Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LUMIZYME 50 mg vials are supplied as a sterile, nonpyrogenic, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized cake or powder in single-dose vials. NDC 58468-0160-1 (Carton of one single-dose vial) NDC 58468-0160-2 (Carton of ten single-dose vials) Store LUMIZYME under refrigeration between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Do not use LUMIZYME after the expiration date on the vial.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mg Vial Carton Lumizyme ® (alglucosidase alfa) 50 mg/vial For Injection For Intravenous Infusion Only Rx only Contains No Preservatives SANOFI GENZYME PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mg Vial Carton
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LUMIZYME 50 mg vials are supplied as a sterile, nonpyrogenic, preservative-free, white to off-white lyophilized cake or powder in single-dose vials. NDC 58468-0160-1 (Carton of one single-dose vial) NDC 58468-0160-2 (Carton of ten single-dose vials) Store LUMIZYME under refrigeration between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Do not use LUMIZYME after the expiration date on the vial.
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mg Vial Carton Lumizyme ® (alglucosidase alfa) 50 mg/vial For Injection For Intravenous Infusion Only Rx only Contains No Preservatives SANOFI GENZYME PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 mg Vial Carton
Overview
Alglucosidase alfa is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycogen-specific enzyme encoded by the predominant of nine observed haplotypes of the human acid α-glucosidase (GAA) gene. Alglucosidase alfa is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line. Alglucosidase alfa degrades glycogen by catalyzing the hydrolysis of α-1,4- and α-1,6- glycosidic linkages of lysosomal glycogen. Alglucosidase alfa is a glycoprotein with a calculated mass of 99,377 Daltons for the polypeptide chain, and a total mass of approximately 109,000 Daltons, including carbohydrates. Alglucosidase alfa has a specific activity of 3.6 to 5.4 units/mg (one unit is defined as that amount of activity that results in the hydrolysis of 1 micromole of synthetic substrate per minute under specified assay conditions). Alglucosidase alfa is intended for intravenous infusion. It is supplied as a sterile, nonpyrogenic, white to off-white, lyophilized cake or powder for reconstitution with 10.3 mL Sterile Water for Injection, USP. Each 50 mg vial contains 52.5 mg alglucosidase alfa, 210 mg mannitol, 0.5 mg polysorbate 80, 9.9 mg sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate, and 31.2 mg sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate. Following reconstitution as directed, each vial contains 10.5 mL reconstituted solution and a total extractable volume of 10 mL at 5 mg/mL alglucosidase alfa. Alglucosidase alfa does not contain preservatives; each vial is for single dose only.
Indications & Usage
LUMIZYME ® is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycogen-specific enzyme indicated for patients with Pompe disease (acid α-glucosidase [GAA] deficiency). LUMIZYME ® is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycogen-specific enzyme indicated for patients with Pompe disease (GAA deficiency). ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
Administration of LUMIZYME should be supervised by a healthcare provider knowledgeable in the management of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 20 mg/per kg body weight administered every 2 weeks as an intravenous infusion. The initial infusion rate should be no more than 1 mg/kg/hour ( 2.2 ) Reconstitute and dilute LUMIZYME prior to use. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for storage of the reconstituted and diluted product and administration instructions ( 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Recommendations prior to LUMIZYME Treatment Administration of LUMIZYME should be supervised by a healthcare provider knowledgeable in the management of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Initiate LUMIZYME in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Prior to LUMIZYME administration, consider pretreating with antihistamines, antipyretics, and/or corticosteroids [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ] . LUMIZYME must be reconstituted and diluted prior to use [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment, should be readily available during LUMIZYME administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of LUMIZYME is 20 mg/kg body weight administered every 2 weeks as an intravenous infusion. The initial infusion rate should be no more than 1 mg/kg/hour [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Missed Dose If one or more doses are missed, restart LUMIZYME treatment as soon as possible, maintaining the 2-week interval between infusions thereafter. 2.3 Reconstitution and Dilution Instructions Reconstitute and dilute LUMIZYME in the following manner. Use aseptic technique during preparation. Do not use filter needles during preparation. Reconstitute the Lyophilized Powder Determine the number of LUMIZYME vials to be reconstituted based on the actual body weight in kg and the recommended dose of 20 mg/kg. Round the number of vials up to the next whole number. Remove the required number of LUMIZYME vials from the refrigerator and allow the vials to sit for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) prior to reconstitution. Reconstitute each vial by slowly injecting 10.3 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, down the inside wall of each vial. Avoid adding the Sterile Water for Injection to the vial forcefully or directly onto the lyophilized powder to minimize foaming. Gently tilt and roll each vial. Do not invert, swirl, or shake the vial. Each vial will yield a concentration of 5 mg/mL of LUMIZYME. The total extractable dose per vial is 50 mg per 10 mL. Visually inspect the reconstituted solution in the vials for particulate matter and discoloration. Discard if particles are present or the solution is discolored. The reconstituted solution may occasionally contain some LUMIZYME particles (typically less than 10 in a vial) in the form of thin white strands or translucent fibers subsequent to the initial inspection. This may also happen following dilution for infusion. These particles have been shown to contain LUMIZYME and may appear after the initial reconstitution step and increase over time. Studies have shown that these particles are removed via in-line filtration without having a detectable effect on the purity or strength. Dilute the Reconstituted Solution Select and prepare an appropriate size 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag with quantity sufficient of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection to obtain the recommended total infusion volume per table 1 based on patient weight and dilute. Slowly withdraw the required volume of reconstituted solution from the LUMIZYME vial(s). Avoid foaming in the syringe. Discard any unused reconstituted solution remaining in the vial. Remove airspace from the prepared 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag to minimize particle formation due to the sensitivity of LUMIZYME to air-liquid interfaces. Inject the LUMIZYME reconstituted solution slowly and directly into the port of the prepared 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection infusion bag. Avoid foaming and introducing air in the infusion bag. Gently invert or massage the infusion bag to mix the solution. Do not shake. After dilution, the solution will have a final concentration of 0.5 to 4 mg/mL of LUMIZYME. 2.4 Storage Instructions for the Reconstituted and Diluted Product The reconstituted and diluted solution should be administered without delay. Storage of the reconstituted solution at room temperature is not recommended. If immediate use is not possible, the reconstituted and diluted solution is stable for up to 24 hours refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). The reconstituted and diluted LUMIZYME solution should be protected from light. Do not freeze or shake. 2.5 Administration Instructions The total volume of infusion is determined by the patient's body weight and should be administered over approximately 4 hours. Administer LUMIZYME using an in-line low protein binding 0.2-micron filter. Infusions should be administered in a step-wise manner using an infusion pump. The initial infusion rate should be no more than 1 mg/kg/hr. The infusion rate may be increased by 2 mg/kg/hr every 30 minutes, after patient tolerance to the infusion rate is established, until a maximum rate of 7 mg/kg/hr is reached. Vital signs should be obtained at the end of each step. If the patient is stable, LUMIZYME may be administered at the maximum rate of 7 mg/kg/hr until the infusion is completed. The infusion rate may be slowed or temporarily stopped in the event of mild to moderate hypersensitivity reactions. In the event of anaphylaxis or severe hypersensitivity reaction, immediately discontinue administration of LUMIZYME and initiate appropriate medical treatment. See Table 1 below for the rate of infusion at each step, expressed as mL/hr based on the recommended infusion volume by patient weight. Do not infuse LUMIZYME in the same intravenous line with other products. Discard any unused product. Table 1: Recommended LUMIZYME Infusion Volumes and Incremental Rate Steps by Patient Weight Patient Weight Range Total infusion volume Step 1 1 mg/kg/hr Step 2 3 mg/kg/hr Step 3 5 mg/kg/hr Step 4 7 mg/kg/hr Infusion Rate in mL/hr 1.25 to 2.5 kg 25 mL 1.25 3.75 6.25 6.6 2.6 to 10 kg 50 mL 3 8 13 18 10.1 to 20 kg 100 mL 5 15 25 35 20.1 to 30 kg 150 mL 8 23 38 53 30.1 to 35 kg 200 mL 10 30 50 70 35.1 to 50 kg 250 mL 13 38 63 88 50.1 to 60 kg 300 mL 15 45 75 105 60.1 to 100 kg 500 mL 25 75 125 175 100.1 to 120 kg 600 mL 30 90 150 210 120.1 to 140 kg 700 mL 35 105 175 245 140.1 to 160 kg 800 mL 40 120 200 280 160.1 to 180 kg 900 mL 45 135 225 315 180.1 to 200 kg 1,000 mL 50 150 250 350
Warnings & Precautions
Infusion-Associated Reactions (IARs) : If an IAR occurs, decreasing the infusion rate, temporarily stopping the infusion, and/or administration of antihistamines and/or antipyretics may ameliorate the symptoms. ( 5.2 ) Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death during General Anesthesia for Central Venous Catheter Placement : Caution should be used when administering general anesthesia for the placement of a central venous catheter intended for LUMIZYME infusion. ( 5.5 ) Risk of Developing Anti-alglucosidase Alfa Antibodies : Patients with IOPD should have a cross-reactive immunologic material (CRIM) assessment early in their disease course and be managed by a clinical specialist knowledgeable in immune tolerance induction in Pompe disease. ( 5.6 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis have been observed in patients during and up to 3 hours after a LUMIZYME infusion. Some of the hypersensitivity reactions were life-threatening and included anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, respiratory distress, hypoxia, apnea, dyspnea, bradycardia, tachycardia, bronchospasm, throat tightness, hypotension, angioedema (including tongue or lip swelling, periorbital edema, and face edema), and urticaria. Other accompanying reactions included chest discomfort/pain, wheezing, tachypnea, cyanosis, decreased oxygen saturation, convulsions, pruritus, rash, hyperhidrosis, nausea, dizziness, hypertension/increased blood pressure, flushing/feeling hot, erythema, pyrexia, pallor, peripheral coldness, restlessness, nervousness, headache, back pain, and paresthesia. Some of these reactions were IgE-mediated. In clinical trials, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis were managed with infusion interruption; decreased infusion rate; and administration of antihistamines, corticosteroids, intravenous fluids, and/or oxygen. In some cases of anaphylaxis, epinephrine was administered. Some LUMIZYME-treated patients who experienced a hypersensitivity reaction and who tested positive for alglucosidase alfa-specific IgE antibodies were successfully rechallenged with a slower infusion rate at a lower dosage of LUMIZYME and continued to receive LUMIZYME under close clinical supervision. Because LUMIZYME-treated patients who develop anti-IgE alglucosidase alfa antibodies appear to be at a higher risk for developing hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, these patients should be monitored more closely during LUMIZYME administration. Recommendations to Prevent, Mitigate, and Monitor for Hypersensitivity Reactions Prior to LUMIZYME administration, consider pretreating with antihistamines, antipyretics, and/or corticosteroids. Administration of LUMIZYME should be supervised by a healthcare provider knowledgeable in the management of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy. Initiate LUMIZYME in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue LUMIZYME and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment, including use of epinephrine. If a mild or moderate hypersensitivity reaction occurs, consider temporarily holding the LUMIZYME infusion or slowing the infusion rate. Consider the risks and benefits of readministering LUMIZYME following a hypersensitivity reaction including anaphylaxis. Patients may be rechallenged using slower infusion rates at a lower dosage than the recommended dosage [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Inform patients of the symptoms of life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and recommend they seek immediate medical care should these symptoms occur. 5.2 Infusion-Associated Reactions Infusion-associated reactions (IARs) such as pyrexia, chills, flu-like illness, myalgia, arthralgia, pain, fatigue, urticaria, rash, pruritus, erythema, dyspnea, tachycardia, flushing, nausea, headache and syncope occurred in LUMIZYME-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . If an IAR occurs, decreasing the infusion rate, temporarily stopping the infusion, and/or administering antihistamines and/or antipyretics may ameliorate the symptoms. Closely monitor patients who have experienced IARs when re-administering LUMIZYME. 5.3 Immune-Mediated Reactions Immune-mediated cutaneous reactions have been reported with LUMIZYME including necrotizing skin lesions [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Systemic immune-mediated reactions, including possible type III immune-mediated reactions have been observed with LUMIZYME. These reactions occurred several weeks to 3 years after initiation of LUMIZYME infusions. Skin biopsy in one patient demonstrated deposition of anti-rhGAA antibodies in the lesion. Another patient developed severe inflammatory arthropathy in association with pyrexia and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Nephrotic syndrome secondary to membranous glomerulonephritis was observed in some LUMIZYME-treated patients with Pompe disease who had persistently positive anti-rhGAA IgG antibody titers. In these patients, renal biopsy was consistent with immune complex deposition. Patients improved following LUMIZYME treatment interruption [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . LUMIZYME treated patients should be monitored for the development of systemic immune-mediated reactions involving skin and other organs including periodic urinalysis. If immune-mediated reactions occur, consider discontinuing the LUMIZYME administration, and initiating appropriate medical treatment. The risks and benefits of readministering LUMIZYME following an immune-mediated reaction should be considered. Some patients have been able to be rechallenged and have continued to receive LUMIZYME under close clinical supervision. Immune tolerance induction administered in conjunction with LUMIZYME may also aide tolerability of LUMIZYME under the management of a clinical specialist knowledgeable in immune tolerance induction in pediatric patients with IOPD or LOPD. 5.4 Risk of Acute Cardiorespiratory Failure Patients with acute underlying respiratory illness or compromised cardiac and/or respiratory function may be at risk of serious exacerbation of their cardiac or respiratory compromise during infusions. Appropriate medical support and monitoring measures should be readily available during LUMIZYME infusion, and some patients may require prolonged observation times that should be individualized based on the needs of the patient. Acute cardiorespiratory failure has been observed in infantile-onset Pompe disease patients with underlying cardiac hypertrophy, possibly associated with fluid overload with intravenous administration of LUMIZYME [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . 5.5 Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Sudden Cardiac Death during General Anesthesia for Central Venous Catheter Placement Administration of general anesthesia can be complicated by the presence of severe cardiac and skeletal (including respiratory) muscle weakness. Therefore, caution should be used when administering general anesthesia. Ventricular arrhythmias and bradycardia, resulting in cardiac arrest or death, or requiring cardiac resuscitation or defibrillation have been observed in patients with IOPD with cardiac hypertrophy during general anesthesia for central venous catheter placement. 5.6 Risk of Developing Anti-alglucosidase Alfa Antibodies As shown from clinical trials and published literature, individualized immune tolerance induction regimen administered prior to and with initiation of LUMIZYME has been reported to aid tolerability of LUMIZYME and reduce the development of high ADA titers in CRIM-negative IOPD patients. Furthermore, CRIM status has been shown to be associated with immunogenicity and patients' responses to LUMIZYME. LUMIZYME-treated infants with IOPD who are CRIM-negative (indicating no endogenous enzyme is detected) have shown poorer clinical response (loss of motor function, ventilator dependence, or death) in the presence of high sustained IgG ADA titers and positive inhibitory antibodies compared to CRIM-positive infants [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . However, high and sustained ADA titers has also occurred in a limited number of CRIM-positive patients, generally with very low endogenous enzyme [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) ] . Therefore, these patients must be managed by a clinical specialist knowledgeable in immune tolerance induction in Pompe disease. Some alglucosidase alfa-treated patients who developed high sustained IgG ADA titers had reduced efficacy. Some alglucosidase alfa-treated patients with high IgG ADA titers had a higher incidence of IARs. Patients with IOPD should have a cross-reactive immunologic material (CRIM) assessment early in their disease course. Anti-alglucosidase alfa antibody (referred to as ADA) titers should be obtained during LUMIZYME treatment. Contact Genzyme Corporation at 1-800-745-4447 for information on ADA testing. Recommend the following ADA testing: Baseline serum ADA sample collection prior to the first LUMIZYME infusion is strongly encouraged. For patients with: IOPD, suggest regular ADA monitoring during first year of treatment (example: every 3 months). LOPD, suggest ADA be monitored within six months of LUMIZYME initiation with subsequent monitoring as clinically warranted based on safety and efficacy considerations. If patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) ] : Develop hypersensitivity reactions, consider testing for IgG ADA, IgE ADA and other mediators. Develop immune-mediated reactions that are not hypersensitivity reactions, consider testing for IgG ADA. Lose or have a reduced clinical response, consider testing for IgG ADA and for inhibitory antibody activity.
Boxed Warning
HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS, IMMUNE-MEDIATED REACTIONS, and RISK OF ACUTE CARDIORESPIRATORY FAILURE WARNING: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS, IMMUNE-MEDIATED REACTIONS, and RISK OF ACUTE CARDIORESPIRATORY FAILURE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy. Initiate LUMIZYME in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue LUMIZYME and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment, including use of epinephrine. ( 5.1 ) Immune-Mediated Reactions Immune-mediated reactions presenting as proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, and necrotizing skin lesions have occurred in some patients following LUMIZYME treatment. Monitor patients for the development of systemic immune-mediated reactions involving skin and other organs while receiving LUMIZYME. ( 5.3 ) Risk of Acute Cardiorespiratory Failure Infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD) patients with compromised cardiac or respiratory function may be at risk of serious acute exacerbation of their cardiac or respiratory compromise due to fluid overload and require additional monitoring. ( 5.4 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis Patients treated with enzyme replacement therapies have experienced life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis has occurred during the early course of enzyme replacement therapy and after extended duration of therapy. Initiate LUMIZYME in a healthcare setting with appropriate medical monitoring and support measures, including access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation equipment. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) occurs, discontinue LUMIZYME and immediately initiate appropriate medical treatment, including use of epinephrine. Inform patients of the symptoms of life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and to seek immediate medical care should symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Immune-Mediated Reactions Immune-mediated reactions presenting as proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome, and necrotizing skin lesions have occurred in some patients following LUMIZYME treatment. Monitor patients for the development of systemic immune-mediated reactions involving skin and other organs while receiving LUMIZYME [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Risk of Acute Cardiorespiratory Failure Infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD) patients with compromised cardiac or respiratory function may be at risk of serious acute exacerbation of their cardiac or respiratory compromise due to fluid overload and require additional monitoring [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] .
Contraindications
None. None. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥5%) in clinical trials were hypersensitivity reactions and included: anaphylaxis, rash, pyrexia, flushing/feeling hot, urticaria, headache, hyperhidrosis, nausea, cough, decreased oxygen saturation, tachycardia, tachypnea, chest discomfort, dizziness, muscle twitching, agitation, cyanosis, erythema, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, tremor, vomiting, fatigue, and myalgia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genzyme at 1-800-633-1610, option 1 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. In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥5%) following intravenous alglucosidase alfa treatment were hypersensitivity reactions, and included anaphylaxis, rash, pyrexia, flushing/feeling hot, urticaria, headache, hyperhidrosis, nausea, cough, decreased oxygen saturation, tachycardia, tachypnea, chest discomfort, dizziness, muscle twitching, agitation, cyanosis, erythema, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, tremor, vomiting, fatigue, and myalgia. Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials in Infantile-Onset and Juvenile-Onset Pompe Disease Two multicenter, open-label clinical trials (Trials 1 and 2) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] were conducted in 39 patients with infantile-onset Pompe disease (IOPD), aged 1 month to 3.5 years old. Approximately half of the patients (54%) were male. Patients were treated with intravenous alglucosidase alfa 20 or 40 mg/kg every other week for periods ranging from 1 to 106 weeks (mean: 61 weeks). The most serious adverse reactions reported with alglucosidase alfa treatment included anaphylaxis and acute cardiorespiratory failure. The most common adverse reactions requiring intervention in these clinical trials were hypersensitivity reactions, that occurred in 20 of 39 (51%) patients treated with alglucosidase alfa, and included rash, pyrexia, urticaria, flushing, decreased oxygen saturation, cough, tachypnea, tachycardia, hypertension/increased blood pressure, pallor, rigors, vomiting, cyanosis, agitation, and tremor. These reactions were more likely to occur with higher infusion rates or doses. Some patients who were pretreated with antihistamines, antipyretics and/or corticosteroids still experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Table 2 summarizes all adverse reactions that occurred in ≥5% of patients (2 or more patients) treated with alglucosidase alfa in clinical trials described above. Table 2: Adverse Reactions that Occurred in at Least 5% of Alglucosidase Alfa-Treated Infantile-Onset Patients in Trials 1 and 2 Number of Patients (N=39) n (%) Adverse Reaction 20 (51) Rash (including rash erythematous, rash macular and maculopapular) 7 (18) Pyrexia 6 (15) Urticaria 5 (13) Flushing 5 (13) Hypertension/Increased Blood Pressure 4 (10) Decreased Oxygen Saturation 3 (8) Cough 3 (8) Tachypnea 3 (8) Tachycardia 3 (8) Erythema 2 (5) Vomiting 2 (5) Rigors 2 (5) Pallor 2 (5) Cyanosis 2 (5) Agitation 2 (5) Tremor 2 (5) An open-label, single-center trial (Trial 3) was conducted in 18 treatment-naive patients with IOPD who were treated with alglucosidase alfa [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Adverse reactions observed in these patients were similar to patients with IOPD who received alglucosidase alfa in other clinical trials. Additional hypersensitivity reactions observed in patients with IOPD treated with alglucosidase alfa in other clinical trials and expanded access programs included livedo reticularis, irritability, retching, increased lacrimation, ventricular extrasystoles, nodal rhythm, rales, respiratory tract irritation, and cold sweat. Safety was also evaluated in 99 patients (51 male, 48 females) with Pompe disease in an ongoing, open-label, prospective study in patients 12 months of age and older who were previously treated with another alglucosidase alfa product and switched to LUMIZYME. Patients were aged 1 to 18 years with a median duration of treatment of 437 days (range 13 to 466 days). No new safety findings were observed following the switch to 4000 L scale of alglucosidase alfa. Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials in Late-Onset Pompe Disease Assessment of adverse reactions in patients with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is based on the exposure of 90 patients (45 male, 45 female), aged 10 to 70 years, to intravenous infusions of 20 mg/kg alglucosidase alfa or placebo in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Trial 4). All patients were naive to enzyme replacement therapy. Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio and received intravenous alglucosidase alfa or placebo every other week for 78 weeks (18 months). Two patients who received alglucosidase alfa discontinued the trial due to anaphylactic reactions. Serious adverse reactions reported with alglucosidase alfa included anaphylaxis, which presented as angioedema, throat tightness and chest pain/discomfort. One patient with a history of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome experienced a serious adverse reaction of supraventricular tachycardia. The most common adverse reactions (≥3%; 2 or more patients) observed in alglucosidase alfa-treated patients were hypersensitivity reactions and included anaphylaxis, headache, nausea, urticaria, dizziness, chest discomfort, vomiting, hyperhidrosis, flushing/feeling hot, increased blood pressure, paresthesia, pyrexia, local swelling, diarrhea, pruritus, rash, and throat tightness. Delayed-onset reactions, defined as adverse reactions that occurred 2 to 48 hours after completion of alglucosidase alfa infusion, that were observed in ≥3% more patients in the alglucosidase alfa-treated group compared to patients in the placebo-treated group in the controlled trial, included hyperhidrosis. Additional delayed-onset reactions that occurred in alglucosidase alfa-treated patients included fatigue, myalgia, and nausea. Table 3 summarizes the most common adverse reactions that occurred in at least 3% of alglucosidase alfa-treated patients and with a higher incidence than the placebo-treated patients in Trial 4 (patients with LOPD). Table 3: Adverse Reactions in Patients with LOPD (Trial 4) Adverse reactions that occurred in ≥3% of alglucosidase alfa-treated patients and with a higher incidence than placebo-treated patients Adverse Reaction Alglucosidase Alfa n=60 N (%) Placebo n=30 N (%) Hyperhidrosis 5 (8.3) 0 (0) Urticaria 5 (8.3) 0 (0) Anaphylaxis 4 (6.7) 0 (0) Chest Discomfort 4 (6.7) 1 (3.3) Muscle Twitching 4 (6.7) 1 (3.3) Myalgia 3 (5.0) 1 (3.3) Flushing/Feeling Hot 3 (5.0) 0 (0) Increased Blood Pressure 3 (5.0) 0 (0) Vomiting 3 (5.0) 0 (0) Edema, Peripheral 2 (3.3) 0 (0) Pruritus 2 (3.3) 0 (0) Rash Papular 2 (3.3) 0 (0) Throat Tightness 2 (3.3) 0 (0) 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of alglucosidase alfa. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. In the postmarketing experience with LUMIZYME, serious adverse reactions have been reported, including anaphylaxis [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Acute cardiorespiratory failure, possibly associated with fluid overload, has been reported in infantile-onset Pompe disease patients with pre-existing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy [see Boxed Warning and Warning and Precautions (5.3) ] . Infusion associated reactions, including pyrexia, chills, fatigue, urticaria, rash, pruritus, erythema, dyspnea, hypotension, bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing, nausea, headache, and syncope have been reported with alglucosidase alfa. In addition to the hypersensitivity reactions reported in clinical trials [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] , the following hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in at least 2 patients and included: anaphylactic shock, respiratory failure, respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, hypoxia, dyspnea, wheezing, convulsions, peripheral coldness, restlessness, nervousness, back pain, stridor, pharyngeal edema, abdominal pain, apnea, muscle spasm, and conjunctivitis. In addition, one case of hyperparathyroidism has been reported. Systemic and cutaneous immune-mediated reactions, including proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome secondary to membranous glomerulonephritis, and necrotizing skin lesions have been reported in postmarketing safety experience with alglucosidase alfa [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
Storage & Handling
Store LUMIZYME under refrigeration between 2°C and 8°C (36°F and 46°F). Do not use LUMIZYME after the expiration date on the vial.
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