Elapegademase-lvlr
Generic Name: elapegademase-lvlr
Brand Names:
Revcovi
11 DESCRIPTION Elapegademase-lvlr is a recombinant adenosine deaminase (rADA) based on bovine amino acid sequence, conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG). rADA is manufactured in E. coli and is covalently conjugated to mPEG with a succinimidyl carbamate linker to produce methoxypolyethylene glycol recombinant adenosine deaminase (SC-PEG rADA). The approximate molecular weight of elapegademase-lvlr (SC-PEG rADA) is 113 KDa.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Elapegademase-lvlr is a recombinant adenosine deaminase (rADA) based on bovine amino acid sequence, conjugated to monomethoxypolyethylene glycol (mPEG). rADA is manufactured in E. coli and is covalently conjugated to mPEG with a succinimidyl carbamate linker to produce methoxypolyethylene glycol recombinant adenosine deaminase (SC-PEG rADA). The approximate molecular weight of elapegademase-lvlr (SC-PEG rADA) is 113 KDa.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REVCOVI is indicated for the treatment of adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID) in pediatric and adult patients. REVCOVI is a recombinant adenosine deaminase indicated for the treatment of adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID) in pediatric and adult patients. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients transitioning from Adagen to REVCOVI : The starting dose of REVCOVI is 0.2 mg/kg weekly, intramuscularly. See Full Prescribing Information (FPI) for conversion formula from Adagen to REVCOVI. ( 2.1 ) Adagen-naïve patients : The starting dose of REVCOVI is 0.4 mg/kg weekly based on ideal body weight or actual weight whichever is greater, divided into two doses (0.2 mg/kg twice a week), intramuscularly. ( 2.1 ) For complete information, maintenance dosing and therapeutic monitoring, see FPI. ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) REVCOVI is for intramuscular injection only. See FPI for administration instructions.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported were cough (50%) and vomiting (33%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chiesi USA, Inc. at 1-888-661-9260 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS The drug interaction potential of REVCOVI is not known.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Injection Site Bleeding in Patients with Thrombocytopenia: Increased risk of local bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia; should not be used if thrombocytopenia is severe. ( 5.1 ) Delay in Improvement of Immune Function: Protect immune deficient patients from infections until improvement in immune function. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Injection Site Bleeding in Patients with Thrombocytopenia Since REVCOVI is administered by IM injection, it should be used with caution in patients with thrombocytopenia and should not be used if thrombocytopenia is severe. 5.2 Delay in Improvement of Immune Function Maintain precautions to protect immune deficient patients from infections until improvement in immune function has been achieved. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Adequate and well-controlled studies with REVCOVI have not been conducted in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with REVCOVI. It is not known whether REVCOVI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING REVCOVI (elapegademase-lvlr) injection, 2.4 mg/1.5 mL (1.6 mg/mL), is a sterile, preservative free, clear, colorless solution for intramuscular use available as one single-dose vial per carton (NDC 10122-502-01). The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex. Single-dose vial; do not re-use the vial. Discard unused portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elapegademase-lvlr used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REVCOVI is indicated for the treatment of adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID) in pediatric and adult patients. REVCOVI is a recombinant adenosine deaminase indicated for the treatment of adenosine deaminase severe combined immune deficiency (ADA-SCID) in pediatric and adult patients. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Elapegademase-lvlr?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported were cough (50%) and vomiting (33%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Chiesi USA, Inc. at 1-888-661-9260 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Can I take Elapegademase-lvlr during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Adequate and well-controlled studies with REVCOVI have not been conducted in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with REVCOVI. It is not known whether REVCOVI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.
What are the important warnings for Elapegademase-lvlr?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Injection Site Bleeding in Patients with Thrombocytopenia: Increased risk of local bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia; should not be used if thrombocytopenia is severe. ( 5.1 ) Delay in Improvement of Immune Function: Protect immune deficient patients from infections until improvement in immune function. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Injection Site Bleeding in Patients with Thrombocytopenia Since REVCOVI is administered by IM injection, it should be used with caution in patients with thrombocytopenia and should not be used if thrombocytopenia is severe. 5.2 Delay in Improvement of Immune Function Maintain precautions to protect immune deficient patients from infections until improvement in immune function has been achieved. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )
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