Infliximab-dyyb
Generic Name: infliximab-dyyb
Brand Names:
Inflectra
11 DESCRIPTION Infliximab-dyyb, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, is a chimeric IgG1κ monoclonal antibody (composed of human constant and murine variable regions). It has a molecular weight of approximately 149.1 kilodaltons. Infliximab-dyyb is produced by a recombinant murine myeloma cell line, SP2/0. INFLECTRA (infliximab-dyyb) for injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, white, lyophilized powder for intravenous infusion after reconstitution and dilution.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Infliximab-dyyb, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, is a chimeric IgG1κ monoclonal antibody (composed of human constant and murine variable regions). It has a molecular weight of approximately 149.1 kilodaltons. Infliximab-dyyb is produced by a recombinant murine myeloma cell line, SP2/0. INFLECTRA (infliximab-dyyb) for injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, white, lyophilized powder for intravenous infusion after reconstitution and dilution.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INFLECTRA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Crohn's Disease ( 1.1 ): • reducing signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy. • reducing the number of draining enterocutaneous and rectovaginal fistulas and maintaining fistula closure in adult patients with fistulizing disease. Pediatric Crohn's Disease ( 1.2 ): • reducing signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to treatment, ensure appropriate personnel and medication are available to treat reactions (e.g., hypersensitivity) that occur during infusion and shortly after infusion ( 2.11 ) INFLECTRA is administered by intravenous infusion for at least 2 hours with an in-line filter ( 2.11 ) Crohn's Disease ( 2.1 ) • 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Some adult patients who initially respond to treatment may benefit from increasing the dose to 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks if they later lose their response. Pediatric Crohn's Disease (≥ 6 years old) ( 2.2 ) • 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Ulcerative Colitis ( 2.3 ) • 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (>10%) – infections (e.g. upper respiratory, sinusitis, and pharyngitis), infusion-related reactions, headache, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact CELLTRION, Inc. at 1-800-383-7504 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 Other Biological Products – increased risk of serious infections ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Other Biological Products The combination of INFLECTRA with other biological products used to treat the same conditions as INFLECTRA is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ]. An increased risk of serious infections was seen in clinical studies of other TNF blockers used in combination with anakinra or abatacept, with no added clinical benefit. Because of the nature of the adverse reactions seen with these combinations with TNF blocker therapy, similar toxicities may also result from the combination of anakinra or abatacept with other TNF blockers. Therefore, the combination of INFLECTRA and anakinra or abatacept is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] .
Warnings
WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning • Increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis) and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens. ( 5.1 ) • Discontinue INFLECTRA if a patient develops a serious infection. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious infections – do not give INFLECTRA during an active infection. If an infection develops, monitor carefully and stop INFLECTRA if infection becomes serious. ( 5.1 ) • Invasive fungal infections – for patients who develop a systemic illness on INFLECTRA, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. ( 5.1 ) • Malignancies – the incidence of malignancies, including invasive cervical cancer and lymphoma, was greater in infliximab-treated patients than in controls. Due to the risk of HSTCL carefully assess the risk/benefit especially if the patient has Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, is male, and is receiving azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine treatment. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of INFLECTRA at doses >5 mg/kg is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available observational studies in pregnant women exposed to infliximab products showed no increased risk of major malformations among live births as compared to those exposed to non-biologics. However, findings on other birth and maternal outcomes were not consistent across studies of different study design and conduct (see Data ) . Monoclonal antibodies such as infliximab products are transferred across the placenta during the third trimester of pregnancy and may affect immune response in the in utero exposed infant (see Clinical Considerations ).
Storage
Storage and Handling Store unopened INFLECTRA ® vials in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). If needed, unopened INFLECTRA vials may be stored at room temperature up to a maximum of 30°C (86°F) for a single period up to 6 months but not exceeding the original expiration date. The new expiration date must be written in the space provided on the carton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Infliximab-dyyb used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INFLECTRA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Crohn's Disease ( 1.1 ): • reducing signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy. • reducing the number of draining enterocutaneous and rectovaginal fistulas and maintaining fistula closure in adult patients with fistulizing disease. Pediatric Crohn's Disease ( 1.2 ): • reducing signs and symptoms and inducing and maintaining clinical remission in pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.
What are the side effects of Infliximab-dyyb?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (>10%) – infections (e.g. upper respiratory, sinusitis, and pharyngitis), infusion-related reactions, headache, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact CELLTRION, Inc. at 1-800-383-7504 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 Infliximab-dyyb during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available observational studies in pregnant women exposed to infliximab products showed no increased risk of major malformations among live births as compared to those exposed to non-biologics. However, findings on other birth and maternal outcomes were not consistent across studies of different study design and conduct (see Data ) . Monoclonal antibodies such as infliximab products are transferred across the placenta during the third trimester of pregnancy and may affect immune response in the in utero exposed infant (see Clinical Considerations ).
What are the important warnings for Infliximab-dyyb?▼
WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning • Increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis) and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens. ( 5.1 ) • Discontinue INFLECTRA if a patient develops a serious infection. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious infections – do not give INFLECTRA during an active infection. If an infection develops, monitor carefully and stop INFLECTRA if infection becomes serious. ( 5.1 ) • Invasive fungal infections – for patients who develop a systemic illness on INFLECTRA, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. ( 5.1 ) • Malignancies – the incidence of malignancies, including invasive cervical cancer and lymphoma, was greater in infliximab-treated patients than in controls. Due to the risk of HSTCL carefully assess the risk/benefit especially if the patient has Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, is male, and is receiving azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine treatment. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of INFLECTRA at doses >5 mg/kg is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe heart failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].
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