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Breyanzi

lisocabtagene maraleucel
CAR T-Cell Therapy (CD19-targeted) FDA Approved 2021 Bristol-Myers Squibb (Juno Therapeutics)
1. Indications and Usage

Large B-cell lymphoma — relapsed or refractory after two or more lines of systemic therapy (DLBCL NOS, high-grade B-cell lymphoma, primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, FL Grade 3B); relapsed or refractory within 12 months of first-line chemoimmunotherapy or refractory to first-line chemoimmunotherapy; Mantle cell lymphoma — relapsed or refractory; Follicular lymphoma (FL) — relapsed or refractory after two or more lines

2. Dosage and Administration

Target dose: 50-110 × 10⁶ CAR-positive T cells (consisting of CD8+ and CD4+ components)
Lymphodepleting chemotherapy: Fludarabine 30 mg/m² IV + cyclophosphamide 300 mg/m² IV daily for 3 days, completed 2-7 days before Breyanzi
Pre-medication: Acetaminophen 650 mg PO and diphenhydramine 12.5 mg IV or PO, 30-60 min before
Do NOT use leukocyte-depleting filter

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths

Cell suspension for IV infusion; patient-specific product containing CD8+ and CD4+ CAR-positive T cells at defined composition

4. Contraindications

None listed.

5. Warnings and Precautions
⚠ Boxed Warning
CRS: Fatal or life-threatening. Ensure tocilizumab available. NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES: Fatal or life-threatening. Monitor and manage promptly. SECONDARY HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES: T-cell malignancies have occurred.
  • CRS: 46% (4% Grade ≥3). Median onset: 5 days. Median duration: 5 days.
  • Neurologic Toxicities (ICANS): 35% (12% Grade ≥3). Including encephalopathy, tremor, aphasia, delirium. Median onset: 8 days.
  • Prolonged Cytopenias: Not resolved by Day 29: neutropenia (38%), thrombocytopenia (22%), anemia (6%).
  • Infections: 45% (17% Grade ≥3). Including viral, bacterial, fungal.
  • Hypogammaglobulinemia: 14%. Monitor Ig levels.
  • HLH/MAS: Rare but potentially fatal.
  • Secondary Malignancies: Including T-cell malignancies.
6. Adverse Reactions
Most Common Adverse Reactions

CRS (46%), fatigue (42%), musculoskeletal pain (34%), nausea (33%), headache (30%), encephalopathy (27%), infections (45%), fever (26%), diarrhea (22%), hypotension (22%), tachycardia (18%), neutropenia (65%), anemia (50%), thrombocytopenia (42%)

Neutropenia
65%
Anemia
50%
Infections
45%
Fatigue
42%
Thrombocytopenia
42%
Musculoskeletal Pain
34%
Nausea
33%
Headache
30%
Encephalopathy
27%
Fever
26%

Consult the complete prescribing information for a comprehensive list of adverse reactions and their frequencies.

7. Drug Interactions

Consult the complete prescribing information for drug interactions, including effects on CYP enzymes, transporters, and concomitant medications that may require dose adjustments or monitoring.

8. Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy

Consult the full prescribing information for pregnancy-related considerations.

Lactation

Refer to prescribing information for lactation guidance.

Pediatric Use

Pediatric safety and efficacy information is detailed in the full label.

Hepatic/Renal Impairment

Dose modifications for organ impairment are specified in the complete prescribing information.

12. Clinical Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action

Lisocabtagene maraleucel is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T-cell immunotherapy composed of separately manufactured CD8+ and CD4+ T-cell populations transduced with a lentiviral vector encoding a CAR targeting CD19, with a 4-1BB costimulatory domain and CD3-zeta signaling domain. The defined composition (equal ratio of CD8+ and CD4+ components) is designed to improve consistency and reduce variability in CAR T-cell therapy.

Pharmacokinetics

Peak CAR T-cell expansion: median 11 days. CAR T cells detectable for months. Cellular kinetics: higher peak expansion associated with higher response rates. No traditional PK.

14. Clinical Studies

Clinical efficacy and safety data supporting the approval are available in the full prescribing information and from the clinical trials listed below.

Pivotal Clinical Trials
Additional Resources
FDA-Approved Tumor Types

Breyanzi has FDA-approved indications across the following cancer types covered on PipelineEvidence:

External Resources
Important Notice: This page is intended as a navigational reference to the FDA-approved prescribing information for Breyanzi. It does not replace the full prescribing information. Healthcare professionals should consult the complete package insert available at DailyMed before making prescribing decisions. Patient-specific factors should always guide clinical decision-making.