Reslizumab
Generic Name: reslizumab
Brand Names:
Cinqair
11 DESCRIPTION CINQAIR (reslizumab) is a humanized interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4κ). Reslizumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in murine myeloma non-secreting 0 (NS0) cells. Reslizumab has a molecular weight of approximately 147 kDa. CINQAIR is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly hazy/opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution (injection) for intravenous infusion.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION CINQAIR (reslizumab) is a humanized interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4κ). Reslizumab is produced by recombinant DNA technology in murine myeloma non-secreting 0 (NS0) cells. Reslizumab has a molecular weight of approximately 147 kDa. CINQAIR is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly hazy/opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution (injection) for intravenous infusion.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CINQAIR ® is indicated for the add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Limitation of Use: CINQAIR is not indicated for treatment of other eosinophilic conditions. CINQAIR is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . CINQAIR is an interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4 kappa) indicated for add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older, and with an eosinophilic phenotype ( 1 ). Limitations of Use : CINQAIR is not indicated for: treatment of other eosinophilic conditions ( 1 ) relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION CINQAIR is for intravenous infusion only. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus ( 2.1 ) CINQAIR should be administered by a healthcare professional prepared to manage anaphylaxis ( 2.2 ) Recommended dosage regimen is 3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks by intravenous infusion over 20-50 minutes ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dosing CINQAIR is for intravenous infusion only. Do not administer as an intravenous push or bolus. The recommended dosage regimen is 3 mg/kg once every 4 weeks administered by intravenous infusion over 20-50 minutes [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Discontinue the infusion immediately if the patient experiences a severe systemic reaction, including anaphylaxis [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Malignancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] The most common adverse reaction (incidence greater than or equal to 2%) includes oropharyngeal pain. ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-483-8279 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 clinical practice.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No formal clinical drug interaction studies have been performed with CINQAIR.
Warnings
WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis has been observed with CINQAIR infusion in 0.3% of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies. Anaphylaxis was reported as early as the second dose of CINQAIR [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. Patients should be observed for an appropriate period of time after CINQAIR administration by a healthcare professional prepared to manage anaphylaxis. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Malignancy: Malignancies were observed in clinical studies. ( 5.3 ) Reduction in Corticosteroid Dosage: Do not discontinue systemic or inhaled corticosteroids abruptly upon initiation of therapy with CINQAIR. Decrease corticosteroids gradually, if appropriate. ( 5.4 ) Parasitic (Helminth) Infection: Treat patients with pre-existing helminth infections before therapy with CINQAIR. If patients become infected while receiving CINQAIR and do not respond to anti-helminth treatment, discontinue CINQAIR until the parasitic infection resolves. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis to CINQAIR was reported in 0.3% of asthma patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CINQAIR is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to reslizumab or any of its excipients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Known hypersensitivity to reslizumab or any of its excipients ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The data on pregnancy exposure from the clinical trials are insufficient to inform on drug-associated risk. Monoclonal antibodies, such as reslizumab, are transported across the placenta in a linear fashion as pregnancy progresses; therefore, potential effects on a fetus are likely to be greater during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Reslizumab has a long half-life [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . This should be taken into consideration.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING CINQAIR (reslizumab) injection, 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL), is supplied as a preservative-free, sterile, clear to slightly hazy/opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-use vials. The following packaging configuration is available: NDC 59310-610-31: 100 mg/10 mL (10 mg/mL) single-use vial.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reslizumab used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CINQAIR ® is indicated for the add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Limitation of Use: CINQAIR is not indicated for treatment of other eosinophilic conditions. CINQAIR is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . CINQAIR is an interleukin-5 antagonist monoclonal antibody (IgG4 kappa) indicated for add-on maintenance treatment of patients with severe asthma aged 18 years and older, and with an eosinophilic phenotype ( 1 ). Limitations of Use : CINQAIR is not indicated for: treatment of other eosinophilic conditions ( 1 ) relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Reslizumab?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Malignancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] The most common adverse reaction (incidence greater than or equal to 2%) includes oropharyngeal pain. ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-483-8279 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 clinical practice.
Can I take Reslizumab during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The data on pregnancy exposure from the clinical trials are insufficient to inform on drug-associated risk. Monoclonal antibodies, such as reslizumab, are transported across the placenta in a linear fashion as pregnancy progresses; therefore, potential effects on a fetus are likely to be greater during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. Reslizumab has a long half-life [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . This should be taken into consideration.
What are the important warnings for Reslizumab?▼
WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS Anaphylaxis has been observed with CINQAIR infusion in 0.3% of patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies. Anaphylaxis was reported as early as the second dose of CINQAIR [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening. Patients should be observed for an appropriate period of time after CINQAIR administration by a healthcare professional prepared to manage anaphylaxis. 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Malignancy: Malignancies were observed in clinical studies. ( 5.3 ) Reduction in Corticosteroid Dosage: Do not discontinue systemic or inhaled corticosteroids abruptly upon initiation of therapy with CINQAIR. Decrease corticosteroids gradually, if appropriate. ( 5.4 ) Parasitic (Helminth) Infection: Treat patients with pre-existing helminth infections before therapy with CINQAIR. If patients become infected while receiving CINQAIR and do not respond to anti-helminth treatment, discontinue CINQAIR until the parasitic infection resolves. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis to CINQAIR was reported in 0.3% of asthma patients in placebo-controlled clinical studies [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CINQAIR is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to reslizumab or any of its excipients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Known hypersensitivity to reslizumab or any of its excipients ( 4 )
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