Obinutuzumab

FDA label, Genentech, Inc., intravenous, effective 2025-12-19. Full label on DailyMed

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WARNING: HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death, can occur in patients receiving CD20-directed cytolytic antibodies, including GAZYVA. Screen all patients for HBV infection before treatment initiation. Monitor HBV-positive patients during and after treatment with GAZYVA. Discontinue GAZYVA and concomitant medications in the event of HBV reactivation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) including fatal PML, can occur in patients receiving GAZYVA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

WARNING: HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. ( 5.1 ) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) resulting in death. ( 5.2 )

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Dosing in kidney impairment

Patients with an IRR (Grade 1-2) with the previous infusion 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen At least 30 minutes before GAZYVA infusion. anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) Patients with a Grade 3 IRR with the previous infusion OR with a lymphocyte count > 25 × 10 9 /L prior to next treatment Intravenous glucocorticoid: 20 mg dexamethasone or 80 mg methylprednisolone Completed at least 1 hour prior to GAZYVA infusion. 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen At least 30 minutes before GAZYVA infusion. anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) LN All patients Intravenous glucocorticoid (80 mg methylprednisolone) Completed between 30 and 60 minutes prior to GAZYVA infusion Starting from Dose 6, intravenous corticosteroid should only be administered to patients who have experienced an IRR in the prior infusion 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) Tumor Lysis Syndrome Prophylaxis Patients with high tumor burden, high circulating absolute lymphocyte counts (greater than 25 × 10 9 /L) or renal impairment are considered at risk of tumor lysis syndrome and should receive prophylaxis.

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Important Dosing Information Premedicate before each infusion [see Dosage and Administration ] . Provide prophylactic hydration and anti-hyperuricemics to patients at high risk of tumor lysis syndrome [see Dosage and Administration and Warnings and Precautions ]. Administer only as an intravenous infusion through a dedicated line [see Dosage and Administration ] .

Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus. Monitor blood counts at regular intervals. GAZYVA should only be administered by a healthcare professional with appropriate medical support to manage severe infusion-related reactions that can be fatal if they occur [see Warnings and Precautions ].

Recommended Premedication and Prophylactic Medications Infusion-Related Reactions Premedication to reduce the risk of IRRs is outlined in Table 6 [see Warnings and Precautions ] . Hypotension may occur during GAZYVA intravenous infusions. Consider withholding antihypertensive treatments for 12 hours prior to and throughout each GAZYVA infusion and for the first hour after administration [see Warnings and Precautions ] . [See table below.] CLL or FL All subsequent infusions All patients 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen At least 30 minutes before GAZYVA infusion.

Patients with an IRR (Grade 1-2) with the previous infusion 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen At least 30 minutes before GAZYVA infusion. anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) Patients with a Grade 3 IRR with the previous infusion OR with a lymphocyte count > 25 × 10 9 /L prior to next treatment Intravenous glucocorticoid: 20 mg dexamethasone or 80 mg methylprednisolone Completed at least 1 hour prior to GAZYVA infusion. 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen At least 30 minutes before GAZYVA infusion. anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) LN All patients Intravenous glucocorticoid (80 mg methylprednisolone) Completed between 30 and 60 minutes prior to GAZYVA infusion Starting from Dose 6, intravenous corticosteroid should only be administered to patients who have experienced an IRR in the prior infusion 650–1,000 mg acetaminophen anti-histamine (e.g., 50 mg diphenhydramine) Tumor Lysis Syndrome Prophylaxis Patients with high tumor burden, high circulating absolute lymphocyte counts (greater than 25 × 10 9 /L) or renal impairment are considered at risk of tumor lysis syndrome and should receive prophylaxis.

Premedicate with anti-hyperuricemics (e.g., allopurinol or rasburicase) and ensure adequate hydration prior to start of GAZYVA therapy. Continue prophylaxis prior to each subsequent GAZYVA infusion, as needed [see Warnings and Precautions ] . Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Patients with Grade 3 to 4 neutropenia lasting more than one week are strongly recommended to receive antimicrobial prophylaxis until resolution of neutropenia to Grade 1 or 2.

Consider antiviral and antifungal prophylaxis for patients with severe and long lasting (> 1 week) neutropenia.

Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Infusion-Related Reactions If a patient experiences an IRR, adjust the infusion as follows [see Warnings and Precautions ] : Grade 4 (life-threatening): Stop infusion immediately and permanently discontinue GAZYVA. Grade 3 (severe): Interrupt infusion and manage symptoms. For patients who experience Grade 3 IRRs during standard infusion, upon resolution of symptoms, consider restarting GAZYVA infusion at no more than half the previous rate (the rate being used at the time that the IRR reaction occurred), and if patient does not experience any further IRR symptoms, infusion rate escalation may resume at the increments and intervals as appropriate for the treatment cycle dose.

Permanently discontinue treatment if patients experience a Grade 3 or higher IRR at rechallenge. For patients with FL who experience Grade 3 IRRs during the approximately 90-minute infusion, upon resolution of symptoms, the infusion can be restarted at no more than half the previous rate (the rate being used at the time that the IRR occurred) and not greater than 400 mg/hr.

Administer subsequent infusions at the standard rate. Permanently discontinue treatment if patients experience a Grade 3 or higher IRR at rechallenge. For patients with CLL only, the Day 1 infusion rate may be increased back up to 25 mg/hr after 1 hour but not increased further. Grade 1–2 (mild to moderate): Reduce infusion rate or interrupt infusion and manage symptoms.

Upon resolution of symptoms, continue or resume GAZYVA infusion, and if patient does not experience any further IRR symptoms, infusion rate escalation may resume at the increments and intervals as appropriate for the treatment cycle dose. For patients with CLL only, the Day 1 infusion rate may be increased back up to 25 mg/hr after 1 hour but not increased further.

For patients with LN, reduce infusion rate to half the rate that was used at the time of the reaction and treat symptoms. Upon resolution of symptoms, the infusion should be kept at the reduced rate for an additional 30 minutes. If no further symptoms of IRR, infusion rate escalation may resume at the increments and intervals as appropriate for the treatment dose.

Other Adverse Reactions Consider treatment interruption if patients experience an infection, Grade 3 or 4 cytopenia, or Grade 2 or higher non-hematologic toxicity.

Preparation and Administration Preparation Prepare the solution for infusion, using aseptic technique, as follows: Inspect visually for any particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Use a sterile needle and syringe to prepare GAZYVA. Dilute into a 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP PVC or non-PVC polyolefin infusion bag.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Preparation of solution for infusion on day 1 (100 mg) and day 2 (900 mg) of Cycle 1: Prepare day 1 (100 mg) and day 2 (900 mg) infusion bags at the same time using one vial (1,000 mg/40 mL) on day 1. Withdraw 40 mL of GAZYVA solution from the vial. Dilute 4 mL (100 mg) of GAZYVA into a 100 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP infusion bag for immediate administration.

Dilute the remaining 36 mL (900 mg) into a 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP infusion bag at the same time for use on day 2 and store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours. After allowing the diluted bag to come to room temperature, use immediately. Clearly label each infusion bag. Preparation of solution for infusion on day 8 and 15 of Cycle 1 and day 1 of Cycles 2–6: Withdraw 40 mL of GAZYVA solution from the vial.

Dilute 40 mL (1,000 mg) into a 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP infusion bag. Follicular Lymphoma and Active Lupus Nephritis Preparation of solution for infusion: Withdraw 40 mL of GAZYVA solution from the vial. Dilute 40 mL (1,000 mg) into a 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP infusion bag. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion.

Do not shake or freeze. For microbiological stability, immediately use diluted GAZYVA infusion solution. If not used immediately, store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours prior to use. The product can be administered at a final concentration of 0.4 mg/mL to 4 mg/mL. Storage Use the diluted solution immediately.

If not used immediately, store for up to 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C. Discard after 24 hours. Administration Administer as an intravenous infusion only. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus. Do not mix GAZYVA with other drugs. No incompatibilities between GAZYVA and polyvinylchloride (PVC) or non-PVC polyolefin bags and administration sets have been observed.

Table 1 Dose of GAZYVA to be Administered During Six 28-Day Treatment Cycles for Patients with CLL
Day of treatment cycleDose of GAZYVARate of infusion
Cycle 1 (loading doses)Day 1100 mgAdminister at 25 mg/hr over 4 hours. Do not increase the infusion rate.
Day 2900 mgIf no infusion-related reaction (IRR) occurred during the previous infusion, administer at 50 mg/hr. The rate of the infusion can be escalated in increments of 50 mg/hr every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr. If an IRR occurred during the previous infusion, administer at 25 mg/hr. The rate of infusion can be escalated in increments of up to 50 mg/hr every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr.
Day 81,000 mgIf no IRR occurred during the previous infusion and the final infusion rate was 100 mg/hr or faster, infusions can be started at a rate of 100 mg/hr and increased by 100 mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hr. If an infusion-related reaction occurred during the previous infusion, administer at 50 mg/hr. The rate of infusion can be escalated in increments of 50 mg/hr every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr.
Day 151,000 mg
Cycles 2–6Day 11,000 mg
Table 2 Dose and Standard Infusion Rate of GAZYVA to be Administered During 6–8 Treatment Cycles, Followed by GAZYVA Monotherapy for Patients with FL
Day of treatment cycleDose of GAZYVARate of infusion
Cycle 1 (loading doses)Day 11,000 mgAdminister at 50 mg/hr. The rate of the infusion can be escalated in 50 mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hr.
Day 81,000 mgIf no infusion-related reaction or an infusion-related reaction of Grade 1 occurred during the previous infusion and the final infusion rate was 100 mg/hr or faster, infusions can be started at a rate of 100 mg/hr and increased by 100 mg/hr increments every 30 minutes to a maximum of 400 mg/hr. If an infusion-related reaction of Grade 2 or higher occurred during the previous infusion, administer at 50 mg/hr. The rate of infusion can be escalated in increments of 50 mg/hr every 30 minutes to a maximum rate of 400 mg/hr.
Day 151,000 mg
Cycles 2–6 or 2–8Day 11,000 mg
MonotherapyEvery two months for up to two years1,000 mg
Table 3 Dose and Infusion Rate of a GAZYVA 90-Minute Infusion for Patients with FL
Day of treatment cycleDose of GAZYVARate of infusion
Cycle 1Days 1, 8, 151,000 mgSee Table 2
Cycles 2–6Consider an approximately 90-minute infusion in patients with FL who do not experience a Grade 3 or higher infusion-related reaction to GAZYVA in Cycle 1 and subsequent cycles. or 2-8Day 11,000 mgIf no Grade 3 or higher IRR occurred during Cycle 1: 100 mg/hr for 30 minutes, then 900 mg/hr for approximately 60 minutes. If an IRR of Grade 1-2 with ongoing symptoms or a Grade 3 or higher IRR occurred during the previous approximately 90-minute infusion, administer all subsequent GAZYVA infusions at the standard infusion rate (see Table 2).
MonotherapyEvery two months for up to two years1,000 mg

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Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS GAZYVA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to obinutuzumab or to any of the excipients, or serum sickness with prior obinutuzumab use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. GAZYVA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) to obinutuzumab or any of the excipients, including serum sickness with prior obinutuzumab use. ( 4 )

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Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and its mechanism of action, GAZYVA can cause fetal B-cell depletion [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no data with GAZYVA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta. In animal reproduction studies, weekly intravenous administration of obinutuzumab to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys from day 20 of pregnancy until parturition which includes the period of organogenesis at doses with exposures up to 2.4 times the exposure at the clinical dose of 1,000 mg monthly produced opportunistic infections and immune complex mediated hypersensitivity reactions.

No embryo-toxic or teratogenic effects were observed in the monkeys (see Data ) . Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown; however, the estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.

Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including worsening of the underlying disease, premature birth, miscarriage, and intrauterine growth restriction. Maternal LN increases the risk of hypertension and preeclampsia/eclampsia. Passage of maternal autoantibodies across the placenta may result in adverse neonatal outcomes, including neonatal lupus and congenital heart block. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions GAZYVA is likely to cause fetal B-cell depletion (see Data ) .

Avoid administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to GAZYVA in utero until B-cell recovery occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Data Animal Data In a pre- and post-natal development study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys received weekly intravenous doses of 25 or 50 mg/kg obinutuzumab from day 20 of pregnancy until parturition, which includes the period of organogenesis. The high dose results in an exposure (AUC) that is 2.4 times the exposure in patients with CLL at the recommended label dose. There were no embryo-toxic or teratogenic effects in animals.

Secondary opportunistic infections, immune complex mediated hypersensitivity reactions, or a combination of both were observed in exposed dams. When first measured on day 28 postpartum, obinutuzumab was detected in offspring at levels in the…

Breastfeeding (LactMed)

No information is available on the clinical use of obinutuzumab during breastfeeding. Because obinutuzumab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of about 150,000 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. Until more data become available, obinutuzumab should be used with caution during breastfeeding, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during obinutuzumab therapy and for 6 months after the last dose.

Source: LactMed: Obinutuzumab (NICHD, public domain)Revised Nov 15, 2023

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