OCREVUS
RxNorm 1876380· OCRELIZUMAB· INTRAVENOUS
CD20-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC] · Genentech, Inc.
Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OCREVUS is indicated for the treatment of: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults Primary progressive MS, in adults Relapsing-remitting MS, in pediatric patients 10 years of age and older who weigh 25 kg or more. OCREVUS is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of: Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 ) Primary progressive MS, in adults ( 1 ) Relapsing-remitting MS, in pediatric patients 10 years of age and older who weigh 25 kg or more ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before initiating OCREVUS, screen for Hepatitis B virus and obtain serum quantitative immunoglobulins, aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin ( 2.1 ) Pre-medicate with methylprednisolone (or an equivalent corticosteroid) and an antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) prior to each infusion ( 2.2 ) Administer OCREVUS by intravenous infusion ( 2.3 ) Adults and pediatric patients (10 years of age and older), who weigh 35 kg or more: Start dose: 300 mg intravenous infusion, followed two weeks later by a second 300 mg intravenous infusion ( 2.3 ) Subsequent doses: 600 mg intravenous infusion every 6 months ( 2.3 ) Pediatric patients (10 years of age and older) who weigh 25 kg to less than 35 kg: Start dose: 150 mg intravenous infusion, followed two weeks later by a second 150 mg intravenous infusion ( 2.3 ) Subsequent doses: 300 mg intravenous infusion every 6 months ( 2.3 ) Must be diluted prior to administration ( 2.3 , 2.6 ) Monitor patients closely during and for at least one hour after infusion ( 2.3 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Assessments Prior to First Dose of OCREVUS Hepatitis B Virus Screening Prior to initiating OCREVUS, perform Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening. OCREVUS is contraindicated in patients with active HBV confirmed by positive results for HBsAg and anti-HBV tests. For patients who are negative for surface antigen [HBsAg] and positive for HB core antibody [HBcAb+] or are carriers of HBV [HBsAg+], consult liver disease experts before starting and during treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Serum Immunoglobulins Prior to initiating OCREVUS, perform testing for quantitative serum immunoglobulins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . For patients with low serum immunoglobulins, consult immunology experts before initiating treatment with OCREVUS. Vaccinations Because vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation until B-cell repletion, administer all age-appropriate immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of OCREVUS for live or live-attenuated vaccines and, whenever possible, at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of OCREVUS for non-live vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Liver Function Tests Prior to initiating OCREVUS, obtain serum aminotransferases (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]), alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . 2.2 Preparation Before Every Infusion Infection Assessment Prior to every infusion of OCREVUS, determine whether there is an active infection. In case of active infection, delay infusion of OCREVUS until the infection resolves [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. Recommended Premedication To reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions, administer the following premedications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] : Methylprednisolone (or an equivalent corticosteroid) by intravenous infusion to be completed approximately 30 minutes prior to each OCREVUS infusion, as follows: Adults and pediatric patients who weigh 40 kg or more: 100 mg Pediatric patients who weigh less than 40 kg: 2 mg/kg An antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) 30 to 60 minutes prior to each OCREVUS infusion. An antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered. Administer the antipyretic 30 minutes to 60 minutes prior to OCREVUS infusion. 2.3 Recommended Dosage and Dose Administration Administer OCREVUS under the close supervision of an experienced healthcare professional with access to appropriate medical support to manage severe reactions such as serious infusion reactions. Observe the patient for at least one hour after the completion of the infusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . OCREVUS is administered as an intravenous infusion. The initial dose is split into two equal infusions administered two weeks apart. Subsequent …
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infusion Reactions: Management recommendations for infusion reactions depend on the type and severity of the reaction. Permanently discontinue OCREVUS if a life-threatening or disabling infusion reaction occurs ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Infections: Serious, including life-threatening and fatal infections, have occurred. Delay OCREVUS administration in patients with an active infection until the infection is resolved. Vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment with OCREVUS and after discontinuation, until B-cell repletion ( 5.2 ) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): Withhold OCREVUS at the first sign or symptom suggestive of PML ( 5.3 ) Reduction in Immunoglobulins: Monitor the level of immunoglobulins at the beginning of treatment. Monitor during and after discontinuation of treatment with OCREVUS, until B-cell repletion, and especially when recurrent serious infections are suspected. Consider discontinuing OCREVUS in patients with serious opportunistic or recurrent serious infections, and if prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia requires treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins ( 2.1 , 5.4 ) Malignancies: An increased risk of malignancy, including breast cancer, may exist with OCREVUS ( 5.5 ) Immune-Mediated Colitis: Immune-mediated colitis has been reported in the postmarketing setting. Monitor patients for new or persistent diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms, and evaluate promptly if colitis is suspected ( 5.6 ) Liver Injury: Clinically significant liver injury has occurred. Obtain serum aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin levels before initiating OCREVUS, and during treatment as clinically indicated. Discontinue OCREVUS in patients with evidence of liver injury in the absence of an alternative etiology ( 5.7 ). 5.1 Infusion Reactions OCREVUS can cause infusion reactions, which can include pruritus, rash, urticaria, erythema, bronchospasm, throat irritation, oropharyngeal pain, dyspnea, pharyngeal or laryngeal edema, flushing, hypotension, pyrexia, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, and anaphylaxis. These reactions are more commonly reported with the first infusion. In multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trials, all adult and pediatric patients who were treated with OCREVUS received premedication with methylprednisolone (or an equivalent steroid), and may have also received an antihistamine (all pediatric patients) and/or an analgesic/antipyretic to reduce the risk of infusion reactions prior to each infusion. In adults, the incidence of infusion reactions in patients treated with OCREVUS was 34 to 40%. There were no fatal infusion reactions, but 0.3% of patients with MS who were treated with OCREVUS experienced infusion reactions that were serious, some requiring hospitalization. In pediatric patients, the incidence of infusion reactions in patients treated with OCREVUS was 48%, compared with an incidence of 24% in patients who received placebo infusion (fingolimod-treated patients). There were no fatal infusion reactions, but one pediatric patient (1.1%) treated with OCREVUS experienced an infusion reaction that was serious because it required hospitalization [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Observe patients treated with OCREVUS for infusion reactions during the infusion and for at least one hour after completion of the infusion. Inform patients that infusion reactions can occur up to 24 hours after the infusion. Reducing the Risk of Infusion Reactions and Managing Infusion Reactions Administer pre-medication (e.g., methylprednisolone or an equivalent corticosteroid, and an antihistamine) to reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions. The addition of an antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Management recommendations for infusion reactions depend on the type and severity of the reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. For life-threatenin…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS OCREVUS is contraindicated in patients with: Active HBV infection [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] A history of life-threatening infusion reaction to OCREVUS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Active hepatitis B virus infection ( 4 ) History of life-threatening infusion reaction to OCREVUS ( 4 )
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Immunosuppressive or Immune-Modulating Therapies The concomitant use of OCREVUS and other immune-modulating or immunosuppressive therapies, including immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids, is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with OCREVUS. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as daclizumab, fingolimod, natalizumab, teriflunomide, or mitoxantrone, consider the duration and mode of action of these drugs because of additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating OCREVUS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. 7.2 Vaccinations A Phase 3b randomized, open-label study examined the concomitant use of OCREVUS and several non-live vaccines in adults 18-55 years of age with relapsing forms of MS (68 subjects undergoing treatment with OCREVUS at the time of vaccination and 34 subjects not undergoing treatment with OCREVUS at the time of vaccination). Concomitant exposure to OCREVUS attenuated antibody responses to tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine, pneumococcal polysaccharide, pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, and seasonal inactivated influenza vaccines. The impact of the observed attenuation on vaccine effectiveness in this patient population is unknown. The safety and effectiveness of live or live-attenuated vaccines administered concomitantly with OCREVUS have not been assessed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary OCREVUS is a humanized monoclonal antibody of an immunoglobulin G1 subtype and immunoglobulins are known to cross the placental barrier. There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with use of OCREVUS in pregnant women. However, transient peripheral B-cell depletion and lymphocytopenia have been reported in infants born to mothers exposed to other anti-CD20 antibodies during pregnancy. B-cell levels in infants following maternal exposure to OCREVUS have not been studied in clinical trials. The potential duration of B-cell depletion in such infants, and the impact of B-cell depletion on vaccine safety and effectiveness, is unknown [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Following administration of ocrelizumab to pregnant monkeys at doses similar to or greater than those used clinically, increased perinatal mortality, depletion of B-cell populations, renal, bone marrow, and testicular toxicity were observed in the offspring in the absence of maternal toxicity [see Data ] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Data Animal Data Following intravenous administration of OCREVUS to monkeys during organogenesis (loading doses of 15 or 75 mg/kg on gestation days 20, 21, and 22, followed by weekly doses of 20 or 100 mg/kg), depletion of B-lymphocytes in lymphoid tissue (spleen and lymph nodes) was observed in fetuses at both doses. Intravenous administration of OCREVUS (three daily loading doses of 15 or 75 mg/kg, followed by weekly doses of 20 or 100 mg/kg) to pregnant monkeys throughout the period of organogenesis and continuing through the neonatal period resulted in perinatal deaths (some associated with bacterial infections), renal toxicity (glomerulopathy and inflammation), lymphoid follicle formation in the bone marrow, and severe decreases in circulating B-lymphocytes in neonates. The cause of the neonatal deaths is uncertain; however, both affected neonates were found to have bacterial infections. Reduced testicular weight was observed in neonates at the high dose. A no-effect dose for adverse developmental effects was not identified; the doses tested in monkey are 2 and 10 times the recommended human dose of 600 mg, on a mg/kg basis.
Adverse events
Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.
- covid-1911,554
- fatigue6,170
- urinary tract infection3,761
- headache3,242
- multiple sclerosis2,964
- asthenia2,690
- gait disturbance2,682
- multiple sclerosis relapse2,669
- nasopharyngitis2,553
- pain2,511
- fall2,498
- off label use2,420
- pneumonia2,418
- drug ineffective2,399
- infusion related reaction2,179
- influenza2,006
Adverse reactions (label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Infusion Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Reduction in Immunoglobulins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Immune-Mediated Colitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Liver Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] The most common adverse reactions were: RMS (incidence ≥10% and > REBIF ® ): upper respiratory tract infections and infusion reactions ( 6.1 ) PPMS (incidence ≥10% and > placebo): upper respiratory tract infections, infusion reactions, skin infections, and lower respiratory tract infections ( 6.1 ) RRMS in pediatric patients 10 years of age and older: Adverse reactions were consistent with those observed in adults with RMS ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genentech at 1-888-835-2555 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 reactions 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. Adults The safety of OCREVUS has been evaluated in 1311 adult patients across MS clinical studies, which included 825 patients in active-controlled clinical trials in patients with relapsing forms of MS (RMS) and 486 patients in a placebo-controlled study in patients with primary progressive MS (PPMS). Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Relapsing Forms of MS In active-controlled clinical trials (Study 1 and Study 2), 825 patients with RMS received OCREVUS 600 mg intravenously every 24 weeks (initial treatment was given as two separate 300 mg infusions at Weeks 0 and 2) [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. The overall exposure in the 96-week controlled treatment periods was 1448 patient-years. The most common adverse reactions in RMS trials (incidence ≥ 10%) were upper respiratory tract infections and infusion reactions. Table 4 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in RMS trials (Study 1 and Study 2). Table 4 Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with RMS with an Incidence of at least 5% for OCREVUS and Higher than REBIF Adverse Reactions Studies 1 and 2 OCREVUS 600 mg IV Every 24 Weeks The first dose was given as two separate 300 mg infusions at Weeks 0 and 2. (n=825) % REBIF 44 mcg SQ 3 Times per Week (n=826) % Upper respiratory tract infections 40 33 Infusion reactions 34 10 Depression 8 7 Lower respiratory tract infections 8 5 Back pain 6 5 Herpes virus- associated infections 6 4 Pain in extremity 5 4 Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with Primary Progressive MS In a placebo-controlled clinical trial (Study 3), a total of 486 patients with PPMS received one course of OCREVUS (600 mg of OCREVUS administered as two 300 mg infusions two weeks apart) given intravenously every 24 weeks and 239 patients received placebo intravenously [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. The overall exposure in the controlled treatment period was 1416 patient-years, with median treatment duration of 3 years. The most common adverse reactions in the PPMS trial (incidence ≥ 10%) were upper respiratory tract infections, infusion reactions, skin infections, and lower respiratory tract infections. Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred in the PPMS trial (Study 3). Table 5 Adverse Reactions in Adult Patients with PPMS with an Incidence of at least 5% for OCREVUS and Higher than Placebo Adverse Reactions Study 3 OCREVUS 600 mg IV Every 24 Weeks One dose of OCREVUS (600 mg administered as two 300 mg infusions two weeks apart) Placebo (n=486) % (n=239) % Upper respiratory tract infections 49 43 Infusion reactions 40 26 Skin infections 14 11 Lower respiratory tract infections 10…
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