HOW SARCLISA IS GIVEN

Treatment with SARCLISA

Fewer infusions after the first cycle

SARCLISA is given by a healthcare provider as an intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein. Depending on where you are in your treatment journey with multiple myeloma, there are different treatment schedules for SARCLISA.

For newly diagnosed non-transplant patients

Cycles 1 to 4 are 6 weeks each

Cycle 1

Weekly dosing for SARCLISA during cycle 1, 5 doses total.

5 doses

Cycles 2-4

Dosing once every 2 weeks for SARCLISA during cycles 2-4, 3 doses every cycle.

3 doses every cycle

Cycles 5 and beyond are 4 weeks each

Cycles 5-17

Dosing once every 2 weeks for SARCLISA during cycles 5-17, 2 doses every cycle.

2 doses every cycle

Cycle 18
and beyond

Dosing once every 4 weeks for SARCLISA during cycles 18 and beyond, 1 dose every cycle.

1 dose every cycle

Note: In this treatment regimen, SARCLISA is given with Velcade® (bortezomib), Revlimid® (lenalidomide), and dexamethasone.

For previously treated patients

Cycles 1, 2, and beyond are 4 weeks each

Cycle 1

Dosing once weekly for SARCLISA during cycle 1, 4 doses total.

4 doses every cycle

Cycle 2 and beyond

Dosing once every 2 weeks for SARCLISA during cycle 2 and beyond, 2 doses every cycle.

2 doses every cycle

Note: In this treatment regimen, SARCLISA is given with either Kyprolis® (carfilzomib) and dexamethasone or Pomalyst® (pomalidomide) and dexamethasone.

Your healthcare provider will decide how many treatments you will receive. Once prescribed, your doctor and other members of your healthcare team will explain how you will receive SARCLISA along with other medicines depending on your prescribed treatment regimen.

Talk with your doctor about whether a SARCLISA combination is right for you.

Shorter infusion times as treatment continues

Estimated infusion times for SARCLISA

The first infusion of SARCLISA is estimated at 3 hours and 20 minutes. The second infusion of SARCLISA is estimated at 1 hour and 53 minutes. The following infusions of SARCLISA are estimated at 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Before each infusion of SARCLISA, you will receive other medicines to help reduce possible infusion reactions. Infusion times may be longer if you experience an infusion reaction while receiving SARCLISA. See information about infusion reactions.


If you miss any appointments, call your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule.

Preparing for your infusions

Plan ahead to help make your experience more comfortable

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Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing a blanket, pillow, or anything else that would help you feel at ease.

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If possible, arrange for your caregiver, a family member, or a friend to join you.

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Take along a book, tablet, music, or anything to help pass the time and make your experience more enjoyable.

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Consider bringing A Guide to SARCLISA along with a list of questions you may have for your healthcare team.

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Bring a snack and something to drink in case you get hungry or thirsty.

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SARCLISA is a targeted
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