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What is Polivy?

Pronunciation: /polivy*/

Polivy

Definition

A drug used with other drugs to treat adults with certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Polivy contains a monoclonal antibody that binds to a protein called CD79B, which is found on B cells (a type of white blood cell) and some lymphoma cells. It also contains an anticancer drug, which may help kill cancer cells. Polivy is a type of antibody-drug conjugate. Also called polatuzumab vedotin.