Medicine guide

Zynyz

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Cancer treatments and immune-system medicines
Active substance
Retifanlimab
Made by
Incyte Biosciences Distribution B.V.

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

What it is for

  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC) Zynyz is indicated in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or with inoperable locally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCAC). Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)  Zynyz is indicated as monotherapy for the first line treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) not amenable to curative surgery or radiation therapy.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

Same active substance, strength and form in other countries

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Details

Made byIncyte Biosciences Distribution B.V.
Active substanceRetifanlimab
Used inCancer treatments and immune-system medicines
ClassificationL01FF10 · Cancer treatments and immune-system medicines
Orphan medicineYes — designated for a rare disease, according to the register
Additional monitoring ▼Yes — under additional monitoring (black triangle). Report suspected side effects.
Authorised on2024-04-19
Last updated by the regulator2026-03-24
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/006194

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).