Daratumumab and hyaluronidase (human recombinant)
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CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody, Endoglycosidase
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Preparation and Administration DARZALEX FASPRO should be administered by a healthcare provider. To prevent medication errors, check the vial labels to ensure that the drug being prepared and administered is DARZALEX FASPRO for subcutaneous use. Do not administer DARZALEX FASPRO intravenously . DARZALEX FASPRO is ready to use.
Preparation Remove the DARZALEX FASPRO vial from refrigerated storage [2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)] and equilibrate to ambient temperature [15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)]. Store the unpunctured vial at ambient temperature and ambient light for a maximum of 24 hours. Keep out of direct sunlight. Do not shake. Withdraw 15 mL from the vial into a syringe using an 18G to 22G transfer needle with a regular bevel.
Insert the needle into the vial at a 90° angle within the ring of the stopper. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if opaque particles, discoloration or other foreign particles are present.
DARZALEX FASPRO is compatible with polypropylene or polyethylene syringe material; polypropylene, polyethylene, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) subcutaneous infusion sets; and stainless steel transfer and injection needles. Use the product immediately. After the solution of DARZALEX FASPRO is withdrawn into the syringe, replace the transfer needle with a syringe closing cap.
Label the syringe appropriately to include the route of administration per institutional standards. Label the syringe with the peel-off label. To avoid needle clogging, attach the hypodermic injection needle or subcutaneous infusion set to the syringe immediately prior to injection. Storage If the syringe containing DARZALEX FASPRO is not used immediately, store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours and/or at room temperature at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) for up to 12 hours under ambient light.
Discard if storage time exceeds these limits. If stored in the refrigerator, allow the solution to come to room temperature before administration. Administration Inject 15 mL of DARZALEX FASPRO into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen approximately 3 inches [7.5 cm] to the right or left of the navel over approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
No data are available on performing the injection at other sites of the body. Rotate injection sites for successive injections. Never inject DARZALEX FASPRO into areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, hard or areas where there are scars. Pause or slow down delivery rate if the patient experiences pain. In the event pain is not alleviated by pausing or slowing down delivery rate, a second injection site may be chosen on the opposite side of the abdomen to deliver the remainder of the dose.
During treatment with DARZALEX FASPRO, do not administer other medications for subcutaneous use at the same site as DARZALEX FASPRO.
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- Daratumumab and hyaluronidase (human recombinant)
Label text (4 paragraphs)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Effects of Daratumumab on Laboratory Tests Interference with Indirect Antiglobulin Tests (Indirect Coombs Test) Daratumumab binds to CD38 on RBCs and interferes with compatibility testing, including antibody screening and cross matching. Daratumumab interference mitigation methods include treating reagent RBCs with dithiothreitol (DTT) to disrupt daratumumab binding [see References (15) ] or genotyping. Since the Kell blood group system is also sensitive to DTT treatment, supply K-negative units after ruling out or identifying alloantibodies using DTT-treated RBCs.
If an emergency transfusion is required, administer non-cross-matched ABO/RhD-compatible RBCs per local blood bank practices. Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests Daratumumab may be detected on serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for monitoring disease monoclonal immunoglobulins (M protein). False positive SPE and IFE assay results may occur for patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein impacting initial assessment of complete responses by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria.
In DARZALEX FASPRO-treated patients with persistent very good partial response, where daratumumab interference is suspected, consider using a FDA-approved daratumumab-specific IFE assay to distinguish daratumumab from any remaining endogenous M protein in the patient's serum, to facilitate determination of a complete response.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DARZALEX FASPRO is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation. ( 4 )
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Liver injury (LiverTox)
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Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary DARZALEX FASPRO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The assessment of associated risks with daratumumab products is based on the mechanism of action and data from target antigen CD38 knockout animal models (see Data ) . There are no available data on the use of DARZALEX FASPRO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. 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.
The combination of DARZALEX FASPRO and lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women, because lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child. Lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide are only available through a REMS program. Refer to the lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta. Based on its mechanism of action, DARZALEX FASPRO may cause depletion of fetal CD38 positive immune cells and decreased bone density.
Defer administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to daratumumab in utero until a hematology evaluation is completed. Data Animal Data DARZALEX FASPRO for subcutaneous injection contains daratumumab and hyaluronidase . Mice that were genetically modified to eliminate all CD38 expression (CD38 knockout mice) had reduced bone density at birth that recovered by 5 months of age. Data from studies using CD38 knockout animal models also suggest the involvement of CD38 in the regulation of humoral immune responses (mice), feto-maternal immune tolerance (mice), and early embryonic development (frogs).
No systemic exposure of hyaluronidase was detected in monkeys given 220,000 U/kg subcutaneously (440 times higher than the human dose) and there were no effects on embryo-fetal development in pregnant mice given 360,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously daily during organogenesis, which is 720 times higher than the human dose. There were no effects on pre- and post-natal development through sexual maturity in offspring of mice treated daily from implantation through lactation with 1,100,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously, which is 2,200 times higher than the human doses.
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