Vosoritide
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Dosing in kidney impairment
Renal Impairment The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of VOXZOGO has not been evaluated. No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 . VOXZOGO is not recommended for patients with eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 .
Preparation and administration
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Important Instructions Prior to Administration of VOXZOGO To reduce the risk of low blood pressure and its associated signs and symptoms, instruct the caregiver and patient that the patient should [see Warnings and Precautions ] : Have adequate food intake prior to VOXZOGO administration. Drink approximately 240 to 300 mL of fluid in the hour prior to VOXZOGO administration.
Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of VOXZOGO is based on the patient's actual body weight (see Table 1 ). VOXZOGO is administered by subcutaneous injection once daily [see Dosage and Administration ] . Inject VOXZOGO at approximately the same time each day, if possible. The volume of VOXZOGO to be administered (injection volume) is based on the patient's actual body weight and the concentration of reconstituted VOXZOGO (0.8 mg/mL or 2 mg/mL) (see Table 1 ).
VOXZOGO must be reconstituted prior to use [see Dosage and Administration ] . [See table below.] vial is 2 mg/mL. 3 kg 0.096 mg 0.12 mL 0.4 mg 4 kg 0.12 mg 0.15 mL 0.4 mg 5 kg 0.16 mg 0.2 mL 0.4 mg 6 to 7 kg 0.2 mg 0.25 mL 0.4 mg 8 to 11 kg 0.24 mg 0.3 mL 0.4 mg 12 to 16 kg 0.28 mg 0.35 mL 0.56 mg 17 to 21 kg 0.32 mg 0.4 mL 0.56 mg 22 to 32 kg 0.4 mg 0.5 mL 0.56 mg 33 to 43 kg 0.5 mg 0.25 mL 1.2 mg 44 to 59 kg 0.6 mg 0.3 mL 1.2 mg 60 to 89 kg 0.7 mg 0.35 mL 1.2 mg ≥ 90 kg 0.8 mg 0.4 mL 1.2 mg Missed dose If a dose of VOXZOGO is missed, it can be administered within 12 hours of the scheduled time of administration.
Beyond 12 hours, skip the missed dose and administer the next daily dose according to the usual dosing schedule.
Preparation and Administration Reconstitute VOXZOGO before administration using the provided diluent syringe containing Sterile Water for Injection, USP (see Reconstitution Instructions below). Caregivers may inject VOXZOGO subcutaneously after proper training by a healthcare professional on the preparation and administration of VOXZOGO [see Instructions for Use ].
Reconstitution Instructions Select the correct VOXZOGO vial strength (co-packaged with prefilled syringe with Sterile Water for Injection diluent) based on the patient's actual body weight [see Dosage and Administration ] . Remove VOXZOGO vial and prefilled diluent syringe from the refrigerator and allow the vial and prefilled diluent syringe to reach room temperature before reconstituting VOXZOGO.
Attach the diluent needle provided with ancillary supplies to the diluent prefilled syringe. Inject the entire diluent prefilled syringe volume into the vial (see Table 2 ). Gently swirl the diluent in the vial until the white powder is completely dissolved. Do not shake. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.
Once reconstituted VOXZOGO is a clear, colorless to yellow liquid. The solution should not be used if discolored or cloudy, or if particles are present. The concentration of reconstituted solution is 0.8 mg/mL or 2.0 mg/mL (see Table 2 ). After reconstitution, VOXZOGO can be held in the vial at a room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) for a maximum of 3 hours.
For administration, extract the required dose volume from the vial using the supplied administration syringe [see Dosage and Administration ] . [See table below.] Discard any unused portion. Do not pool unused portions from the vials. Do not administer more than 1 dose from a vial. Do not mix with other medications. Instructions for Subcutaneous Administration See the Instructions for Use document for detailed, illustrated instructions.
Ensure patients have had adequate food and fluid intake prior to VOXZOGO administration [see Dosage and Administration ] . Slowly withdraw the dosing volume of the reconstituted VOXZOGO solution from the single-dose vial into a syringe. Rotate sites for subcutaneous injections. The recommended injection sites for VOXZOGO are: the front middle of the thighs, the lower part of the abdomen at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) away from the navel, top of the buttocks or the back of the upper arms.
The same injection area should not be used on two consecutive days. Do not inject VOXZOGO into sites that are red, swollen, or tender.
| Actual Body WeightIntermediate body weights that fall within these weight bands should be rounded to the nearest whole number. | Dose | Injection Volume | Vial Strength for ReconstitutionThe concentration of vosoritide in reconstituted 0.4 mg vial and 0.56 mg vial is 0.8 mg/mL. The concentration of vosoritide in reconstituted 1.2 mg vial is 2 mg/mL. |
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| 3 kg | 0.096 mg | 0.12 mL | 0.4 mg |
| 4 kg | 0.12 mg | 0.15 mL | 0.4 mg |
| 5 kg | 0.16 mg | 0.2 mL | 0.4 mg |
| 6 to 7 kg | 0.2 mg | 0.25 mL | 0.4 mg |
| 8 to 11 kg | 0.24 mg | 0.3 mL | 0.4 mg |
| 12 to 16 kg | 0.28 mg | 0.35 mL | 0.56 mg |
| 17 to 21 kg | 0.32 mg | 0.4 mL | 0.56 mg |
| 22 to 32 kg | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mL | 0.56 mg |
| 33 to 43 kg | 0.5 mg | 0.25 mL | 1.2 mg |
| 44 to 59 kg | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mL | 1.2 mg |
| 60 to 89 kg | 0.7 mg | 0.35 mL | 1.2 mg |
| ≥ 90 kg | 0.8 mg | 0.4 mL | 1.2 mg |
| Vial Strength | Reconstitution Volume | Reconstituted Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mg | 0.5 mL | 0.8 mg/mL |
| 0.56 mg | 0.7 mL | 0.8 mg/mL |
| 1.2 mg | 0.6 mL | 2 mg/mL |
Contraindications
None None. ( 4 )
Safety data
Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Liver injury (LiverTox)
ELikelihood score E: Unlikely cause of clinically apparent liver injury.
Vosoritide is a modified recombinant C type natriuretic peptide analog which is used to promote linear growth in children and adolescents with achondroplasia who still have open epiphyses. Vosoritide is given in daily subcutaneous injections and its use has not been associated with elevations in serum aminotransferase levels or with cases of clinically apparent liver injury.
ABCDEA: well known cause; E: unlikely cause. [HD]: high doses only.
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on vosoritide use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, there was no evidence of embryo-fetal toxicity or congenital malformations when pregnant rats and rabbits were administered vosoritide subcutaneously at doses equivalent to 14-times and 200-times, respectively, the exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data ). The estimated background risk of major birth defects for the indicated population is higher than the general population.
The estimated background risk of 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 In an embryofetal developmental toxicity study in rats, vosoritide was administered at 90, 270, 540 mcg/kg once daily by subcutaneous injection during the period of major organogenesis from gestation day (GD) 6 – 17.
There were no effects on maternal animals or on embryofetal development at the highest dose administered (14-times the exposure at the MRHD). In an embryofetal developmental toxicity study in rabbits, vosoritide was administered at 45, 135, 240 mcg/kg once daily by subcutaneous injection during the period of major organogenesis (GD 7 – 19). No effects were observed in maternal animals or on embryofetal development at the highest dose administered (200-times the exposure at the MRHD).
In a pre- and postnatal toxicity study in rats, vosoritide was administered at 90, 270, and 540 mcg/kg once daily by subcutaneous injection during the period of major organogenesis and continuing to weaning (GD 6 through postpartum day 20). There were no effects on maternal animals, including maintenance of pregnancy, parturition, or care of offspring, and no effects were noted on offspring growth and development or ability to reproduce at the highest dose (14-times the exposure at the MRHD).
For breastfeeding, also see LactMed (National Library of Medicine), which summarizes milk levels and infant effects.
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