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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied as: One carton containing three 100 mg/10 mL single-dose vials – NDC 75987-150-03 16.2 Storage and Handling Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Store vials upright.; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Label NDC 75987-150-01 UPLIZNA ® inebilizumab-cdon Injection 100 mg/10 mL (10mg/mL) FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION AFTER DILUTION PL1882Y Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Label; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Carton UPLIZNA ® inebilizumab-cdon Injection 100 mg/10 mL (10mg/mL) FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION AFTER DILUTION Must dilute product before use Prepare 3 single-dose vials for complete dose of 300 mg Discard any unused portion Contents: 3 single-dose vials Rx Only NDC 75987-150-03 Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. AMGEN 🠅 STORE VIALS UPRIGHT 🠅 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Carton
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied as: One carton containing three 100 mg/10 mL single-dose vials – NDC 75987-150-03 16.2 Storage and Handling Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Store vials upright.
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Label NDC 75987-150-01 UPLIZNA ® inebilizumab-cdon Injection 100 mg/10 mL (10mg/mL) FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION AFTER DILUTION PL1882Y Rx Only PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Label
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Carton UPLIZNA ® inebilizumab-cdon Injection 100 mg/10 mL (10mg/mL) FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION AFTER DILUTION Must dilute product before use Prepare 3 single-dose vials for complete dose of 300 mg Discard any unused portion Contents: 3 single-dose vials Rx Only NDC 75987-150-03 Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. AMGEN 🠅 STORE VIALS UPRIGHT 🠅 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg/10 mL Vial Carton
Overview
Inebilizumab-cdon is a CD19-directed humanized afucosylated IgG1 monoclonal antibody produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture. The molecular weight is approximately 149 kDa. UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution, free from visible particles, for intravenous use. Each single-dose vial contains 100 mg of inebilizumab in 10 mL of solution. Each mL contains 10 mg of inebilizumab-cdon, L-histidine (1.4 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (2.3 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.1 mg), sodium chloride (4.1 mg), α,α-trehalose dihydrate (40.1 mg), and Water for Injection, USP and a pH of 6.
Indications & Usage
UPLIZNA is a CD19-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive. ( 1.1 ) Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) in adult patients. ( 1.2 ) Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) UPLIZNA is indicated for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) in adult patients who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive. 1.2 Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) UPLIZNA is indicated for the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) in adult patients. 1.3 Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG) UPLIZNA is indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.
Dosage & Administration
Hepatitis B virus, quantitative serum immunoglobulins, and tuberculosis screening is required before the first dose. ( 2.1 ) Prior to every infusion: Determine if there is an active infection ( 2.2 , 5.2 ) Premedicate with a corticosteroid, an antihistamine, and an antipyretic ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) UPLIZNA must be diluted in 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP prior to administration. ( 2.3 , 2.4 ) UPLIZNA is administered as an intravenous infusion titrated to completion, approximately 90 minutes. The recommended dose is: Initial dose: 300 mg intravenous infusion followed two weeks later by a second 300 mg intravenous infusion. Subsequent doses (starting 6 months from the first infusion): single 300 mg intravenous infusion every 6 months. ( 2.3 ) Monitor patients closely during the infusion and for at least one hour after completion of the infusion. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Assessments Prior to First Dose of UPLIZNA Hepatitis B Virus Screening Prior to initiating UPLIZNA, perform Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening. UPLIZNA is contraindicated in patients with active HBV confirmed by positive results for surface antigen [HBsAg] and anti-HBV tests. For patients who are negative for HBsAg and positive for HB core antibody [HBcAb+] or are carriers of HBV [HBsAg+], consult liver disease experts before starting and during treatment with UPLIZNA [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Serum Immunoglobulins Prior to initiating UPLIZNA, perform testing for quantitative serum immunoglobulins. For patients with low serum immunoglobulins, consult immunology experts before initiating treatment with UPLIZNA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Tuberculosis Screening Prior to initiating UPLIZNA, evaluate for active tuberculosis and test for latent infection. For patients with active tuberculosis or positive tuberculosis screening without a history of appropriate treatment, consult infectious disease experts before initiating treatment with UPLIZNA [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Vaccinations Because vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation until B-cell repletion, administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of UPLIZNA for live or live-attenuated vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ]. 2.2 Assessment and Premedication Before Every Infusion Infection Assessment Prior to every infusion of UPLIZNA, determine whether there is an active infection. In case of active infection, delay infusion of UPLIZNA until the infection resolves [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Premedication Table 1 shows premedication to administer prior to each infusion of UPLIZNA to reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Table 1. Premedication Prior to Each UPLIZNA Infusion Type of Premedication Route of Administration Examples (or Equivalent) Administration Time Prior to UPLIZNA Infusion corticosteroid intravenous methylprednisolone 80 mg to 125 mg 30 minutes antihistamine oral diphenhydramine 25 mg to 50 mg 30 to 60 minutes antipyretic oral acetaminophen 500 mg to 650 mg 30 to 60 minutes 2.3 Recommended Dosage and Administration NMOSD, IgG4-RD, and gMG UPLIZNA is administered as an intravenous infusion (see Table 2 ). The recommended dosage is: Initial dose: 300 mg intravenous infusion followed 2 weeks later by a second 300 mg intravenous infusion. Subsequent doses (starting 6 months from the first infusion): single 300 mg intravenous infusion every 6 months. Administration UPLIZNA must be diluted prior to administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. Prior to the start of the intravenous infusion, the prepared infusion solution should be at room temperature. Administer UPLIZNA under the close supervision of an experienced healthcare professional with access to appropriate medical support to manage potential severe reactions such as serious infusion reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Administer the prepared solution intravenously via an infusion pump at an increasing rate to completion, approximately 90 minutes, according to the schedule in Table 2. Administer through an intravenous line containing a sterile, low-protein binding 0.2 or 0.22 micron in-line filter. Table 2. Recommended Infusion Rate for UPLIZNA Administration When Diluted in a 250 mL Intravenous Bag Elapsed Time (minutes) Infusion Rate (mL/hour) 0-30 42 31-60 125 61 to completion 333 Monitor the patient closely for infusion reactions during and for at least one hour after the completion of the infusion. 2.4 Preparation and Storage of Infusion Solution Preparation Visually inspect UPLIZNA solution for particulate matter and discoloration [see Dosage Forms and Strengths (3) ]. If the solution is cloudy, discolored, or it contains discrete particulate matter, do not use and contact the manufacturer (1-800-772-6436). Do not shake the vial. Obtain an intravenous bag containing 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Do not use other diluents to dilute UPLIZNA. Withdraw 10 mL of UPLIZNA from each of the 3 vials contained in the carton and transfer a total of 30 mL into the 250 mL intravenous bag. Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake the solution. Discard the unused portion remaining in the vials. Storage of Infusion Solution UPLIZNA does not contain a preservative. Administer the prepared infusion solution immediately. If not administered immediately, store the infusion solution for a maximum of 24 hours in the refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) or 4 hours at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) prior to the start of the infusion.
Warnings & Precautions
Infusion reactions: Administer premedications prior to infusion. ( 2.2 ) Management recommendations for infusion reactions depend on the type and severity of the reaction. Permanently discontinue UPLIZNA if a life-threatening or disabling infusion reaction occurs. ( 5.1 ) Infections: Serious, including life-threatening and fatal infections, have occurred in patients treated with B-cell depleting therapies, including UPLIZNA. Delay UPLIZNA administration in patients with an active infection until the infection is resolved. Vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation, until B-cell repletion. ( 5.2 ) Immunoglobulin levels: Monitor the level of immunoglobulins at the beginning, during, and after discontinuation of treatment with UPLIZNA until B-cell repletion. Consider discontinuing UPLIZNA if a patient develops a serious opportunistic infection or recurrent infections if immunoglobulin levels indicate immune compromise. ( 5.3 ) Fetal Risk: May cause fetal harm based on animal data. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use an effective method of contraception during treatment and for 6 months after stopping UPLIZNA. ( 5.4 , 8.1 ) 5.1 Infusion Reactions UPLIZNA can cause infusion reactions, including anaphylaxis. Symptoms of infusion reactions can include headache, nausea, somnolence, dyspnea, fever, myalgia, rash, or palpitations. Infusion reactions were observed in 9.3%, 7.4%, and 10.1% of patients treated with UPLIZNA during the randomized controlled periods of Study 1 in patients with NMOSD, Study 2 in patients with IgG4-RD, and Study 3 in patients with gMG, respectively. Infusion reactions were most common with the first infusion but were also observed during subsequent infusions. Reducing the Risk of Infusion Reactions and Managing Infusion Reactions Administer pre-medication with a corticosteroid, an antihistamine, and an antipyretic [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Management recommendations for infusion reactions depend on the type and severity of the reaction . For life-threatening infusion reactions, immediately and permanently stop UPLIZNA and administer appropriate supportive treatment. For less severe infusion reactions, management may involve temporarily stopping the infusion, reducing the infusion rate, and/or administering symptomatic treatment. 5.2 Infections Serious, including life-threatening or fatal, bacterial, fungal, and new or reactivated viral infections have been observed during and following completion of treatment with B-cell depleting therapies, including UPLIZNA. The most common infections reported by UPLIZNA-treated patients in the randomized and open-label clinical trial periods for NMOSD included urinary tract infection (20%), nasopharyngitis (13%), upper respiratory tract infection (8%), and influenza (7%). In the IgG4-RD randomized controlled and open-label periods, the most common infections reported by UPLIZNA-treated patients were upper respiratory tract infection (11%), nasopharyngitis (10%), urinary tract infection (9%), and influenza (6%). In the gMG randomized controlled period, the most common infections reported by UPLIZNA-treated patients were urinary tract infection (7%) and nasopharyngitis (7%). Delay UPLIZNA administration in patients with an active infection until the infection is resolved. Possible Increased Risk of Immunosuppressant Effects with Other Immunosuppressants If combining UPLIZNA with another immunosuppressive therapy, consider the potential for increased immunosuppressive effects. Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation HBV reactivation has been observed with the use of B-cell depleting therapies, including UPLIZNA. Fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death caused by HBV reactivation have occurred in patients treated with B-cell depleting therapies. HBV reactivation was observed in a patient treated with UPLIZNA during the gMG clinical trial, and has also been observed in the postmarketing setting. Patients with active or chronic HBV infection were excluded from clinical trials. Perform HBV screening in all patients before initiation of treatment with UPLIZNA. Do not administer UPLIZNA to patients with active HBV infection confirmed by positive results for HBsAg and anti-HB tests. For patients who are negative for HBsAg and positive for HBcAb, or who are carriers of HBV (i.e., HBsAg+), consult liver disease experts before starting and during treatment with UPLIZNA. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) PML is an opportunistic viral infection of the brain caused by the JC virus that typically only occurs in patients who are immunocompromised, and that usually leads to death or severe disability. Although no confirmed cases of PML were identified in UPLIZNA clinical trials, JC virus infection resulting in PML has been observed in patients treated with other B-cell depleting antibodies and other therapies that affect immune competence. In UPLIZNA clinical trials one subject died following the development of new brain lesions for which a definitive diagnosis could not be established, though the differential diagnosis included an atypical NMOSD relapse, PML, or acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. At the first sign or symptom suggestive of PML, withhold UPLIZNA and perform an appropriate diagnostic evaluation. MRI findings may be apparent before clinical signs or symptoms. Typical symptoms associated with PML are diverse, progress over days to weeks, and include progressive weakness on one side of the body or clumsiness of limbs, disturbance of vision, and changes in thinking, memory, and orientation leading to confusion and personality changes. Tuberculosis Patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis risk factors and tested for latent infection prior to initiating UPLIZNA. Consider anti-tuberculosis therapy prior to initiation of UPLIZNA in patients with a history of latent active tuberculosis in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent tuberculosis but having risk factors for tuberculosis infection. Consult infectious disease experts regarding whether initiating anti-tuberculosis therapy is appropriate before starting treatment. Vaccinations Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of UPLIZNA. The safety of immunization with live or live-attenuated vaccines following UPLIZNA therapy has not been studied, and vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion. Vaccination of Infants Born to Mothers Treated with UPLIZNA During Pregnancy In infants of mothers exposed to UPLIZNA during pregnancy, do not administer live or live-attenuated vaccines before confirming recovery of B-cell counts in the infant. Depletion of B-cells in these exposed infants may increase the risks from live or live-attenuated vaccines. Non-live vaccines, as indicated, may be administered prior to recovery from B-cell and immunoglobulin level depletion, but consultation with a qualified specialist should be considered to assess whether a protective immune response was mounted [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ]. 5.3 Reduction in Immunoglobulins There may be a progressive and prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia or decline in the levels of total and individual immunoglobulins such as immunoglobulins G and M (IgG and IgM) with continued UPLIZNA treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Monitor the levels of quantitative serum immunoglobulins during treatment with UPLIZNA, especially in patients with opportunistic or recurrent infections, and until B-cell repletion after discontinuation of therapy. Consider discontinuing UPLIZNA therapy if a patient with low immunoglobulin G or M develops a serious opportunistic infection or recurrent infections, or if prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia requires treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins. 5.4 Fetal Risk Based on animal data, UPLIZNA can cause fetal harm due to B-cell lymphopenia and reduce antibody response in offspring exposed to UPLIZNA even after B-cell repletion. Transient peripheral B-cell depletion and lymphocytopenia have been reported in infants born to mothers exposed to other B-cell depleting antibodies during pregnancy. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception while receiving UPLIZNA and for at least 6 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] .
Contraindications
UPLIZNA is contraindicated in patients with: A history of a life-threatening infusion reaction to UPLIZNA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Active hepatitis B infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Active or untreated latent tuberculosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Previous life-threatening reaction to infusion of UPLIZNA ( 4 ) Active hepatitis B infection ( 4 ) Active or untreated latent tuberculosis ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Reduction in Immunoglobulins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reactions (at least 10% of patients treated with UPLIZNA and greater than placebo) were NMOSD: urinary tract infection and arthralgia. ( 6.1 ) IgG4-RD: urinary tract infections and lymphopenia. ( 6.1 ) gMG: headache and infusion-related reactions. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amgen Inc. at 1-800-77-AMGEN (1-800-772-6436) 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. Adverse Reactions NMOSD The safety of UPLIZNA was evaluated in Study 1, in which 161 patients were exposed to UPLIZNA at the recommended dosage regimen during the randomized, controlled treatment period; during which 52 patients received placebo [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Subsequently, 198 patients were exposed to UPLIZNA during an open-label treatment period. Two-hundred and eight patients in the randomized and open-label treatment periods had a total of 324 person-years of exposure to UPLIZNA, including 165 patients with exposure for at least 6 months and 128 with exposure for one year or more. Table 3 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than in patients who received placebo in Study 1. The most common adverse reactions (incidence of at least 10% in patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than placebo) were urinary tract infection and arthralgia. Table 3. Adverse Reactions in Patients with NMOSD with an Incidence of at Least 5% with UPLIZNA and a Greater Incidence than Placebo in Study 1 Adverse Reactions UPLIZNA N = 161 % Placebo N = 52 % Urinary tract infection 11 10 Arthralgia 10 4 Headache 8 8 Back pain 7 4 Across both the randomized and open-label treatment in Study 1, the most common adverse reactions (greater than 10%) were urinary tract infection (20%), nasopharyngitis (13%), infusion reaction (12%), arthralgia (11%), and headache (10%). IgG4-RD The safety of UPLIZNA was evaluated in Study 2, in which 68 patients were exposed to UPLIZNA at the recommended dosage regimen during the randomized, controlled treatment period; during which 67 patients received placebo [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Table 4 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than in patients who received placebo in Study 2. The most common adverse reactions (incidence of at least 10% in patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than placebo) were urinary tract infection and lymphopenia. Table 4. Adverse Reactions in Patients with IgG4-RD with an Incidence of at Least 5% with UPLIZNA and a Greater Incidence than Placebo in Study 2 Adverse Reactions UPLIZNA N = 68 % Placebo N = 67 % Lymphopenia 19 Lymphopenia includes both lymphopenia and lymphocyte count decreased. 9 Urinary tract infection 12 6 Pyrexia 9 5 Neutropenia 6 5 Myalgia 6 0 Additional adverse reactions during the randomized controlled period in Study 2 were infusion related reactions, influenza, and pneumonia. gMG The safety of UPLIZNA was evaluated in Study 3, in which 119 patients were exposed to UPLIZNA at the recommended dosage regimen and 119 patients received placebo during the randomized, placebo-controlled treatment period. The randomized controlled treatment period was 52 weeks for patients who were anti-AChR antibody positive (n=95 each group) and 26 weeks for patients who were anti-MuSK antibody positive (n=24 each group) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . References to adverse reaction frequency in the overall population in the randomized controlled period of Study 3 are reflective of 52-week data for the anti-AChR antibody positive population, and 26-week data for the anti-MuSK antibody positive population that were available at the time of the primary analysis. Table 5 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than in patients who received placebo in Study 3. The most common adverse reactions (incidence of at least 10% in patients treated with UPLIZNA and at a greater incidence than placebo) were headache and infusion-related reaction. Table 5. Adverse Reactions in Patients with gMG with an Incidence of at Least 5% with UPLIZNA and a Greater Incidence than Placebo in Study 3 Adverse Reactions Based on the overall randomized controlled period, comprised of 52 weeks for the anti-AChR antibody positive population and 26 weeks for the anti-MuSK antibody positive population UPLIZNA N = 119 % Placebo N = 119 % Headache 15 7 Infusion-related reaction Infusion-related reaction was defined as any sign or symptom experienced by patients during the infusion of study drug, or any adverse event occurring within 24 hours of study drug administration for which an alternative explanation was not evident. 10 6 Nasopharyngitis 7 3 Cough 7 3 Urinary tract infection 7 3 Laboratory Abnormalities Decreased Immunoglobulins NMOSD At the end of the 6.5-month randomized, controlled period, relative to baseline, the total immunoglobulin level was reduced approximately 8% from baseline for patients treated with UPLIZNA as compared to an increase of 6% in patients treated with placebo. The mean decreases from baseline in immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) were approximately 4% and 32%, respectively, in patients treated with UPLIZNA, whereas IgG was increased by 6% and IgM was increased by approximately 13% in placebo-treated patients. The proportion of patients treated with UPLIZNA who had IgG levels below the lower limit of normal at year 1 was 7% and at year 2 was 13%. The proportion of patients treated with UPLIZNA who had IgM levels below the lower limit of normal at year 1 was 31% and at year 2 was 42%. IgG4-RD At the end of the 12-month randomized, controlled period, relative to baseline, the total immunoglobulin level was reduced approximately 12% from baseline for patients treated with UPLIZNA as compared to an increase of 21% in patients treated with placebo. The mean decreases from baseline in IgG and IgM were approximately 9% and 32%, respectively, in patients treated with UPLIZNA, whereas IgG was increased by 26% and IgM was increased by approximately 3% in placebo-treated patients. gMG At the end of the 26-week randomized, controlled period, relative to baseline, the total immunoglobulin level was reduced approximately 13% from baseline for patients treated with UPLIZNA as compared to an increase of 15% in patients treated with placebo. The mean decreases from baseline in IgG and IgM were approximately 8% and 30%, respectively, in patients treated with UPLIZNA, whereas IgG was increased by 18% and IgM was increased by approximately 5% in placebo-treated patients. The proportion of patients treated with UPLIZNA who had IgG and IgM levels below the lower limit of normal at the end of the 26-week randomized, controlled period was 29% and 16%, respectively, compared to 8% and 4%, respectively, in the placebo group. Decreased Neutrophil Counts NMOSD Neutrophil counts between 1.0-1.5 × 10 9 /L were observed in 7% of UPLIZNA-treated patients versus 2% of patients who received placebo. Neutrophil counts between 0.5-1.0 × 10 9 /L were observed in 2% of patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to no patients who received placebo. At the end of the 6.5-month randomized, controlled period, the proportion of patients with a neutrophil count below the limit of normal was 12% for patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to 4% for patients who received placebo. IgG4-RD During the 12-month randomized, controlled period, neutrophil counts between 1.0-1.5 × 10 9 /L were observed in 8% of UPLIZNA-treated patients versus 3% of patients who received placebo. Neutrophil counts between 0.5-1.0 × 10 9 /L were observed in 2% of patients treated with placebo compared to no patients who received UPLIZNA. gMG During the 26-week randomized, controlled period, neutrophil counts between 1.0-1.5 × 10 9 /L were observed in 3% of patients who received placebo compared to no patients who received UPLIZNA. Neutrophil counts between 0.5-1.0 × 10 9 /L were observed in 1% of patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to no patients who received placebo. Decreased Lymphocyte Counts NMOSD A reduction in lymphocyte counts was observed more frequently in patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to those who received placebo. At the end of the 6.5-month randomized, controlled period, the proportion of patients with a lymphocyte count below the limit of normal was 5% for patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to 4% for patients who received placebo. IgG4-RD A reduction in lymphocyte counts was observed more frequently in patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to those who received placebo. During the 12-month randomized, controlled period, the proportion of patients with a lymphocyte count below the limit of normal was 42% for patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to 36% for patients who received placebo. gMG A reduction in lymphocyte counts was observed more frequently in patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to those who received placebo. During the 26-week randomized, controlled period, the proportion of patients with a lymphocyte count below the limit of normal was 35% for patients treated with UPLIZNA compared to 31% for patients who received placebo.
Drug Interactions
7.1 Immunosuppressive or Immune-Modulating Therapies Concomitant usage of UPLIZNA with immunosuppressant drugs, including systemic corticosteroids, may increase the risk of infection. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when co-administering immunosuppressive therapies with UPLIZNA.
Storage & Handling
16.2 Storage and Handling Store in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Store vials upright.
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