Risk of cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Premedicate before each dose w/ dexamethasone or equiv, acetaminophen, & antihistamine (diphenhydramine or equiv). Ensure adequate hydration. Patients should be hospitalized during & for 24 hr after completion of step-up dose 1. Patients who experienced any grade CRS during step-up dose 1 should be hospitalized during & for 24 hr after completion of step-up dose 2. CRS w/ step-up dose 2 can occur in patients who did not experience CRS w/ step-up dose 1. Patients who experienced grade ≥2 CRS w/ previous infusion should be hospitalized during & for 24 hr after completion of subsequent infusions. Risk of neurologic toxicity, including immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity (ICANS). Co-administration w/ other products that cause dizziness or mental status changes may increase risk of neurologic toxicity. Monitor for signs & symptoms of neurologic toxicity. Risk of infections. Should not be administered to patients w/ active infection. Monitor for infection before & during treatment. Risk of tumor flare. Patients w/ bulky tumors or disease located in close proximity to airways or vital organ should be monitored closely during initial therapy. Monitor for signs & symptoms of compression or obstruction due to mass effect secondary to tumor flare. Consider tumor lysis syndrome prophylaxis, antiviral prophylaxis, &
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis before starting Columvi. W/hold or permanently discontinue based on severity of adverse reactions. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. May cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during treatment & for 1 mth after the last dose. Women should not breastfeed during treatment & for 1 mth after the last dose. Safety & efficacy in ped patients have not been established.