Sacituzumab Govitecan is considered the main element in Trodelvy, which helps in treating adult patients with Triple-negative breast cancer. It is used to treat patients with advanced stages of Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). India estimates that 25-31% breast cancers are TNBC.
How does Trodelvy (Sacituzumab Govitecan) work?
Sacituzumab Govitecan is a combination of two active components.- Sacituzumab, which is a type of targeted therapy drug called a monoclonal antibody, and
- SN-38, a chemotherapy drug.
Indications:
- Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) who have received two or more prior systemic therapies, at least one of them for metastatic disease (spreading to other parts of the body).
- Unresectable locally advanced metastatic Hormone Receptor (HR)-positive, Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor (HER2)-negative (IHC0, IHC 1+ or IHC2+/ISH-breast cancer who received endocrine-based therapy (Hormone therapy) and at least two additional therapies in the metastatic setting.
Side effects:
The common side effects of Trodelvy are mentioned below:- Neutropenia (Low White blood cell count)
- Severe Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Allergic reactions
- Fatigue
- Light-headedness
- Decreased appetite
- Difficulty in breathing









