Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2024
UNLOXCYT is indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (mCSCC) or locally advanced CSCC (laCSCC) who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation.
The recommended dosage of UNLOXCYT is 1,200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
No dose reductions of UNLOXCYT are recommended. In general, withhold UNLOXCYT for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue UNLOXCYT for life-threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to a prednisone equivalent of 10 mg or less per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
Dosage modifications for UNLOXCYT for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. Recommended Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions:
| Adverse Reaction | Severity* | UNLOXCYT Dosage Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] | ||
| Pneumonitis | Grade 2 | Withhold† |
| Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Colitis | Grade 2 or 3 | Withhold† |
| Grade 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver | AST or ALT increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULN | Withhold† |
| AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN | Permanently discontinue | |
| Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liver‡ | Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN | Withhold† |
| AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN | Permanently discontinue | |
| Endocrinopathies§ | Grade 3 or 4 | Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue, depending on severity† |
| Nephritis with renal dysfunction | Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine | Withhold† |
| Grade 4 increased blood creatinine | Permanently discontinue | |
| Exfoliative dermatologic conditions | Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Withhold† |
| Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS | Permanently discontinue | |
| Myocarditis | Grade 2, 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue |
| Neurological toxicities | Grade 2 | Withhold† |
| Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
| Other Adverse Reactions | ||
| Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] | Grade 1 or 2 | Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion |
| Grade 3 or 4 | Permanently discontinue | |
ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; DRESS: drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; SJS: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome; TEN: toxic epidermal necrolysis; ULN: upper limit of normal.
* Based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 5.
† Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce corticosteroid to a prednisone equivalent of 10 mg/day or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
‡ If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue UNLOXCYT based on recommendations for hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver.
§ Depending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.
Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter and discoloration. UNLOXCYT is clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow or slightly brown. Discard the vial if visible particles are observed.
Do not shake the vial.
Preparation for Intravenous Infusion:
Storage of Infusion Solution:
The prepared infusion solution may be stored either:
Administration:
Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light.
Do not freeze or shake.
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