General MedicinePrescription OnlyPregnancy Cat. Not classifiedFDA Yes
Carvykti
CILTACABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CARVYKTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide. CARVYKTI is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at...
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Brand names:CARVYKTI
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Medicine ClassGeneral Medicine
FDA ApprovedYes
PregnancyCategory Not classified
Quick Facts
- Active ingredient
- CILTACABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL
- Medicine class
- General Medicine
- Brand names
- CARVYKTI
- Availability
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Pregnancy category
- Not classified
- FDA approved
- Yes
What Is Carvykti?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CARVYKTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide. CARVYKTI is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at...
Carvykti (CILTACABTAGENE AUTOLEUCEL) belongs to the General Medicine class of medications. It was first approved by the FDA in Yes. This medication requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
Key Safety Information
- •Always follow the dose recommended by your healthcare professional. Taking more than prescribed increases the risk of side effects including serious complications.
- •Seek emergency care if you experience signs of an allergic reaction — hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or rash. Stop the medication and call your doctor immediately.
- •Some medications can increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure, a history of heart attack or stroke, or any pre-existing health condition.
- •Avoid or limit alcohol while taking Carvykti. Do not drink alcohol without first discussing it with your healthcare provider as it may increase adverse effects.
- •Take Carvykti with food or a full glass of water if stomach upset occurs. Stop use and talk to your doctor if you experience persistent stomach pain or GI symptoms.
- •Tell your doctor about all medications, supplements, and vitamins you take. Some combinations significantly increase the risk of harm.
This is a summary only. Always read the full prescribing information and consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Uses & Indications
Carvykti is prescribed for the following conditions. Some uses are FDA-approved indications; others may be evidence-based off-label uses. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CARVYKTI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide.
CARVYKTI is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least 1 prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide.
Dosage Guide
The following are general dosing guidelines only. Your actual dose should be determined by your healthcare provider based on your condition, renal/hepatic function, and other medications.
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Adult Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For autologous use only. For intravenous use only. Administer a lymphodepleting regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine before infusion of CARVYKTI. ( 2.2 ) Do NOT use a leukodepleting filter. ( 2.2 ) Verify the patient's identity prior to infusion. ( 2.2 ) Premedicate with acetaminophen and an H1-antihistamine. ( 2.2 ) Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids. ( 2.2 ) Confirm availability of tocilizumab prior to infusion. ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) Dosing of CARVYKTI is based on the number of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-positive viable T cells. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dose range is 0.5–1.0×10 6 CAR-positive viable T cells per kg of body weight, with a maximum dose of 1×10 8 CAR-positive viable T cells per single-dose infusion. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dose CARVYKTI is provided as a single dose for infusion containing a suspension of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-positive viable T cells in one infusion bag. The recommended dose range is 0.5–1.0×10 6 CAR-positive viabl
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Available Strengths
Side Effects
Common
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (incidence greater than 20%) are pyrexia, cytokine release syndrome, hypogammaglobulinemia, hypotension, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, infections-pathogen unspecified, cough, chills, diarrhea, nausea, encephalopathy, decreased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, tachycardia, dizziness, dyspnea, edema, viral infections, coagulopathy, constipation, and vomiting.
- The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 50%) include lymphopenia, neutropenia, white blood cell decreased, thrombocytopenia, and anemia.
- ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc.
- at 1-800-526-7736 (1-800-JANSSEN) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
- The safety data described in the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure to CARVYKTI in 285 patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: one randomized, open-label with 188 patients in CARTITUDE-4 and one single-arm, open-label study with 97 patients in CARTITUDE-
- CARTITUDE-4 The safety of CARVYKTI was evaluated in CARTITUDE-4, a randomized, open-label multicenter study, in which patients with relapsed and lenalidomide refractory multiple myeloma received CARVYKTI meeting the product specifications (N=188) or standard therapy (N=211) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .
- Patients with known active or prior history of central nervous system involvement, patients who exhibit clinical signs of meningeal involvement of multiple myeloma and patients with a history of Parkinson's disease or other neurodegenerative disorder, were excluded from the trial.
Serious
- 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Prolonged and Recurrent Cytopenias : Patients may exhibit ≥Grade 3 cytopenias following CARVYKTI infusion.
- One or more recurrences of Grade 3 or higher cytopenias may occur after partial or complete recovery of cytopenias.
- Monitor blood counts prior to and after CARVYKTI infusion.
- Prolonged neutropenia has been associated with increased risk of infection.
- ( 5.5 ) Infections : Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection;
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Medicine Interactions
Always inform your healthcare provider and pharmacist about ALL medications you take, including prescriptions, OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements.
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Warnings & Contraindications
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Prolonged and Recurrent Cytopenias : Patients may exhibit ≥Grade 3 cytopenias following CARVYKTI infusion. One or more recurrences of Grade 3 or higher cytopenias may occur after partial or complete recovery of cytopenias. Monitor blood counts prior to and after CARVYKTI infusion. Prolonged neutropenia has been associated with increased risk of infection. ( 5.5 ) Infecti
How Carvykti Works
12.1 Mechanism of Action CARVYKTI is a BCMA-directed, genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy, which involves reprogramming a patient's own T cells with a transgene encoding a CAR that identifies and eliminates cells that express BCMA. The CARVYKTI CAR protein features two BCMA-targeting single-domain antibodies designed to confer high avidity against human BCMA, a 4-1BB co-stimulatory domain and a CD3-zeta (CD3ζ) signaling cytoplasmic domain. Upon binding to BCMA-expressing cells, the CAR promotes T cell activation, expansion, and elimination of target cells.
Pharmacokinetics
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Not classified
Breastfeeding
Many medications pass into breast milk in varying amounts. Before using Carvyktiwhile breastfeeding, discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare provider or pharmacist — they can weigh your dose, your infant's age, and available lactation safety data to find the safest option for you and your baby.
Storage & Handling
Store and transport below -120 °C, e.g., in a container for cryogenic storage in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen. Store CARVYKTI in the original packaging containing the cassette protecting the infusion bag. Thaw CARVYKTI prior to infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2) ] .
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Sources & References
- • FDA Prescribing Information — Official labeling and package insert for Carvykti
- • U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus drug information
- • American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS) — Clinical pharmacology monograph
- • PubMed / MEDLINE — View clinical studies
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