B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in remission when only a small number of cancer cells remain in the body (minimal residual disease)...read more
B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in remission when only a small number of cancer cells remain in the body (minimal residual disease)...read more
ALL is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells. These white blood cells are important to your immune system because they play a role in helping your body fight infection and disease. But when you have ALL, the bone marrow makes too many of these white blood cells and they do not work properly.1,2
After being treated for ALL, children may achieve remission. This means that all signs and symptoms of cancer have decreased or disappeared.1
Sometimes cancer cells return. This is called a relapse.1
Or a child may be treated and not reach remission. This is called refractory disease.1
BLINCYTO® is a prescription medicine used to treat BCP-ALL in adults and children.3
BLINCYTO® is an immunotherapy, not a chemotherapy. An immunotherapy is a type of treatment that engages with parts of your body’s own immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.1,3
In a study, young people ranging in age from 7 months to 17 years with relapsed or refractory BCP-ALL were treated with BLINCYTO®.3
Some people had more than one relapse before the study. Others may have had a relapse following a stem cell transplantation prior to getting BLINCYTO®, or for some their cancer may have been refractory to other treatments.3
In a study of 70 children with BCP-ALL,
Complete response means there were no signs of cancer after treatment and blood tests for certain kinds of cells fully recovered to normal or partially recovered to normal within the first 2 treatment cycles.1,3
During treatment with BLINCYTO®, your health care provider will check for symptoms, which can be suggestive of serious side effects that can be severe, life-threatening, or lead to death.
It is also important to notify your health care provider of any side effects you may be having. If certain side effects are observed, your health care provider may change the dose, or delay, or completely stop BLINCYTO® treatment.
Serious side effects that can occur during BLINCYTO® treatment include cytokine release syndrome (CRS), infusion reactions, and neurologic problems.
People with Down Syndrome over the age of 10 years may have a higher risk of seizures with BLINCYTO® treatment.
These are not all the possible side effects of BLINCYTO®.
Call your health care provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your health care provider right away if you develop an infection or fever, or if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
What is the most important information I should know about BLINCYTO®?
Who should not receive BLINCYTO®?
Before receiving BLINCYTO®, tell your health care provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you or your child:
What should I avoid while receiving BLINCYTO®?
BLINCYTO® may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects
These are not all the possible side effects of BLINCYTO®.
Call your health care provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please read the accompanying Medication Guide before you or your child receives BLINCYTO® and before each BLINCYTO® infusion and discuss it with your doctor.
Please see BLINCYTO® full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
What is the most important information I should know about BLINCYTO®?
References: 1. National Cancer Institute. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms. Accessed May 3, 2024. 2. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/acute-lymphoblastic-leukemia-all. Accessed May 3, 2024. 3. BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) prescribing information, Amgen. 4. BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) medication guide, Amgen.