4). It is important to check the product labels to ensure that the correct formulation (intravenous or subcutaneous fixed dose) is being administered to the patient, as prescribed. Lunsumio intravenous formulation is not intended for subcutaneous administration and should be administered via intravenous infusion only.
3 Posology Prophylaxis and premedication Lunsumio should be administered to well-hydrated patients. Table 1 provides details on recommended premedication for CRS and infusion related reactions. Table 1 Premedication to be administered to patients prior to Lunsumio infusion Patients requiring premedication Premedication Administration Cycles 1 and 2: all patients Cycles 3 and beyond: patients who experienced any grade CRS with previous dose Intravenous corticosteroids: dexamethasone 20 mg (preferred) or methylprednisolone 80 mg Complete at least 1 hour prior to Lunsumio infusion Anti-histamine: 50-100 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride or equivalent oral or intravenous anti-histamine At least 30 minutes prior to Lunsumio infusion Anti-pyretic: 500-1000 mg paracetamol The recommended dose of Lunsumio for each 21 day-cycle is detailed in Table 2.
Day 8 2 mg Day 15 60 mg Cycle 2 Day 1 60 mg If the infusions were well-tolerated in Cycle 1, subsequent infusions of Lunsumio may be administered over 2 hours. Cycles 3 and beyond Day 1 30 mg Duration of treatment Lunsumio should be administered for 8 cycles, unless a patient experiences unacceptable toxicity or disease progression.
For patients who achieve a complete response, no further treatment beyond 8 cycles is required. For patients who achieve a partial response or have stable disease in response to treatment with Lunsumio after 8 cycles, an additional 9 cycles of treatment (17 cycles total) should be administered, unless a patient experiences unacceptable toxicity or disease progression.
Delayed or missed dose Table 3:
Recommendations for restarting therapy with Lunsumio intravenous infusion after dose delay Last dose administered Time since the last dose administered Action for next dose(s) 1 mg Cycle 1 Day 1 1 to 2 weeks Administer 2 mg (Cycle 1 Day 8), then resume the planned treatment schedule.
Greater than 2 weeks Repeat 1 mg (Cycle 1 Day 1), then administer 2 mg (Cycle 1 Day 8) and resume the planned treatment schedule. 4 Last dose administered Time since the last dose administered Action for next dose(s) 2 mg Cycle 1 Day 8 1 to 2 weeks Administer 60 mg (Cycle 1 Day 15), then resume the planned treatment schedule.
Greater than 2 weeks to less than 6 weeks Repeat 2 mg (Cycle 1 Day 8), then administer 60 mg (Cycle 1 Day 15) and resume the planned treatment schedule. Greater than or equal to 6 weeks Repeat 1 mg (Cycle 1 Day 1) and 2 mg (Cycle 1 Day 8), then administer 60 mg (Cycle 1 Day 15) and resume the planned treatment schedule.
60 mg Cycle 1 Day 15 1 week to less than 6 weeks Administer 60 mg (Cycle 2 Day 1), then resume the planned treatment schedule. Greater than or equal to 6 weeks Repeat 1 mg (Cycle 2 Day 1) and 2 mg (Cycle 2 Day 8), then administer 60 mg (Cycle 2 Day 15), followed by 30 mg (Cycle 3 Day 1) and then resume the planned treatment schedule.
60 mg Cycle 2 Day 1 3 weeks to less than 6 weeks Administer 30 mg (Cycle 3 Day 1), then resume the planned treatment schedule. Greater than or equal to 6 weeks Repeat 1 mg (Cycle 3 Day 1) and 2 mg (Cycle 3 Day 8), then administer 30 mg (Cycle 3 Day 15)*, followed by 30 mg (Cycle 4 Day 1) and then resume the planned treatment schedule.
30 mg Cycle 3 onwards 3 weeks to less than 6 weeks Administer 30 mg, then resume the planned treatment schedule. Greater than or equal to 6 weeks Repeat 1 mg on Day 1 and 2 mg on Day 8 during the next cycle, then administer 30 mg on Day 15*, followed by 30 mg on Day 1 of subsequent cycles.
*For the Day 1, Day 8, and Day 15 doses in the next cycle, administer premedication as per Table 1 for all patients Note that all references to Cycle and Day are to the nominal Cycle and Day. g. 4). 4). Patients should be evaluated and treated for, other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension, such as infections/sepsis.
Infusion related reactions (IRR) may be clinically indistinguishable from manifestations of CRS. If CRS or IRR is suspected, patients should be managed according to the recommendations in Table 4. Table 4 CRS grading1 and management CRS grade CRS management2 Next scheduled infusion of Lunsumio Grade 1 Fever ≥ 38ºC If CRS occurs during infusion: The infusion should be interrupted and symptoms treated The infusion should be re-started at the same rate once the symptoms resolve The symptoms should be resolved for at least 72 hours prior to next infusion The patient should be monitored more frequently 5 If symptoms recur with re-administration, the current infusion should be discontinued If CRS occurs post-infusion: The symptoms should be treated If CRS lasts > 48 hours after symptomatic management: Dexamethasone3 and/or tocilizumab4,5 should be considered Grade 2 Fever ≥ 38ºC and/or hypotension not requiring vasopressors and/or hypoxia requiring low-flow […]