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Tebentafusp

Tebentafusp is a prescription medicine (Bispecific gp100 Peptide-HLA-directed CD3 T Cell Engager). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.

Type
Prescription only (Rx)
Brand names
Kimmtrak
Drug class
Bispecific gp100 Peptide-HLA-directed CD3 T Cell Engager
Taken
Intravenous
Label
Immunocore Commercial LLC, revised August 20, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Biosimilars
1 approved · details

Boxed warning — the FDA's most serious warning for a medicine

CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), which may be serious or life-threatening, occurred in patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Monitor for at least 16 hours following first three infusions and then as clinically indicated [(see Dosage and Administration (2.2) , see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), which may be serious or life-threatening, occurred in patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Monitor for at least 16 hours following first three infusions and then as clinically indicated ( 2.2 , 5.1 ).

What it is used for

KIMMTRAK is indicated for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma. KIMMTRAK is a bispecific gp100 peptide-HLA-directed CD3 T cell engager indicated for the treatment of HLA-A*02:01-positive adult patients with unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma ( 1 , 2.1 ).

Forms and strengths

Injection: 100 mcg/0.5 mL clear, colorless to slightly yellowish solution in a single-dose vial Injection: 100 mcg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ).

Who should not take it (contraindications)

None. None ( 4 ).

Warnings and precautions

Skin reactions : Rash, pruritus, and cutaneous edema occurred in patients treated with KIMMTRAK. If skin reactions occur, treat based on persistence and severity of symptoms ( 2.3 , 5.2 ). Elevated liver enzymes : Elevations in liver enzymes occurred in patients treated with KIMMTRAK. Monitor ALT, AST, and total bilirubin ( 2.3 , 5.3 ). Embryo-Fetal toxicity : May cause fetal harm. Advise patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ).

5.1 Cytokine Release Syndrome Cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which may be life threatening, occurred in patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Manifestations of CRS may include fever, hypotension, hypoxia, chills, nausea, vomiting, rash, elevated transaminases, fatigue, and headache. CRS (≥ Grade 2) occurred in 77% of patients in Study IMCgp100-202 who received KIMMTRAK [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Among patients who received KIMMTRAK, 23% received systemic corticosteroids for at least 1 infusion, 8% received supplemental oxygen during at least 1 infusion, and 0.8% received a vasopressor for at least 1 infusion. CRS led to permanent discontinuation in 1.2% of patients. In Study IMCgp100-202, 60% of patients experienced ≥ Grade 2 CRS with more than 1 infusion, with the median number of events being 2 (range 1 – 12). The majority (84%) of episodes of CRS started the day of infusion. Among cases that resolved, the median time to resolution of CRS was 2 days. Ensure that healthcare providers administering KIMMTRAK have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. Ensure patients are euvolemic prior to initiating the infusions. Closely monitor patients for signs or symptoms of CRS following infusions of KIMMTRAK [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Monitor fluid status, vital signs, and oxygenation level and provide appropriate therapy. Withhold or discontinue KIMMTRAK depending on persistence and severity of CRS [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

5.2 Skin Reactions Skin reactions, including rash, pruritus, and cutaneous edema occurred in patients treated with KIMMTRAK. In study IMCgp100-202, skin reactions occurred in 91% of patients treated with KIMMTRAK, including Grade 2 (44%) and Grade 3 (21%) events. Skin reactions included rash (83%), pruritus (69%), erythema (25%), and cutaneous edema (27%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . The median time to onset of skin reactions was 1 day (range: 1 – 55 days). The median time to improvement to ≤ Grade 1 was approximately 6 days. Monitor patients for skin reactions. If skin reactions occur, treat with antihistamine and topical or systemic steroids based on persistence and severity of symptoms. Withhold or permanently discontinue KIMMTRAK depending on the severity of skin reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

5.3 Elevated Liver Enzymes In Study IMCgp100-202, increases in alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase were observed in 65% of patients treated with KIMMTRAK. In patients experiencing ALT/AST elevations, 73% initially occurred within the first 3 infusions with KIMMTRAK. Most patients experiencing Grade 3 or 4 ALT/AST elevations had improvement to ≤ Grade 1 within 7 days. For events that were observed outside the setting of CRS, the median time to onset was 129 days. Grade 3 or greater elevations in liver enzymes outside the setting of CRS occurred in approximately 8% of patients. Elevations in liver enzymes led to permanent discontinuation in 0.4% of patients receiving KIMMTRAK. Monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and total blood bilirubin prior to the start of and during treatment with KIMMTRAK. Withhold KIMMTRAK according to severity [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] .

5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on the mechanism of action, KIMMTRAK may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with KIMMTRAK and for 1 week after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3) ] .

Side effects (adverse reactions)

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Cytokine Release Syndrome [ see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Skin Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Elevated Liver Enzymes [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions (occurring in ≥ 30%) are cytokine release syndrome, rash, pyrexia, pruritus, fatigue, nausea, chills, abdominal pain, edema, hypotension, dry skin, headache and vomiting ( 6.1 ). The most common laboratory abnormalities (occurring in ≥50%) are decreased lymphocyte count, increased creatinine, increased glucose, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased alanine aminotransferase, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased phosphate ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Immunocore at 1-844-IMMUNO1 (1-844-466-8661) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. First line metastatic uveal melanoma The safety of KIMMTRAK was evaluated in study IMCgp100-202, a randomized (2:1), open-label, active-controlled trial in patients who had not received prior systemic therapy for metastatic or advanced uveal melanoma [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Patients received either KIMMTRAK administered at 20 mcg intravenously on Day 1, 30 mcg intravenously on Day 8, 68 mcg intravenously on Day 15, and 68 mcg intravenously once every week thereafter (N=245) or investigator’s choice treatment (N=111). The median duration of exposure was 5.3 months (range: 0.3 to 33 months) in patients treated with KIMMTRAK. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. Serious adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 2% of patients were cytokine release syndrome (10%), rashes (4.5%), pyrexia (2.4%), and hypotension (2%). One patient (0.4%) experienced a fatal adverse reaction (pulmonary embolism). Adverse reactions led to permanent discontinuation in 3.3% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. Adverse reactions that led to permanent discontinuation of KIMMTRAK were anaphylactic reaction, brain edema, cytokine release syndrome, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, hypotension, and nausea (each 0.4%). Adverse reactions resulting in dosage interruption occurred in 25% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 2% of patients included fatigue (3.7%), lipase increased (2.9%), pyrexia (2.4%), alanine aminotransferase increase (2%), and aspartate aminotransferase increase (2%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 5% of patients who received KIMMTRAK. Adverse reactions which required dosage reduction in ≥ 2% of patients were cytokine release syndrome (2.4%), and rashes (2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥30%) in patients who received KIMMTRAK were cytokine release syndrome, rash, pyrexia, pruritus, fatigue, nausea, chills, abdominal pain, edema, hypotension, dry skin, headache, and vomiting. The most common (≥50%) laboratory abnormalities in patient who received KIMMTRAK were decreased lymphocyte count, increased creatinine, increased glucose, increased AST, increased ALT, decreased hemoglobin, and decreased phosphate. Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions observed in study IMCgp100-202. Table 4: Adverse Reactions (≥20%) in Patients with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Who Received KIMMTRAK in Study IMCgp100-202 a Represents algorithmic identification of CRS cases based on ASTCT grading criteria (Lee et al. 2019). b Represents a composite of multiple related terms. Adverse Reactions KIMMTRAK (N=245) Investigator’s Choice (pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) (N=111) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3 or 4 (% ) Immune system disorders Cytokine release syndrome a 89 0.8 2.7 0 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash b 83 18 28 0 Pruritus 69 4.5 23 0 Dry skin 31 0 3.6 0 Skin Hypopigmentation b 28 NA 5 NA Erythema 24 0 0.9 0 Hair color changes b 20 NA 0 NA General disorders and administration site conditions Pyrexia 76 3.7 7

0.9 Fatigue b 64 6 42

0.9 Chills 48 0.4 3.6 0 Edema b 45 0 10 0 Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea 49 2 26

0.9 Abdominal pain b 45 2.9 33

3.6 Vomiting 30 1.2 9 0 Diarrhea 25 1.2 20

2.7 Vascular disorders Hypotension 39 3.3 2.7 0 Nervous system disorders Headache 31 0.4 10

0.9 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Arthralgia 22 0.8 16 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions occurring in < 20% of patients who received KIMMTRAK included back pain, decreased appetite, constipation, hypertension, tachycardia or sinus tachycardia, dyspnea, paresthesia, dizziness, flushing, muscle spasms, myalgia, pain in extremity, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, influenza-like illness, oropharyngeal pain and night sweats. Table 5 summarizes the selected laboratory abnormalities observed in study IMCgp100-202. Table 5: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (≥ 10%) worsening from baseline in patients who received KIMMTRAK versus Investigator’s Choice Alk Phos = Alkaline Phosphatase; AST=aspartate aminotransferase; ALT=alanine aminotransferase a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 242 to 245 for KIMMTRAK and 105 to 109 for IC based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value for the laboratory assessment. KIMMTRAK a (N=245) Investigator’s Choice a (pembrolizumab, or ipilimumab, or dacarbazine) (N=111) Grades 1-4 (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Grades 1-4 (%) Grades 3-4 (% ) HEMATOLOGY Lymphocyte count decreased 91 56 26

1.8 Hemoglobin decreased 51 0.8 20

0.9 Platelet count decreased 16 0 15

0.9 Neutrophil count decreased 14 2 8 1.8 CHEMISTRY Creatinine increased 87 0.4 73 0 Glucose increased 66 3.3 39 4.6 AST increased 55 13 39 1.9 ALT increased 52 9 29

1.8 Phosphate decreased 51 11 20 2 Albumin decreased 47 2.1 14

0.9 Calcium decreased 45 1.6 15

1.9 Lipase increased 37 15 28 6 Magnesium decreased 34 0 8 0 Alk phos increased 34 2.9 36

1.8 Sodium decreased 30 2.9 15

0.9 Potassium increased 29 1.6 15

0.9 Bilirubin increased 27 4.1 14 7 Amylase increased 23 4.1 18 1 Glucose decreased 18 0.4 4.6 0 Potassium decreased 17 0.8 8

0.9 Calcium increased 13 0 3.7 0

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and older adults

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on the mechanism of action, KIMMTRAK may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data with KIMMTRAK in pregnant woman. No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with KIMMTRAK. Molecules of similar molecular weight can cross the placenta resulting in fetal exposure. Advise women of the potential risk to the fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively.

8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of tebentafusp-tebn in human milk, the effect on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Because tebentafusp-tebn may be excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise patients not to breastfeed during treatment with KIMMTRAK and for at least 1 week after the last dose.

8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential KIMMTRAK may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating KIMMTRAK treatment. Contraception Females Advise female of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 1 week following the last dose of KIMMTRAK [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] .

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of KIMMTRAK have not been established in pediatric patients.

8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 245 patients with metastatic uveal melanoma treated with KIMMTRAK on IMCgp100-202, 47% were 65 years of age and older and 9% were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between patients ≥ 65 years of age compared to younger adult patients.

How it works

Tebentafusp-tebn is a bispecific gp100 peptide-HLA-A*02:01 directed T cell receptor CD3 T cell engager. The TCR arm binds to a gp100 peptide presented by human leukocyte antigen-A*02:01 (HLA-A*02:01) on the cell surface of uveal melanoma tumor cells. In vitro, tebentafusp-tebn bound to HLA-A*02:01-positive uveal melanoma cells and activated polyclonal T cells to release inflammatory cytokines and cytolytic proteins, which results in direct lysis of uveal melanoma tumor cells.

Are there biosimilars to Tebentafusp?

Yes. The FDA has approved 1 biosimilars; 1 of those approvals are active (not discontinued). As with generics, approval does not guarantee a product is stocked or covered.

  • Kimmtrak Immunocore Ltd, approved 2022

Biologics have biosimilars rather than generics: highly similar versions with no clinically meaningful differences. Only biosimilars the FDA designates as interchangeable can be swapped at the pharmacy without asking the prescriber, where state law allows; the FDA Purple Book lists which ones are.

Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.

Dosage:
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 24a49f57-d2fc-4ffe-9eb1-fe0460c6b067.


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