Margenza Dosage

Left Ventricular Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]

Assess left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) before starting MARGENZA and regularly during treatment. Withhold MARGENZA dosing for at least 4 weeks for any of the following:

• ≥ 16% absolute decrease in LVEF from pretreatment values
• LVEF below institutional limits of normal (or 50% if no limits are available) and ≥ 10% absolute decrease in LVEF from pretreatment values.

MARGENZA dosing may be resumed if, within 8 weeks, LVEF returns to normal limits and absolute decrease from baseline is ≤ 15%. Permanently discontinue MARGENZA if LVEF decline persists for greater than 8 weeks, or if dosing is interrupted on greater than 3 occasions for LVEF decline.

Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]

Decrease the rate of infusion for mild or moderate infusion-related reactions (IRRs). Interrupt the infusion for dyspnea or clinically significant hypotension. Permanently discontinue MARGENZA dosing in patients with severe or life-threatening IRRs.

Preparation for Intravenous Infusion

Prepare solution for infusion, using aseptic technique, as follows:

• Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The solution is clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow or pale brown. Some visible, translucent, inherent proteinaceous particles may be present.
• Swirl the vial(s) gently. Do not shake the vial(s).
• Calculate the required volume of MARGENZA needed to obtain the appropriate dose according to patient's body weight. The calculated total dose volume should be rounded to the nearest 0.1 mL.
• Withdraw appropriate volume of MARGENZA solution from the vial(s) using a syringe.
• Transfer MARGENZA into an intravenous bag containing 100 mL or 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) intravenous bags or intravenous bags made with polyolefins (polyethylene and polypropylene) and polyamide or polyolefins only or copolymer of olefins may be used. Do not use 5% Dextrose Injection, USP solution.
• The final concentration of the diluted solution should be between 0.5 mg/mL to 7.2 mg/mL.
• Gently invert the intravenous bag to mix the diluted solution. Do not shake the intravenous bag.
• Discard any unused portion left in the vial(s).

Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus. Do not mix MARGENZA with other drugs.

Storage of Diluted Solution

• The product does not contain a preservative. If diluted infusion solution is not used immediately, it can be stored at room temperature up to 4 hours or stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) up to 24 hours. If refrigerated, allow the diluted solution to come to room temperature prior to administration. Do not freeze.

Administration

• Administer diluted infusion solution intravenously over 120 minutes for the initial dose, then over a minimum of 30 minutes every 3 weeks for all subsequent doses. Administer through an intravenous line containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low-protein binding polyethersulfone (PES) 0.2 micron in-line or add-on filter.
• Do not co-administer other drugs through the same infusion line.