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CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME AND NEUROLOGIC TOXICITY, INCLUDING IMMUNE EFFECTOR CELL-ASSOCIATED NEUROTOXICITY SYNDROME Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), including serious or life-threatening reactions, can occur in patients receiving LYNOZYFIC. Initiate treatment with LYNOZYFIC step-up dosing to reduce the risk of CRS. Manage CRS, withhold LYNOZYFIC until CRS resolves, and modify the next dose or permanently discontinue based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.4 , 2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Neurologic toxicity, including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), including serious or life-threatening reactions, can occur in patients receiving LYNOZYFIC. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity, including ICANS during treatment. Manage neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, withhold LYNOZYFIC until neurologic toxicity, including ICANS resolves, and modify the next dose or permanently discontinue based on severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.4 , 2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Because of the risk of CRS and neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, LYNOZYFIC is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the LYNOZYFIC REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ].

Mechanism of action

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Linvoseltamab-gcpt is a bispecific T-cell engaging antibody that binds to the CD3 receptor expressed on the surface of T-cells and B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) expressed on the surface of multiple myeloma cells and some healthy B-lineage cells. In vitro, linvoseltamab-gcpt activated T-cells, caused the release of various proinflammatory cytokines, and resulted in the lysis of multiple myeloma cells.

CD3 Receptor

Indications

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  • LYNOZYFIC is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and durability of response [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .ICD-10: C90.00

Contraindications

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  • None. None.contraindicated

Dosage & administration

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Premedicate to reduce the risk of CRS and infusion-related reactions (IRR). ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) Administer only as an intravenous infusion. ( 2.1 , 2.6 ) Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ): Dosing Schedule Day Dose of LYNOZYFIC Step-Up Dosing Schedule Day 1 Step-up dose 1 5 mg Day 8 Step-up dose 2 25 mg Day 15 First treatment dose 200 mg Weekly Dosing Schedule One week after Day 15 treatment dose and once weekly from Week 4 to Week 13 for 10 treatment doses Second and subsequent treatment doses 200 mg Biweekly (Every 2 Weeks) Dosing Schedule Week 14 and every 2 weeks thereafter Subsequent treatment doses 200 mg Patients who have achieved and maintained VGPR or better at or after Week 24 and received at least 17 doses of 200 mg Every 4 Weeks Dosing Schedule At Week 24 or after and every 4 weeks thereafter Subsequent treatment doses 200 mg Patients should be hospitalized for 24 hours after administration of the first step-up dose and for 24 hours after administration of the second step-up dose. ( 2.1 ) See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on preparation and administration. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Administer LYNOZYFIC intravenously according to the step-up schedule to reduce the incidence and severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Administer only as an intravenous infusion after dilution in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Administer pretreatment medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

Warnings & precautions

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Infections : Can cause serious or fatal infections. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of infection and treat accordingly. ( 5.4 ) Neutropenia : Monitor complete blood cell counts at baseline and periodically during treatment. ( 5.5 ) Hepatotoxicity: Can cause hepatotoxicity. Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and during treatment as clinically indicated. ( 5.6 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.7 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) LYNOZYFIC can cause cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which can be serious or life-threatening. In LINKER-MM1, CRS occurred in 46% (54/117) of patients who received LYNOZYFIC at the recommended dose, with Grade 1 CRS occurring in 35% (41/117) of patients, Grade 2 in 10% (12/117), and Grade 3 in 0.9% (1/117) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Thirty-eight percent (45/117) of patients had CRS following step-up dose 1, including 1 patient who experienced Grade 3 CRS; 8% (9/117) had an initial CRS event following a subsequent dose. Seventeen percent (19/113) of patients developed CRS after step-up dose 2, 10% (11/111) developed CRS after the first full 200 mg dose of LYNOZYFIC, and 3.6% (4/110) developed CRS after the second full dose. Recurrent CRS occurred in 20% (23/117) of patients. The median time to onset of CRS from the end of infusion was 11 (range: -1 to 184) hours after the most recent dose with a median duration of 15 (range: 1 to 76) hours.

Adverse reactions

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The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Cytokine Release Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Neurologic Toxicity, including Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) are musculoskeletal pain, cytokine release syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, fatigue, pneumonia, nausea, headache, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥30%) are decreased lymphocyte count, decreased neutrophil count, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased white blood cell count. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Regeneron at 1-844-467-2998 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. Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma The safety of LYNOZYFIC was evaluated in LINKER-MM1 [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Patients (n=117) received LYNOZYFIC as step-up doses of 5 mg on Day 1 and 25 mg on Day 8, and the first treatment dose of 200 mg on Day 15.

Use in specific populations

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Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on the mechanism of action, LYNOZYFIC may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of LYNOZYFIC in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug associated risk. No animal reproductive or developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with LYNOZYFIC. Linvoseltamab-gcpt causes T-cell activation and cytokine release; immune activation may compromise pregnancy maintenance. In addition, based on the finding of B-cell depletion in non-pregnant animals, linvoseltamab-gcpt can cause B-cell lymphocytopenia in infants exposed to linvoseltamab-gcpt in-utero. Human immunoglobulin (IgG) is known to cross the placenta after the first trimester of pregnancy; therefore, linvoseltamab-gcpt has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise women of the potential risk to the fetus. LYNOZYFIC is associated with hypogammaglobulinemia, therefore, assessment of immunoglobulin levels in newborns of mothers treated with LYNOZYFIC should be considered. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Pharmacokinetics

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Metabolism
Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were evaluated at the recommended dosage in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and are presented as geometric mean (CV%) unless otherwise specified. Linvoseltamab-gcpt PK exposures following use of the recommended dosing schedule are presented in Table 9.

Approval history

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  • Jul 2, 2025BLABLA761400Rengeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
28 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Rash518%
  2. 2Pain311%
  3. 3Cytokine Release Syndrome27.1%
  4. 4Death27.1%
  5. 5Drug Ineffective27.1%
  6. 6Administration Site Extravasation13.6%
  7. 7Alanine Aminotransferase Increased13.6%
  8. 8Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased13.6%
  9. 9Asthenia13.6%
  10. 10Body Temperature Increased13.6%
  11. 11Chest Pain13.6%
  12. 12Chills13.6%
  13. 13Covid-19 Pneumonia13.6%
  14. 14Disease Progression13.6%
  15. 15Drug Effect Less Than Expected13.6%

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 24 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Linvoseltamab as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Linvoseltamab work?
Linvoseltamab-gcpt is a bispecific T-cell engaging antibody that binds to the CD3 receptor expressed on the surface of T-cells and B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) expressed on the surface of multiple myeloma cells and some healthy B-lineage cells. In vitro, linvoseltamab-gcpt activated T-cells, caused the release of various proinflammatory cytokines, and resulted in the lysis of multiple myeloma cells.
What is Linvoseltamab used for?
According to FDA labeling, Linvoseltamab carries indications including: LYNOZYFIC is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and durability of response [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Linvoseltamab?
Linvoseltamab is classified as Other monoclonal antibodies and antibody drug conjugates, Bispecific B Cell Maturation Antigen-directed CD3 T Cell Engager, B Cell Maturation Antigen-directed Antibody Interactions, CD3-directed Antibody Interactions, CD3 Receptor Agonists, Increased Cellular Death, Increased Cytokine Activity, Increased T Lymphocyte Activation.
What are the brand names for Linvoseltamab?
Linvoseltamab is marketed under brand names including Lynozyfic.
What are the contraindications for Linvoseltamab?
Linvoseltamab labeling lists contraindications including: None. None.. Always consult the full prescribing information and a clinician.
Note. Data for linvoseltamab is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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