Radium Ra 223 Dichloride
Generic Name: radium ra 223 dichloride
Brand Names:
Xofigo
11 DESCRIPTION Radium Ra 223 dichloride, an alpha particle-emitting pharmaceutical, is a radiotherapeutic drug. Xofigo is supplied as a clear, colorless, isotonic, and sterile solution to be administered intravenously with pH between 6 and 8. Each milliliter of solution contains 1,100 kBq radium-223 dichloride (30 microcurie), corresponding to 0.58 ng radium-223, at the reference date. Radium is present in the solution as a free divalent cation.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Radium Ra 223 dichloride, an alpha particle-emitting pharmaceutical, is a radiotherapeutic drug. Xofigo is supplied as a clear, colorless, isotonic, and sterile solution to be administered intravenously with pH between 6 and 8. Each milliliter of solution contains 1,100 kBq radium-223 dichloride (30 microcurie), corresponding to 0.58 ng radium-223, at the reference date. Radium is present in the solution as a free divalent cation.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. Xofigo is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The dose regimen of Xofigo is 55 kBq (1.49 microcurie) per kg body weight, given at 4 week intervals for 6 injections. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The dose regimen of Xofigo is 55 kBq (1.49 microcurie) per kg body weight, given at 4 week intervals for 6 injections. Safety and efficacy beyond 6 injections with Xofigo have not been studied. The volume to be administered to a given patient should be calculated using the: • Patient’s body weight (kg) • Dosage level 55 kBq/kg body weight or 1.49 microcurie/kg body weight • Radioactivity concentration of the product (1,100 kBq/mL; 30 microcurie/mL) at the reference date • Decay correction factor to correct for physical decay of radium-223.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in another section of the label: • Bone Marrow Suppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] The most common adverse drug reactions (≥ 10%) in patients receiving Xofigo were nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and peripheral edema. The most common hematologic laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were anemia, lymphocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-842-2937 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No formal clinical drug interaction studies have been performed. Subgroup analyses indicated that the concurrent use of bisphosphonates or calcium channel blockers did not affect the safety and efficacy of Xofigo in the randomized clinical trial.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Bone Marrow Suppression: Measure blood counts prior to treatment initiation and before every dose of Xofigo. Discontinue Xofigo if hematologic values do not recover within 6 to 8 weeks after treatment. Monitor patients with compromised bone marrow reserve closely. Discontinue Xofigo in patients who experience life-threatening complications despite supportive care measures. ( 5.1 ) • Increased Fractures and Mortality in Combination with Abiraterone plus Prednisone/Prednisolone: Xofigo is not recommended in combination with abiraterone acetate plus prednisone/prednisolone. ( 5.2 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Xofigo can cause fetal harm. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of Xofigo have not been established in females. Based on mechanism of action, Xofigo can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . While there are no human or animal data on the use of Xofigo in pregnancy, maternal use of a radioactive therapeutic agent could affect development of a fetus. Advise pregnant females and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride injection) is supplied in single-dose vials containing 6 mL of clear, colorless solution at a concentration of 1,100 kBq/mL (30 microcurie/mL) with a total radioactivity of 6,600 kBq/vial (178 microcurie/vial) at the reference date (NDC 50419-208-01). Store at room temperature, below 40° C (104° F).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Radium Ra 223 Dichloride used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. Xofigo is an alpha particle-emitting radioactive therapeutic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases and no known visceral metastatic disease. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Radium Ra 223 Dichloride?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in another section of the label: • Bone Marrow Suppression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] The most common adverse drug reactions (≥ 10%) in patients receiving Xofigo were nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and peripheral edema. The most common hematologic laboratory abnormalities (≥ 10%) were anemia, lymphocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-842-2937 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can I take Radium Ra 223 Dichloride during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of Xofigo have not been established in females. Based on mechanism of action, Xofigo can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . While there are no human or animal data on the use of Xofigo in pregnancy, maternal use of a radioactive therapeutic agent could affect development of a fetus. Advise pregnant females and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus.
What are the important warnings for Radium Ra 223 Dichloride?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Bone Marrow Suppression: Measure blood counts prior to treatment initiation and before every dose of Xofigo. Discontinue Xofigo if hematologic values do not recover within 6 to 8 weeks after treatment. Monitor patients with compromised bone marrow reserve closely. Discontinue Xofigo in patients who experience life-threatening complications despite supportive care measures. ( 5.1 ) • Increased Fractures and Mortality in Combination with Abiraterone plus Prednisone/Prednisolone: Xofigo is not recommended in combination with abiraterone acetate plus prednisone/prednisolone. ( 5.2 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Xofigo can cause fetal harm. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.
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