Fulphila PEGFILGRASTIM JMDB BIOCON BIOLOGICS INC. FDA Approved Pegfilgrastim-jmdb is a covalent conjugate of recombinant methionyl human G-CSF and monomethoxypolyethylene glycol. Recombinant methionyl human G-CSF is a water-soluble 175 amino acid protein with a molecular weight of approximately 19 kilodaltons (kD). Recombinant methionyl human G-CSF is obtained from the bacterial fermentation of a strain of E coli transformed with a genetically engineered plasmid containing the human G-CSF gene. To produce pegfilgrastim-jmdb a 20 kD monomethoxypolyethylene glycol molecule is covalently bound to the N-terminal methionyl residue of recombinant methionyl human G-CSF. The average molecular weight of pegfilgrastim-jmdb is approximately 39 kD. Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) injection is intended for subcutaneous use only and is supplied in a single-dose prefilled syringe with a 29 gauge needle, with UltraSafe Passive Plus ™ Needle Guard. The prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is designed to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL). The delivered 0.6 mL dose from the prefilled syringe contains 6 mg pegfilgrastim-jmdb (based on protein mass only) in a sterile, clear, colorless, preservative-free solution (pH 4.0) containing acetate (0.7 mg), D-sorbitol (30 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.024 mg) and sodium (0.01 mg) in Water for Injection, USP.
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Substance Pegfilgrastim
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6 mg/0.6 ml 6 mg
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6 ml
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1 Indications And Usage Fulphila Is A Leukocyte Growth Factor Indicated To Decrease The Incidence Of Infection As Manifested By Febrile Neutropenia In Patients With Non Myeloid Malignancies Receiving Myelosuppressive Anti Cancer Drugs Associated With A Clinically Significant Incidence Of Febrile Neutropenia 1 1 Limitations Of Use Fulphila Is Not Indicated For The Mobilization Of Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells For Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 1 1 Patients With Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy Fulphila Is Indicated To Decrease The Incidence Of Infection In Patients With Non Myeloid Malignancies Receiving Myelosuppressive Anti Cancer Drugs Associated With A Clinically Significant Incidence Of Febrile Neutropenia See Clinical Studies 14 1 Limitations Of Use Fulphila Is Not Indicated For The Mobilization Of Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cells For Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fulphila single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) Injection is a clear, colorless solution supplied in a prefilled single-dose syringe for manual use containing 6 mg pegfilgrastim-jmdb, supplied with a 29 gauge, 1/2-inch needle with an UltraSafe Passive Plus™ Needle Guard. Fulphila is provided in a dispensing pack containing one sterile 6 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe. NDC 83257-005-41 Fulphila prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is intended only to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL) for direct administration. Use of the prefilled syringe is not recommended for direct administration for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg who require doses that are less than the full contents of the syringe. Store refrigerated between 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in the carton to protect from light or physical damage. Do not shake. Discard syringes stored at room temperature for more than 72 hours. Avoid freezing; if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before administration. Discard syringe if frozen more than once.; PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 83257-005-41 Rx only Fulphila ® (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) Injection 6 mg/0.6 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Pegylated Recombinant Methionyl Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (PEG-r-metHuG-CSF) derived from E Coli For Subcutaneous Use Only Sterile Solution - No Preservative One 0.6 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Each 0.6 mL prefilled syringe contains: 6 mg pegfilgrastim (based on protein mass only) in a sterile, clear, colorless, preservative-free solution (pH 4.0) containing acetate (0.7 mg), D-sorbitol (30 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.024 mg), and sodium (0.01 mg) in water for injection, USP. Store refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in original carton to Protect from Light. Do Not Freeze or Shake. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Dosage: See prescribing information for dosage and instructions for use. Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc. 245 Main St, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02142, U.S.A. U.S. License No. 2324 Product of India KR/DRUGS/KTK/28D/07/2006 Copyright © 2023 Biocon Biologics Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Fulphila single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) Injection is a clear, colorless solution supplied in a prefilled single-dose syringe for manual use containing 6 mg pegfilgrastim-jmdb, supplied with a 29 gauge, 1/2-inch needle with an UltraSafe Passive Plus™ Needle Guard. Fulphila is provided in a dispensing pack containing one sterile 6 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe. NDC 83257-005-41 Fulphila prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is intended only to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL) for direct administration. Use of the prefilled syringe is not recommended for direct administration for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg who require doses that are less than the full contents of the syringe. Store refrigerated between 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in the carton to protect from light or physical damage. Do not shake. Discard syringes stored at room temperature for more than 72 hours. Avoid freezing; if frozen, thaw in the refrigerator before administration. Discard syringe if frozen more than once.
  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 83257-005-41 Rx only Fulphila ® (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) Injection 6 mg/0.6 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Pegylated Recombinant Methionyl Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (PEG-r-metHuG-CSF) derived from E Coli For Subcutaneous Use Only Sterile Solution - No Preservative One 0.6 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Each 0.6 mL prefilled syringe contains: 6 mg pegfilgrastim (based on protein mass only) in a sterile, clear, colorless, preservative-free solution (pH 4.0) containing acetate (0.7 mg), D-sorbitol (30 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.024 mg), and sodium (0.01 mg) in water for injection, USP. Store refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) in original carton to Protect from Light. Do Not Freeze or Shake. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Dosage: See prescribing information for dosage and instructions for use. Manufactured by: Biocon Biologics Inc. 245 Main St, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02142, U.S.A. U.S. License No. 2324 Product of India KR/DRUGS/KTK/28D/07/2006 Copyright © 2023 Biocon Biologics Inc. All rights reserved.

Overview

Pegfilgrastim-jmdb is a covalent conjugate of recombinant methionyl human G-CSF and monomethoxypolyethylene glycol. Recombinant methionyl human G-CSF is a water-soluble 175 amino acid protein with a molecular weight of approximately 19 kilodaltons (kD). Recombinant methionyl human G-CSF is obtained from the bacterial fermentation of a strain of E coli transformed with a genetically engineered plasmid containing the human G-CSF gene. To produce pegfilgrastim-jmdb a 20 kD monomethoxypolyethylene glycol molecule is covalently bound to the N-terminal methionyl residue of recombinant methionyl human G-CSF. The average molecular weight of pegfilgrastim-jmdb is approximately 39 kD. Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) injection is intended for subcutaneous use only and is supplied in a single-dose prefilled syringe with a 29 gauge needle, with UltraSafe Passive Plus ™ Needle Guard. The prefilled syringe does not bear graduation marks and is designed to deliver the entire contents of the syringe (6 mg/0.6 mL). The delivered 0.6 mL dose from the prefilled syringe contains 6 mg pegfilgrastim-jmdb (based on protein mass only) in a sterile, clear, colorless, preservative-free solution (pH 4.0) containing acetate (0.7 mg), D-sorbitol (30 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.024 mg) and sodium (0.01 mg) in Water for Injection, USP.

Indications & Usage

Fulphila is a leukocyte growth factor indicated to • Decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use Fulphila is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 1.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy Fulphila is indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Limitations of Use Fulphila is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Dosage & Administration

• Patients with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy • 6 mg administered subcutaneously once per chemotherapy cycle. ( 2.1 ) • Do not administer between 14 days before and 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. ( 2.1 ) • Use weight based dosing for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg; refer to Table 1. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Patients with Cancer Receiving Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy The recommended dosage of Fulphila is a single subcutaneous injection of 6 mg administered once per chemotherapy cycle. For dosing in pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg, refer to Table 1. Do not administer Fulphila between 14 days before and 24 hours after administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. 2.2 Administration Fulphila is administered subcutaneously via a single-dose prefilled syringe for manual use. Prior to use‚ remove the carton from the refrigerator and allow the Fulphila prefilled syringe to reach room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes. Discard any prefilled syringe left at room temperature for greater than 72 hours. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer Fulphila if discoloration or particulates are observed. Pediatric Patients weighing less than 45 kg The Fulphila prefilled syringe is not designed to allow for direct administration of doses less than 0.6 mL (6 mg). The syringe does not bear graduation marks, which are necessary to accurately measure doses of Fulphila less than 0.6 mL (6 mg) for direct administration to patients. Thus, the direct administration to patients requiring dosing of less than 0.6 mL (6 mg) is not recommended due to the potential for dosing errors. Refer to Table 1. Table 1. Dosing of Fulphila for pediatric patients weighing less than 45 kg Body Weight Fulphila Dose Volume to Administer Less than 10 kg For pediatric patients weighing less than 10 kg, administer 0.1 mg/kg (0.01 mL/kg) of Fulphila. See below See below 10 to 20 kg 1.5 mg 0.15 mL 21 to 30 kg 2.5 mg 0.25 mL 31 to 44 kg 4 mg 0.4 mL

Warnings & Precautions
• Fatal splenic rupture: Evaluate patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture. ( 5.1 ) • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Evaluate patients who develop fever, lung infiltrates, or respiratory distress. Discontinue Fulphila in patients with ARDS. ( 5.2 ) • Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis: Permanently discontinue Fulphila in patients with serious allergic reactions. ( 5.3 ) • Fatal sickle cell crises: Discontinue Fulphila if sickle cell crisis occurs. ( 5.4 ) • Glomerulonephritis: Evaluate and consider dose-reduction or interruption of Fulphila if causality is likely. ( 5.5 ) • Thrombocytopenia: Monitor platelet counts. ( 5.7 ) • Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Monitor patients with breast and lung cancer using Fulphila in conjunction with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for signs and symptoms of MDS/AML. ( 5.10 ) 5.1 Splenic Rupture Splenic rupture, including fatal cases, can occur following the administration of pegfilgrastim products. Evaluate for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture in patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain after receiving Fulphila. 5.2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) can occur in patients receiving pegfilgrastim products. Evaluate patients who develop fever and lung infiltrates or respiratory distress after receiving Fulphila, for ARDS. Discontinue Fulphila in patients with ARDS. 5.3 Serious Allergic Reactions Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur in patients receiving pegfilgrastim products. The majority of reported events occurred upon initial exposure. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can recur within days after the discontinuation of initial anti-allergic treatment. Permanently discontinue Fulphila in patients with serious allergic reactions. Do not administer Fulphila to patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim products or filgrastim products. 5.4 Use in Patients with Sickle Cell Disorders Severe and sometimes fatal sickle cell crises can occur in patients with sickle cell disorders receiving pegfilgrastim products. Discontinue Fulphila if sickle cell crisis occurs. 5.5 Glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis has occurred in patients receiving pegfilgrastim. The diagnoses were based upon azotemia, hematuria (microscopic and macroscopic), proteinuria, and renal biopsy. Generally, events of glomerulonephritis resolved after dose reduction or discontinuation of pegfilgrastim. If glomerulonephritis is suspected, evaluate for cause. If causality is likely, consider dose-reduction or interruption of Fulphila. 5.6 Leukocytosis White blood cell (WBC) counts of 100 x 109/L or greater have been observed in patients receiving pegfilgrastim products. Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC) during Fulphila therapy is recommended. 5.7 Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia has been reported in patients receiving pegfilgrastim. Monitor platelet counts. 5.8 Capillary Leak Syndrome Capillary leak syndrome has been reported after G-CSF administration, including pegfilgrastim, and is characterized by hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, edema and hemoconcentration. Episodes vary in frequency, severity and may be life-threatening if treatment is delayed. Patients who develop symptoms of capillary leak syndrome should be closely monitored and receive standard symptomatic treatment, which may include a need for intensive care. 5.9 Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant Cells The granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptor through which pegfilgrastim products and filgrastim products act has been found on tumor cell lines. The possibility that pegfilgrastim products act as a growth factor for any tumor type, including myeloid malignancies and myelodysplasia, diseases for which pegfilgrastim products are not approved, cannot be excluded. 5.10 Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer MDS and AML have been associated with the use of pegfilgrastim in conjunction with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy in patients with breast and lung cancer. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of MDS/AML in these settings. 5.11 Aortitis Aortitis has been reported in patients receiving pegfilgrastim. It may occur as early as the first week after start of therapy. Manifestations may include generalized signs and symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, malaise, back pain, and increased inflammatory markers (e.g., c-reactive protein and white blood cell count). Consider aortitis in patients who develop these signs and symptoms without known etiology. Discontinue Fulphila if aortitis is suspected. 5.12 Nuclear Imaging Increased hematopoietic activity of the bone marrow in response to growth factor therapy has been associated with transient positive bone imaging changes. This should be considered when interpreting bone imaging results.
Contraindications

Fulphila is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim products or filgrastim products. Reactions have included anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factors such as pegfilgrastim products or filgrastim products. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Splenic Rupture [See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Serious Allergic Reactions [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Use in Patients with Sickle Cell Disorders [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Glomerulonephritis [See Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Leukocytosis [See Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Thrombocytopenia [See Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Capillary Leak Syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant Cells [See Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] • Myelodysplastic syndrome [See Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] • Acute myeloid leukemia [See Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] • Aortitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% difference in incidence compared to placebo) are bone pain and pain in extremity. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Biocon Biologics Inc. at 1-833-986-1468 (1-877-4-INFO-RX) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . *Biosimilar means that the biological product is approved based on data demonstrating that it is highly similar to an FDA-approved biological product, known as a reference product, and that there are no clinically meaningful differences between the biosimilar product and the reference product. Biosimilarity of Fulphila has been demonstrated for the condition(s) of use (e.g. indication(s), dosing regimen(s)), strength(s), dosage form(s), and route(s) of administration described in its Full Prescribing Information. 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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Pegfilgrastim clinical trials safety data are based upon 932 patients receiving pegfilgrastim in seven randomized clinical trials. The population was 21 to 88 years of age and 92% female. The ethnicity was 75% Caucasian, 18% Hispanic, 5% Black, and 1% Asian. Patients with breast (n = 823), lung and thoracic tumors (n = 53) and lymphoma (n = 56) received pegfilgrastim after nonmyeloablative cytotoxic chemotherapy. Most patients received a single 100 mcg/kg (n = 259) or a single 6 mg (n = 546) dose per chemotherapy cycle over 4 cycles. The following adverse reaction data in Table 2 are from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with metastatic or non-metastatic breast cancer receiving docetaxel 100 mg/m 2 every 21 days (Study 3). A total of 928 patients were randomized to receive either 6 mg pegfilgrastim (n = 467) or placebo (n = 461). The patients were 21 to 88 years of age and 99% female. The ethnicity was 66% Caucasian, 31% Hispanic, 2% Black, and < 1% Asian, Native American, or other. The most common adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 5% of patients and with a between-group difference of ≥ 5% higher in the pegfilgrastim arm in placebo-controlled clinical trials are bone pain and pain in extremity. Table 2. Adverse Reactions with ≥ 5% Higher Incidence in Pegfilgrastim Patients Compared to Placebo in Study 3 Body System Adverse Reaction Placebo (N = 461) Pegfilgrastim 6 mg SC on Day 2 (N = 467) Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Bone pain 26% 31% Pain in extremity 4% 9% Leukocytosis In clinical studies, leukocytosis (WBC counts > 100 x 10 9 /L) was observed in less than 1% of 932 patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving pegfilgrastim. No complications attributable to leukocytosis were reported in clinical studies. 6.2 Immunogenicity As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Additionally, the observed incidence of antibody (including neutralizing antibody) positivity in an assay may be influenced by several factors, including assay methodology, sample handling, timing of sample collection, concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparison of the incidence of antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other pegfilgrastim products may be misleading. Binding antibodies to pegfilgrastim were detected using a BIAcore assay. The approximate limit of detection for this assay is 500 ng/mL. Pre-existing binding antibodies were detected in approximately 6% (51/849) of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Four of 521 pegfilgrastim-treated subjects who were negative at baseline developed binding antibodies to pegfilgrastim following treatment. None of these 4 patients had evidence of neutralizing antibodies detected using a cell-based bioassay. 6.3 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of pegfilgrastim products. 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. • Splenic rupture and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Allergic reactions/hypersensitivity, including anaphylaxis, skin rash, and urticaria, generalized erythema, and flushing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Sickle cell crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Glomerulonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Leukocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] • Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] • Capillary Leak Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] • Injection site reactions • Sweet’s syndrome, (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis), cutaneous vasculitis • Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients with breast and lung cancer receiving chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] • Aortitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] • Alveolar hemorrhage


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