before you start and during treatment with IMDELLTRA®. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for signs or symptoms of these serious side effects during treatment and may temporarily or completely stop treatment with IMDELLTRA® if you develop certain serious side effects.
These are not all the possible side effects of IMDELLTRA®.
Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at
1-800-FDA-1088.
IMDELLTRA® is a prescription medicine used to treat adults
with extensive stage small cell lung cancer
(ES-SCLC), which is cancer that has spread
throughout the lung or to other parts of the body,
and who have received treatment with chemotherapy
that contains platinum, and it did not work or is no longer working.
It
is not known if IMDELLTRA® is safe and effective in
children.
Please see IMDELLTRA® full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
References: 1. IMDELLTRA® (tarlatamab-dlle) prescribing information, Amgen. 2. Einsele H, et al. Cancer. 2020;126:3192–3201. 3. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. www.cancer.gov. Accessed July 7, 2026. 4. GO2 for Lung Cancer. www.go2.org. Accessed July 7, 2026. 5. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/. Accessed July 7, 2026. 6. IMDELLTRA® (tarlatamab-dlle) medication guide, Amgen. 7. Shimabukuro-Vornhagen A, et al. J Immunother Cancer. 2018;6:56.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). IMDELLTRA® can cause CRS that can be severe, life-