Plozasiran
Generic Name: plozasiran
Brand Names:
Redemplo
11 DESCRIPTION REDEMPLO contains plozasiran (present as plozasiran sodium), a small interfering RNA (siRNA) that degrades apolipoprotein C-III ( apoC-III ) mRNA by RNA interference. Plozasiran contains a covalently linked ligand containing three N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residues to facilitate delivery to hepatocytes. The 2´ positions of the ribose subunits in plozasiran are modified with either fluorine (2´F) or methoxy (2´O-Me) groups.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION REDEMPLO contains plozasiran (present as plozasiran sodium), a small interfering RNA (siRNA) that degrades apolipoprotein C-III ( apoC-III ) mRNA by RNA interference. Plozasiran contains a covalently linked ligand containing three N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residues to facilitate delivery to hepatocytes. The 2´ positions of the ribose subunits in plozasiran are modified with either fluorine (2´F) or methoxy (2´O-Me) groups.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REDEMPLO is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). REDEMPLO is an apolipoprotein C-III ( apoC-III )-directed small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of REDEMPLO is 25 mg injected subcutaneously once every 3 months. ( 2.1 ) Inject REDEMPLO subcutaneously into the front of the thigh or abdomen. The outer area of the upper arm can be used as an injection site if a healthcare provider or caregiver administers the injection. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of REDEMPLO is 25 mg injected subcutaneously once every 3 months. 2.2 Important Administration Instructions Prior to initiation, train patients and/or caregivers on proper preparation and administration of REDEMPLO [see Instructions for Use ] . Adhere to a low-fat diet (less than or equal to 20 grams fat per day) in conjunction with REDEMPLO. Visually inspect the REDEMPLO pre-filled syringe prior to administration.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions in REDEMPLO treated patients (incidence ≥10% of patients treated with REDEMPLO and >5% more frequently than with placebo) are hyperglycemia, headache, nausea, and injection site reaction. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-844-REDEMPLO (1-844-733-3675), or https://arrowheadpharma.com/safetyreporting, 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 REDEMPLO cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Warnings
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient data on REDEMPLO use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Patients with FCS are at risk for pancreatitis during pregnancy because of defects in lipid metabolism and increased triglyceride levels (see Clinical Considerations ) .
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING REDEMPLO injection is a clear and colorless to yellow solution supplied in a single-dose prefilled syringe. Each prefilled syringe of REDEMPLO is filled to deliver 0.5 mL of solution containing 25 mg of plozasiran. REDEMPLO is available in cartons containing one 25 mg single-dose prefilled syringe each (NDC 84141-025-01).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plozasiran used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE REDEMPLO is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). REDEMPLO is an apolipoprotein C-III ( apoC-III )-directed small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Plozasiran?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions in REDEMPLO treated patients (incidence ≥10% of patients treated with REDEMPLO and >5% more frequently than with placebo) are hyperglycemia, headache, nausea, and injection site reaction. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-844-REDEMPLO (1-844-733-3675), or https://arrowheadpharma.com/safetyreporting, 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 REDEMPLO 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 Plozasiran during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient data on REDEMPLO use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Patients with FCS are at risk for pancreatitis during pregnancy because of defects in lipid metabolism and increased triglyceride levels (see Clinical Considerations ) .
What are the important warnings for Plozasiran?▼
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
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