Sibeprenlimab
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Voyxact
- Brand Names
- Voyxact
- Route
- SUBCUTANEOUS
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION VOYXACT contains sibeprenlimab-szsi, an A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL) blocker and humanized immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) monoclonal antibody produced by Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. The approximate molecular weight of sibeprenlimab-szsi is 146 kDa. VOYXACT (sibeprenlimab-szsi) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe for subcutaneous use. Each 2 mL prefilled syringe delivers 400 mg sibeprenlimab-szsi and the inactive ingredients: arginine (17.6 mg), glutamic acid (14.8 mg), histidine (4.34 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (4.62 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.40 mg), sorbitol (36.4 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is 6.2.
What Is Sibeprenlimab Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VOYXACT is indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction of proteinuria. It has not been established whether VOYXACT slows kidney function decline over the long-term in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial. VOYXACT is an A Proliferation Inducing Ligand (APRIL) blocker, indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk for disease progression. ( 1 ) This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction of proteinuria. It has not been established whether VOYXACT slows kidney function decline over the long-term in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial. ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage: 400 mg injected subcutaneously once every 4 weeks. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of VOYXACT is 400 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once every 4 weeks. 2.2 Missed Dose If a scheduled dose of VOYXACT is missed, administer the missed dose as soon as possible and then resume dosing every 4 weeks thereafter. 2.3 Preparation and Administration VOYXACT is intended for patient self-administration or for administration by a caregiver. Provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the administration of VOYXACT prior to use according to the "Instructions for Use". Visually inspect the prefilled syringe for particulate matter and discoloration. The solution should be clear to opalescent and colorless to yellow. Do not use the prefilled syringe if the solution contains visible particulate matter, is cloudy or discolored (other than clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow). Allow VOYXACT prefilled syringe to come to room temperature up to 77°F (25°C) for 15 to 30 minutes before giving an injection. Keep VOYXACT prefilled syringe in the original carton to protect it from light. Once VOYXACT prefilled syringe has reached room temperature, do not return it to the refrigerator. Do not use VOYXACT if it has been at room temperature for 7 days or longer. Administer VOYXACT by subcutaneous injection only. Inject into the front of the thigh or abdomen. The back of the upper arm can also be used as an injection site if administered subcutaneously by a caregiver. Do not inject into the same site used for the previous injection, or into moles, scars, bruises or areas where the skin is tender, damaged, red, scaly, or hard.
Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Immunosuppression and Immunization Risks [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions are upper respiratory tract infection and injection site erythema. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-438-9927 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 VOYXACT was evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study in patients with IgAN (VISIONARY). The median duration of exposure was 44 weeks in the 259 patients treated with VOYXACT and 48 weeks in the 251 patients administered placebo. The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥10% of patients treated with VOYXACT and at a higher incidence than placebo) in patients treated with VOYXACT and placebo, respectively, were infections (49% versus 45%) and injection site reactions (24% versus 23%). The most common infection was upper respiratory infection (15% versus 14%), and the most common injection site reaction was injection site erythema (13% versus 12%). Most adverse reactions were reported as mild or moderate in severity and resolved without treatment interruption or discontinuation.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VOYXACT is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to sibeprenlimab-szsi or any of the excipients of VOYXACT. Serious hypersensitivity to sibeprenlimab-szsi or any excipients in VOYXACT. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on VOYXACT use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Monoclonal antibodies, such as sibeprenlimab-szsi, can be actively transported across the placenta as pregnancy progresses; therefore, potential effects on a fetus are likely to be greater during the second and third trimester of pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ) . In an enhanced prenatal and postnatal development (ePPND) toxicity study, administration of sibeprenlimab-szsi subcutaneously to pregnant monkeys did not result in any adverse effects on embryofetal or postnatal development at exposures approximately 10-times the clinical exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on area under the curve (AUC) ( see Data ). The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss or other adverse outcomes. 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. Pregnant women exposed to VOYXACT, or their healthcare providers, should report VOYXACT exposure by calling 1-833-869-9228 or visiting www.VOYXACT.com. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk IgA nephropathy is associated with adverse maternal outcomes, including increased rates of cesarean section, pregnancy-induced hypertension, pre-eclampsia and preterm delivery, and adverse fetal/neonatal outcomes, including stillbirth and low birth weight. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester. Therefore, VOYXACT may be present in infants exposed in utero . Consider the potential clinical impact of VOYXACT...
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied VOYXACT (sibeprenlimab-szsi) injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow solution in a single-dose prefilled syringe with a 27 gauge, ½ inch needle and a needle safety device. VOYXACT prefilled syringe is not made with natural rubber latex. VOYXACT 400 mg/2mL (200 mg/mL) prefilled syringe is packaged in an individual carton (NDC 59148-400-75). Storage and Handling Store VOYXACT in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Keep the prefilled syringe in its original box to protect it from light. Do not freeze. Do not shake. Do not expose to heat or direct sunlight. Once VOYXACT prefilled syringe has reached room temperature, do not return it to the refrigerator. Do not use VOYXACT if it has been at room temperature for 7 days or longer.
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