Kyprolis Generic Name & Formulations
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Kyprolis Indications
Indications
Kyprolis Dosage and Administration
Adult
See full labeling. Hydrate prior to and following administration as needed. Premedicate with dexamethasone prior to all Cycle 1 doses, during subsequent cycles, and if infusion-related reactions occur. In combination with dexamethasone, daratumumab/dexamethasone, daratumumab/hyaluronidase-fihj/dexamethasone: infuse over 30mins. Once weekly regimen: give once weekly for 3 weeks (Days 1, 8, 15), followed by a 13-day rest period (Days 16–28). In Cycle 1: initially 20mg/m2 per dose on Day 1; if tolerated increase to 70mg/m2 on Day 8 and thereafter. As monotherapy or in combination with dexamethasone, daratumumab/dexamethasone, daratumumab/hyaluronidase-fihj/dexamethasone, or isatuximab/dexamethasone: infuse over 30mins. Twice weekly regimen: give on two consecutive days each week for 3 weeks (Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16), followed by a 12-day rest period (Days 17–28). In Cycle 1: initially 20mg/m2 per dose on Days 1 and 2; if tolerated increase to 56mg/m2 on Day 8 and thereafter. If given as monotherapy: carfilzomib may be omitted on Days 8 and 9 of Cycle 13 onward. Refer to full labeling for daratumumab, dexamethasone, daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj, isatuximab dosing. As monotherapy or in combination with lenalidomide/dexamethasone: infuse over 10mins on two consecutive days each week for 3 weeks (Days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16), followed by a 12-day rest period (Days 17–28). In Cycle 1: initially 20mg/m2 per dose on Days 1 and 2; if tolerated increase to 27mg/m2 on Day 8 and thereafter. From Cycle 13, omit the Day 8 and 9 doses. When combined with lenalidomide/dexamethasone, discontinue carfilzomib after Cycle 18. Refer to full labeling for lenalidomide and dexamethasone dosing. All: continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Mild or moderate hepatic impairment: reduce dose by 25%. ESRD on dialysis: give dose after session. Dose modifications for toxicity: see full labeling.
Children
Kyprolis Contraindications
Not Applicable
Kyprolis Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Kyprolis Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Kyprolis Pharmacokinetics
Distribution
The mean steady-state volume of distribution of a 20 mg/m2 dose of carfilzomib was 28 L. Carfilzomib is 97% bound to human plasma proteins over the concentration range of 0.4 to 4 micromolar in vitro.
Elimination
Approximately 25% of the administered dose of carfilzomib was excreted in urine as metabolites in 24 hours. Urinary and fecal excretion of the parent compound was negligible (0.3% of total dose).
Carfilzomib has a half-life of ≤1 hour on Day 1 of Cycle 1 following intravenous doses ≥15 mg/m2.
Kyprolis Interactions
Interactions
Kyprolis Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Kyprolis Clinical Trials
Kyprolis Note
Not Applicable
Kyprolis Patient Counseling
Cost Savings Program
The Kyprolis savings program is available here.
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