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 that exist 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
Over the last 10 years, there have been improvements in ES-SCLC treatment. Your health care team will help
you find the treatment that works best for you.6
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). CRS is common during treatment with IMDELLTRA® and 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, 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 receive the following monitoring during treatment with IMDELLTRA®:
Your healthcare provider will monitor you for signs and symptoms of CRS and neurologic problems during treatment with IMDELLTRA® and treat you as needed. You may be hospitalized if you develop signs or symptoms of CRS or neurologic problems during treatment with IMDELLTRA®. Your healthcare provider may temporarily stop or completely stop your treatment with IMDELLTRA® if you develop CRS or neurologic problems.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
over-the-
counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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 March 2, 2026. 4. GO2 for Lung Cancer. www.go2.org. Accessed March 17, 2026. 5. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/. Accessed March 17, 2026. 6. IMDELLTRA® (tarlatamab-dlle) medication guide, Amgen. 7. Shimabukuro-Vornhagen A, et al. J Immunother Cancer. 2018;6:56.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS). CRS is common during treatment with IMDELLTRA® and can be severe, life-