Encelto (revakinagene taroretcel-lwey)

Ophthalmic - Retinal Enzyme Replacement Intraocular Implant (Ea)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Revakinagene taroretcel-lwey is an allogeneic encapsulated cell-based gene therapy.

USES: This medication implant is used to treat a certain eye condition (idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2 -MacTel). Revakinagene is a small capsule that is placed in the eye to constantly make and release a protein called recombinant human ciliary neurotrophic factor (rhCNTF). This type of treatment is known as gene therapy.

Treatment helps protect cells in your eye and slow down vision loss.

Generic name: revakinagene taroretcel-lwey
Drug class: Ophthalmic - Retinal Enzyme Replacement
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Encelto:

  • Idiopathic Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Also known as: Idiopathic Juxtafoveal Retinal Telangiectasia Type 2.

Dosing

It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:

For intravitreal implantation only.

*Revakinagene taroretcel-lwey is intended for surgical intravitreal implantation under aseptic conditions by a qualified ophthalmologist.

*The recommended dose is one revakinagene taroretcel-lwey implant per affected eye containing 200,000 to 440,000 allogeneic retinal pigment epithelial cells expressing recombinant human ciliary neurotrophic factor (rhCNTF).

*Carefully inspect revakinagene taroretcel-lwey prior to use and refer to the Instructions for Use when preparing for and performing surgical placement or removal of revakinagene taroretcel-lwey.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

*Patients with active or suspected ocular or periocular infections.

*Patients with known hypersensitivity to Endothelial Serum Free Media (Endo-SFM).

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (incidence >=2%) were conjunctival hemorrhage, delayed dark adaptation, foreign body sensation, eye pain, suture related complications, miosis, conjunctival hyperemia, eye pruritus, ocular discomfort, vitreous hemorrhage, blurred vision, headache, dry eye, eye irritation, cataract progression or formation, vitreous floaters, severe vision loss, eye discharge, anterior chamber cell, iridocyclitis.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2
H35.07ICD10CMRetinal telangiectasis
H35.071ICD10CMRetinal telangiectasis, right eye
H35.072ICD10CMRetinal telangiectasis, left eye
H35.073ICD10CMRetinal telangiectasis, bilateral
H35.079ICD10CMRetinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data