Ublituximab
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CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody
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Preparation and administration
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Assessment and Premedication Before Every Infusion Infection Assessment Prior to every infusion of BRIUMVI, determine whether there is an active infection. In case of active infection, delay infusion of BRIUMVI until the infection resolves [see Warnings and Precautions ] . Recommended Premedication Pre-medicate with 100 mg of methylprednisolone administered intravenously (or an equivalent oral dosage or equivalent corticosteroid) approximately 30 minutes prior to each BRIUMVI infusion to reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ] .
Pre-medicate with an antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) administered orally or intravenously approximately 30-60 minutes prior to each BRIUMVI infusion to further reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions. The addition of an antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered.
Recommended Dosage and Dose Administration Administer BRIUMVI under the close supervision of an experienced healthcare professional with access to appropriate medical support to manage severe reactions, such as serious infusion reactions. First Infusion: 150 mg intravenous infusion Second Infusion: 450 mg intravenous infusion administered two weeks after the first infusion Subsequent Infusions: 450 mg intravenous infusion administered 24 weeks after the first infusion and every 24 weeks thereafter Observe the patient for at least one hour after the completion of the first two infusions.
Post-infusion monitoring of subsequent infusions is at physician discretion unless infusion reaction and/or hypersensitivity has been observed in association with the current or any prior infusion [see Warnings and Precautions ]. [See table below.] Subsequent Infusions (once every 24 weeks) Administer the first subsequent infusion 24 weeks after the first infusion. 450 mg (18 mL) 250 mL Start at 100 mL per hour for the first 30 minutes Increase to 400 mL per hour for the remaining 30 minutes 1 hour
Delayed or Missed Doses If a planned infusion of BRIUMVI is missed, administer BRIUMVI as soon as possible; do not wait until the next scheduled infusion. Reset the infusion schedule to administer the next sequential infusion 24 weeks after the missed infusion is administered. Infusions of BRIUMVI must be separated by at least 5 months.
Dosage Modifications Because of Infusion Reactions Dose modifications in response to infusion reactions depend on the severity. Life-Threatening Infusion Reactions Immediately stop infusion and permanently discontinue BRIUMVI if there are signs of a life-threatening or disabling infusion reaction [see Warnings and Precautions ] .
Provide appropriate supportive treatment. Severe Infusion Reactions Immediately interrupt the infusion and administer appropriate supportive treatment, as necessary [see Warnings and Precautions ] . Restart the infusion only after all symptoms have resolved. When restarting, begin at half of the infusion rate at the time of onset of the infusion reaction [see Dosage and Administration ] .
If this rate is tolerated, increase the rate as described in Table 1. This change in rate will increase the total duration of the infusion but not the total dose. Mild to Moderate Infusion Reactions Reduce the infusion rate to half the rate at the onset of the infusion reaction and maintain the reduced rate for at least 30 minutes [see Warnings and Precautions ] .
If the reduced rate is tolerated, increase the rate as described in Table 1. This change in rate will increase the total duration of the infusion but not the total dose.
Preparation and Administration Preparation Only use 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to dilute BRIUMVI. BRIUMVI must be prepared by a healthcare professional using aseptic technique. Prepare the solution for infusion as follows: BRIUMVI should be a clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Do not use the solution if discolored or if the solution contains discrete foreign particulate matter. Preparation of Solution for First Infusion: Prepare infusion bag for First Infusion (150 mg) using one vial (150 mg/6 mL) of BRIUMVI. Withdraw 6 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP from the 250 mL infusion bag and discard.
Withdraw 6 mL BRIUMVI solution from the vial. Add 6 mL (150 mg) BRIUMVI into the infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Preparation of Solution for Second Infusion and Subsequent Infusions: Prepare infusion bag for Second Infusion (450 mg) and Subsequent Infusions (450 mg) using three vials (150 mg/6 mL) of BRIUMVI.
Withdraw 18 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP from the 250 mL infusion bag and discard. Withdraw 18 mL BRIUMVI solution from the vials (6 mL/vial). Add 18 mL (450 mg) BRIUMVI into the infusion bag containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake. Administration of Infusion Solution Prior to the start of the intravenous infusion, the contents of the infusion bag should be at room temperature [see Dosage and Administration ] .
Administer the diluted infusion solution through a dedicated line. No incompatibilities between BRIUMVI and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyolefin (PO) bags and intravenous (IV) administration sets have been observed.
| Dose (mg) and Volume (mL) of BRIUMVI | Volume (mL) of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Withdraw and discard the required volume of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP from the infusion bag following the preparation instructions in Preparation and Administration (2.6). | Infusion Rate (mL/hour) | Duration Infusion duration may take longer if the infusion is interrupted or slowed. | |
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| First Infusion | 150 mg (6 mL) | 250 mL | Start at 10 mL per hour for the first 30 minutesIncrease to 20 mL per hour for the next 30 minutesIncrease to 35 mL per hour for the next hourIncrease to 100 mL per hour for the remaining 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Second Infusion (2 weeks later) | 450 mg (18 mL) | 250 mL | Start at 100 mL per hour for the first 30 minutesIncrease to 400 mL per hour for the remaining 30 minutes | 1 hour |
| Subsequent Infusions (once every 24 weeks) Administer the first subsequent infusion 24 weeks after the first infusion. | 450 mg (18 mL) | 250 mL | Start at 100 mL per hour for the first 30 minutesIncrease to 400 mL per hour for the remaining 30 minutes | 1 hour |
Drug interactions
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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Immunosuppressive or Immune-Modulating Therapies The concomitant usage of BRIUMVI with other immune-modulating or immunosuppressant drugs, including immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids, may increase the risk of infection. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when co-administering immunosuppressive therapies with BRIUMVI. When switching from therapies with immune effects, the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies should be taken into account because of potential additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating BRIUMVI.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS BRIUMVI is contraindicated in patients with: Active HBV infection [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] A history of life-threatening infusion reaction to BRIUMVI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Active hepatitis B virus infection ( 4 ) History of life-threatening infusion reaction to BRIUMVI ( 4 )
Safety data
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Liver injury (LiverTox)
DLikelihood score D: Possible cause of clinically apparent liver injury as a result of reactivation of hepatitis B.
Ublituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody to CD20, a cell surface marker found on B lymphocytes and plasma cells, which is used to treat adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. Ublituximab has not been linked to liver enzyme elevations during therapy or to instances of clinically apparent liver injury, but like other monoclonal antibodies to CD20, ublituximab can cause reactivation of hepatitis B.
ABCDEA: well known cause; E: unlikely cause. [HD]: high doses only.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to BRIUMVI during pregnancy. Eligible patients are women who become pregnant either while taking BRIUMVI or within 6 months following their last dose of BRIUMVI. Physicians are encouraged to register patients and pregnant women are encouraged to register themselves by calling 1-877-411-4546 or visiting www.briumvipregnancyregistry.com. Risk Summary There are no data on the developmental risk associated with the use of BRIUMVI in pregnant women.
Data from case reports of pregnancies occurring during clinical trials with BRIUMVI are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Although there are no data on ublituximab-xiiy, monoclonal antibodies can be actively transported across the placenta, and BRIUMVI may cause immunosuppression in the in-utero exposed infant [see Clinical Considerations , Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.3) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.1 , 12.2) ].
In pregnant transgenic huCD20 mice, a pharmacologically relevant animal model, weekly intravenous administration of ublituximab-xiiy during organogenesis resulted in no adverse pregnancy or embryofetal outcomes (see Data ) . The estimated 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.
Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses and peaks during the third trimester. There are no data on B-cell levels in human neonates following maternal exposure to BRIUMVI. However, transient peripheral B-cell depletion and lymphocytopenia have been reported in infants born to mothers exposed to other anti-CD20 antibodies during pregnancy. Avoid administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to BRIUMVI in utero until B-cell recovery occurs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ].
Data Animal Data Weekly intravenous administration of ublituximab-xiiy (0 or 30 mg/kg) to pregnant monkeys during the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy produced a severe immunogenic response in dams, resulting in maternal morbidity and death and…
Breastfeeding (LactMed)
No information is available on the clinical use of ublituximab during breastfeeding. Because ublituximab is a large protein molecule with a molecular weight of 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. Ublituximab is considered to be acceptable to use during breastfeeding. Waiting for at least 2 weeks postpartum to resume therapy may minimize transfer to the infant.
Supply and cost
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