Cosibelimab

FDA label, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., intravenous, effective 2025-12-08. Full label on DailyMed

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4. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. 5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur in any organ system or tissue, including the following: immune-mediated pneumonitis, immune-mediated colitis, immune-mediated hepatitis, immune-mediated endocrinopathies, immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions, immune-mediated nephritis and renal dysfunction, and solid organ transplant rejection.

Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies Adrenal Insufficiency UNLOXCYT can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For Grade 2 or higher adrenal insufficiency, initiate symptomatic treatment per institutional guidelines, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue UNLOXCYT depending on severity [see Dosage and Administration ] .

Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.9% (2/223) of patients receiving UNLOXCYT, including Grade 2 in 0.4% (1/223) of patients. UNLOXCYT was withheld for adrenal insufficiency in one of these patients and was reinitiated after symptom improvement. Systemic corticosteroids were required in both patients with adrenal insufficiency.

Immune-Mediated Nephritis with Renal Dysfunction UNLOXCYT can cause immune-mediated nephritis, defined as the required use of systemic corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants and the absence of a clear alternate etiology. Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions UNLOXCYT can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis.

Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue : Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis and associated sequelae including renal failure, arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica. Endocrine : Hypoparathyroidism. Other (Hematologic/Immune) : Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenia, solid organ transplant rejection, other transplant (including corneal graft) rejection. 5.2.

Table 1: Recommended Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions
Adverse ReactionSeverityBased on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 5.UNLOXCYT Dosage Modifications
ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; DRESS: drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; SJS: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome; TEN: toxic epidermal necrolysis; ULN: upper limit of normal.
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
PneumonitisGrade 2WithholdResume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce corticosteroid to a prednisone equivalent of 10 mg/day or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue
ColitisGrade 2 or 3Withhold
Grade 4Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liverAST or ALT increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULNWithhold
AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULNPermanently discontinue
Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liverIf AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue UNLOXCYT based on recommendations for hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver. Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULNWithhold
AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN Permanently discontinue
EndocrinopathiesDepending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.Grade 3 or 4Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue, depending on severity
Nephritis with renal dysfunctionGrade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinineWithhold
Grade 4 increased blood creatininePermanently discontinue
Exfoliative dermatologic conditionsSuspected SJS, TEN, or DRESSWithhold
Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESSPermanently discontinue
MyocarditisGrade 2, 3 or 4Permanently discontinue
Neurological toxicitiesGrade 2Withhold
Grade 3 or 4Permanently discontinue
Other Adverse Reactions
Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 1 or 2Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion
Grade 3 or 4Permanently discontinue

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2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of UNLOXCYT is 1,200 mg as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 3 weeks. 2.1. Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of UNLOXCYT is 1,200 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 2.2.

Dosage modifications for UNLOXCYT for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 1. [See table below.] if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce corticosteroid to a prednisone equivalent of 10 mg/day or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.

Resume once acute symptoms have resolved. Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue, depending on severity Nephritis with renal dysfunction Grade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinine Withhold Grade 4 increased blood creatinine Permanently discontinue Exfoliative dermatologic conditions Suspected SJS, TEN, or DRESS Withhold Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESS Permanently discontinue Myocarditis Grade 2, 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Neurological toxicities Grade 2 Withhold Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue Other Adverse Reactions Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ] Grade 1 or 2 Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue 2.3.

Preparation and Administration Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter and discoloration. UNLOXCYT is clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow or slightly brown. Discard the vial if visible particles are observed. Do not shake the vial. Preparation for Intravenous Infusion: Add 20 mL (1,200 mg) of UNLOXCYT to a 250 mL intravenous infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection.

UNLOXCYT is compatible with an infusion bag made of polyolefin or polyvinyl chloride. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake . Discard any unused portion left in the vial. Storage of Infusion Solution: The prepared infusion solution may be stored either: At room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for no more than 24 hours from the time of preparation until the end of infusion.

Under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 24 hours from time of preparation until end of infusion. If refrigerated, allow the diluted solution to come to room temperature prior to administration. Discard after 24 hours. Do not freeze. Administration: Visually inspect the infusion bag for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.

Discard if the solution is discolored or contains particulate matter. Administer by intravenous infusion over 60 minutes through an intravenous line containing a sterile, in-line or add-on of 0.2-micron to 0.22-micron filter. Do not administer UNLOXCYT as an intravenous push or bolus injection. Do not co-administer other drugs through the same infusion line.

Table 1: Recommended Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions
Adverse ReactionSeverityBased on National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), Version 5.UNLOXCYT Dosage Modifications
ALT = alanine aminotransferase; AST = aspartate aminotransferase; DRESS: drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; SJS: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome; TEN: toxic epidermal necrolysis; ULN: upper limit of normal.
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
PneumonitisGrade 2WithholdResume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no complete or partial resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce corticosteroid to a prednisone equivalent of 10 mg/day or less within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue
ColitisGrade 2 or 3Withhold
Grade 4Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liverAST or ALT increases to more than 3 and up to 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 1.5 and up to 3 times ULNWithhold
AST or ALT increases to more than 8 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULNPermanently discontinue
Hepatitis with tumor involvement of the liverIf AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue UNLOXCYT based on recommendations for hepatitis with no tumor involvement of the liver. Baseline AST or ALT is more than 1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases to more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN or Baseline AST or ALT is more than 3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases to more than 8 and up to 10 times ULNWithhold
AST or ALT increases to more than 10 times ULN or Total bilirubin increases to more than 3 times ULN Permanently discontinue
EndocrinopathiesDepending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.Grade 3 or 4Withhold until clinically stable or permanently discontinue, depending on severity
Nephritis with renal dysfunctionGrade 2 or 3 increased blood creatinineWithhold
Grade 4 increased blood creatininePermanently discontinue
Exfoliative dermatologic conditionsSuspected SJS, TEN, or DRESSWithhold
Confirmed SJS, TEN, or DRESSPermanently discontinue
MyocarditisGrade 2, 3 or 4Permanently discontinue
Neurological toxicitiesGrade 2Withhold
Grade 3 or 4Permanently discontinue
Other Adverse Reactions
Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]Grade 1 or 2Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion
Grade 3 or 4Permanently discontinue

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Contraindications

4. CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

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Liver injury (LiverTox)

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Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

8.1. Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on its mechanism of action, UNLOXCYT can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on the use of UNLOXCYT in pregnant women. Animal studies have demonstrated that inhibition of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway can lead to increased risk of immune-mediated rejection of the developing fetus resulting in fetal death (see Data ) . Human IgG1 immunoglobulins (IgG1) are known to cross the placental barrier; therefore, cosibelimab-ipdl has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S.

general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data : Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with cosibelimab-ipdl to evaluate its effect on reproduction and fetal development. A central function of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway is to preserve pregnancy by maintaining maternal immune tolerance to the fetus.

In murine models of pregnancy, blockade of PD-L1 signaling has been shown to disrupt tolerance to the fetus and to result in an increase in fetal loss; therefore, potential risks of administering UNLOXCYT during pregnancy include increased rates of abortion or stillbirth. As reported in the literature, there were no malformations related to the blockade of PD-1/PD-L1 signaling in the offspring of these animals; however, immune-mediated disorders occurred in PD-1 and PD-L1 knockout mice. Based on its mechanism of action, fetal exposure to UNLOXCYT may increase the risk of developing immune-mediated disorders or altering the normal immune response.

Breastfeeding (LactMed)

No information is available on the use of cosibelimab during breastfeeding. Because cosibelimab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 147,000 Da, the amount in milk is likely to be very low. It is also likely to be partially destroyed in the infant's gastrointestinal tract and absorption by the infant is probably minimal. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during therapy and for 4 months after the last dose.

Source: LactMed: Cosibelimab (NICHD, public domain)Revised Jan 15, 2025

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