Rylaze
RxNorm 2561251· ASPARAGINASE ERWINIA CHRYSANTHEMI (RECOMBINANT)-RYWN· INTRAMUSCULAR
Asparagine-specific Enzyme [EPC] · Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RYLAZE is indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) in adult and pediatric patients 1 month or older who have developed hypersensitivity to E. coli -derived asparaginase. RYLAZE is an asparagine specific enzyme indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) in adult and pediatric patients 1 month or older who have developed hypersensitivity to E. coli -derived asparaginase. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION There are two RYLAZE regimens that can be used to replace a long-acting asparaginase product. The recommended dosages of RYLAZE are: When administered every 48 hours • 25 mg/m 2 intramuscularly every 48 hours; When administered Monday/Wednesday/Friday • 25 mg/m 2 intramuscularly on Monday morning and Wednesday morning and 50 mg/m 2 intramuscularly on Friday afternoon. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage There are two RYLAZE regimens that can be used to replace a long-acting asparaginase product. The recommended dosages of RYLAZE are: When administered every 48 hours: • 25 mg/m 2 administered intramuscularly every 48 hours; When administered on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule: • 25 mg/m 2 intramuscularly on Monday morning and Wednesday morning, and 50 mg/m 2 intramuscularly on Friday afternoon. Administer the Friday afternoon dose 53 to 58 hours after the Wednesday morning dose (e.g., 8:00 am on Monday and Wednesday, and 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ), Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Table 1 shows the number of RYLAZE dosages recommended for the intended duration of treatment for replacement of one dose of calaspargase pegol products (3 weeks of asparaginase coverage) or one dose of pegaspargase products (2 weeks of asparaginase coverage). See the full prescribing information for the long-acting asparaginase product to determine the total duration of administration of RYLAZE as replacement therapy. Table 1: Recommended Duration of RYLAZE Dosing to Replace One Long-Acting Asparaginase Dose When RYLAZE is Administered: Recommended Duration of RYLAZE to Replace Calaspargase Pegol Products Recommended Duration of RYLAZE to Replace Pegaspargase Products 25 mg/m 2 intramuscular every 48 hours Replace one dose of calaspargase pegol products with 11 doses of RYLAZE Replace one dose of pegaspargase products with 7 doses of RYLAZE 25 mg/m 2 intramuscular on Monday morning and Wednesday morning, and 50 mg/m 2 intramuscular on Friday afternoon* Replace one dose of calaspargase pegol products with 9 doses of RYLAZE Replace one dose of pegaspargase products with 6 doses of RYLAZE *See bullet above for timing of 25/25/50 mg/m 2 dosing of RYLAZE. 2.2 Recommended Premedication Premedicate patients with acetaminophen, an H-1 receptor blocker (such as diphenhydramine), and an H-2 receptor blocker (such as famotidine) 30-60 minutes prior to administration of RYLAZE to decrease the risk and severity of hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . 2.3 Recommended Monitoring and Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Monitor patient’s bilirubin, transaminases, glucose, and clinical examinations prior to treatment every 2-3 weeks and as indicated clinically. If results are abnormal, monitor patients until recovery from the cycle of therapy. If an adverse reaction occurs, modify treatment according to Table 2. Table 2: Dosage Modifications Adverse Reaction Severity* Action Hypersensitivity Reaction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Grade 2 • Treat the symptoms. Grade 3 to 4 • Discontinue RYLAZE permanently. Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Grade 2 to 4 • Hold RYLAZE for elevations in lipase or amylase > 2 times the ULN**, or for symptomatic pancreatitis. • Resume treatment when lipase and amylase are < 1.5 times the ULN and symptoms are resolved. • Discontinue RYLAZE permanently if clinical necrotizing or hemorrhagic pancreatitis is confirmed. Thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Uncomplicated thrombosis • Hold RYLAZE. • Treat with appropriate antithrombotic therapy. • Upon resolution of symptoms, consider resuming RYLAZE, while continuing antithrombotic therapy. Severe or life-threatening thrombosis • Discontinue RYLAZE permanently. • Treat with appropriate antithrombotic therapy. Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Grade 3 to 4 • Hold RYLAZE. • Evaluate for coagulopathy and consider clotting factor replacement as neede…
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity: Monitor for signs or symptoms. Discontinue RYLAZE for serious reaction. ( 5.1 ) • Pancreatitis: Monitor for symptoms. Discontinue if pancreatitis occurs. ( 5.2 ) • Thrombosis: Discontinue RYLAZE for severe or life-threatening thrombosis. Provide anticoagulation therapy as indicated. ( 5.3 ) • Hemorrhage: Discontinue RYLAZE for severe or life-threatening hemorrhage. ( 5.4 ) • Hepatotoxicity, including hepatic veno-occlusive disease: Discontinue RYLAZE for grade 4 increases of bilirubin. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions after the use of RYLAZE occurred in 29% of patients in clinical trials, and it was severe in 6% of patients [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Anaphylaxis was observed in 2% of patients after intramuscular administration. Discontinuation of RYLAZE due to hypersensitivity reactions occurred in 5% of patients. Hypersensitivity reactions were higher in patients who received intravenous asparaginase erwinia chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn. The intravenous route of administration is not approved. In patients administered RYLAZE intramuscularly in clinical trials, the median number of doses of RYLAZE that patients received prior to the onset of the first hypersensitivity reaction was 12 doses (range: 1-64 doses). The most commonly observed reaction was rash (19%), and 1 patient (1%) experienced a severe rash. Hypersensitivity reactions observed with L-asparaginase class products include angioedema, urticaria, lip swelling, eye swelling, rash or erythema, blood pressure decreased, bronchospasm, dyspnea, and pruritus. Premedicate patients prior to administration of RYLAZE as recommended [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Because of the risk of serious allergic reactions (e.g., life-threatening anaphylaxis), administer RYLAZE in a setting with resuscitation equipment and other agents necessary to treat anaphylaxis (e.g., epinephrine, oxygen, intravenous steroids, antihistamines) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Discontinue RYLAZE in patients with serious hypersensitivity reactions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . 5.2 Pancreatitis Pancreatitis, including elevated amylase or lipase, was reported in 20% of patients in clinical trials of RYLAZE and was severe in 8% [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Symptomatic pancreatitis occurred in 7% of patients, and it was severe in 6% of patients. Elevated amylase or lipase without symptomatic pancreatitis was observed in 13% of patients treated with RYLAZE. Hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis have been reported with L-asparaginase class products. Inform patients of the signs and symptoms of pancreatitis, which, if left untreated, could be fatal. Evaluate patients with symptoms compatible with pancreatitis to establish a diagnosis. Assess serum amylase and lipase levels in patients with any signs or symptoms of pancreatitis. Discontinue RYLAZE in patients with severe or hemorrhagic pancreatitis. In the case of mild pancreatitis, withhold RYLAZE until the signs and symptoms subside and amylase and/or lipase levels return to 1.5 times the ULN [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . After resolution of mild pancreatitis, treatment with RYLAZE may be resumed. 5.3 Thrombosis Serious thrombotic events, including sagittal sinus thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, have been reported in 1% of patients following treatment with RYLAZE. Discontinue RYLAZE for a thrombotic event, and administer appropriate antithrombotic therapy. Consider resumption of treatment with RYLAZE only if the patient had an uncomplicated thrombosis [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . 5.4 Hemorrhage Bleeding was reported in 25% of patients treated with RYLAZE, and it was severe in 2%. Most commonly observed reactions were bruising (12%) and nose bleed (9%) [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . In patients treated with L-asparaginase class products, hemorrhage may be associated with increased prothrombin time (PT), …
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS RYLAZE is contraindicated in patients with: • History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to Erwinia asparaginase , including anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] ; • History of serious pancreatitis during previous asparaginase therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] ; • History of serious thrombosis during previous asparaginase therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] ; • History of serious hemorrhagic events during previous asparaginase therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] ; • Severe hepatic impairment [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ]. RYLAZE is contraindicated in patients with: • History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to RYLAZE, including anaphylaxis. ( 4 ) • History of serious pancreatitis during previous L-asparaginase therapy. ( 4 ) • History of serious thrombosis during previous L-asparaginase therapy. ( 4 ) • History of serious hemorrhagic events during previous L-asparaginase therapy. ( 4 ) • Severe hepatic impairment. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings from animal reproduction studies, RYLAZE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on RYLAZE use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies, intramuscular administration of asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in structural abnormalities and embryo-fetal mortality ( see Data ) at exposures below those in patients at the recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have not been conducted with RYLAZE. In embryofetal development studies, asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi was administered intramuscularly every other day during the period of organogenesis to pregnant rats (at 3, 6, or 12 mg/m 2 ) and rabbits (at 0.12, 0.30, or 0.48 mg/m 2 ). In rats given 12 mg/m 2 (approximately 0.48 times the maximum recommended human dose), maternal toxicity of decreased body weight gain was observed, as was a fetal finding of increased incidence of partially undescended thymic tissue. In rabbits, maternal toxicity consisting of decreased body weight was observed at 0.48 mg/m 2 (approximately 0.02 times the maximum recommended human dose). Increased post-implantation loss, a decrease in the number of live fetuses, and gross abnormalities (e.g., absent kidney, absent accessory lung lobe, additional subclavian artery, and delayed ossification) were observed at doses of ≥ 0.12 mg/m 2 (approximately 0.005 times the maximum recommended human dose).
Adverse events
Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.
- hyperammonaemia31
- febrile neutropenia25
- nausea24
- off label use24
- hypersensitivity21
- pancreatitis17
- urticaria17
- vomiting17
- rash16
- neutropenia15
- ammonia increased12
- anaphylactic reaction12
- herpes simplex11
- systemic candida11
- cerebral candidiasis10
- respiratory moniliasis10
Adverse reactions (label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Pancreatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Hepatotoxicity, including VOD [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 20%) are abnormal liver test, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, infection, fatigue, headache, febrile neutropenia, pyrexia, hemorrhage, stomatitis, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, drug hypersensitivity, hyperglycemia, diarrhea, pancreatitis, and hypokalemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Jazz Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited at 1-800-520-5568 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of RYLAZE described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure in 167 patients administered RYLAZE intramuscularly at various dosages when used in combination with chemotherapy in study JZP458-201 [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . These patients received a median of 4 courses of RYLAZE (range: 1-15 courses); 65% of patients received at least four courses. The safety of RYLAZE described below and in Table 3 was evaluated in study JZP458-201, a multi-cohort study. Patients received RYLAZE administered intramuscularly at dosages of 25 mg/m 2 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or 25 mg/m 2 on Monday and Wednesday, and 50 mg/m 2 on Friday, for 6 doses as a replacement for a single dose of pegaspargase as a component of multi-agent chemotherapy [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . The patients had a median age of 11 years (range: 1‑25 years); the majority of patients were male (57%) and White (68%). The patients received a median of 4 courses of RYLAZE (range: 1-14 courses); 65% of patients received at least four courses. A fatal adverse reaction (infection) occurred in 1 patient treated with the RYLAZE 25/25/25 mg/m 2 dosage. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 60% of patients who received the recommended dosages of RYLAZE. The most frequent nonhematological serious adverse reactions (in ≥ 5% of patients) were febrile neutropenia, infection, drug hypersensitivity, pyrexia, nausea, dehydration, stomatitis, acute kidney injury, pancreatitis, diarrhea, and viral infection. Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 10% of patients who received RYLAZE intramuscularly at the recommended dosages. Adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation included pancreatitis (5%), drug hypersensitivity (4%), and infection (1%). All patients treated with the recommended dosages of RYLAZE as a component of multi-agent chemotherapy experienced neutropenia, anemia, or thrombocytopenia. The most common nonhematological adverse reactions (incidence > 20%) in patients were abnormal liver test, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, infection, fatigue, headache, febrile neutropenia, pyrexia, hemorrhage, stomatitis, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, drug hypersensitivity, hyperglycemia, diarrhea, pancreatitis, and hypokalemia. Table 3 shows the common adverse reactions occurring in at least 15% of the patients. Table 3: Adverse Reactions (≥ 15% Incidence) in Patients Receiving RYLAZE as a Component of Multi-Agent Chemotherapy in Study JZP458-201 Adverse Reaction RYLAZE 25/25/25 mg/m 2 Intramuscular Dosage a (N = 33) RYLAZE 25/25/50 mg/m 2 Intramuscular Dosage a (N = 51) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Abnormal liver test* # 70 18 75 27 Musculoskeletal pain* 45 6 35 4 Nausea* 45 9 47 8 Fatigue* 36 18 22 18 Headache 3…
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