Nadofaragene Firadenovec-Vncg
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Adstiladrin
- Brand Names
- Adstiladrin
- Route
- INTRAVESICAL
- Dosage Form
- SUSPENSION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION ADSTILADRIN (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg) is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy for intravesical instillation. It is a recombinant adenovirus serotype 5 vector containing a transgene encoding the human interferon alfa-2b (IFNα2b). ADSTILADRIN has a nominal concentration of 3 x 10 11 vp/mL. A single-use vial of ADSTILADRIN contains an extractable volume of 20 mL and the following excipients: [N-(3-cholamidopropyl)-N-(3-lactobionamidopropyl)]-cholamide (Syn3) (0.95 mg/mL), citric acid monohydrate (0.01 mg/mL), glycerol (84 mg/mL), hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (7.9 mg/mL), magnesium chloride hexahydrate (0.34 mg/mL), polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) (0.48 mg/mL), sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (1.4 mg/mL), sucrose (17 mg/mL), tri-sodium citrate dihydrate (0.04 mg/mL), tromethamine (1.4 mg/mL) and Water for Injection (q.s. 1 mL). ADSTILADRIN is a sterile, clear to opalescent suspension, and contains no preservative.
What Is Nadofaragene Firadenovec-Vncg Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ADSTILADRIN ® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors. ADSTILADRIN is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Important Administration Instructions ADSTILADRIN is for intravesical instillation only. ADSTILADRIN is not for intravenous use, topical use, or oral administration. Premedication with an anticholinergic is recommended before each instillation of ADSTILADRIN. ( 2.1 ) Administer ADSTILADRIN by intravesical instillation only. ( 2.1 ) ADSTILADRIN is not for intravenous use, topical use, or oral administration. The dose is 75 mL of ADSTILADRIN at a concentration of 3 x 10 11 viral particles (vp)/mL, instilled once every three (3) months. ( 2.1 ) Allow ADSTILADRIN to be left in the bladder for 1 hour following instillation 2.1 Dose The recommended dose of ADSTILADRIN is 75 mL at a concentration of 3 x 10 11 viral particles (vp)/mL instilled once every three (3) months into the bladder via a urinary catheter [ see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Premedication with an anticholinergic is recommended before each instillation of ADSTILADRIN. 2.2 Preparation and Handling ADSTILADRIN is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy. Follow universal biosafety precautions for handling. Individuals who are immunosuppressed or immune-deficient, should not prepare, administer, or come into contact with ADSTILADRIN [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ) ]. ADSTILADRIN is provided as a sterile frozen suspension. All four vials of ADSTILADRIN must be thawed and brought to room temperature (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F]) prior to use. WHEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE Frozen ADSTILADRIN vials will thaw in approximately 3 to 5 hours outside the cardboard nest when placed at room temperature (up to 25°C [77ºF]) (8 to 10 hours inside the nest). WHEN THAWING IN REFRIGERATOR Frozen ADSTILADRIN vials will thaw in approximately 4 to 5 hours outside the cardboard nest when placed in the refrigerator (up to 8°C [46ºF]) (11 to 13 hours inside the nest). Subsequent time for bringing thawed ADSTILADRIN to room temperature is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes outside of the cardboard nest (6 hours inside the nest). Do not expose the vials to higher temperatures. Protect from light. DO NOT refreeze. The vials may be moved between refrigerator and room temperature if the total storage time at each condition is not exceeded (24 hours at room temperature and 7 days refrigerated including thawing time). Inspection and Preparing ADSTILADRIN for instillation Visually inspect all 4 vials for visible particles and discoloration. The suspension is clear to slightly opalescent and may contain opalescent flecks. Do not use if visible particles or discoloration are observed. Mix gently. Do not shake. Items required for instillation:
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common (>10%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities (>15%), were glucose increased, instillation site discharge, triglycerides increased, fatigue, bladder spasm, micturition (urination urgency), creatinine increased, hematuria (blood in urine), phosphate decreased, chills, pyrexia (fever), and dysuria (painful urination). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Ferring Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-337-7464 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 ADSTILADRIN was evaluated in Study CS-003, a multicenter, single-arm, open-label study in 157 U.S. patients [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] with high-risk BCG‑unresponsive NMIBC, 107 of whom had BCG-unresponsive carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors. Patients received 75 mL (3 x 10 11 vp/mL) ADSTILADRIN administered intravesically once every 3 months for up to 12 months [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]. All patients with an absence of high-risk recurrence or progression were offered continued treatment every 3 months beyond 12 months. The median number of instillations of ADSTILADRIN was 2 (range 1 to 5). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 11% of patients who received ADSTILADRIN. Serious adverse reactions occurring in >1% of patients included coronary artery disease and hematuria (blood in urine). Permanent discontinuation of ADSTILADRIN due to an adverse reaction occurred in 3 (1.9%) patients. Adverse reactions that resulted in permanent discontinuation of ADSTILADRIN included bladder spasm instillation site discharge, and benign neoplasm of the bladder. Dosage interruptions of ADSTILADRIN due to an adverse reaction occurred in 54 (34%) patients. Adverse reactions in >10% of patients that required dosage interruption included instillation site discharge, bladder spasm, and micturition urgency. The most common (>10%) adverse reactions, including laboratory abnormalities (>15%), were glucose increased, instillation site discharge, triglycerides increased, fatigue, bladder spasm, micturition (urination) urgency, creatinine increased, hematuria (blood in urine), phosphate decreased, chills, dysuria, and pyrexia (fever). Tables 1 and 2 summarize adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities, respectively, in patients on ADSTILADRIN in CS-003. Clinically relevant adverse reaction in <10% of patients who received ADSTILADRIN include syncope (fainting) (1.3%). Table 1: Adverse Reactions (>10%) in Patients with NMIBC in CS-003 Adverse Reaction Graded per NCI CTCAE v4.03; there were no Grade 4 or 5 reactions. ADSTILADRIN (n=157) (%) Grade 1 and 2 % Grade 3 % General disorders and administration site conditions - - Instillation site discharge 33 0 Fatigue 24 0 Pyrexia 16 0 Chills 15 0 Renal and urinary disorders - - Bladder spasm 20 1 Micturition urgency 19 1 Hematuria 17 1 Dysuria 16 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received ADSTILADRIN included coronary artery disease (1.3%), acute coronary syndrome (1.3%), atrial fibrillation (1.3%), dehydration (1.3%), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) (1.3%), syncope (fainting) (1.3%), heart failure (0.6%), pericarditis, (0.6%), brain edema (swelling) (0.6%), bile duct stone (0.6%), and sepsis (0.6%). Table 2 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in CS-003. Table 2: Selected Laboratory Abnormalities (>15.0%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients with NMIBC in CS-003 Laboratory Abnormality ADSTILADRIN The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 148 to 156 based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. (All Grades, %) ADSTILADRIN (Grade 3 or 4, %) Chemistry - - Glucose increased...
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ADSTILADRIN is contraindicated in patients with prior hypersensitivity reactions to interferon alfa or to any component of the product [ see Description ( 11 ) ]. ADSTILADRIN is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to interferon alfa or any component of the product. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Adequate and well-controlled studies with ADSTILADRIN have not been conducted in pregnant women. Animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies have not been conducted with ADSTILADRIN. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. 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.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ADSTILADRIN is shipped frozen at ≤ -60°C (≤ -76°F) in an insulated shipping box that will maintain the required temperature for a minimum of 72 hours after being sealed. Each carton (NDC 55566-1050-1) contains a removable cardboard nest of four (4) clear glass vials of ADSTILADRIN. Each vial contains a sterile frozen suspension with an extractable volume of 20 mL and is either sealed with a bromobutyl rubber stopper and a tamper-evident aluminum crimp (NDC 55566-1050-0) or with a bromobutyl rubber stopper embedded within a press-fit closure (NDC 55566-1050-2). Upon receipt, cartons of ADSTILADRIN can be stored as indicated below: In a freezer ≤ -60°C (≤ -76°F) until expiry date printed on the carton. In a freezer between -25°C to -15°C (-13°F to 5°F) up to 3 months, without exceeding the original expiry date printed on the vial and outer carton. When stored in freezer, the date of placement in freezer should be noted. In addition, the date for when the carton should be discarded if not used, must be written on the outer carton. These dates should be three months apart but should not past the original expiry date. This discard date supersedes the original expiry date. When thawed, ADSTILADRIN is a clear to opalescent suspension, with nominal concentration of 3 × 10 11 viral particles (vp)/mL. Prior to use, ADSTILADRIN must be brought to room temperature (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F]). Once it is taken out of the freezer, the vials may be stored for up to 24 hours at room temperature and a total of up to 7 days refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F), including thawing time. After withdrawing the suspension into syringes, the syringes may be stored for up to 6 hours at room temperature (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F]).
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