Breyanzi kit Kit Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
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Uses and indications
BREYANZI is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of: • adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified (including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma), high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B, who have: • refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy; or
• refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy and are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to comorbidities or age; or
• relapsed or refractory disease after 2 or more lines of systemic therapy. (1.1)
Limitations of Use: BREYANZI is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma. (1, 14)
• adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitor. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). (1.2)
• adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received 2 or more prior lines of systemic therapy. (1.3)
• adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. (1.4)
• adult patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy. (1.5) 1.1 Large B-cell Lymphoma (LBCL)
BREYANZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL), including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) not otherwise specified (including DLBCL arising from indolent lymphoma), high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, and follicular lymphoma grade 3B who have: • refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy; or
• refractory disease to first-line chemoimmunotherapy or relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy and are not eligible for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) due to comorbidities or age; or
• relapsed or refractory disease after 2 or more lines of systemic therapy.
Limitations of Use
: BREYANZI is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma
[see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. 1.2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)
BREYANZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of therapy including, a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor and a B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitor.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and duration of response [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial(s). 1.3 Follicular Lymphoma (FL)
BREYANZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received 2 or more prior lines of systemic therapy. 1.4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
BREYANZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy, including a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. 1.5 Marginal Zone Lymphoma (MZL)
BREYANZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy.
Contraindications
None.
Side effects
Cytokine Release Syndrome
Identify cytokine release syndrome (CRS) based on clinical presentation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Evaluate for and treat other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension. If CRS is suspected, manage according to the recommendations in Table 2.
Physicians may also consider management per current practice guidelines.
Patients who experience Grade 2 or higher CRS (e.g., hypotension not responsive to fluids, or hypoxia requiring supplemental oxygenation) should be monitored with continuous cardiac telemetry and pulse oximetry. For patients experiencing severe CRS, consider performing an echocardiogram to assess cardiac function. For severe or life-threatening CRS, consider intensive-care supportive therapy.
If concurrent neurologic toxicity is suspected during CRS, administer: • Corticosteroids according to the more aggressive intervention based on the CRS and neurologic toxicity grades in Tables 2 and 3
• Tocilizumab according to the CRS grade in Table 2
• Antiseizure medication according to the neurologic toxicity in Table 3
Table 2: CRS Grading and Management Guidance
a Lee criteria for grading CRS (Lee et al, 2014).
b If corticosteroids are initiated, continue corticosteroids for at least 3 doses or until complete resolution of symptoms, and consider corticosteroid taper.
CRS Gradea
Tocilizumab
Corticosteroidsb
Grade 1
Fever
If less than 72 hours after infusion, consider tocilizumab 8 mg/kg IV over 1 hour (not to exceed 800 mg).
If 72 hours or more after infusion, treat symptomatically.
If less than 72 hours after infusion, consider dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 24 hours.
If 72 hours or more after infusion, treat symptomatically.
Grade 2
Symptoms require and respond to moderate intervention.
Oxygen requirement less than 40% FiO2, or hypotension responsive to fluids or low dose of one vasopressor, or Grade 2 organ toxicity.
Administer tocilizumab 8 mg/kg IV over 1 hour (not to exceed 800 mg).
Repeat tocilizumab every 8 hours as needed if not responsive to intravenous fluids or increasing supplemental oxygen.
Limit to a maximum of 3 doses in a 24-hour period; maximum total of 4 doses.
If less than 72 hours after infusion, administer dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12‑24 hours.
If 72 hours or more after infusion, consider dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12‑24 hours.
If no improvement within 24 hours or rapid progression, repeat tocilizumab and escalate dose and frequency of dexamethasone (10‑20 mg IV every 6 to 12 hours).
If no improvement or continued rapid progression, maximize dexamethasone, switch to high-dose methylprednisolone 2 mg/kg if needed. After 2 doses of tocilizumab, consider alternative immunosuppressants. Do not exceed 3 doses tocilizumab in 24 hours, or 4 doses in total.
Grade 3
Symptoms require and respond to aggressive intervention.
Oxygen requirement greater than or equal to 40% FiO2, or hypotension requiring high-dose or multiple vasopressors, or Grade 3 organ toxicity, or Grade 4 transaminitis.
Per Grade 2.
Administer dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12 hours.
If no improvement within 24 hours or rapid progression of CRS, repeat tocilizumab and escalate dose and frequency of dexamethasone (10-20 mg IV every 6 to 12 hours).
If no improvement or continued rapid progression, maximize dexamethasone, switch to high-dose methylprednisolone 2 mg/kg if needed. After 2 doses of tocilizumab, consider alternative immunosuppressants. Do not exceed 3 doses tocilizumab in 24 hours, or 4 doses in total.
Grade 4
Life-threatening symptoms.
Requirements for ventilator support or continuous veno‑venous hemodialysis (CVVHD) or Grade 4 organ toxicity (excluding transaminitis).
Per Grade 2.
Administer dexamethasone 20 mg IV every 6 hours.
If no improvement within 24 hours or rapid progression of CRS, escalate tocilizumab and corticosteroid use. If no improvement or continued rapid progression, maximize dexamethasone, switch to high-dose methylprednisolone 2 mg/kg if needed. After 2 doses of tocilizumab, consider alternative immunosuppressants. Do not exceed 3 doses tocilizumab in 24 hours, or 4 doses in total. Neurologic Toxicity
Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of neurologic toxicities (Table 3). Rule out other causes of neurologic symptoms. Provide intensive care supportive therapy for severe or life-threatening neurologic toxicities. If neurologic toxicity is suspected, manage according to the recommendations in Table 3.
Physicians may also consider management per current practice guidelines.
If concurrent CRS is suspected during neurologic toxicity, administer: • Corticosteroids according to the more aggressive intervention based on the CRS and neurologic toxicity grades in Tables 2 and 3
• Tocilizumab according to the CRS grade in Table 2
• Antiseizure medication according to the neurologic toxicity in Table 3
Table 3: Neurologic Toxicity (NT) Grading and Management Guidance
NT Gradea
Corticosteroids and Antiseizure Medication
a NCI CTCAE criteria for grading neurologic toxicities, version
4.03.
Grade 1
Start non-sedating, antiseizure medicines (e.g., levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis. If 72 hours or more after infusion, observe. If less than 72 hours after infusion, consider dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12 to 24 hours for 2 to 3 days.
Grade 2
Start non-sedating, antiseizure medicines (e.g., levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis. Dexamethasone 10 mg IV every 12 hours for 2-3 days, or longer for persistent symptoms. Consider taper for a total steroid exposure of greater than 3 days. If no improvement after 24 hours or worsening of neurologic toxicity, increase the dose and/or frequency of dexamethasone up to a maximum of 20 mg IV every 6 hours. If no improvement after another 24 hours, rapidly progressing symptoms, or life-threatening complications arise, give methylprednisolone (2 mg/kg loading dose, followed by 2 mg/kg divided 4 times a day; taper within 7 days).
Grade 3
Start non-sedating, antiseizure medicines (e.g., levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis. Dexamethasone 10 to 20 mg IV every 8 to 12 hours. Steroids are not recommended for isolated Grade 3 headaches. If no improvement after 24 hours or worsening of neurologic toxicity, escalate to methylprednisolone (dose and frequency as per Grade 2). If cerebral edema is suspected, consider hyperventilation and hyperosmolar therapy. Give high-dose methylprednisolone (1-2 g, repeat every 24 hours if needed; taper as clinically indicated) and cyclophosphamide 1.5 g/m2.
Grade 4
Start non-sedating, antiseizure medicines (e.g., levetiracetam) for seizure prophylaxis. Dexamethasone 20 mg IV every 6 hours. If no improvement after 24 hours or worsening of neurologic toxicity, escalate to methylprednisolone (dose and frequency as per Grade 2). If cerebral edema is suspected, consider hyperventilation and hyperosmolar therapy. Give high-dose methylprednisolone (1-2 g, repeat every 24 hours if needed; taper as clinically indicated), and cyclophosphamide 1.5 g/m2.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 30%) in: • LBCL are fever, CRS, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and nausea. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decrease, neutrophil count decrease, platelet count decrease, and hemoglobin decrease. (6.1)
• CLL/SLL are CRS, encephalopathy, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, edema and diarrhea. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include neutrophil count decrease, white blood cell decrease, hemoglobin decrease, platelet count decrease, and lymphocyte count decrease. (6.1)
• FL are CRS. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decreased, neutrophil count decreased, and white blood cell decreased. (6.1)
• MCL are CRS, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and encephalopathy. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include neutrophil count decrease, white blood cell decrease, and platelet count decrease. (6.1)
• MZL are CRS. The most common Grade 3-4 laboratory abnormalities include lymphocyte count decreased, neutrophil count decreased, and white blood cell decreased. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact
Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-721-5072
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 and in this section reflects exposure to a single dose of BREYANZI in 769 patients in five clinical studies as described below.
Study 1 (JCAR017-BCM-003; Relapsed or Refractory LBCL After One Line of Therapy)
Study 1 was a randomized, open-label, multicenter study, in which patients with primary refractory LBCL or relapse within 1 year of first-line chemoimmunotherapy received BREYANZI (N=89) or standard therapy (N=91) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Patients had not yet received treatment for relapsed or refractory lymphoma and were potential candidates for autologous HSCT. The trial excluded patients who were ineligible for transplant or who had age > 75 years, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status >1, history of central nervous system (CNS) disorders (such as seizures or stroke), uncontrolled infection, CrCl < 45 mL/min, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) < 40%, or absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1.0 × 109 cells/L or platelets < 50 × 109 cells/L in the absence of bone marrow involvement.
The planned dose of BREYANZI was 100 × 106 CAR-positive viable T cells. The median age of the BREYANZI-treated population was 59 years (range: 20 to 74 years); 47% were male; 58% were White, 11% were Asian, and 5% were Black.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, sepsis, fever, febrile neutropenia, headache, aphasia, COVID-19 infection, and pulmonary embolism.
Table 4 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions in patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 5 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were fever, CRS, musculoskeletal pain, headache, fatigue, nausea, constipation, and dizziness.
Table 4: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 1 (N=89)
* Represents multiple related terms.
a Dizziness includes dizziness, dizziness postural, syncope, vertigo.
b Motor dysfunction includes fine motor skill dysfunction, muscle spasms, muscular weakness.
c Tremor includes resting tremor, tremor, essential tremor.
d Hemorrhage includes conjunctival hemorrhage, cystitis hemorrhagic, epistaxis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hematoma, hematuria, retinal hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
10
10
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia*
15
1.1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
24
0
Constipation
20
2.2
Diarrhea
18
0
Abdominal pain*
13
2.2
Vomiting
11
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fever
55
3.4
Fatigue*
28
1.1
Edema*
13
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
49
1.1
Infections and infestations
Bacterial infectious disorders*
12
6
Infections with pathogen unspecified*
12
6
Sepsis*
10
7
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
15
0
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
36
3.4
Nervous system disorders
Headache*
34
6
Dizzinessa
20
1.1
Motor dysfunctionb
12
3.4
Tremorc
11
1.1
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia*
15
0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Cough*
11
0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash*
12
1.1
Vascular disorders
Hypotension*
15
2.2
Hemorrhaged
12
0
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients treated with BREYANZI included the following: • Immune system disorders: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (1.1%)
• Infections and infestations: Viral infection (9%), fungal infection (4.5%), pneumonia (2.2%)
• Nervous system disorders: Encephalopathy (8%), aphasia (4.5%), peripheral neuropathy (4.5%), ataxia (3.4%), paresis (1.1%)
• Psychiatric disorders: Delirium (2.2%)
• Renal and urinary disorders: Renal failure (3.4%)
• Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnea (8%)
• Vascular disorders: Thrombosis (8%), hypertension (7%)
Table 5: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 1
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b Based on 88 evaluable patients, defined as those with both a baseline grade and at least one post-baseline grade for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Lymphocyte count decreased
98
Neutrophil count decreased
89
Platelet count decreased
48
Hemoglobin decreased
32
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were lymphocyte decrease (64%), neutrophil decrease (66%), and platelet decrease (34%).
Study 2 (017006; Relapsed or Refractory LBCL After One Line of Therapy)
Study 2 was a single-arm open-label study in transplant-ineligible patients with R/R LBCL after one line of chemoimmunotherapy [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. The study enrolled patients who were ineligible for high-dose therapy and autologous HSCT due to organ function or age, but who had adequate organ function for CAR-T cell therapy. Patients with a history of relevant CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke), ECOG performance status > 2, or uncontrolled infection were ineligible. The trial required LVEF ≥ 40%, adequate oxygen saturation on room air with ≤ Grade 1 dyspnea, AST, and ALT ≤ 5 x ULN, total bilirubin < 2.0 mg/dL, creatinine clearance > 30 mL/min, and adequate bone marrow function to receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy. The planned dose of BREYANZI was 100 × 106 CAR-positive viable T cells.
The median age was 74 years (range: 53 to 84 years), 90% were age ≥ 65 years, 61% were male. The ECOG performance status was 0 or 1 in 74% of patients and 2 in 26% of patients; 25% had CrCl < 60 ml/min; 20% had a baseline ANC < 1000/μL.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 33% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory, serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, confusional state, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal pain, pulmonary embolism, and sepsis.
Table 6 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions, and Table 7 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were fatigue, CRS, fever, nausea, encephalopathy, hypotension, musculoskeletal pain, and edema.
Table 6: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 2 (N=61)
* Represents multiple related terms.
a Encephalopathy includes amnesia, apraxia, cognitive disorder, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, disturbance in attention, dyscalculia, encephalopathy, lethargy, memory impairment, mental status changes, somnolence.
b Dizziness includes dizziness, dizziness postural, syncope, vertigo.
c Tremor includes resting tremor, tremor.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia*
10
0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
25
1.6
Diarrhea
15
0
Constipation
11
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
44
1.6
Fever
38
1.6
Edema*
20
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
39
1.6
Infections and infestations
Infections with pathogen unspecified*
13
4.9
Upper respiratory tract infection*
13
0
Bacterial infectious disorders*
10
3.3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
13
1.6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
23
4.9
Nervous system disorders
Encephalopathya
23
4.9
Dizzinessb
16
1.6
Tremorc
16
0
Headache
11
1.6
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
11
0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Cough*
18
0
Dyspnea*
16
4.9
Vascular disorders
Hypotension*
23
1.6
Hypertension
10
4.9
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Febrile neutropenia (1.6%)
• Eye disorders: Vision blurred (3.3%)
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Vomiting (8%), abdominal pain (7%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (4.9%)
• Infections and infestations: Fungal infection (4.9%), sepsis (3.3%), viral infection (3.3%)
• Nervous system disorders: Motor dysfunction (7%), aphasia (4.9%), ataxia (4.9%), peripheral neuropathy (4.9%)
• Psychiatric disorders: Delirium (3.3%)
• Renal and urinary disorders: Renal failure (7%)
• Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Hypoxia (4.9%)
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash (7%)
• Vascular disorders: Thrombosis (7%)
Table 7: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 2 (N=61)
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)
Lymphocyte count decreased
97
Neutrophil count decreased
80
Hemoglobin decreased
30
Platelet count decreased
26
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were lymphocyte decrease (95%), neutrophil decrease (57%), and platelet decrease (20%).
Study 3 (017001; Relapsed or Refractory LBCL After Two or More Lines of Therapy)
Study 3 was an open-label, single-arm study which evaluated 268 adult patients with R/R LBCL after 2 or more prior lines of therapy received a single dose of CAR-positive viable T cells [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Patients with a history of CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke) or autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression were ineligible. The median age of the study population was 63 years (range: 18 to 86 years); 65% were male. The ECOG performance status at screening was 0 in 41% of patients, 1 in 58% of patients, and 2 in 1.5% of patients.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 46% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, encephalopathy, sepsis, febrile neutropenia, aphasia, pneumonia, fever, hypotension, dizziness, and delirium. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4% of patients.
Table 8 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions reported in patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 9 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were fatigue, CRS, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, headache, encephalopathy, infections (pathogen unspecified), decreased appetite, diarrhea, hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, cough, constipation, abdominal pain, vomiting, and edema.
Table 8: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 3 (N=268)
* Represents multiple related terms.
a Encephalopathy includes amnesia, bradyphrenia, cognitive disorder, confusional state, depersonalization/derealization disorder, depressed level of consciousness, disturbance in attention, encephalopathy, flat affect, hypersomnia, incoherent, lethargy, leukoencephalopathy, loss of consciousness, memory impairment, mental impairment, mental status changes, somnolence.
b Dizziness includes dizziness, presyncope, syncope, vertigo.
c Tremor includes essential tremor, resting tremor, tremor.
d Peripheral neuropathy includes hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, meralgia paresthetica, neuralgia, neuropathy peripheral, paresthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, sciatica, sensory loss.
e Aphasia includes aphasia, disorganized speech, dysarthria, dysphemia, dysphonia, slow speech, speech disorder.
f Motor dysfunction includes eyelid ptosis, motor dysfunction, muscle rigidity, muscle spasms, muscle spasticity, muscle tightness, muscle twitching, muscular weakness, myoclonus, myopathy.
g Delirium includes agitation, delirium, delusion, disorientation, hallucination, hallucination, visual, irritability, restlessness.
h Hemorrhage includes catheter site hemorrhage, conjunctival hemorrhage, epistaxis, hematoma, hematuria, hemorrhage, hemorrhage intracranial, pulmonary hemorrhage, retinal hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia*
25
0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
33
1.5
Diarrhea
26
0.4
Constipation
23
0
Abdominal pain*
21
3.0
Vomiting
21
0.4
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
48
3.4
Edema*
21
1.1
Fever
16
0
Chills
12
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
46
4.1
Infections and infestations*
Infection with pathogen unspecified*
29
16
Bacterial infection*
13
5
Upper respiratory tract infection*
13
0.7
Viral infection
10
1.5
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
28
2.6
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
37
2.2
Nervous system disorders
Headache*
30
1.1
Encephalopathya
29
9
Dizzinessb
24
2.6
Tremorc
16
0
Peripheral neuropathyd
11
0
Aphasiae
10
2.2
Motor dysfunctionf
10
1.1
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia*
14
0.4
Anxiety*
10
0
Deliriumg
10
2.2
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure*
11
3.0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Cough*
23
0
Dyspnea*
16
2.6
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash*
13
0.4
Vascular disorders
Hypotension*
26
3.4
Hypertension
14
4.5
Hemorrhageh
10
1.5
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Cardiac disorders: Arrhythmia (6%), cardiomyopathy (1.5%)
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (4.1%)
• Infections and infestations: Pneumonia (8%), fungal infection (8%), sepsis (4.5%), urinary tract infection (4.1%)
• Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Tumor lysis syndrome (0.7%)
• Nervous system disorders: Ataxia or gait disturbance (7%), visual disturbance (5%), paresis (2.6%), cerebrovascular events (1.9%), seizure (1.1%), brain edema (0.4%)
• Procedural complications: Infusion-related reaction (1.9%)
• Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Pleural effusion (7%), hypoxia (6%)
• Vascular disorder: Thrombosis (7%)
Table 9: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory LBCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 3
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b The denominator varied from 239 to 268, based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Lymphocyte count decreased
95
Neutrophil count decreased
88
Platelet count decreased
41
Hemoglobin decreased
32
Phosphate decreased
16
Fibrinogen decreased
14
Study 4 (017004; Relapsed or Refractory CLL/SLL)
Study 4 was an open-label, single-arm study which evaluated 89 adult patients with R/R CLL/SLL who had received at least 2 prior lines of therapy including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL-2 inhibitor before receiving a single dose of CAR-positive viable T cells [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Patients with a history of CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke) or autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression, Richter’s transformation, ECOG performance status > 1 were ineligible. The trial required LVEF ≥ 40%, adequate oxygen saturation on room air with ≤ Grade 1 dyspnea, ALT ≤ 5 x ULN, total bilirubin < 2.0 mg/dL, creatinine clearance > 30 mL/min, and adequate bone marrow function to receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
The median age of the study population was 66 years (range: 49 to 82 years); 69% were male, 84% were White, 3% were Black, 1% were Asian. Two percent were Hispanic, and 89% were non-Hispanic. The ECOG performance status at screening was 0 in 40% of patients, and 1 in 60% of patients.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 60% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, encephalopathy, febrile neutropenia, pneumonia, hemorrhage, fever, renal failure, aphasia, abdominal pain, delirium, tumor lysis syndrome, upper respiratory tract infection, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis [IEC-HS]. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1.1% of patients.
Table 10 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions reported in patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 11 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were CRS, encephalopathy, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, edema, diarrhea, dyspnea, headache, fever, decreased appetite, constipation, tremor, dizziness, Infection with pathogen unspecified, rash, tachycardia, cough, and delirium.
Table 10: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory CLL/SLL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 4 (N=89)
* Represents multiple related terms.
a Encephalopathy includes cognitive disorder, confusional state, disturbance in attention, encephalopathy, lethargy, memory impairment, mental status changes, somnolence.
b Dizziness includes dizziness, presyncope, syncope, vertigo.
c Motor dysfunction includes asterixis, muscle spasms, muscular weakness, myoclonus.
dPeripheral neuropathy includes hyperesthesia, hypoesthesia, neuralgia, neuropathy peripheral, paresthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy.
e Delirium includes agitation, delirium, hallucination, hallucination visual, intensive care unit delirium, irritability, restlessness.
fHemorrhage includes epistaxis, hemorrhage intracranial, hematoma, hematuria, hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, traumatic hemothorax.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
12
12
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia*
21
0
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
35
0
Diarrhea*
30
1.1
Constipation
24
0
Abdominal pain*
18
0
Vomiting
15
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
40
4.5
Edema*
30
4.5
Fever*
27
1.1
Chills
17
1.1
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
83
9
Infections and infestations
Infection with pathogen unspecified*
23
10
Upper respiratory tract infection*
19
1.1
Viral infection*
10
1.1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
27
4.5
Tumor lysis syndrome
11
11
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
42
1.1
Nervous system disorders
Encephalopathya
44
18
Headache*
28
1.1
Tremor
24
2.2
Dizzinessb
21
1.1
Motor dysfunctionc
14
2.2
Peripheral neuropathyd
12
0
Taste disorder*
10
0
Psychiatric disorders
Deliriume
20
3.4
Insomnia
16
1.1
Anxiety
12
1.1
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure*
15
3.4
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea*
27
8
Cough*
20
0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash*
23
2.2
Vascular disorders
Hypotension*
17
0
Hemorrhagef
16
1.1
Hypertension
10
4.5
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Cardiac disorders: Chest discomfort (4.5%), Arrhythmia (2.2%).
• Eye disorders: Vision blurred (4.5%).
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Dyspepsia (9%), abdominal distension (7%).
• Immune system disorders: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis [IEC-HS] (3.4%).
• Infections and infestations: Fungal infection (9%), pneumonia (7%), urinary tract infection (7%), bacterial infectious disorders (4.5%), sepsis (2.2%).
• Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Infusion related reaction (1.1%).
• Nervous system disorders: Aphasia (8%), Ataxia (3.4%), Paresis (3.4%), Seizure (1.1%).
• Psychiatric disorders: Affective disorder (7%).
• Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Oral pain (8%), hypoxia (8%).
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Ecchymosis (8%), xerosis (7%), pruritus (6%).
• Vascular disorder: Thrombosis (6%).
Table 11: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory CLL/SLL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 4
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b The denominator ranged from 85 to 89 for other measurements, based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Neutrophil count decreased
94
Lymphocyte count decreased
87
White blood cell decreased
85
Platelet count decreased
53
Hemoglobin decreased
49
Hypophosphatemia
24
Hyponatremia
18
Hypocalcemia
11
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were neutrophil count decreased (81%), lymphocyte count decreased (73%), white blood cell decreased (72%), and platelet count decreased (30%).
Study 5 (JCAR017-FOL-001; Relapsed or Refractory FL Cohort)
Study 5 was an open-label, single-arm study which evaluated 107 adult patients with relapsed or refractory FL after two or more prior lines of therapy received a single dose of CAR-positive viable T cells
[see Clinical Studies (14.3)].
Patients with a history of CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke) and active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressive therapy were ineligible. The median age was 62 years (range: 23 to 80 years), 38 % were female, and ECOG performance status was 0 in 61% and 1 in 39% of patients; 56% were White, 3% were Black, 9% were Asian; 5% were Hispanic and 69% were non-Hispanic.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, aphasia, febrile neutropenia, fever, and tremor.
Table 12 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions reported in patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 13 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were CRS, headache, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, constipation, and fever.
Table 12: Adverse Reactions** in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory FL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 5 (N=107)
* Represents multiple related terms.
** Includes adverse reactions up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
21
0
Diarrhea
15
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
23
0
Fever*
20
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
59
0.9
Infections and infestations
Infection with pathogen unspecified*
16
4.7
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
28
0
Nervous system disorders
Headache
28
0
Tremor
15
0
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Febrile neutropenia (6%).
• Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia (2.8%).
• Eye disorders: Vision blurred (1.9%).
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea (9%), abdominal pain (4.7%), vomiting (3.7%).
• General disorders and administration site conditions: Edema (4.7%), chills (3.7%).
• Infections and infestations: Upper respiratory tract infection (8%), bacterial infectious disorders (6%), urinary tract infection (4.7%), viral infectious disorders (1.9%), pneumonia (1.9%), sepsis (0.9%).
• Nervous system disorders: Encephalopathy (7%), aphasia (8%), dizziness (4.7%), motor dysfunction (3.7%), ataxia (3.7%), neuropathy peripheral (4.7%).
• Psychiatric disorders: Insomnia (4.7%), delirium (4.7%), anxiety (1.9%).
• Renal and urinary disorders: Acute kidney injury (0.9%).
• Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Cough (7%), dyspnea (1.9%), hypoxia (1.9%).
• Vascular disorders: Hypotension (8%), hypertension (6%), thrombosis (4.7%).
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash (7%).
Table 13: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities* Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory FL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 5 (N=107)
*Includes laboratory abnormalities up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b Based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post treatment value for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Lymphocyte count decreased
94
Neutrophil count decreased
79
White blood cell decreased
74
Platelet count decreased
17
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were lymphocyte count decreased (78%), neutrophil count decreased (61%), white blood cell decreased (41%), and platelet count decreased (11%).
Study 3 (017001; Relapsed or Refractory MCL Cohort)
Study 3 was an open-label, single-arm study which evaluated 88 adult patients with relapsed or refractory MCL who received a single dose of CAR-positive viable T cells [see Clinical Studies (14.4)]. Patients with a history of CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke) or autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression were ineligible. The trial required left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 40%, adequate oxygen saturation on room air with ≤ Grade 1 dyspnea, ALT ≤ 5 x ULN, total bilirubin < 2.0 mg/dL, creatinine clearance > 30 mL/min, and adequate bone marrow function to receive lymphodepleting chemotherapy. The median age of the study population was 69 years (range: 36 to 86 years); 76% were male, 88% were White, 6% were Asian and 2.3% were Black. Four percent were Hispanic, and 92% were non-Hispanic. The ECOG performance status at screening was 0 in 54% of patients, and 1 in 46% of patients.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 53% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, confusional state, fever, encephalopathy, mental status changes, pleural effusion, upper respiratory tract infection, and decreased appetite. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.5% of patients.
Table 14 presents selected nonlaboratory adverse reactions reported in patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 15 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were CRS, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, encephalopathy, edema, headache, and decreased appetite.
Table 14: Adverse Reactions** in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory MCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 3 (N=88)
* Represents multiple related terms.
** Includes adverse reactions up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
a Encephalopathy includes confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, encephalopathy, lethargy, memory impairment, mental status changes, somnolence.
b Dizziness includes dizziness, dizziness postural, syncope, vertigo.
c Motor dysfunction includes fine motor skill dysfunction, muscle spasms, muscle tightness, muscular weakness.
d Hemorrhage includes catheter site hemorrhage, epistaxis, hematoma, hematuria, hemorrhage, hemorrhoidal hemorrhage, rectal hemorrhage.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia*
17
3.4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
18
2.3
Diarrhea
17
0
Abdominal pain*
15
3.4
Constipation
14
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
39
2.3
Edema*
25
1.1
Fever*
17
0
Chills
11
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
61
1.1
Infections and infestations
Infection with pathogen unspecified*
16
6
Upper respiratory tract infection*
13
2.3
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
21
4.5
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
38
2.3
Nervous system disorders
Encephalopathya
30
9
Headache
23
0
Dizzinessb
11
2.3
Motor dysfunctionc
11
0
Tremor
11
0
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia*
14
0
Anxiety
13
1.1
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure*
15
0
Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea*
11
0
Cough
10
0
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash*
11
1.1
Vascular disorders
Hypotension*
15
0
Hemorrhaged
10
0
Hypertension
10
3.4
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Febrile neutropenia (6%).
• Cardiac disorders: Arrhythmia (2.3%).
• Eye disorders: Vision blurred (3.4%).
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Vomiting (6%).
• Infections and infestations: Bacterial infection (9%), viral infection (9%), fungal infection (8%), urinary tract infection (6%), sepsis (3.4%), pneumonia (2.3%).
• Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Infusion related reaction (4.5%).
• Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Tumor lysis syndrome (2.3%).
• Nervous system disorders: Neuropathy peripheral (9%), aphasia (8%), ataxia (4.5%), cerebral infarction (1.1%), seizure (1.1%).
• Psychiatric disorders: Delirium (7%).
• Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: Hypoxia (3.4%).
• Vascular disorder: Thrombosis (4.5%).
Table 15: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities* Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory MCL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 3
*Includes lab abnormalities up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b The denominator ranged from 87 to 88 for laboratory measurements, based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Lymphocyte count decreased
89
Neutrophil count decreased
85
White blood cell decreased
83
Platelet count decreased
39
Hemoglobin decreased
33
Uric acid increased
10
Sodium decreased
10
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were lymphocyte count decreased (84%), neutrophil count decreased (52%), white blood cell decreased (52%), and platelet count decreased (22%).
Study 5 (JCAR017-FOL-001; Relapsed or Refractory MZL Cohort)
Study 5 was a an open-label, single-arm study which evaluated 67 adult patients with relapsed or refractory MZL after two or more prior lines of therapy or relapsed after hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) received a single dose of CAR-positive viable T cells [see Clinical Studies (14.5)]. Patients who had previously received CD19-directed therapy had to have biopsy proven CD19 positive lymphoma [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Patients with a history of CNS disorders (such as seizures or stroke) and active autoimmune disease requiring immunosuppressive therapy were ineligible. The median age was 62 years (range: 37 to 81 years), 58% were male, ECOG performance status was 0 in 55% and 1 in 45% of patients; 57% were White, 6% were Asian, 2% were Black; race was not reported in 36% of patients; and 2% were Hispanic.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 39% of patients. The most common nonlaboratory serious adverse reactions (> 2%) were CRS, encephalopathy, aphasia, sepsis, tremor, delirium, dizziness, infusion related hypersensitivity reaction, and transient ischemic attack. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients.
Table 16 presents nonlaboratory adverse reactions reported in ≥ 10% of patients treated with BREYANZI, and Table 17 describes selected new or worsening Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities.
The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were CRS, diarrhea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and headache.
Table 16: Adverse Reactions** in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory MZL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 5 (N=67)
* Represents multiple related terms.
** Includes adverse reactions up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
a Encephalopathy includes brain fog, cognitive disorder, confusional state, disturbance in attention, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, memory impairment, somnolence.
b Delirium includes delirium, disorientation, hallucination, irritability, restlessness.
Adverse Reaction
Any Grade (%)
Grade 3 or Higher (%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
28
1.5
Nausea
18
1.5
Abdominal pain*
10
0
General disorders and administration site conditions
Fatigue*
27
3
Edema*
18
3
Fever*
10
0
Immune system disorders
Cytokine release syndrome
76
4.5
Infections and infestations
Infection with pathogen unspecified*
16
6
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
10
3
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal pain*
22
0
Nervous system disorders
Headache
21
1.5
Tremor
21
0
Encephalopathya
21
1.5
Dizziness
16
0
Aphasia
10
0
Psychiatric disorders
Deliriumb
10
3
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal failure*
10
1.5
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
10
0
Other clinically important adverse reactions in < 10% of patients included the following: • Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Febrile neutropenia (3%).
• Cardiac disorders: Tachycardia (7.5%).
• Gastrointestinal disorders: Vomiting (9%), constipation (3%), dyspepsia (3%).
• General disorders and administration site conditions: Chills (7.5%), infusion related hypersensitivity reactions (3%).
• Immune system disorders: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (4.5%).
• Infections and infestations: Bacterial infections (6%), viral infections (6%), fungal infections (3%).
• Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Tumor lysis syndrome (1.5%).
• Nervous system disorders: Motor dysfunction (4.5%), ataxia (3%), neuropathy peripheral (3%), transient ischaemic attack (3.0%).
• Psychiatric disorders: Insomnia (9%), affective disorder (7.5%).
• Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dyspnea (6%), cough (4.5%), hypoxia (4.5%).
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Rash (4.5%).
• Vascular disorders: Hemorrhage (9%), hypertension (6%), thrombosis (6%).
Table 17: Grade 3 or 4 Laboratory Abnormalities* Occurring in ≥ 10% of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory MZL Treated with BREYANZI in Study 5 (N=67)
* Includes laboratory abnormalities up to 90 days following treatment with BREYANZI.
a Baseline lab values were assessed prior to lymphodepleting chemotherapy.
b Based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post treatment value for the particular lab.
Laboratory Abnormalitya
Grade 3 or 4 (%)b
Lymphocyte count decreased
99
Neutrophil count decreased
84
White blood cell decreased
84
Platelet count decreased
28
Hemoglobin decreased
25
Fibrinogen decreased
10
Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in ≥ 10% of patients were lymphocyte count decreased (85%), neutrophil count decreased (64%), white blood cell decreased (49%), and platelet count decreased (19%). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience
Because adverse events to marketed products are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure.
The following adverse events have been identified during postmarketing use of BREYANZI.
Nervous System Disorder: Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS).
Neoplasms: T cell malignancies
Eye disorders: Blindness
Precautions
• Hypersensitivity Reactions: Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions during infusion. (5.3)
• Serious Infections: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection; treat appropriately. (5.4)
• Prolonged Cytopenias: Patients may exhibit Grade 3 or higher cytopenias for several weeks following BREYANZI infusion. Monitor complete blood counts. (5.5)
• Hypogammaglobulinemia: Monitor and consider immunoglobulin replacement therapy. (5.6)
• Secondary Malignancies: T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies, including BREYANZI. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs after treatment with BREYANZI, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-888-805-4555. (5.7) 5.1 Cytokine Release Syndrome
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with BREYANZI.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, which included a total of 769 patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) exposed to BREYANZI, CRS occurred in 56% of patients, including ≥ Grade 3 CRS (Lee grading system1) in 3.4% of patients. The median time to onset was 5 days (range: 1 to 63 days). CRS resolved in 99% of patients with a median duration of 5 days (range: 1 to 37 days). One patient had fatal CRS and 5 patients had ongoing CRS at the time of death. The most common manifestations of CRS (≥ 10%) included fever, hypotension, chills, tachycardia, hypoxia, and headache.
Serious events that may be associated with CRS include cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia), cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, diffuse alveolar damage, renal insufficiency, capillary leak syndrome, hypotension, hypoxia, and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome (HLH/MAS)
[see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Ensure that 2 doses of tocilizumab are available prior to infusion of BREYANZI.
Monitor patients daily for at least 7 days following BREYANZI infusion for signs and symptoms of CRS. Continue to monitor patients for signs or symptoms of CRS for at least 2 weeks after infusion. At the first sign of CRS, institute treatment with supportive care, tocilizumab, or tocilizumab and corticosteroids as indicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time
[see Patient Counseling Information (17)]. 5.2 Neurologic Toxicities
Neurologic toxicities that were fatal or life-threatening, including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), occurred following treatment with BREYANZI. Serious events including cerebral edema and seizures occurred with BREYANZI. Fatal and serious cases of leukoencephalopathy, some attributable to fludarabine, also occurred.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, CAR T cell-associated neurologic toxicities occurred in 32% of patients, including ≥ Grade 3 cases in 10% of patients. The median time to onset of neurotoxicity was 8 days (range: 1 to 63 days). Neurologic toxicities resolved in 88% of patients with a median duration of 7.5 days (range: 1 to 119 days). Of patients developing neurotoxicity, 83% also developed CRS.
The most common neurologic toxicities (≥ 5%) included encephalopathy, tremor, aphasia, delirium, and headache.
Monitor patients daily for at least 7 days following BREYANZI infusion for signs and symptoms of neurologic toxicities and assess for other causes of neurological symptoms. Continue to monitor patients for signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicities for at least 2 weeks after infusion and treat promptly. Manage neurologic toxicity with supportive care and/or corticosteroid as needed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)]. Advise patients to avoid driving for at least 2 weeks following infusion.
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity occur at any time [see Patient Counseling Information (17)]. 5.3 Hypersensitivity Reactions
Allergic reactions may occur with the infusion of BREYANZI. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may be due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). 5.4 Serious Infections
Severe infections, including life-threatening or fatal infections, have occurred in patients after BREYANZI infusion.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, infections of any grade occurred in 33% of patients, with Grade 3 or higher infections occurred in 12% of all patients. Grade 3 or higher infections with an unspecified pathogen occurred in 7%, bacterial infections in 3.5%, viral infections in 2%, and fungal infections in 0.7% of patients. One patient with FL, who received four prior lines of therapy developed a fatal case of John Cunningham (JC) virus progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy four months after treatment with BREYANZI. One patient with MCL, who received three prior lines of therapy, developed a fatal case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis 35 days after treatment with BREYANZI.
Febrile neutropenia developed after BREYANZI infusion in 8% of patients. Febrile neutropenia may be concurrent with CRS. In the event of febrile neutropenia, evaluate for infection and manage with broad‑spectrum antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care as medically indicated.
Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection before and after BREYANZI administration and treat appropriately. Administer prophylactic antimicrobials according to standard institutional guidelines.
Avoid administration of BREYANZI in patients with clinically significant, active systemic infections.
Viral Reactivation
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against B cells.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, 35 of 38 patients with a prior history of HBV were treated with concurrent antiviral suppressive therapy.
Perform screening for HBV, HCV, and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing. In patients with prior history of HBV, consider concurrent antiviral suppressive therapy to prevent HBV reactivation per standard guidelines. 5.5 Prolonged Cytopenias
Patients may exhibit cytopenias not resolved for several weeks following lymphodepleting chemotherapy and BREYANZI infusion.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, Grade 3 or higher cytopenias persisted at Day 29 following BREYANZI infusion in 35% of patients, and included thrombocytopenia in 25%, neutropenia in 22%, and anemia in 6% of patients.
Monitor complete blood counts prior to and after BREYANZI administration. 5.6 Hypogammaglobulinemia
B-cell aplasia and hypogammaglobulinemia can occur in patients receiving BREYANZI.
In clinical trials of BREYANZI, hypogammaglobulinemia was reported as an adverse reaction in 9% of patients. Hypogammaglobulinemia, either as an adverse reaction or laboratory IgG level below 500 mg/dL after infusion, was reported in 30% of patients.
Monitor immunoglobulin levels after treatment with BREYANZI and manage using infection precautions, antibiotic prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement as clinically indicated. Live Vaccines
The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following BREYANZI 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 BREYANZI treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with BREYANZI. 5.7 Secondary Malignancies
Patients treated with BREYANZI may develop secondary malignancies. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies, including BREYANZI. Mature T cell malignancies, including CAR-positive tumors, may present as soon as weeks following infusion, and may include fatal outcomes [see Boxed Warning, Adverse Reactions (6.2), Patient Counseling Information (17)]. Monitor lifelong for secondary malignancies. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-888-805-4555 for reporting and to obtain instructions on collection of patient samples for testing. 5.8 Immune Effector Cell-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis-Like Syndrome (IEC-HS)
Immune Effector Cell-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis-Like Syndrome (IEC-HS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with BREYANZI. Seven out of 769 (0.9%) patients with R/R NHL exposed to BREYANZI developed IEC-HS (1 LBCL; 3 CLL/SLL; 3 MZL). Time to onset of IEC-HS ranged from 7 to 32 days. Of the 7 patients, 3 patients developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of CRS and neurotoxicity, 2 patients developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of neurotoxicity, and 1 patient developed IEC-HS with overlapping occurrence of CRS. IEC-HS was fatal in 2 of 7 patients. One patient had fatal IEC-HS and one had ongoing IEC-HS at time of death.
IEC-HS is a life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate if not recognized and treated early. Treatment of IEC-HS should be administered per current practice guidelines.
Dosage
BREYANZI is a cell suspension for infusion.
A single dose of BREYANZI contains CAR-positive viable T cells that consist of CD8 and CD4 components, with each component supplied separately in single-dose vials [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].
More than one vial of each of the CD8 component and/or CD4 component may be needed to achieve the dose of BREYANZI.
Each vial contains between 6.9 × 106 and 322 × 106 CAR-positive viable T cells in 4.6 mL cell suspension (between 1.5 × 106 and 70 x 106 CAR-positive viable T cells/mL).
The infusion volume is calculated based on the concentration of cryopreserved drug product CAR-positive viable T cells. The volume may differ for each component infused. See the RFI Certificate for details [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
Drug interactions
HIV and the lentivirus used to make BREYANZI have limited, short spans of identical genetic material (RNA). Therefore, some commercial HIV nucleic acid tests may yield false-positive results in patients who have received BREYANZI.
