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MOTIXAFORTIDE INJ,LYPHL

Clinical Criteria Summary

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Indication & Patient Population

  • Indicated for use in combination with filgrastim to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma.

Dosing & Administration

  • Dose: 1.25 mg/kg (actual wgt).
  • Route: Slow subcutaneous injection.
  • Timing: Administered 10–14 hours prior to initiation of the first apheresis.
  • A second dose may be administered 10–14 hours prior to a third apheresis if needed.

Contraindications & Safety Monitoring

  • Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to motixafortide.
  • Premedicate with H1-, H2-blocker and leukotriene inhibitor; administer in a staffed and equipped setting where immediate treatment can be provided for anaphylactic shock and hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Premedication with acetaminophen is recommended to manage injection site reactions.
  • Monitor WBC counts due to potential for leukocytosis.
  • Advise patients of embryo-fetal toxicity risk; require use of effective contraception.

VHA-Specific Use Cases

  • Consider for patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to plerixafor.
  • Consider for patients experiencing insufficient cell mobilization utilizing filgrastim and plerixafor.
  • Should be available in HSCT settings in anticipation of inadequate PBSC collections.

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Exclusion Criteria

  • Leukemia diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactating

Inclusion Criteria

  • Care provided by a VA/VA Community Care hematology or oncology provider
  • Plan for autologous transplantation for multiple myeloma

Additional Inclusion Criteria (One of the following must be met)

  • Allergy to plerixafor
  • Prior mobilization attempt was insufficient following filgrastim and plerixafor

Reproductive Health & Pregnancy Management

  • For patients who can become pregnant: Pregnancy must be excluded prior to receiving motixafortide
  • For patients who can become pregnant: Counseling provided on potential risks vs benefits of treatment and the use of effective contraception during therapy and for 8 days after stopping treatment

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