Kimmtrak Drug Information
Generic name: TEBENTAFUSP
Bispecific gp100 Peptide-HLA-directed CD3 T Cell Engager [EPC]
Uses of Kimmtrak
KIMMTRAK is indicated for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma.
Dosage & Administration of Kimmtrak
Patient Selection
Select patients for treatment of unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma with KIMMTRAK based on a positive HLA-A*02:01 genotyping test of a whole blood sample. Administer the first three infusions of KIMMTRAK in an appropriate healthcare setting by intravenous infusion over 15-20 minutes. Monitor patients during the infusion and for at least 16 hours after the infusion is complete.
If the patient does not experience Grade 2 or worse hypotension (requiring medical intervention) during or after the third infusion, administer subsequent doses in an appropriate ambulatory care setting, and monitor patients for a minimum of 30 minutes following each of these infusions.
Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions
No dosage reduction for KIMMTRAK is recommended. Dosage modifications for KIMMTRAK for adverse reactions are summarized in Table 1. Table 1: Dose Modifications for
Preparation and Administration Preparation A 2-step dilution process is required for preparation of the final KIMMTRAK dose for infusion. Use aseptic technique for dilution and preparation of intravenous infusion solutions. Visually inspect parenteral drug products and infusion bags for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Step 1: Preparation of the Infusion Bag To prevent adsorption of tebentafusp-tebn to the infusion bag and other components of the drug delivery system, prepare an Albumin (Human) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP solution as follows: Using a 1 mL syringe with graduations of 2 decimal places and a sterile needle, withdraw the calculated volume of Albumin (Human) into the syringe (see Table 2 below) and add to the 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP bag constructed of polyolefins (PO) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to make a final Albumin (Human) concentration of 250 mcg/mL. Table 2: Examples of Albumin (Human) Concentration and Volumes Gently homogenize the prepared solution by completing the following steps: Invert the infusion bag so that the bag is upside down with the entry port positioned on top. Then tap the side of the port tubing to ensure that any residual solution is released into the bulk solution.
Mix the prepared solution by gently rotating the bag lengthwise 360 degrees from the inverted position at least 5 times. Do not shake the infusion bag. Repeat (i) and (ii) an additional three times.
Step 2- Preparation of KIMMTRAK Solution for Infusion Do not shake the KIMMTRAK vial. Discard the single-dose vial containing the unused portion of KIMMTRAK in accordance with local requirements. Do not prepare more than one dose from the vial.
Table 3: KIMMTRAK Volumes Required for Addition to the Infusion Bag Mix the infusion bag by following the same procedure outlined in Step 1b. Administration Immediately administer the diluted solution via intravenous infusion over 15-20 minutes through a dedicated intravenous line. A sterile, non-pyrogenic, low protein binding 0.2 micron in-line filter infusion set should be used.
Administer the entire contents of the KIMMTRAK infusion bag. Administer the prepared infusion bag within 4 hours from the time of preparation including the duration of infusion. During the 4-hour window, the KIMMTRAK infusion bag should remain at room temperature.
If not used immediately, store the KIMMTRAK infusion bag in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and infuse within 24 hours from the time of preparation, which includes the storage time in the refrigerator, the time allowed for equilibration of the infusion bag to room temperature, and the duration of the infusion. Once removed from the refrigerator, do not refrigerate KIMMTRAK infusion bag again. Do not freeze.
Discard unused KIMMTRAK solution beyond the recommended storage time. Do not mix KIMMTRAK with other drugs or administer other drugs through the same intravenous line. Upon completion of KIMMTRAK infusion, flush the infusion line with adequate volume of sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to ensure that the entire contents of the infusion bag are administered.
| a Based on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03 (NCI CTCAEv4.03). | ||
| Adverse Reaction | Severity | KIMMTRAK Dosage Modifications |
| Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] | Moderate defined as temperature ≥ 38°C with Hypotension that responds to fluids (does not require vasopressors) or Hypoxia requiring low flow nasal canula (≤ 6 L/min) or blow-by oxygen | If hypotension and hypoxia do not improve within 3 hours or CRS worsens, escalate care and manage according to next higher level of severity For moderate CRS that is persistent (lasting 2-3 hours) or recurrent, administer corticosteroid premedication (e.g. dexamethasone 4 mg or equivalent) at least 30 minutes prior to next dose |
| Severe defined as temperature ≥ 38°C with Hemodynamic instability requiring a vasopressor (with or without vasopressin) or Worsening hypoxia or respiratory distress requiring high flow nasal canula (> 6 L/min oxygen) or face mask | Withhold KIMMTRAK until CRS and sequelae have resolved Administer intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., 2 mg/kg/day methylprednisolone or equivalent) Resume KIMMTRAK at same dose level (i.e., do not escalate if severe CRS occurred during initial dose escalation; resume escalation once dosage is tolerated) For severe CRS, administer corticosteroid premedication (e.g. dexamethasone 4 mg or equivalent) at least 30 minutes prior to next dose | |
| Life threatening defined as temperature ≥ 38°C with Hemodynamic instability requiring multiple vasopressors (excluding vasopressin) Worsening hypoxia or respiratory distress despite oxygen administration requiring positive pressure | Permanently discontinue KIMMTRAK Administer intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., 2 mg/kg/day methylprednisolone or equivalent) | |
| Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] | Grade 2 or 3 a | Withhold KIMMTRAK until ≤ Grade 1 or baseline Resume KIMMTRAK at same dose level (i.e., do not escalate if Grade 3 skin reactions occurred during initial dose escalation; resume escalation once dosage is tolerated) For persistent reactions not responding to oral steroids, consider intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., 2 mg/kg/day methylprednisolone or equivalent) |
| Grade 4 a | Permanently discontinue KIMMTRAK Administer intravenous corticosteroid (e.g., 2 mg/kg/day methylprednisolone or equivalent) | |
| Elevated Liver Enzymes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] | Grade 3 or 4 a | Withhold KIMMTRAK until ≤ Grade 1 or baseline. Resume KIMMTRAK at same dose level if the elevated liver enzymes occur in the setting of Grade 3 CRS; resume escalation if next administration is tolerated. If the elevated liver enzymes occur outside the setting of Grade 3 CRS resume escalation if the current dose is less than 68 mcg, or resume at same dose level if dose escalation has completed Administer intravenous corticosteroids if no improvement within 24 hours |
| Other Adverse Reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] | Grade 3 a | Withhold KIMMTRAK until ≤ Grade 1 or baseline Resume KIMMTRAK at same dose level (i.e., do not escalate if other Grade 3 adverse reaction occurred during initial dose escalation; resume escalation once dosage is tolerated) |
| Grade 4 a | Permanently discontinue KIMMTRAK | |
| *Albumin (Human); use concentration as per local availability. Examples include but are not restricted to the following strengths: 5%, 20%, or 25%. | |
| Albumin (Human) concentration* | Albumin (Human) volume for addition to a 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Infusion Bag to prepare a concentration of 250 mcg/mL Albumin (Human) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP |
| 5% (50 g/L) | 0.5 mL |
| 20% (200 g/L) | 0.13 mL |
| 25% (250 g/L) | 0.1 mL |
| Day of treatment | Dose (mcg) of KIMMTRAK | Volume (mL) of KIMMTRAK |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 20 | 0.1 |
| Day 8 | 30 | 0.15 |
| Day 15 and weekly thereafter | 68 | 0.34 |
Side Effects of Kimmtrak
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. First line metastatic uveal melanoma The safety of KIMMTRAK was evaluated in study IMCgp100-202, a randomized (2:1), open-label, active-controlled trial in patients who had not received prior systemic therapy for metastatic or advanced uveal melanoma. The median duration of exposure was 5.3 months (range: 0.3 to 33 months) in patients treated with KIMMTRAK.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. One patient (0.4%) experienced a fatal adverse reaction (pulmonary embolism). Adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation in 3.3% of patients who received KIMMTRAK.
Adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation of KIMMTRAK were anaphylactic reaction, brain edema, cytokine release syndrome, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, hypotension, and nausea (each 0.4%). Adverse reactions resulting in dosage interruption occurred in 25% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 5% of patients who received KIMMTRAK.
Adverse reactions which required dosage reduction in ≥ 2% of patients were cytokine release syndrome (2.4%), and rashes (2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients who received KIMMTRAK were cytokine release syndrome, rash, pyrexia, pruritus, fatigue, nausea, chills, abdominal pain, edema, hypotension, dry skin, headache, and vomiting. The most common (≥50%) laboratory abnormalities in patient who received KIMMTRAK were decreased lymphocyte count, increased creatinine, increased glucose, increased AST, increased ALT, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased phosphate.
Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions observed in study IMCgp100-202. Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥20%) in Patients with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Who Received KIMMTRAK in Study IMCgp 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in < 20% of patients who received KIMMTRAK included back pain, decreased appetite, constipation, hypertension, tachycardia or sinus tachycardia, dyspnea, paresthesia, dizziness, flushing, muscle spasms, myalgia, pain in extremity, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, influenza-like illness, oropharyngeal pain and night sweats. Table 5 summarizes the selected laboratory abnormalities observed in study IMCgp100-202.
Table 5: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 10%) worsening from baseline in patients who received KIMMTRAK versus Investigator’s Choice 0
| a Represents algorithmic identification of CRS cases based on ASTCT grading criteria (Lee et al. 2019). b Represents a composite of multiple related terms. | ||||
| Adverse Reactions | KIMMTRAK (N=245) | Investigator’s Choice (pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) (N=111) | ||
| All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (%) | All Grades (%) | Grade 3 or 4 (% ) | |
| Immune system disorders | ||||
| Cytokine release syndrome a | 89 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0 |
| Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders | ||||
| Rash b | 83 | 18 | 28 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 69 | 4.5 | 23 | 0 |
| Dry skin | 31 | 0 | 3.6 | 0 |
| Skin Hypopigmentation b | 28 | NA | 5 | NA |
| Erythema | 24 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Hair color changes b | 20 | NA | 0 | NA |
| General disorders and administration site conditions | ||||
| Pyrexia | 76 | 3.7 | 7 | 0.9 |
| Fatigue b | 64 | 6 | 42 | 0.9 |
| Chills | 48 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 0 |
| Edema b | 45 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | ||||
| Nausea | 49 | 2 | 26 | 0.9 |
| Abdominal pain b | 45 | 2.9 | 33 | 3.6 |
| Vomiting | 30 | 1.2 | 9 | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 25 | 1.2 | 20 | 2.7 |
| Vascular disorders | ||||
| Hypotension | 39 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0 |
| Nervous system disorders | ||||
| Headache | 31 | 0.4 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | ||||
| Arthralgia | 22 | 0.8 | 16 | 0 |
| Alk Phos = Alkaline Phosphatase; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; ALT=alanine aminotransferase a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 242 to 245 for KIMMTRAK and 105 to 109 for IC based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value for the laboratory assessment. | ||||
| KIMMTRAK a (N=245) | Investigator’s Choice a (pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) (N=111) | |||
| Grades 1-4 (%) | Grades 3-4 (%) | Grades 1-4 (%) | Grades 3-4 (% ) | |
| HEMATOLOGY | ||||
| Lymphocyte count decreased | 91 | 56 | 26 | 1.8 |
| Hemoglobin decreased | 51 | 0.8 | 20 | 0.9 |
| Platelet count decreased | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0.9 |
| Neutrophil count decreased | 14 | 2 | 8 | 1.8 |
| CHEMISTRY | ||||
| Creatinine increased | 87 | 0.4 | 73 | 0 |
| Glucose increased | 66 | 3.3 | 39 | 4.6 |
| AST increased | 55 | 13 | 39 | 1.9 |
| ALT increased | 52 | 9 | 29 | 1.8 |
| Phosphate decreased | 51 | 11 | 20 | 2 |
| Albumin decreased | 47 | 2.1 | 14 | 0.9 |
| Calcium decreased | 45 | 1.6 | 15 | 1.9 |
| Lipase increased | 37 | 15 | 28 | 6 |
| Magnesium decreased | 34 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alk phos increased | 34 | 2.9 | 36 | 1.8 |
| Sodium decreased | 30 | 2.9 | 15 | 0.9 |
| Potassium increased | 29 | 1.6 | 15 | 0.9 |
| Bilirubin increased | 27 | 4.1 | 14 | 7 |
| Amylase increased | 23 | 4.1 | 18 | 1 |
| Glucose decreased | 18 | 0.4 | 4.6 | 0 |
| Potassium decreased | 17 | 0.8 | 8 | 0.9 |
| Calcium increased | 13 | 0 | 3.7 | 0 |
Warnings & Cautions for Kimmtrak
Cytokine Release Syndrome
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which may be life threatening, occurred in patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Manifestations of CRS may include fever, hypotension, hypoxia, chills, nausea, vomiting, rash, elevated transaminases, fatigue, and headache. CRS (≥ Grade 2) occurred in 77% of patients in Study IMCgp100-202 who received KIMMTRAK.
CRS led to permanent discontinuation in 1.2% of patients. The majority (84%) of episodes of CRS started the day of infusion. Among cases that resolved, the median time to resolution of CRS was 2 days.
Ensure that healthcare providers administering KIMMTRAK have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. Ensure patients are euvolemic prior to initiating the infusions. Closely monitor patients for signs or symptoms of CRS following infusions of KIMMTRAK.
Monitor fluid status, vital signs, and oxygenation level and provide appropriate therapy. Withhold or discontinue KIMMTRAK depending on persistence and severity of CRS.
Skin Reactions
Skin reactions, including rash, pruritus, and cutaneous edema occurred in patients treated with KIMMTRAK. The median time to onset of skin reactions was 1 day (range: 1 – 55 days). The median time to improvement to ≤ Grade 1 was approximately 6 days.
Monitor patients for skin reactions. If skin reactions occur, treat with antihistamine and topical or systemic steroids based on persistence and severity of symptoms. Withhold or permanently discontinue KIMMTRAK depending on the severity of skin reactions.
Elevated Liver Enzymes In Study
IMCgp100-202, increases in alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase were observed in 65% of patients treated with KIMMTRAK. In patients experiencing ALT/AST elevations, 73% initially occurred within the first 3 infusions with KIMMTRAK. For events that were observed outside the setting of CRS, the median time to onset was 129 days.
Grade 3 or greater elevations in liver enzymes outside the setting of CRS occurred in approximately 8% of patients. Elevations in liver enzymes led to permanent discontinuation in 0.4% of patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and total blood bilirubin prior to the start of and during treatment with KIMMTRAK.
Withhold KIMMTRAK according to severity.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on the mechanism of action, KIMMTRAK may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KIMMTRAK and for 1 week after the last dose.
Pregnancy Safety for Kimmtrak
Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on the mechanism of action, KIMMTRAK may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data with KIMMTRAK in pregnant woman. No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with KIMMTRAK.
Molecules of similar molecular weight can cross the placenta resulting in fetal exposure. Advise women of the potential risk to the fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively.
Pediatric Use of Kimmtrak
Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of KIMMTRAK have not been established in pediatric patients.
Clinical Studies of Kimmtrak
- Study IMCgp100-202: First line metastatic uveal melanoma KIMMTRAK was evaluated in IMCgp100-202, a randomized, open-label, multicenter trial (NCT03070392) that enrolled patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (N=378).
- Patients were required to be HLA-A*02: 01 genotype positive identified by a central assay. Patients were excluded if they received prior systemic therapy for metastatic or advanced uveal melanoma or localized liver-directed therapy. Prior surgical resection of oligometastatic disease was permitted. Patients with clinically significant cardiac disease or the presence of symptomatic or untreated brain metastasis were excluded. Randomization was stratified by lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level at study entry. Across both arms, patients stopped treatment for disease progression, unless the patient was otherwise deriving benefit, or for unacceptable toxicity. The major efficacy outcome was overall survival (OS). Additional efficacy outcomes were investigator-assessed progression free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (ORR) per RECIST 1.1. The reported ethnicity was Hispanic or Latino in 2.4% of patients. Baseline ECOG performance status was had elevated LDH level; and 94% had liver metastasis. The efficacy results are summarized in Table 6 and Figure 1.
- Table 6: Efficacy Results in Study IMCgp100-202 Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curves of Overall Survival in Study IMCgp100-202 Figure 1
| CI= Confidence Interval, HR= Hazard Ratio 1 Based on prespecified interim analysis 2 Hazard ratio is from a cox proportional hazards model stratified by LDH status 3 Two-sided p-value based on log rank test stratified by LDH 4 Compared to the interim efficacy boundary of 0.006 5 Final PFS analysis 6 Compared to the efficacy boundary of 0.05. 7 Not formally tested | ||
| KIMMTRAK (N=252) | Investigator’s Choice (pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) (N=126) | |
| Overall Survival (OS) 1 | ||
| Number of deaths | 87 (34.5%) | 63 (50%) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 21.7 (18.6, 28.6) | 16 (9.7, 18.4) |
| HR (95% CI) 2 | 0.51 (0.37, 0.71) | |
| p-value 3, 4 | <0.0001 | |
| Progression-free Survival 5 | ||
| Number (%) of patients with event | 198 (78.6%) | 97 (77%) |
| Median in months (95% CI) | 3.3 (3, 5) | 2.9 (2.8, 3) |
| HR (95% CI) 2 | 0.73 (0.58, 0.94) | |
| p-value 3, 6 | 0.0139 | |
| Objective Response Rate (95% CI) 7 | 9.1% (5.9, 13.4) | 4.8% (1.8, 10.1) |
| Complete Response | 1 (0.4%) | 0 |
| Partial Response | 22 (8.7%) | 6 (4.8%) |
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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