axicabtagene ciloleucel (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Yescarta

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

injection, suspension

  • Single-dose units contain specific amounts of T cells depending on the patient’s body weight that are suspended in a patient-specific infusion bag
  • 2 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells/kg of body weight, with a maximum of 2 x 108 CAR-positive viable T cells in ~68 mL

Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Indicated for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after ≥2 lines of systemic therapy, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, and DLBCL arising from follicular lymphoma

Also, indicated for adults with large B-cell lymphoma refractory to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapses within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy

One treatment course consists of fludarabine- and cyclophosphamide-lymphodepleting chemotherapy followed by IV infusion of axicabtagene ciloleucel

Confirm availability of axicabtagene ciloleucel prior to starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy

Lymphodepleting chemotherapy

  • 3 doses of fludarabine and cyclophosphamide infused IV on the fifth, fourth, and third day before infusion of axicabtagene ciloleucel
  • Fludarabine 30 mg/m2 IV qDay for 3 days  
  • Cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m2 IV qDay for 3 days starting with the first dose of fludarabine

Axicabtagene ciloleucel IV infusion

  • Administer after completing lymphodepleting chemotherapy
  • Dosing of axicabtagene is based on the number of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-positive viable T cells
  • Target dose is 2 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells/kg body weight, not to exceed 2 x 108 CAR-positive viable T cells  
  • Administer autologously prepared, weight-based IV infusion for individual patient within 30 minutes by either gravity or peristaltic pump
  • Do not use a leukocyte-depleting filter

Follicular Lymphoma

Indicated for adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) after ≥2 lines of systemic therapy

Lymphodepleting chemotherapy

  • 3 doses of fludarabine and cyclophosphamide infused IV on the fifth, fourth, and third day before infusion of axicabtagene ciloleucel
  • Fludarabine 30 mg/m2 IV qDay for 3 days  
  • Cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m2 IV qDay for 3 days starting with the first dose of fludarabine

Axicabtagene ciloleucel IV infusion

  • Administer after completing lymphodepleting chemotherapy
  • Dosing of axicabtagene is based on the number of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-positive viable T cells
  • Target dose is 2 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells/kg body weight, not to exceed 2 x 108 CAR-positive viable T cells  
  • Administer autologously prepared, weight-based IV infusion for individual patient within 30 minutes by either gravity or peristaltic pump
  • Do not use a leukocyte-depleting filter

Dosage Modifications

Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) management

  • Grade 1
    • Symptoms: Fever, nausea, fatigue, headache, myalgia, malaise
    • Symptomatic treatment only
  • Grade 2
    • 1 or more of the following: Symptoms require moderate intervention; oxygen requirement <40% FiO2 or hypotension responsive to fluids or low dose of one vasopressor or Grade 2 organ toxicity
    • Administer tocilizumab 8 mg/kg IV infused over 1 hr (not to exceed 800 mg)
    • Repeat tocilizumab q8hr as needed if not responsive to IV fluids or increasing supplemental oxygen
    • Not to exceed 3 doses in a 24-hr period or 4 doses in total
    • Manage per Grade 3 if no improvement within 24 hr after initiating tocilizumab
  • Grade 3
    • 1 or more of the following: Symptoms require aggressive intervention; oxygen requirement ≥40% FiO2 or hypotension requiring high-dose or multiple vasopressors or Grade 3 organ toxicity or Grade 4 transaminitis
    • Administer tocilizumab (see doses in CRS Grade 2)
    • Administer methylprednisolone 1 mg/kg IV BID or equivalent dexamethasone (eg, 10 mg IV q6hr)
    • Continue corticosteroid use until event is ≤Grade 1, then taper over 3 days
  • Grade 4
    • 1 or more of the following: Life-threatening symptoms; requires ventilator support, continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVHD), or Grade 4 organ toxicity (excluding transaminitis)
    • Administer methylprednisolone 1000 mg/day IV for 3 days; if improvement, then manage as above

Neurologic toxicity grading and management

  • Grade 2 with concurrent CRS
    • Administer tocilizumab (see doses in CRS Grade 2)
    • If no improvement within 24 hr after starting tocilizumab, administer dexamethasone 10 mg IV q6hr if not already taking other corticosteroids; continue dexamethasone use until the event is ≤Grade 1, then taper over 3 days
    • Consider nonsedating, antiseizure medicines (eg, levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis
  • Grade 2 or 3 with NO concurrent CRS
    • Administer dexamethasone 10 mg IV q6hr if not already taking other corticosteroids
    • Continue until event is ≤Grade 1, then taper over 3 days
  • Grade 3 with concurrent CRS
    • Administer tocilizumab (see doses in CRS Grade 2) AND
    • Administer dexamethasone 10 mg IV q6hr if not already taking other corticosteroids; continue dexamethasone until event is ≤Grade 1, then taper over 3 days
    • Consider nonsedating, antiseizure medicines (eg, levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis
  • Grade 4 with concurrent CRS
    • Administer tocilizumab (see doses in CRS Grade 2)
    • Administer methylprednisolone 1000 mg/day for 3 days with first dose of tocilizumab; if improvement, then manage as above
  • Grade 4 with NO concurrent CRS
    • Administer methylprednisolone 1000 mg/day for 3 days; if improvement, then manage as above

Dosing Considerations

For autologous use only

Administer axicabtagene at a certified healthcare facility

Monitor signs/symptoms of CRS and neurologic toxicities for at least daily for 7 days following infusion

Instruct patients to remain within proximity of the certified healthcare facility for at least 4 weeks following infusion

Limitation of use

  • Not indicated for primary central nervous system lymphoma

Safety and efficacy not established

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              • abatacept

                abatacept, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • abrocitinib

                abrocitinib, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • adalimumab

                adalimumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • ado-trastuzumab emtansine

                ado-trastuzumab emtansine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • alefacept

                alefacept, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • alemtuzumab

                alemtuzumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • anakinra

                anakinra, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ansuvimab

                ansuvimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • antithymocyte globulin equine

                antithymocyte globulin equine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

                antithymocyte globulin rabbit, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • apaziquone

                apaziquone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab

                atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • azathioprine

                azathioprine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • balstilimab

                balstilimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • baricitinib

                baricitinib, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • basiliximab

                basiliximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • belatacept

                belatacept, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • bendamustine

                bendamustine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • benralizumab

                benralizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • benznidazole

                benznidazole, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • betamethasone

                betamethasone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • bevacizumab

                bevacizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • bezlotoxumab

                bezlotoxumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • bimekizumab

                bimekizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • botulism immune globulin iv

                botulism immune globulin iv, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • brodalumab

                brodalumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • busulfan

                busulfan, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant

                C1 esterase inhibitor recombinant, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • C1 inhibitor human

                C1 inhibitor human, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • canakinumab

                canakinumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • capecitabine

                capecitabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • caplacizumab

                caplacizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • carboplatin

                carboplatin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • carmustine

                carmustine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • certolizumab pegol

                certolizumab pegol, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cetuximab

                cetuximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • chlorambucil

                chlorambucil, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cisplatin

                cisplatin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cladribine

                cladribine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • clofarabine

                clofarabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • corticotropin

                corticotropin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • cortisone

                cortisone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • cyclophosphamide

                cyclophosphamide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cyclosporine

                cyclosporine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cytarabine

                cytarabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CMV IG)

                cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CMV IG), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • dacarbazine

                dacarbazine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • daclizumab

                daclizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • daratumumab

                daratumumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • deflazacort

                deflazacort, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • denosumab

                denosumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • dexamethasone

                dexamethasone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, dexamethasone. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • dimethyl fumarate

                dimethyl fumarate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • dinutuximab

                dinutuximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • diroximel fumarate

                diroximel fumarate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • dupilumab

                dupilumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • Ebola Zaire vaccine

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of Ebola Zaire vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks before starting lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during CAR-T cell treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment. .

              • ecallantide

                ecallantide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • eculizumab

                eculizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • elotuzumab

                elotuzumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • emapalumab

                emapalumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • emicizumab

                emicizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • etanercept

                etanercept, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fexinidazole

                fexinidazole, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • filgotinib

                filgotinib, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fingolimod

                fingolimod, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • floxuridine

                floxuridine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fludarabine

                fludarabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • fludrocortisone

                fludrocortisone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • fluorouracil

                fluorouracil, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • gemcitabine

                gemcitabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • gemtuzumab

                gemtuzumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • glatiramer

                glatiramer, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • golimumab

                golimumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • guselkumab

                guselkumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG)

                hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • hydrocortisone

                hydrocortisone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

                hydroxychloroquine sulfate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • hydroxyurea

                hydroxyurea, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ibritumomab tiuxetan

                ibritumomab tiuxetan, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • icatibant

                icatibant, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ifosfamide

                ifosfamide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • immune globulin IM (IGIM)

                immune globulin IM (IGIM), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • immune globulin IV (IGIV)

                immune globulin IV (IGIV), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • immune globulin SC

                immune globulin SC, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • inebilizumab

                inebilizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • infliximab

                infliximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • interferon alfa n3

                interferon alfa n3, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • interferon alfacon 1

                interferon alfacon 1, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • interferon beta 1a

                interferon beta 1a, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • interferon beta 1b

                interferon beta 1b, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • iodoquinol

                iodoquinol, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ipilimumab

                ipilimumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ixekizumab

                ixekizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • leflunomide

                leflunomide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lomustine

                lomustine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • lurbinectedin

                lurbinectedin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • mechlorethamine

                mechlorethamine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mechlorethamine topical

                mechlorethamine topical, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • melphalan

                melphalan, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • melphalan flufenamide

                melphalan flufenamide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mepolizumab

                mepolizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mercaptopurine

                mercaptopurine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • methotrexate

                methotrexate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • methylprednisolone

                methylprednisolone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, methylprednisolone. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • mineral oil topical

                mineral oil topical, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mitoxantrone

                mitoxantrone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mogamulizumab

                mogamulizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mometasone sinus implant

                mometasone sinus implant, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • monomethyl fumarate

                monomethyl fumarate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • moxetumomab pasudotox

                moxetumomab pasudotox, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • muromonab CD3

                muromonab CD3, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • mycophenolate

                mycophenolate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • narsoplimab

                narsoplimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • natalizumab

                natalizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, natalizumab. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nelarabine

                nelarabine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nitazoxanide

                nitazoxanide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • nivolumab

                nivolumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • obinutuzumab

                obinutuzumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ocrelizumab

                ocrelizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ofatumumab

                ofatumumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ofatumumab SC

                ofatumumab SC, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • olaratumab

                olaratumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • omalizumab

                omalizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • oportuzumab monatox

                oportuzumab monatox, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • oxaliplatin

                oxaliplatin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • palifermin

                palifermin increases toxicity of axicabtagene ciloleucel by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hr before, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.

              • panitumumab

                panitumumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • paromomycin

                paromomycin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • peginterferon beta-1a

                peginterferon beta-1a, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pembrolizumab

                pembrolizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pemetrexed

                pemetrexed, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pentostatin

                pentostatin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pimecrolimus

                pimecrolimus, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • pralatrexate

                pralatrexate, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • prednisolone

                prednisolone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • prednisone

                prednisone, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • procarbazine

                procarbazine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rabies immune globulin, human (RIG)

                rabies immune globulin, human (RIG), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ravulizumab

                ravulizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • raxibacumab

                raxibacumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • reltecimod

                reltecimod, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, reltecimod. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • remestemcel-L

                remestemcel-L, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • reslizumab

                reslizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • Rho(D) immune globulin

                Rho(D) immune globulin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rilonacept

                rilonacept, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • risankizumab

                risankizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rituximab

                rituximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, rituximab. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rituximab-hyaluronidase

                rituximab-hyaluronidase, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ropeginterferon alfa 2b

                ropeginterferon alfa 2b, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • rotavirus oral vaccine, live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • ruxolitinib topical

                ruxolitinib topical, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sarilumab

                sarilumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • secukinumab

                secukinumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • siltuximab

                siltuximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sintilimab

                sintilimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sirolimus

                sirolimus, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sirolimus intravitreal

                sirolimus intravitreal, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sirukumab

                sirukumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • spesolimab

                spesolimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • streptozocin

                streptozocin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sulfasalazine

                sulfasalazine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, sulfasalazine. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • sutimlimab

                sutimlimab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tacrolimus

                tacrolimus, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tacrolimus ointment

                tacrolimus ointment, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • temozolomide

                temozolomide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • teplizumab

                teplizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • teriflunomide

                teriflunomide, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tetanus immune globulin (TIG)

                tetanus immune globulin (TIG), axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • thioguanine

                thioguanine, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • thiotepa

                thiotepa, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tinidazole

                tinidazole, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tocilizumab

                tocilizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tofacitinib

                tofacitinib, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tositumomab

                tositumomab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • trabectedin

                trabectedin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • tralokinumab

                tralokinumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • trastuzumab

                trastuzumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • trastuzumab deruxtecan

                trastuzumab deruxtecan, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • treosulfan

                treosulfan, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension

                triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

                triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

              • ublituximab

                ublituximab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • upadacitinib

                upadacitinib, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ustekinumab

                ustekinumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • vaccinia immune globulin intravenous

                vaccinia immune globulin intravenous, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • varicella virus vaccine live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • varicella zoster immune globulin, human

                varicella zoster immune globulin, human, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • vedolizumab

                vedolizumab, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

                axicabtagene ciloleucel, vedolizumab. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • voclosporin

                voclosporin, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • yellow fever vaccine

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

              • zoster vaccine live

                axicabtagene ciloleucel decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live virus vaccines for at least 6 weeks before initiating lymphodepleting therapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and after treatment until full immune recovery is achieved.

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                  Adverse Effects

                  >10%

                  Any grade

                  • Cytokine release syndrome (94%)
                  • Fever (86%)
                  • Tachycardia (57%)
                  • Encephalopathy (57%)
                  • Hypotension (57%)
                  • Fatigue (46%)
                  • Headache (45%)
                  • Decreased appetite (44%)
                  • Chills (40%)
                  • Diarrhea (38%)
                  • Nausea (34%)
                  • Hypoxia (32%)
                  • Tremor (31%)
                  • Cough (30%)
                  • Vomiting (26%)
                  • Infections, pathogen unspecified (26%)
                  • Constipation (23%)
                  • Arrhythmia (23%)
                  • Dizziness (21%)
                  • Edema (19%)
                  • Motor dysfunction (19%)
                  • Dyspnea (19%)
                  • Aphasia (18%)
                  • Pain in extremity (17%)
                  • Delirium (17%)
                  • Weight decreased (16%)
                  • Hypogammaglobulinemia (15%)
                  • Back pain (15%)
                  • Hypertension (15%)
                  • Abdominal pain (14%)
                  • Muscle pain (14%)
                  • Pleural effusion (13%)
                  • Renal insufficiency (12%)
                  • Dry mouth (11%)
                  • Dehydration (11%)

                  Grades 3-4

                  • Lymphopenia (100%)
                  • Leukopenia (96%)
                  • Neutropenia (93%)
                  • Anemia (66%)
                  • Thrombocytopenia (58%)
                  • Hypophosphatemia (50%)
                  • Encephalopathy (29%)
                  • Hyponatremia (19%)
                  • Fever (16%)
                  • Infections, pathogen unspecified (16%)
                  • Hypotension (15%)
                  • Cytokine release syndrome (13%)
                  • Hyperuricemia (13%)
                  • Direct bilirubin increased (13%)
                  • Hypoxia (11%)

                  1-10%

                  Any Grade

                  • Arthralgia (10%)
                  • Thrombosis (10%)
                  • Pulmonary edema (9%)
                  • Rash (9%)
                  • Cardiac failure (6%)
                  • Ataxia (6%)
                  • Fungal infections (5%)
                  • Cardiac arrest (4%)
                  • Seizure (4%)
                  • Capillary leak syndrome (3%)
                  • Coagulopathy (2%)
                  • Dyscalculia (2%)
                  • Myoclonus (2%)
                  • Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome (HLH/MAS) (1%)
                  • Hypersensitivity (1%)

                  Grades 3-4

                  • Hypokalemia (10%)
                  • Increased ALT (10%)
                  • Bacterial infections (9%)
                  • Arrhythmia (7%)
                  • Aphasia (6%)
                  • Delirium (6%)
                  • Hypertension (6%)
                  • Renal insufficiency, grades 3-4 (5%)
                  • Diarrhea, grades 3-4 (4%)
                  • Viral infections (3%)
                  • Fatigue (3%)
                  • Dehydration (3%)
                  • Dyspnea (3%)
                  • Tachycardia (2%)
                  • Decreased appetite (2%)
                  • Pain in extremity (2%)
                  • Tremor (2%)
                  • Pleural effusion (2%)
                  • Vomiting (1%)
                  • Abdominal pain (1%)
                  • Edema (1%)
                  • Motor dysfunction (1%)
                  • Back pain (1%)
                  • Muscle pain (1%)
                  • Headache (1%)
                  • Dizziness (1%)
                  • Thrombosis (1%)

                  Postmarketing Reports

                  Nervous system disorders: Spinal cord edema, myelitis, quadriplegia, dysphagia, and status epilepticus

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                  Warnings

                  Black Box Warnings

                  Cytokine release syndrome

                  • Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, reported in a majority of patients (see Adverse Effects)
                  • Median time to CRS onset was 2 days (range: 1-12 days)
                  • Median duration of CRS was 7 days (range: 2-58 days)
                  • Key manifestations of CRS include high fever, hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, and chills
                  • Serious events that may be associated with CRS include cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia), cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, renal insufficiency, capillary leak syndrome, hypotension, hypoxia, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome (HLH/MAS)
                  • Do not administer to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders
                  • Treat severe or life-threatening CRS with tocilizumab with or without corticosteroids
                    • Ensure that 2 doses of tocilizumab are available on site prior to initiating axicabtagene ciloleucel (see Dosage Modifications)
                    • Monitor for CRS signs or symptoms daily for at least 7 days at the certified healthcare facility following treatment; continue monitoring for 4 weeks following the infusion
                    • Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time
                    • At the first sign of CRS, immediately evaluate patient for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care, tocilizumab, and/or corticosteroids as indicated

                  Neurological toxicities

                  • Neurological toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, can occur following treatment, including concurrently with CRS
                  • The majority of neurological toxicities occurred within 8 weeks after treatment
                  • The most common neurological toxicities were encephalopathy, headache, tremor, dizziness, aphasia, delirium, insomnia, and anxiety (also see Adverse Effects)
                  • Prolonged encephalopathy lasting up to 173 days was observed
                  • Serious events, including leukoencephalopathy and seizures, occurred in clinical trials
                  • Fatal and serious cases of cerebral edema also occurred
                  • Monitor for neurological events after treatment; provide supportive care as needed

                  Restricted access program

                  • Available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the Yescarta REMS
                  • Further information is available at www.yescarta-rems.com or 1-844-454-KITE (5483)
                  • REMS requirements
                    • Healthcare facilities that dispense and administer axicabtagene ciloleucel must be enrolled and comply with the REMS requirements
                    • Certified healthcare facilities must have onsite immediate access to tocilizumab and ensure that a minimum of 2 doses of tocilizumab are available for each patient for administration within 2 hr after axicabtagene ciloleucel IV infusion, if needed for treatment of CRS
                    • Certified healthcare facilities must ensure that healthcare providers who prescribe, dispense, or administer axicabtagene ciloleucel are trained about the management of CRS and neurological toxicities

                  Contraindications

                  None

                  Cautions

                  Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment in most patients (see Black Box Warnings)

                  Neurological toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, can occur following treatment (see Black Box Warnings)

                  Prophylactic corticosteroids for CRS and neurologic toxicities may result in higher grade of neurologic toxicities or prolongation of neurologic toxicities, delay onset and decrease duration of CRS; consider the risk and benefits of prophylactic corticosteroids in patients with pre-existing comorbidities and the potential for the risk of Grade 4 and prolonged neurologic toxicities

                  Available only through a restricted access program (see Black Box Warnings)

                  Allergic reactions may occur during infusion; serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may be due to the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or residual gentamicin in the product

                  Serious infections, including life-threatening or fatal infections, reported; before administering, infection prophylaxis for neutropenia should follow local guidelines; monitor for signs and symptoms of infection after treatment and treat appropriately

                  Viral reactivation can occur; hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation can result in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death; perform screening for HBV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing

                  Prolonged cytopenias may occur and last for several weeks following lymphodepleting chemotherapy and axicabtagene ciloleucel infusion; monitor blood cell counts

                  B-cell aplasia and hypogammaglobulinemia can occur; monitor immunoglobulin levels after treatment and manage using infection precautions, antibiotic prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement standard guidelines

                  Secondary malignancies may develop; monitor patient life-long for secondary malignancies

                  Owing to the potential for neurological events, including altered mental status or seizures, patients are at risk for altered or decreased consciousness or coordination in the 8 weeks following treatment; advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities

                  Immunization with live viral vaccines

                  • The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following treatment has not been studied
                  • Vaccination with live-virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during axicabtagene ciloleucel treatment, and until immune recovery afterwards
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                  Pregnancy

                  Pregnancy

                  Data are not available in pregnant women

                  No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted

                  Based on the mechanism of action, if the transduced cells cross the placenta, they may cause fetal toxicity, including B-cell lymphocytopenia

                  Therefore, axicabtagene ciloleucel is not recommended for women who are pregnant, and pregnancy after infusion should be discussed with the treating physician

                  Pregnancy status of females with reproductive potential should be verified; sexually active females of reproductive potential should have a pregnancy test prior to starting treatment

                  Contraception: See the prescribing information for fludarabine and cyclophosphamide for information on the need for effective contraception in patients who receive the lymphodepleting chemotherapy; limited exposure data available concerning the duration of contraception following treatment with axicabtagene ciloleucel

                  Lactation

                  Unknown if distributed in human breast milk

                  Consider the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding along with the mother’s clinical need for the drug, and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition

                  Pregnancy Categories

                  A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

                  B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

                  C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

                  D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

                  X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

                  NA: Information not available.

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                  Pharmacology

                  Mechanism of Action

                  CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy that involves reengineering a patient’s own T cells to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to identify and bind to CD19-expressing malignant and normal B cells

                  Following anti-CD19 CAR T-cell engagement with CD19-expressing target cells, the CD28 and CD3-zeta costimulatory domains activate downstream signaling cascades that lead to T cell activation, proliferation, acquisition of effector functions and secretion of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines

                  This cascade of events leads to killing of CD19-expressing cells

                  Absorption

                  Peak plasma time: 7-14 days

                  Peak plasma concentration, median: 43.6 cells/mcL (responsive patients); 21.2 cells/mcL (nonresponsive [NR] patients)

                  AUC (0-28d): 557.1 days·cells/mcL (responsive patients); 222 days·cells/mcL (NR patients)

                  Cmax and AUC in responsive patients were, respectively, 205% and 251% higher compared with the corresponding level in NR patients

                  Concurrent use of tocilizumab: 262% and 232% higher anti-CD19 CAR T cells as measured by AUC (0-28d) and Cmax, respectively, as compared with patients without tocilizumab

                  Concurrent use of corticosteroids: 217% and 155% higher AUC (0-28d) and Cmax compared with patients who did not receive corticosteroids

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                  Administration

                  IV Preparation

                  Confirm infusion time in advance, and adjust start time for thaw so that axicabtagene is available for infusion when recipient is ready

                  Confirm patient identity prior to preparation, and match the patient's identity with the patient identifiers on the axicabtagene infusion bag; axicabtagene is for autologous use only

                  Inspect the infusion bag for any breaks or cracks before thawing; if bag is compromised, do not infuse the contents; contact Kite at 1-844-454-KITE

                  Place infusion bag inside a second, sterile bag as per local guidelines

                  Thaw infusion bag at 37°C using either a water bath or dry thaw method until there is no visible ice in the infusion bag

                  Gently mix the contents of the bag to disperse clumps of cellular material; if visible cell clumps remain, continue to gently mix the contents of the bag

                  Do not wash, spin down, and/or resuspend axicabtagene ciloleucel in new media prior to infusion

                  Once thawed, stored at room temperature (20-25ºC) for up to 3 hr

                  Premedication

                  Premedicate with acetaminophen 650 mg PO and diphenhydramine 12.5 mg IV or PO ~1 hr before axicabtagene ciloleucel infusion

                  Consider prophylactic corticosteroids in patients after weighing potential benefits and risks

                  IV Administration

                  For autologous use only

                  Ensure that tocilizumab and emergency equipment are available prior to infusion and during the recovery period

                  Do not use a leukodepleting filter

                  Central venous access is recommended for the infusion

                  Prime tubing with 0.9% NaCl prior to infusion

                  Infuse entire contents of the bag within 30 minutes by either gravity or a peristaltic pump

                  Thawed infusion bag is stable at room temperature for up to 3 hr

                  Gently agitate the product bag during infusion to prevent cell clumping

                  After completing infusion, rinse tubing with 0.9% NaCl at the same infusion rate to ensure all product is delivered

                  Follow local biosafety guidelines applicable for handling and disposal of such products

                  Storage

                  Frozen product

                  • Store infusion bag in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen ≤-238ºF (≤-150°C) supplied in a liquid nitrogen dry shipper
                  • Use closed, break-proof, leak-proof containers when transporting infusion bags within the facility

                  Thawed infusion bag

                  • Stored at room temperature 68-77ºF (20-25ºC) for up to 3 hr
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                  To view formulary information first create a list of plans. Your list will be saved and can be edited at any time.

                  Adding plans allows you to:

                  • View the formulary and any restrictions for each plan.
                  • Manage and view all your plans together – even plans in different states.
                  • Compare formulary status to other drugs in the same class.
                  • Access your plan list on any device – mobile or desktop.

                  The above information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Individual plans may vary and formulary information changes. Contact the applicable plan provider for the most current information.

                  Tier Description
                  1 This drug is available at the lowest co-pay. Most commonly, these are generic drugs.
                  2 This drug is available at a middle level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs.
                  3 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs.
                  4 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
                  5 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
                  6 This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
                  NC NOT COVERED – Drugs that are not covered by the plan.
                  Code Definition
                  PA Prior Authorization
                  Drugs that require prior authorization. This restriction requires that specific clinical criteria be met prior to the approval of the prescription.
                  QL Quantity Limits
                  Drugs that have quantity limits associated with each prescription. This restriction typically limits the quantity of the drug that will be covered.
                  ST Step Therapy
                  Drugs that have step therapy associated with each prescription. This restriction typically requires that certain criteria be met prior to approval for the prescription.
                  OR Other Restrictions
                  Drugs that have restrictions other than prior authorization, quantity limits, and step therapy associated with each prescription.
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