Important Dosing Information
Administer TALVEY subcutaneously according to the step-up dosing schedule in Tables 1 and 2 to reduce the incidence and severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] .
Administer pretreatment medications prior to each dose of TALVEY in the step-up dosing schedule as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].
TALVEY should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional with appropriate medical support to manage severe reactions such as CRS and neurologic toxicity including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)] .
Due to the risk of CRS and neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, patients should be hospitalized for 48 hours after administration of all doses within the TALVEY step-up dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)and Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)] .
Recommended Dosage
For subcutaneous injection.
Administer pretreatment medications prior to each dose of TALVEY in the step-up dosing schedule [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)] .
Administer TALVEY subcutaneously on a weekly or biweekly (every 2 weeks) dosing schedule according to Table 1 or Table 2. Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Dosing schedule | Day | Dose * | |
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Step-up dosing schedule | Day 1 | Step-up dose 1 | 0.01 mg/kg |
Day 4 † | Step-up dose 2 | 0.06 mg/kg | |
Day 7 † | First treatment dose | 0.4 mg/kg | |
Weekly dosing schedule | One week after first treatment dose and weekly thereafter ‡ | Subsequent treatment doses | 0.4 mg/kg once weekly |
Dosing schedule | Day | Dose * | |
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Step-up dosing schedule | Day 1 | Step-up dose 1 | 0.01 mg/kg |
Day 4 † | Step-up dose 2 | 0.06 mg/kg | |
Day 7 † | Step-up dose 3 | 0.4 mg/kg | |
Day 10 ‡ | First treatment dose | 0.8 mg/kg | |
Biweekly (every 2 weeks) dosing schedule | Two weeks after first treatment dose and every 2 weeks thereafter § | Subsequent treatment doses | 0.8 mg/kg every 2 weeks |
Recommended Pretreatment Medications
Administer the following pretreatment medications 1 to 3 hours before each dose of TALVEY in the step-up dosing schedule to reduce the risk of CRS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .
- Corticosteroid (oral or intravenous dexamethasone, 16 mg or equivalent)
- Antihistamines (oral or intravenous diphenhydramine, 50 mg or equivalent)
- Antipyretics (oral or intravenous acetaminophen, 650 mg to 1,000 mg or equivalent)
Administration of pretreatment medications may be required for subsequent doses for patients who repeat doses within the TALVEY step-up dosing schedule due to dose delays (see Table 3or Table 4) or for patients who experienced CRS (see Table 5).
Dosage Delays
If a dose of TALVEY is delayed, restart therapy based on the recommendations in Table 3 and Table 4 and resume weekly or biweekly (every 2 weeks) dosing schedule accordingly [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)] ; if a dose is delayed by more than 28 days for an adverse reaction, evaluate the benefit-risk of restarting TALVEY. Administer pretreatment medications prior to restarting TALVEY and monitor patients following administration of TALVEY [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
Last Dose Administered | Time from Last Dose Administered | TALVEY Recommendation * |
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0.01 mg/kg | More than 7 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). |
0.06 mg/kg | 8 to 28 days | Repeat step-up dose 2 (0.06 mg/kg) and continue TALVEY step-up dosing schedule. |
More than 28 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). | |
0.4 mg/kg | 8 to 28 days | Continue TALVEY dosing schedule at treatment dose (0.4 mg/kg weekly). |
29 to 56 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 2 (0.06 mg/kg). | |
More than 56 days | Consider permanent discontinuation. If restarting TALVEY, begin with the step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). |
Last Dose Administered | Time from Last Dose Administered | TALVEY Recommendation * |
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0.01 mg/kg | More than 7 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). |
0.06 mg/kg | 8 to 28 days | Repeat step-up dose 2 (0.06 mg/kg) and continue TALVEY step-up dosing schedule. |
More than 28 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). | |
0.4 mg/kg | 8 to 28 days | Repeat step-up dose 3 (0.4 mg/kg) and continue TALVEY step-up dosing schedule. |
29 to 56 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 2 (0.06 mg/kg). | |
More than 56 days | Consider permanent discontinuation. If restarting TALVEY, begin with the step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). | |
0.8 mg/kg | 15 to 28 days | Continue TALVEY dosing schedule at treatment dose (0.8 mg/kg every 2 weeks). |
29 to 56 days | Restart TALVEY step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 3 (0.4 mg/kg). | |
More than 56 days | Consider permanent discontinuation. If restarting TALVEY, begin with the step-up dosing schedule at step-up dose 1 (0.01 mg/kg). |
Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
Dose delays may be required to manage toxicities related to TALVEY [see Warnings and Precautions (5)] .
See Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7for recommended actions for the management of CRS, ICANS, and neurologic toxicity. See Table 8for recommended dose modifications for other adverse reactions.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)
Identify CRS based on clinical presentation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Evaluate and treat other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension. If CRS is suspected, withhold TALVEY until CRS resolves or permanently discontinue based on severity, manage according to the recommendations in Table 5, consider further management per current practice guidelines. Administer supportive therapy for CRS, which may include intensive care for severe or life-threatening CRS. Consider laboratory testing to monitor for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), hematology parameters, as well as pulmonary, cardiac, renal, and hepatic function.
CRS Grade * | Presenting Symptoms | Actions |
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Grade 1 | Temperature ≥100.4°F (38°C) † |
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Grade 2 | Temperature ≥100.4°F (38°C) †with either:
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Grade 3 | Temperature ≥100.4°F (38°C) †with either:
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Duration less than 48 hours
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Recurrent or duration greater than or equal to 48 hours
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Grade 4 | Temperature ≥100.4°F (38°C) †with either:
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Neurologic Toxicity, including ICANS
At the first sign of neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, withhold TALVEY and consider neurology evaluation. Rule out other causes of neurologic symptoms. Provide supportive therapy, which may include intensive care, for severe or life-threatening neurologic toxicities, including ICANS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . Manage ICANS and neurologic toxicity according to the recommendations in Table 6 and Table 7 and consider further management per current practice guidelines.
Grade * | Presenting Symptoms † | Actions |
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Grade 1 | ICE score 7–9 ‡, or depressed level of consciousness §: awakens spontaneously. |
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Grade 2 | ICE score 3–6 ‡, or depressed level of consciousness §: awakens to voice. |
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Grade 3 | ICE score 0–2 ‡, (If ICE score is 0, but the patient is arousable (e.g., awake with global aphasia) and able to perform assessment) or depressed level of consciousness §: awakens only to tactile stimulus, or seizures §, either:
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First Occurrence of Grade 3 ICANS:
Recurrent Grade 3 ICANS:
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Grade 4 | ICE score 0 ‡ (Patient is unarousable and unable to perform ICE assessment) or depressed level of consciousness §: either:
or seizures §, either:
or motor findings §:
or raised intracranial pressure/cerebral edema §, with signs/symptoms such as:
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Adverse Reaction | Severity * | Actions |
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Neurologic Toxicity *(excluding ICANS) | Grade 1 |
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Grade 2 Grade 3 (First occurrence) |
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Grade 3 (Recurrent) Grade 4 |
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Other Adverse Reactions
The recommended dose modifications for other adverse reactions are provided in Table 8.
Adverse Reaction | Severity | Dose Modification |
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Oral Toxicity and Weight Loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] | Grade 1–2 |
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Grade 3 |
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Grade 4 |
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Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] | All Grades |
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Grade 3 |
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Grade 4 |
Consider permanent discontinuation of TALVEY.
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Cytopenias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] | Absolute neutrophil count less than 0.5 × 10 9/L |
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Febrile neutropenia |
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Hemoglobin less than 8 g/dL |
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Platelet count less than 25,000/mcL Platelet count between 25,000/mcL and 50,000/mcL with bleeding |
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Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] | Grade 3–4 |
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Other Non-hematologic Adverse Reactions ‡[see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] | Grade 3 |
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Grade 4 |
Consider permanent discontinuation of TALVEY.
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Preparation and Administration
Administer TALVEY via subcutaneous injection by a healthcare provider.
TALVEY should be administered by a healthcare provider with adequate medical personnel and appropriate medical equipment to manage severe reactions, including CRS and neurologic toxicity, including ICANS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2)] .
TALVEY 3 mg/1.5 mL (2 mg/mL) vial and TALVEY 40 mg/mL vial are supplied as ready-to-use solution for injection that do not need dilution prior to administration.
Do not combine TALVEY vials of different concentrations to achieve treatment dose.
Use aseptic technique to prepare and administer TALVEY.
Preparation
Refer to the following reference tables for the preparation of TALVEY.
- Use Table 9 to determine total dose, injection volume, and number of vials required based on patient's actual body weight for the 0.01 mg/kg dose using TALVEY 3 mg/1.5 mL (2 mg/mL) vial.
Body Weight (kg) |
Total Dose (mg) |
Volume of Injection (mL) | Number of Vials (1 vial = 1.5 mL) |
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0.01 mg/kg Dose |
35 to 39 | 0.38 | 0.19 | 1 |
40 to 45 | 0.42 | 0.21 | 1 | |
46 to 55 | 0.5 | 0.25 | 1 | |
56 to 65 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1 | |
66 to 75 | 0.7 | 0.35 | 1 | |
76 to 85 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1 | |
86 to 95 | 0.9 | 0.45 | 1 | |
96 to 105 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | |
106 to 115 | 1.1 | 0.55 | 1 | |
116 to 125 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1 | |
126 to 135 | 1.3 | 0.65 | 1 | |
136 to 145 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1 | |
146 to 155 | 1.5 | 0.75 | 1 | |
156 to 160 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1 |
- Use Table 10 to determine total dose, injection volume, and number of vials required based on patient's actual body weight for the 0.06 mg/kg dose using TALVEY 3 mg/1.5 mL (2 mg/mL) vial.
Body Weight (kg) |
Total Dose (mg) |
Volume of Injection (mL) | Number of Vials (1 vial = 1.5 mL) |
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0.06 mg/kg Dose |
35 to 39 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1 |
40 to 45 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1 | |
46 to 55 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | |
56 to 65 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2 | |
66 to 75 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 2 | |
76 to 85 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 2 | |
86 to 95 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 2 | |
96 to 105 | 6 | 3 | 2 | |
106 to 115 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 3 | |
116 to 125 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 3 | |
126 to 135 | 7.8 | 3.9 | 3 | |
136 to 145 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 3 | |
146 to 155 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | |
156 to 160 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 4 |
- Use Table 11 to determine total dose, injection volume, and number of vials required based on patient's actual body weight for the 0.4 mg/kg dose using TALVEY 40 mg/mL vial.
Body Weight (kg) |
Total Dose (mg) |
Volume of Injection (mL) | Number of Vials (1 vial = 1 mL) |
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0.4 mg/kg Dose |
35 to 39 | 14.8 | 0.37 | 1 |
40 to 45 | 16 | 0.4 | 1 | |
46 to 55 | 20 | 0.5 | 1 | |
56 to 65 | 24 | 0.6 | 1 | |
66 to 75 | 28 | 0.7 | 1 | |
76 to 85 | 32 | 0.8 | 1 | |
86 to 95 | 36 | 0.9 | 1 | |
96 to 105 | 40 | 1 | 1 | |
106 to 115 | 44 | 1.1 | 2 | |
116 to 125 | 48 | 1.2 | 2 | |
126 to 135 | 52 | 1.3 | 2 | |
136 to 145 | 56 | 1.4 | 2 | |
146 to 155 | 60 | 1.5 | 2 | |
156 to 160 | 64 | 1.6 | 2 |
- Use Table 12 to determine total dose, injection volume, and number of vials required based on patient's actual body weight for the 0.8 mg/kg dose using TALVEY 40 mg/mL vial.
Body Weight (kg) |
Total Dose (mg) |
Volume of Injection (mL) | Number of Vials (1 vial = 1 mL) |
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0.8 mg/kg Dose |
35 to 39 | 29.6 | 0.74 | 1 |
40 to 45 | 34 | 0.85 | 1 | |
46 to 55 | 40 | 1 | 1 | |
56 to 65 | 48 | 1.2 | 2 | |
66 to 75 | 56 | 1.4 | 2 | |
76 to 85 | 64 | 1.6 | 2 | |
86 to 95 | 72 | 1.8 | 2 | |
96 to 105 | 80 | 2 | 2 | |
106 to 115 | 88 | 2.2 | 3 | |
116 to 125 | 96 | 2.4 | 3 | |
126 to 135 | 104 | 2.6 | 3 | |
136 to 145 | 112 | 2.8 | 3 | |
146 to 155 | 120 | 3 | 3 | |
156 to 160 | 128 | 3.2 | 4 |
- Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Check that the TALVEY solution for injection is colorless to light yellow. Do not use if the solution is discolored, cloudy, or if foreign particles are present.
- Remove the appropriate strength TALVEY vial(s) from refrigerated storage [2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)] and equilibrate to ambient temperature [15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)] for at least 15 minutes. Do not warm TALVEY in any other way.
- Once equilibrated, gently swirl the vial for approximately 10 seconds to mix. Do not shake.
- Withdraw the required injection volume of TALVEY from the vial(s) into an appropriately sized syringe using a transfer needle.
- Each injection volume should not exceed 2 mL. Divide doses requiring greater than 2 mL equally into multiple syringes.
- TALVEY is compatible with stainless steel injection needles and polypropylene or polycarbonate syringe material.
- Replace the transfer needle with an appropriately sized needle for injection.
Administration
- Inject the required volume of TALVEY into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen (preferred injection site). Alternatively, TALVEY may be injected into the subcutaneous tissue at other sites (e.g., thigh). If multiple injections are required, TALVEY injections should be at least 2 cm apart.
- Do not inject into tattoos or scars or areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, hard or not intact.
- Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed in accordance with local requirements.
Storage
The prepared syringes should be administered immediately. If immediate administration is not possible, store the TALVEY solution refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours followed by at room temperature of 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) for up to 24 hours. Discard if stored for more than 24 hours refrigerated or more than 24 hours at room temperature. If stored in the refrigerator, allow the solution to come to room temperature before administration.