GAMIFANT EMAPALUMAB LZSG SWEDISH ORPHAN BIOVITRUM AB (PUBL) FDA Approved Emapalumab-lzsg is an interferon gamma (IFNγ) neutralizing antibody. Emapalumab-lzsg is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells by recombinant DNA technology. Emapalumab-lzsg is an IgG1 immunoglobulin with a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa. GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection for intravenous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution provided in single-dose vials that require dilution prior to intravenous infusion. GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL (2 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 10 mg/2 mL, 50 mg/10 mL, or 100 mg/20 mL emapalumab-lzsg at a concentration of 5 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. GAMIFANT 25 mg/mL (2 mL, 4 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 50 mg/2 mL, 100 mg/4 mL, 250 mg/10 mL or 500 mg/20 mL emapalumab- lzsg at a concentration of 25 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Dosage Forms
Injection
Strengths
10 mg/2 ml 5 mg/ml 50 mg/10 ml 100 mg/20 ml 50 mg/2 ml 25 mg/ml 100 mg/4 ml 250 mg/10 ml 500 mg/20 ml
Quantities
2 ml 10 ml 20 ml 4 ml
Treats Conditions
1 Indications And Usage Gamifant Is Indicated For The Treatment Of Adult And Pediatric Newborn And Older Patients With Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Hlh With Refractory Recurrent Or Progressive Disease Or Intolerance With Conventional Hlh Therapy Adult And Pediatric Newborn And Older Patients With Hlh Macrophage Activation Syndrome Mas In Known Or Suspected Still S Disease Including Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Sjia With An Inadequate Response Or Intolerance To Glucocorticoids Or With Recurrent Mas Gamifant Is An Interferon Gamma Ifn Neutralizing Antibody Indicated For The Treatment Of Adult And Pediatric Newborn And Older Patients With Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Hlh With Refractory Recurrent Or Progressive Disease Or Intolerance With Conventional Hlh Therapy 1 Adult And Pediatric Newborn And Older Patients With Hlh Macrophage Activation Syndrome Mas In Known Or Suspected Still S Disease Or With Recurrent Mas 1

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Packaging

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection is a sterile, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in the following packaging configuration: NDC 66658-501-01 – containing one 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-505-01 – containing one 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-510-01 – containing one 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-522-01 – containing one 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-523-01 – containing one 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-524-01 – containing one 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-525-01 – containing one 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial Store GAMIFANT in a refrigerator at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake. This product contains no preservative.; Principal Display Panel - 10 mg/2 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-501-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel - 50 mg/10 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-505-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel - 100 mg/20 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-510-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel – 50 mg/2 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-522-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel – 100 mg/4 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-523-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel – 250 mg/10 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-524-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description; Principal Display Panel – 500 mg/20 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-525-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description

Package Descriptions
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection is a sterile, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in the following packaging configuration: NDC 66658-501-01 – containing one 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-505-01 – containing one 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-510-01 – containing one 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-522-01 – containing one 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-523-01 – containing one 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-524-01 – containing one 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-525-01 – containing one 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial Store GAMIFANT in a refrigerator at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake. This product contains no preservative.
  • Principal Display Panel - 10 mg/2 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-501-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
  • Principal Display Panel - 50 mg/10 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-505-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
  • Principal Display Panel - 100 mg/20 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-510-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
  • Principal Display Panel – 50 mg/2 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-522-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
  • Principal Display Panel – 100 mg/4 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-523-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
  • Principal Display Panel – 250 mg/10 mL Carton Label NDC 66658-524-01 Gamifant® (emapalumab-lzsg) Injection 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) For intravenous infusion only. Requires dilution prior to administration. Single-dose vial. Discard unused portion. Rx only Dispense the enclosed Medication Guide to each patient. image description
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Overview

Emapalumab-lzsg is an interferon gamma (IFNγ) neutralizing antibody. Emapalumab-lzsg is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells by recombinant DNA technology. Emapalumab-lzsg is an IgG1 immunoglobulin with a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa. GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection for intravenous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution provided in single-dose vials that require dilution prior to intravenous infusion. GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL (2 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 10 mg/2 mL, 50 mg/10 mL, or 100 mg/20 mL emapalumab-lzsg at a concentration of 5 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. GAMIFANT 25 mg/mL (2 mL, 4 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 50 mg/2 mL, 100 mg/4 mL, 250 mg/10 mL or 500 mg/20 mL emapalumab- lzsg at a concentration of 25 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

Indications & Usage

GAMIFANT is indicated for the treatment of: adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. adult and pediatric ( newborn and older) patients with HLH/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in known or suspected Still’s disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), with an inadequate response or intolerance to glucocorticoids, or with recurrent MAS. GAMIFANT is an interferon gamma (IFNγ) neutralizing antibody indicated for the treatment of: adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. ( 1 ) adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with HLH/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in known or suspected Still’s disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), with an inadequate response or intolerance to glucocorticoids, or with recurrent MAS. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

For intravenous infusion only: Primary HLH recommended starting dosage: 1 mg/kg as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour twice per week. ( 2.1 ) HLH/MAS in Still’s disease recommended starting dose: 6 mg/kg, followed by 3 mg/kg every 3 days for 5 doses, then 3 mg/kg twice per week. Given as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour. ( 2.2 ) For both indications, the dose may be titrated up to a maximum of 10 mg/kg. ( 2.5 , 2.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis The recommended starting dose of GAMIFANT is 1 mg/kg given as a central or peripheral intravenous infusion over 1 hour twice per week (every three to four days). Doses subsequent to the initial dose may be increased based on clinical and laboratory criteria [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.5 )] . Administer GAMIFANT until hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is performed or unacceptable toxicity. Discontinue GAMIFANT when a patient no longer requires therapy for the treatment of HLH. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome GAMIFANT is administered as a central or peripheral intravenous infusion over 1 hour according to the dosage schedule in Table 1. Doses may be increased based on clinical and laboratory criteria [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] . Discontinue GAMIFANT when a patient no longer requires therapy for the treatment of HLH/MAS. Table 1. GAMIFANT Dosage in Patients with HLH/MAS Treatment Day GAMIFANT Dosage Day 1 6 mg/kg Days 4 to 16 3 mg/kg every 3 days for 5 doses From Day 19 onward 3 mg/kg twice per week (i.e., every 3 to 4 days) 2.3 Monitoring to Assess Safety Before Initiating GAMIFANT Treatment Conduct testing for latent tuberculosis infections using the purified protein derivative (PPD) or IFNγ release assay and evaluate patients for tuberculosis risk factors prior to initiating GAMIFANT. Administer tuberculosis prophylaxis to patients at risk for tuberculosis, or known to have a positive PPD test result, or positive IFNγ release assay. During GAMIFANT Treatment Monitor for Herpes Zoster infection, adenovirus, EBV and CMV as clinically indicated. 2.4 Prophylaxis and Concomitant Medication Information Prophylaxis Consider prophylaxis for Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii , and for fungal infections prior to GAMIFANT administration. Concomitant Medications For primary HLH patients who are not receiving baseline dexamethasone treatment, begin dexamethasone at a daily dose of at least 5 mg/m 2 to 10 mg/m 2 the day before GAMIFANT treatment begins. For patients who were receiving baseline dexamethasone, they may continue their regular dose provided the dose is at least 5 mg/m2. Dexamethasone can be tapered according to the judgment of the treating physician [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. 2.5 Dose Modification Based on Response for Primary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis The GAMIFANT dose may be titrated up if disease response is unsatisfactory (see Table 2) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . After the patient's clinical condition is stabilized, decrease the dose to the previous level to maintain clinical response. Table 2: Dose Titration Criteria Treatment Day GAMIFANT Dose Criteria for Dose Increase Day 1 Starting Dose of 1 mg/kg N/A From Day 4 onwards Increase to 3 mg/kg Unsatisfactory improvement in clinical condition, as assessed by a healthcare provider AND at least one of the following: Fever - persistence or recurrence Platelet count If baseline < 50,000/mm 3 and no improvement to > 50,000/mm 3 If baseline > 50,000/mm 3 and less than 30% improvement If baseline > 100,000/mm 3 and decrease to < 100,000/mm 3 Neutrophil count If baseline < 500/mm 3 and no improvement to > 500/mm 3 If baseline > 500/mm 3 to 1,000/mm 3 and decrease to < 500/mm 3 If baseline 1,000/mm 3 to 1,500/mm 3 and decrease to < 1,000/mm 3 Ferritin (ng/mL) If baseline ≥3,000 ng/mL and < 20% decrease If baseline < 3,000 ng/mL and any increase to > 3,000 ng/mL Splenomegaly - any worsening Coagulopathy (both D-Dimer and Fibrinogen must apply) D-Dimer If abnormal at baseline and no improvement Fibrinogen (mg/dL) If baseline levels ≤100 mg/dL and no improvement If baseline levels > 100 mg/dL and any decrease to < 100 mg/dL From Day 7 onwards Increase to 6 mg/kg From Day 10 onwards Increase to 10 mg/kg Assessment by a healthcare provider that based on initial signs of response, a further increase in GAMIFANT dose can be of benefit 2.6 Dose Modification Based on Response for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome Table 3: Dosage Adjustment Criteria Treatment Day GAMIFANT Dose Dose Adjustments Day 1 Initial dose of 6 mg/kg If unsatisfactory improvement in clinical condition, as assessed by a healthcare provider, the dose of GAMIFANT may be increased to: a maximum cumulative dose of 10 mg/kg over 3 days AND the frequency may be increased to: every 2 days or once daily After the patient’s clinical condition has improved, consider decreasing the dose to the previous level and assess whether clinical response is maintained. If the clinical condition is not stabilized while receiving the maximum dosage, consider discontinuing GAMIFANT. Days 4 to 16 3 mg/kg every 3 days for 5 doses From Day 19 onwards 3 mg/kg twice per week (i.e., every 3 to 4 days) 2.7 Instructions for Preparation and Administration Preparation GAMIFANT vials are for single dose only. Do not mix GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL and 25 mg/mL vials together. Prepare the solution for infusion as follows: Calculate the dose (mg/kg), total volume (mL) of GAMIFANT required and the number of GAMIFANT vials needed based on patient actual body weight [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. GAMIFANT is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow liquid. Do not administer if discolored or foreign particulate matter is present. Withdraw the necessary amount of GAMIFANT solution and dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. For GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL vials: Dilute to a maximum concentration of 2.5 mg/mL. Do not dilute product to less than 0.25 mg/mL. The diluted solution can be placed in either a syringe or an infusion bag, depending on the volume needed. When using a syringe, use a gamma irradiated or ethylene oxide sterilized latex-free, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free syringe. When using an infusion bag, use a non-PVC polyolefin infusion bag. For GAMIFANT 25 mg/mL vials: Dilute to a maximum concentration of 12.5 mg/mL. Do not dilute product to less than 1.25 mg/mL. Use a non-PVC polyolefin infusion bag made from either polyethylene or ethylene/propylene copolymer. Discard any unused portion left in the vial(s). Administration Administer GAMIFANT diluted solution intravenously over 1 hour through a central or peripheral intravenous line containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low-protein binding 0.2 micron in-line filter. Do not infuse GAMIFANT concomitantly with other agents and do not add any other product to the infusion bag or syringe. Do not store any unused portion of the infusion solution for reuse. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Storage of Diluted Solution This product does not contain a preservative. If not administered immediately: Store the diluted solution of GAMIFANT under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 4 hours from the time of dilution. If refrigerated, allow the diluted solution to come to room temperature prior to administration. Do not freeze. Do not shake.

Warnings & Precautions
Infections: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms and treat promptly. Test for latent tuberculosis. Consider administering prophylactic treatment against Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii and fungal infections. ( 5.1 ) Live Vaccines: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving GAMIFANT. ( 5.2 ) Infusion-Related Reactions: Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions. Interrupt infusion for severe infusion reactions and institute appropriate medical management. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Infections GAMIFANT may increase the risk of fatal and serious infections to include specific pathogens favored by IFNγ neutralization, including mycobacteria, Herpes Zoster virus, and Histoplasma Capsulatum. Do not administer GAMIFANT in patients with infections caused by these pathogens until appropriate treatment has been initiated. In patients with primary HLH receiving GAMIFANT in clinical trials, serious infections such as sepsis, pneumonia, bacteremia, disseminated histoplasmosis, necrotizing fasciitis, viral infections, and perforated appendicitis were observed in 32% of patients. The reported infections were viral (41%), bacterial (35%), fungal (9%), and the pathogen was not identified in 15% of cases. In patients with HLH/MAS in Still’s disease receiving GAMIFANT in clinical trials, serious infections such as pneumonia, cytomegalovirus infection, cytomegalovirus infection reactivation, and sepsis were observed in 13% of patients. The reported infections were viral (44%), bacterial (13%), fungal (3%) and the pathogen was not identified in (13%) of patients. Evaluate patients for tuberculosis risk factors and test for latent infection (PPD testing, PCR, or IFNγ release assay) prior to initiating GAMIFANT. Administer tuberculosis prophylaxis to patients at risk for tuberculosis or known to have a positive purified protein derivative (PPD) test result [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Consider prophylaxis for Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii, and fungal infection to mitigate the risk to patients while receiving GAMIFANT [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )]. Employ surveillance testing during treatment with GAMIFANT. Closely monitor patients receiving GAMIFANT for signs or symptoms of infection, promptly initiate a complete diagnostic workup appropriate for an immunocompromised patient, and initiate appropriate antimicrobial therapy. 5.2 Increased Risk of Infection with Use of Live Vaccines Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving GAMIFANT and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose of GAMIFANT. The safety of immunization with live vaccines during or following GAMIFANT therapy has not been studied. 5.3 Infusion-Related Reactions Infusion-related reactions in patients with primary HLH, including drug eruption, pyrexia, rash, erythema, and hyperhidrosis, were reported with GAMIFANT treatment in 27% of patients. In one-third of these patients, the infusion-related reaction occurred during the first infusion. Infusion-related reactions in patients with HLH/MAS in Still’s disease, including pyrexia, headache, paresthesia, bone pain, pruritic rash, and peripheral coldness, were reported with GAMIFANT treatment in 13% of patients. Infusion related reactions were reported as mild in 8% of patients and as moderate in 5% of patients. Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions which can be severe. Interrupt the infusion for infusion reactions and institute appropriate medical management prior to continuing infusion at a slower rate.
Contraindications

None. None. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Increased Risk of Infection with Use of Live Vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] In patients with primary HLH, the most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) were: infections, hypertension, infusion-related reactions, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) In patients with HLH/MAS in Still’s disease, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were:viral infections, including cytomegalovirus infection or reactivation, and rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact 1-866-773-5274 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial 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. Primary HLH The safety data described in this section reflect exposure to GAMIFANT in which 34 patients with untreated primary HLH and previously treated patients with primary HLH ( NCT01818492 ) received GAMIFANT at a starting dose of 1 mg/kg every 3 days with dose increases up to 10 mg/kg [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . The median duration of treatment with GAMIFANT was 59 days (range: 4 to 245 days) and the median cumulative dose was 25 mg/kg (range: 4 to 254 mg/kg). The median age of study population was 1 year (range: 0.1 to 13 years), 53% were female, and 65% were Caucasian. Serious adverse reactions were reported in 53% of patients. The most common serious adverse reactions (≥3%) included infections, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and multiple organ dysfunction. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in two (6%) of patients and included septic shock and gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Disseminated histoplasmosis led to drug discontinuation in one patient. The most commonly reported adverse reactions (≥20%) were infections, hypertension, infusion-related reactions, and pyrexia. Adverse reactions reported in ≥10% of patients during treatment with GAMIFANT are presented in Table 4. Table 4 : Adverse Reactions Reported in 10% of Patients with Primary HLH Adverse Reactions GAMIFANT (%) (N = 34) Infections a 56 Hypertension b 41 Infusion-related reactions c 27 Pyrexia 24 Hypokalemia 15 Constipation 15 Rash 12 Abdominal pain 12 Cytomegalovirus infection 12 Diarrhea 12 Lymphocytosis 12 Cough 12 Irritability 12 Tachycardia 12 Tachypnea 12 a Includes viral, bacterial, fungal, and infections in which no pathogen was identified b Includes secondary hypertension c Includes events of drug eruption, pyrexia, rash, erythema, and hyperhidrosis Additional selected adverse reactions (all grades) that were reported in less than 10% of patients treated with GAMIFANT included: vomiting, acute kidney injury, asthenia, bradycardia, dyspnea, gastro-intestinal hemorrhage, epistaxis, and peripheral edema. HLH/MAS The safety of GAMIFANT was evaluated in two open-label clinical studies in patients with HLH/MAS in Stills disease, including sJIA [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] . The pooled safety data from these two studies included 39 patients who received an initial dose of 6 mg/kg followed by 3 mg/kg every 3 days until Day 16, and then twice weekly thereafter. The median duration of treatment with GAMIFANT was 29 days (range: 7 to 220 days) and the median cumulative dose was 33 mg/kg (range: 12 to 175 mg/kg). Serious adverse reactions were reported in 12 patients (31%), with the most common serious adverse reaction being pneumonia (5%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in two patients (5%) and included multiple organ dysfunction and circulatory shock. Pneumonia led to drug discontinuation in one patient (3%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were viral infections, including cytomegalovirus infection or reactivation, and rash. Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 10% of patients in the pooled safety analysis up to Week 8 during treatment with GAMIFANT are presented in Table 5. Table 5: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥10% of Patients with HLH/MAS in Stills disease Adverse Reactions GAMIFANT (%) (N = 39) Viral infection a Cytomegalovirus infection or reactivation 44 36 Rash b 21 Anemia c 18 Leukopenia d 15 Thrombosis 15 Bacterial infection 13 Headache 13 Hyperglycemia 13 Infusion-related reactions e 13 Abdominal pain 10 Hypertension 10 Pyrexia 10 Thrombocytopenia 10 a Includes: Cytomegalovirus infection reactivation, Cytomegalovirus infection, Adenovirus test positive, Cytomegalovirus test positive, BK polyomavirus test positive, Respirovirus test positive, Parainfluenzae virus infection, COVID-19, Rhinovirus infection, gastroenteritis Rotavirus, Adenovirus infection, Human herpesvirus 6 infection reactivation, Adenovirus reactivation b Includes: rash maculo-papular, rash erythematous, rash pruritic, urticaria c Includes: anemia macrocytic, and hypochromic anemia d Includes: granulocytopenia, neutropenia e Infusion-related reactions were defined as any event reported to have occurred within 24 hours after the start of infusion and assessed as related to study treatment

Drug Interactions

7.1 Effect of GAMIFANT on Cytochrome P450 Substrates The formation of CYP450 enzymes may be suppressed by increased levels of cytokines (such as IFNγ) during chronic inflammation. By neutralizing IFNγ, use of GAMIFANT may normalize CYP450 activities which may reduce the efficacy of drugs that are CYP450 substrates due to increased metabolism. Upon initiation or discontinuation of concomitant GAMIFANT, monitor for reduced efficacy and adjust dosage of CYP450 substrate drugs as appropriate.


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