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AUGUST 31, 2017

FDA Approves Actemra for Treatment of CAR T-Cell–Induced CRS

Drug: Tocilizumab (Actemra, Genentech)

Status: Approved for the treatment of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell–induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in patients at least 2 years of age

Significant Information:

  • Tocilizumab is a humanized interleukin-6 receptor antagonist.
  • Approval was based on a retrospective analysis of pooled outcome data assessing the efficacy of tocilizumab for severe or life-threatening CAR T-cell–induced CRS in 45 patients.
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