Letibotulinumtoxina

FDA label, Hugel, Inc., intramuscular, effective 2024-11-18. Full label on DailyMed

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WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT The effects of all botulinum toxin products, including LETYBO, may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. LETYBO is not approved for the treatment of spasticity or any conditions other than glabellar lines [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

The effects of all botulinum toxin products, including LETYBO, may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. LETYBO is not approved for the treatment of spasticity or any conditions other than glabellar lines. ( 5.1 )

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Preparation and administration

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Important Administration Instructions The potency Units of LETYBO (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg) for injection are specific to the preparation and assay utilized. They are not interchangeable with other preparations of botulinum toxin products and, therefore, units of biological activity of LETYBO cannot be compared to nor converted into units of any other botulinum toxin products assessed with any other specific assay [see Warnings and Precautions and Description] .

LETYBO should be administered no more frequently than every three months. Consideration of the cumulative dose is necessary when treating adult patients with LETYBO for glabellar lines if other botulinum toxin products are or have been used to treat other indications approved for those products. The safe and effective use of LETYBO depends upon proper storage of the product, selection of the correct dose, and proper reconstitution and administration techniques.LETYBO After reconstitution, only use each LETYBO vial for one injection session and for only one patient.

Discard any remaining solution in vial immediately after administration. Reconstitution instructions are provided specifically for the 50 Unit and the 100 Unit vials ( Table 1 )

Preparation and Dilution Technique LETYBO is supplied in a single-dose 50 or 100-Unit vial. Prior to intramuscular injection, reconstitute each freeze-dried vial of LETYBO with the required amount of sterile, preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to achieve a reconstituted solution at a concentration of 4 Units/0.1 mL (see Table 1). [See table below.] 100 Units 2.5 mL 4 Units *Preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Slowly inject the diluent into the vial.

Discard the vial if a vacuum does not pull the diluent into the vial. Dispose of any unused diluent. Gently mix LETYBO with 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP by rotating the vial. Reconstituted LETYBO is clear and colorless, and free of particulate matter. Inspect visually the reconstituted LETYBO for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.

Do not use if the solution is cloudy or discolored or contains flakes or particles. Administer LETYBO within 24 hours after reconstitution. During this time period, store unused reconstituted LETYBO in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze reconstituted LETYBO.

Administration The upper eyelid margin position should be carefully examined for separation or weakness of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. Evaluate the range of upper eyelid excursion while manually immobilizing the frontalis to assess degree of levator function and frontalis compensation. In order to reduce the complication of eyelid ptosis the following steps should be taken: Avoid injection near the levator palpebrae superioris, particularly in patients with larger brow depressor complexes.

Ensure the injected volume/dose is accurate and administer in a steady, controlled manner. Lateral corrugator injections should be placed at least 1 cm above the bony supraorbital ridge. Avoid injecting toxin closer than 1 centimeter above the central eyebrow. Draw at least 0.5 mL of the properly reconstituted toxin into a sterile syringe and expel any air bubbles in the syringe barrel.

Remove the needle used to reconstitute the product and attach a 30-31 gauge needle. Confirm the patency of the needle. Inject a dose of 0.1 mL (4 Units) intramuscularly into each of 5 sites, the inferomedial and superior middle of each corrugator and one in the mid-line of the procerus muscle for a total dose of 20 Units (see Figure 1 ).

Figure 1: LETYBO Sites (x) for Intramuscular Injection

Table 1: Dilution Instructions for LETYBO Vials (50 and 100 Units)
VialAmount of Diluent* AddedResulting Dose Units per 0.1 mL
50 Units1.25 mL4 Units
100 Units2.5 mL4 Units

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Label text (2 paragraphs)

No drug interaction studies have been conducted with LETYBO. Certain drugs may potentiate the effects of LETYBO which may result in excessive neuromuscular weakness and heighten systemic anticholinergic effects.

Use caution with concurrent use of LETYBO with the following products and monitor closely for excessive neuromuscular weakness: Aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission Anticholinergic drugs Botulinum neurotoxin products administered as the same time or within several months of LETYBO Muscle relaxants administered before or after administration of LETYBO Aminoglycoside antibiotics, anticholinergic agents, or any other agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission may potentiate the effect of LETYBO; co-administer only with caution and close observation. ( 7 )

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LETYBO is contraindicated in: Patients with known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the LETYBO formulation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . The presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s). Known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the LETYBO formulation ( 4 ) Infection at the injection site ( 4 )

4.1 Known Hypersensitivity to Botulinum Toxin BRANDNAME is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )].

4.2 Infection at the Injection Site(s) BRANDNAME is contraindicated in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s).

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Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data from case reports with LETYBO use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Systemic exposure following intramuscular injection of letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg was not assessed [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . In an animal reproduction study, intramuscular administration of letibotulinumtoxinA‑wlbg to rats during pregnancy resulted in adverse effects on fetal growth (decreased fetal body weight and skeletal ossification) at maternally toxic doses 3 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data) .

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. 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 An embryofetal development study was conducted in rats with letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg. For comparison of animal to human doses based on a body weight comparison, the MRHD is set at 20 Units/subject (0.34 Units/kg for an average 60 kg subject).

Administration to pregnant rats once daily during organogenesis (gestation days 5 to 16) caused decreased fetal body weight and decreased fetal skeletal ossification at doses ≥1 Unit/kg (3 times the MRHD. These treatment related effects were associated with maternal toxicity.

For breastfeeding, also see LactMed (National Library of Medicine), which summarizes milk levels and infant effects.

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