TECELRA
TECELRA is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient AFAMITRESGENE AUTOLEUCEL manufactured by USWM CT, LLC administered by INTRAVENOUS. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260715.
- Generic name
- AFAMITRESGENE AUTOLEUCEL
- Manufacturer
- USWM CT, LLC
- Product type
- CELLULAR THERAPY
- Route
- INTRAVENOUS
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 83205-0001
- Application
- BLA125789
- Label effective
- 20260715
About this product
TECELRA is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is AFAMITRESGENE AUTOLEUCEL. It is labelled by USWM CT, LLC taken by intravenous and marketed as a cellular therapy product. Identifiers on file: NDC 83205-0001, application BLA125789, label effective 20260715. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing AFAMITRESGENE AUTOLEUCEL are most often described in connection with: treatment adults, pediatric patients, years age, unresectable metastatic, synovial sarcoma, received prior, hla-a positive, tumor expresses. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECELRA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy, are HLA-A*02:01P, -A*02:02P, -A*02:03P, or -A*02:06P positive and whose tumor expresses the MAGE-A4 antigen as determined by FDA-approved or cleared companion diagnostic devices. TECELRA is a melanoma-associated antigen A4 (MAGE-A4)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy, are HLA-A*02:01P, -A*02:02P, -A*02:03P, or -A*02:06P positive and whose tumor expresses the MAGE-A4 antigen as determined by FDA-approved or cleared companion diagnostic devices.
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For autologous use only. For intravenous use only. For autologous use only. For intravenous use only. Prior to infusion Verify patient's identity prior to infusion ( 2.2 ). Administer a lymphodepleting regimen of cyclophosphamide and fludarabine ( 2.2 ). Premedicate with acetaminophen and an H1-antihistamine ( 2.2 ). TECELRA Dose and Administration The recommended dose is between 1.62 × 10 9 to 10 × 10 9 MAGE-A4 T cell receptor (TCR) positive T cells ( 2.1 ). Administer each infusion bag within one hour of thawing. DO NOT USE a leukodepleting filter ( 2.2 ). DO NOT USE prophylactic systemic corticosteroids ( 2.2 ). 2.1 Recommended Dose The recommended dose is between 1.62 × 10 9 to 10 × 10 9 MAGE-A4 T cell receptor (TCR) positive T cells administered as a single intravenous infusion. TECELRA is provided as a single dose for infusion in one or more infusion bag(s). Verify the number of bags received for the indicated dose prior to preparation for infusion. 2.2 Preparation and Administration Receipt of TECELRA Plan for TECELRA to arrive prior to beginning lymphodepleting chemotherapy. Ensure storage conditions in vapor phase of liquid nitrogen (≤ -130°C). TECELRA is shipped directly to the healthcare facility in the vapor phase of a liquid nitrogen shipper. Upon receipt of TECELRA confirm the patient's identifiers on the metal cassette and product bag. Inspect the product for obvious signs of damage and contact 1-855-246-9232 if any anomalies are identified at the time of receipt. Transfer TECELRA in the original packaging, containing the cassette(s) protecting the infusion bag(s), to onsite storage at ≤ -130°C before the shipper expires. Store TECELRA in a manner that is consistent with How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) . If unforeseen circumstances prevent proper storage of TECELRA consistent with How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) , contact 1-855-246-9232 to arrange for return shipment. Preparing Patient for TECELRA Administration Pretreatment Confirm availability of TECELRA at the healthcare facility prior to starting the lymphodepleting chemotherapy regimen. Match the patient's identity with the patient identifiers on the TECELRA cassette(s) and infusion bag(s). Do not infuse TECELRA if the information on the patient-specific label(s) does not match the intended patient. Administer a lymphodepleting chemotherapy regimen of fludarabine 30 mg/m 2 /day intravenously for 4 days starting on the seventh day before TECELRA infusion (Day-7 to Day -4) and cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m 2 /day intravenously for 3 days starting the seventh day before TECELRA infusion (Day -7 to Day -5). Refer to fludarabine prescribing for information on fludarabine dosage in patients with renal impairment. Short-acting or pegylated granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) may be administered at the discretion of the physician, and according with institutional standards, from 24 hours after last day of lymphodepleting chemotherapy (from Day -3) until resolution of neutropenia. Premedication Premedicate with an H1-antihistamine and acetaminophen according to institutional standard practice, approximately 30-60 minutes prior to TECELRA infusion. Avoid prophylactic systemic corticosteroids, as it may interfere with the activity of TECELRA. Preparation of TECELRA for Administration Do not thaw the product until it is ready to be used. Coordinate the timing of TECELRA thaw and infusion. Confirm infusion time in advance and adjust the start time of TECELRA thaw such that it will be available for infusion when the patient is ready. A TECELRA dose may be contained in one or more infusion bag(s). Verify the number of bags received for the indicated dose prior to preparation of TECELRA for infusion. If more than one bag will be infused for the treatment dose, thaw and administer the contents of each infusion bag completely before proceeding to thaw and infuse the contents of the next infusion bag. 1. Confirm patient identity. Prior to TECELRA preparation, match the patient's identity with the patient identifiers on each TECELRA cassette. Do not remove the TECELRA infusion bag(s) from the cassette(s) if the information on the patient-specific label does not match the patient's identity. Contact 1-855-246-9232 if there are any discrepancies between the labels and the patient identifiers. 2. Once patient identity is confirmed, remove TECELRA infusion bag(s) from the cassette(s) and check that the patient identifiers on the cassette label match the patient identifiers on the bag label. Contact 1-855-246-9232 if there are any discrepancies between the patient identifiers on the cassette and bag labels. 3. Inspect the infusion bag for any breaches of container integrity such as breaks or cracks before thawing. If the bag is compromised, do not infuse the contents and call 1-855-246-9232. 4. Place the infusion bag inside a second sealable, preferably sterile bag per institutional standard practice. 5. Thaw the infusion bag at approximately 37°C using a water bath or dry thaw method, until there is no visible ice in the infusion bag. 6. Gently mix the contents of the bag by massaging, to disperse visible cell clumps. Small clumps of cellular material should disperse with gentle manual massaging. Do not infuse TECELRA if clumps are not dispersed. Call 1-855-246-9232. 7. Keep TECELRA at ambient temperature (20°C to 25°C) once thawed. Do not pre-filter into a different container, wash, spin down, or resuspend TECELRA in new media prior to infusion. 8. Administer within one hour. TECELRA Administration 9. Do not use a leukodepleting filter. 10. Follow universal precautions and local biosafety guidelines for handling and disposal of TECELRA to avoid potential transmission of infectious diseases, due to the presence of human blood cells that are genetically modified with replication incompetent, self-inactivating lentiviral vector. 11. Confirm patient identity with the patient identifiers on the infusion bag(s). Do not infuse TECELRA if the information on the patient-specific label does not match the intended patient. Call 1-855-246-9232. Prime the tubing of the infusion set with 0.9% sodium chloride solution prior to infusion. 12. Administer the TECELRA infusion bag via intravenous infusion within one hour. Administer the entire contents of the TECELRA infusion bag. 13. After the entire contents of the TECELRA infusion bag are infused, rinse the infusion bag with approximately 50mL 0.9% sodium chloride solution to ensure all product is delivered. 14. If more than one infusion bag has been received, administer the content of each infusion bag completely before proceeding to thaw and infuse the content of the next infusion bag, following steps 1-14 for all subsequent infusion bags.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DO NOT use TECELRA in patients who are heterozygous or homozygous for HLA-A*02:05P. DO NOT use TECELRA in patients who are heterozygous or homozygous for HLA-A*02:05P ( 4 ).
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were, cytokine release syndrome, nausea, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, infections, pyrexia, constipation, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, cough, tachycardia, edema, dyspnea, and rash. ( 6.1 ) Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥20%) were lymphocyte count decreased, white blood cell count decreased, neutrophil count decreased and red blood cell count decreased ( 6.1 ). The most common serious adverse reactions (≥ 5%) were cytokine release syndrome and infections ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact USWM CT, LLC at 1-855-246-9232 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 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. The safety of TECELRA was evaluated in the SPEARHEAD-1 study (Cohorts 1, 2, 3) in which 137 patients with advanced synovial sarcoma received TECELRA across a dose of 1.01 × 10 9 to 10 × 10 9 MAGE-A4 TCR positive T cells [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 35% of patients with synovial sarcoma. The most common serious adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 5%) were CRS (7%) and infections (8%). Table 1 summarizes adverse reactions that occurred in at least 10% of patients. Table 1. Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥10% of Patients in SPEARHEAD-1 (Cohorts 1, 2, 3) SOC Grouped Term (N=137) All Grades n (%) Grade ≥ 3 n (%) a Includes all adverse reactions reported following lymphodepleting chemotherapy and TECELRA, regardless of attribution to TECELRA Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 88 (64) 5 (4) Vomiting 38 (28) 2 (2) Constipation 40 (29) 1 (1) Diarrhea 34 (25) 0 (0) Abdominal pain Is a composite that includes multiple related terms. 25 (18) 5 (4) General disorders and administration site conditions Fatigue 72 (53) 2 (2) Pyrexia 41 (30) 5 (4) Edema Edema includes ascites, fluid retention, hypervolemia, edema peripheral, pleural effusion, face edema, localized edema, peripheral swelling, and swelling. 29 (21) 3 (2) Chills 21 (15) 0 (0) Immune system disorders Cytokine Release Syndrome As per American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) criteria 1 98 (72) 3 (2) Infections and infestations Any infection Any infection includes all infection terms under the 'Infections and infestations' System Organ Class 48 (35) 16 (12) Nervous system disorders Headache 36 (26) 2 (2) Dizziness 22 (16) 0 (0) Encephalopathy Encephalopathy includes confusional state, dysgeusia, cognitive disorder, somnolence, aphasia, dysarthria, and amnesia. 17 (12) 0 (0) Neuropathy peripheral 14 (10) 0 (0) Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 25 (18) 3 (2) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain 60 (44) 5 (4) Respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders Cough 34 (25) 0 (0) Dyspnea 27 (20) 5 (4) Renal and urinary disorders Renal insufficiency 15 (11) 1 (1) Vascular disorders Hemorrhage 26 (19) 2 (2) Hypotension 25 (18) 2 (2) Hypertension 15 (11) 3 (2) Cardiac disorders Tachycardia 30 (22) 0 (0) Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 28 (20) 3 (2) Alopecia 17 (12) 0 (0) Psychiatric disorders Insomnia 16 (12) 0 (0) Other clinically important adverse reactions occurring in patients receiving TECELRA include Grade 1 and Grade 2 ICANS reported in six patients (4%). Table 2. Laboratory Abnormalities Abnormalities are laboratory values that were considered an adverse event Worsened from Baseline in ≥10% of Patients in SPEARHEAD-1 (Cohorts 1, 2, 3) N=137 Laboratory Abnormalities All Grades n (%) Grade 3 or 4 n (%) Grading based on NCI CTCAE version 5.0. Lymphocyte count decreased 137 (100) 137 (100) Neutrophil count decreased 132 (96) 122 (89) White blood cell decreased 134 (98) 121 (88) Red blood cell decreased 130 (95) 33 (24) Platelet count decreased 118 (86) 25 (18) Aspartate aminotransferase increased 82 (60) 8 (6) Alanine aminotransferase increased 64 (47) 8 (6)
Frequently asked questions
What is TECELRA used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TECELRA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with unresectable or metastatic synovial sarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy, are HLA-A*02:01P, -A*02:02P, -A*02:03P, or -A*02:06P positive and whose tumor expresses the MAGE-A4 antigen as determined by FDA-approved or cleared companion diagnostic devices. TECELRA is …
Who makes TECELRA?
USWM CT, LLC is the labeler of record for TECELRA.
What form does TECELRA come in?
administered by intravenous. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is TECELRA prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as cellular therapy. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Has TECELRA been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
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