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SILTUXIMAB INJ,LYPHL

Clinical Criteria Summary

Indication & Patient Selection

  • • Diagnosis of Multicentric Castleman’s Disease (MCD)
  • • ECOG Performance Status 0–2
  • • Goals of care and role of palliative care consult have been discussed and documented

Exclusion Criteria / Contraindications

  • • Care for the disease being treated not provided by VA or VA purchased care
  • • HIV positive and/or HHV-8 positive
  • • Chronic or unresolved infection
  • • Hypersensitivity reaction to siltuximab or inactive ingredients (L-histidine, polysorbate 80, sucrose)
  • • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
  • • Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) < 1.0 x 10^9/L prior to first dose
  • • Platelet count < 75 x 10^9/L prior to first dose
  • • Hemoglobin > 17 g/dL prior to first dose

Hematologic Treatment Criteria (Subsequent Doses)

  • • ANC > 1.0 x 10^9/L
  • • Platelet count > 50 x 10^9/L
  • • Hemoglobin < 17 g/dL
  • • If criteria are not met, consider delaying treatment; do not reduce dose

Monitoring & Safety Requirements

  • • Perform hematologic lab tests prior to each siltuximab dose for the first 12 months and every 3 dosing cycles thereafter
  • • Monitor therapeutic effect or drug concentration for concurrent CYP450 substrate therapies with narrow therapeutic indices (e.g., warfarin, cyclosporine, theophylline) upon initiation/discontinuation and as needed; adjust dose accordingly
  • • Exercise caution when co-administered with CYP3A4 substrate drugs (e.g., oral contraceptives, lovastatin, atorvastatin) due to potential reduced efficacy
  • • Inform patients to notify provider immediately if signs/symptoms suggestive of infection develop
  • • Monitor for signs/symptoms of allergic reactions during infusion (difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, severe dizziness/light-headedness, swelling of lips or skin rash)
  • • Monitor for signs/symptoms of infusion-related reactions (back pain, chest pain/discomfort, nausea/vomiting, flushing, erythema, palpitations)
  • • Use cautiously in patients at risk of GI perforation; immediately evaluate if symptoms suggestive of GI perforation present
  • • Assess disease response or progression via radiographic scan or symptomatology prior to each cycle and every 3 months

Discontinuation Recommendations

  • • Patient develops signs of anaphylaxis during the infusion
  • • Persistent, severe infusion-related reactions despite adequate premedication (antihistamines, acetaminophen, corticosteroids)
  • • Non-compliance with therapy, laboratory, or follow-up requests
  • • Decline in ECOG performance status to level unacceptable for patient to maintain quality of life
  • • Persistent or recurring toxicity despite a 3-week delay in dosing
  • • Evidence of progressive disease

Special Populations & Precautions

  • • Women of childbearing potential: Exclude pregnancy prior to receiving siltuximab; provide contraceptive counseling on risks vs. benefits; utilize effective contraception during and for 3 months after treatment
  • • Siltuximab may mask signs/symptoms of acute inflammation via suppression of fever and acute phase reactants (e.g., C-reactive protein); should not be given to patients with severe infections
  • • Live vaccines should not be administered during therapy as IL-6 inhibition may interfere with normal immune response
  • • Pharmacokinetic analysis shows no significant difference in clearance in mild-moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Classes A and B)

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