DailyMed Label: GAMIFANT

DailyMed Label: GAMIFANT

2023

DailyMed Prescription

GAMIFANT

emapalumab-lzsg

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

NDC: 66658-501

NDC: 66658-505

NDC: 66658-510

NDC: 66658-522

NDC: 66658-523

NDC: 66658-524

NDC: 66658-525

NDC: 66658-501

NDC: 66658-501

NDC: 66658-505

NDC: 66658-505

NDC: 66658-510

NDC: 66658-510

NDC: 66658-522

NDC: 66658-522

NDC: 66658-523

NDC: 66658-523

NDC: 66658-524

NDC: 66658-524

NDC: 66658-525

NDC: 66658-525

Emapalumab-lzsg is an interferon gamma (IFNγ) blocking antibody. Emapalumab-lzsg is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells by recombinant DNA technology. Emapalumab-lzsg is an IgG1 immunoglobulin with a molecular weight of approximately 148 kDa. GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection for intravenous use is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution provided in single-dose vials that require dilution prior to intravenous infusion. GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL (2 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 10 mg/2 mL, 50 mg/10 mL, or 100 mg/20 mL emapalumab-lzsg at a concentration of 5 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP. GAMIFANT 25 mg/mL (2 mL, 4 mL, 10 mL and 20 mL) Each vial contains 50 mg/2 mL, 100 mg/4 mL, 250 mg/10 mL or 500 mg/20 mL emapalumab- lzsg at a concentration of 25 mg/mL. Each mL also contains the following inactive ingredients: L-Histidine (1.55 mg), L-Histidine monohydrochloride, monohydrate (3.14 mg), Polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (7.30 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

GAMIFANT is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. GAMIFANT is an interferon gamma (IFNγ) blocking antibody indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric (newborn and older) patients with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. ( 1 )

For intravenous infusion only: Recommended starting dosage: 1 mg/kg as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour twice per week. ( 2.1 ) Administer dexamethasone concomitantly with GAMIFANT. ( 2.3 ) The recommended starting dose of GAMIFANT is 1 mg/kg given as an intravenous infusion over 1 hour twice per week (every three to four days). Doses subsequent to the initial dose may be increased based on clinical and laboratory criteria [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . Administer GAMIFANT until hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is performed or unacceptable toxicity. Discontinue GAMIFANT when a patient no longer requires therapy for the treatment of HLH. Before Initiating GAMIFANT Treatment Conduct testing for latent tuberculosis infections using the purified protein derivative (PPD) or IFNγ release assay and evaluate patients for tuberculosis risk factors prior to initiating GAMIFANT. Administer tuberculosis prophylaxis to patients at risk for tuberculosis, or known to have a positive PPD test result, or positive IFNγ release assay. During GAMIFANT Treatment Monitor for tuberculosis, adenovirus, EBV and CMV every 2 weeks and as clinically indicated. Pre-Medications Administer prophylaxis for Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii , and for fungal infections prior to GAMIFANT administration. Concomitant Medications For patients who are not receiving baseline dexamethasone treatment, begin dexamethasone at a daily dose of at least 5 to 10 mg/m 2 the day before GAMIFANT treatment begins. For patients who were receiving baseline dexamethasone, they may continue their regular dose provided the dose is at least 5 mg/m 2 . Dexamethasone can be tapered according to the judgment of the treating physician [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . The GAMIFANT dose may be titrated up if disease response is unsatisfactory (see Table 1 ) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . After the patient's clinical condition is stabilized, decrease the dose to the previous level to maintain clinical response. Table 1: Dose Titration Criteria Treatment Day GAMIFANT Dose Criteria for Dose Increase Day 1 Starting Dose of 1 mg/kg N/A On Day 3 Increase to 3 mg/kg Unsatisfactory improvement in clinical condition, as assessed by a healthcare provider AND at least one of the following: Fever – persistence or recurrence Platelet count If baseline < 50,000/mm 3 and no improvement to > 50,000/mm 3 If baseline > 50,000/mm 3 and less than 30% improvement If baseline > 100,000/mm 3 and decrease to < 100,000/mm 3 Neutrophil count If baseline < 500/mm 3 and no improvement to > 500/mm 3 If baseline > 500-1000/mm 3 and decrease to < 500/mm 3 If baseline 1000-1500/mm 3 and decrease to < 1000/mm 3 Ferritin (ng/mL) If baseline ≥ 3000 ng/mL and < 20% decrease If baseline < 3000 ng/mL and any increase to > 3000 ng/mL Splenomegaly – any worsening Coagulopathy (both D-Dimer and Fibrinogen must apply) D-Dimer If abnormal at baseline and no improvement Fibrinogen (mg/dL) If baseline levels ≤ 100 mg/dL and no improvement If baseline levels > 100 mg/dL and any decrease to < 100 mg/dL From Day 6 onwards Increase to 6 mg/kg From Day 9 onwards Increase to 10 mg/kg Assessment by a healthcare provider that based on initial signs of response, a further increase in GAMIFANT dose can be of benefit Preparation GAMIFANT vials are for single-use only. Do not mix GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL and 25 mg/mL vials together. Prepare the solution for infusion as follows: Calculate the dose (mg/kg), total volume (mL) of GAMIFANT required and the number of GAMIFANT vials needed based on patient actual body weight [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. GAMIFANT is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow liquid. Do not administer if discolored or foreign particulate matter is present. Withdraw the necessary amount of GAMIFANT solution and dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. For GAMIFANT 5 mg/mL vials: Dilute to a maximum concentration of 2.5 mg/mL. Do not dilute product to less than 0.25 mg/mL. The diluted solution can be placed in either a syringe or an infusion bag, depending on the volume needed. When using a syringe, use a gamma irradiated latex-free, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free syringe. Do not use with ethylene oxide-sterilized syringes. When using an infusion bag, use a non-PVC polyolefin infusion bag. For GAMIFANT 25 mg/mL vials: Dilute to a maximum concentration of 12.5 mg/mL. Do not dilute product to less than 1.25 mg/mL. Use a non-PVC polyolefin infusion bag made from either polyethylene or ethylene/propylene copolymer. Discard any unused portion left in the vial(s). Administration Administer GAMIFANT diluted solution intravenously over 1 hour through an intravenous line containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low-protein binding 0.2 micron in-line filter. Do not infuse GAMIFANT concomitantly with other agents and do not add any other product to the infusion bag or syringe. Do not store any unused portion of the infusion solution for reuse. Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. Storage of Diluted Solution This product does not contain a preservative. If not administered immediately: Store the diluted solution of GAMIFANT under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 4 hours from the time of dilution. If refrigerated, allow the diluted solution to come to room temperature prior to administration. Do not freeze. Do not shake.

GAMIFANT is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow preservative-free solution available as: Injection: 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial Injection: 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 ) 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 )

None. None. ( 4 )

Infections: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms and treat promptly. Test for latent tuberculosis. Administer prophylactic treatment against Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii and fungal infections. ( 5.1 ) Live Vaccines: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving GAMIFANT. ( 5.2 ) Infusion-Related Reactions: Monitor patients for infusion-related reactions. Interrupt infusion for severe infusion reactions and institute appropriate medical management. ( 5.3 ) GAMIFANT may increase the risk of fatal and serious infections to include specific pathogens favored by IFNγ neutralization, including mycobacteria, Herpes Zoster virus, and Histoplasma Capsulatum. Do not administer GAMIFANT in patients with infections caused by these pathogens until appropriate treatment has been initiated. In 32% of patients receiving GAMIFANT in clinical trials, serious infections such as sepsis, pneumonia, bacteremia, disseminated histoplasmosis, necrotizing fasciitis, viral infections, and perforated appendicitis were observed. The reported infections were viral (41%), bacterial (35%), fungal (9%), and the pathogen was not identified in 15% of cases. Evaluate patients for tuberculosis risk factors and test for latent infection (PPD testing, PCR, or IFNγ release assay) prior to initiating GAMIFANT. Administer tuberculosis prophylaxis to patients at risk for tuberculosis or known to have a positive purified protein derivative (PPD) test result [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Administer prophylaxis for Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii , and fungal infection to mitigate the risk to patients while receiving GAMIFANT. Employ surveillance testing during treatment with GAMIFANT. Closely monitor patients receiving GAMIFANT for signs or symptoms of infection, promptly initiate a complete diagnostic workup appropriate for an immunocompromised patient, and initiate appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving GAMIFANT and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose of GAMIFANT. The safety of immunization with live vaccines during or following GAMIFANT therapy has not been studied. Infusion-related reactions including drug eruption, pyrexia, rash, erythema, and hyperhidrosis were reported with GAMIFANT treatment in 27% of patients. In one-third of these patients, the infusion-related reaction occurred during the first infusion. All infusion related reactions were reported as mild to moderate. Monitor patients for infusion- related reactions. Interrupt infusion for infusion reactions and institute appropriate medical management prior to continuing infusion at a slower rate.

The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

The formation of CYP450 enzymes may be suppressed by increased levels of cytokines (such as IFNγ) during chronic inflammation. By neutralizing IFNγ, use of GAMIFANT may normalize CYP450 activities which may reduce the efficacy of drugs that are CYP450 substrates due to increased metabolism. Upon initiation or discontinuation of concomitant GAMIFANT, monitor for reduced efficacy and adjust dosage of CYP450 substrate drugs as appropriate.

Risk Summary There are no available data on GAMIFANT use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. In an animal reproduction study, a murine surrogate anti-mouse IFNγ antibody administered to pregnant mice throughout gestation crossed the placental barrier, and no fetal harm was observed (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is 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. Data Animal Data In a mouse embryo-fetal development study, a murine surrogate anti-mouse IFNγ antibody was administered every 3-4 days throughout organogenesis and late gestation at doses of 0, 30, 75 or 150 mg/kg/occasion. The surrogate antibody was detected in the plasma of all treated pregnant mice and their corresponding fetuses. No maternal toxicity occurred and there was no evidence of teratogenicity or effects on embryo-fetal survival or growth. Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of emapalumab-lzsg in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Published data suggest that only limited amounts of therapeutic antibodies are found in breast milk and they do not enter the neonatal and infant circulations in substantial amounts. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for GAMIFANT and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from GAMIFANT or from the underlying maternal condition. Safety and effectiveness of GAMIFANT have been established in pediatric patients, newborn and older, with primary HLH that is reactivated or refractory to conventional therapies. Use of GAMIFANT is supported by a single-arm trial in 27 pediatric patients with reactivated or refractory primary HLH. This study included pediatric patients in the following age groups: 5 patients newborn to 6 months, 10 patients 6 months to 2 years, and 12 patients from 2 years to 13 years [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Clinical studies of GAMIFANT did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients.

GAMIFANT (emapalumab-lzsg) injection is a sterile, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow solution supplied in the following packaging configuration: NDC 66658-501-01 – containing one 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-505-01 – containing one 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-510-01 – containing one 100 mg/20 mL (5 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-522-01 – containing one 50 mg/2 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-523-01 – containing one 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-524-01 – containing one 250 mg/10 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial NDC 66658-525-01 – containing one 500 mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL) single-dose vial Store GAMIFANT in a refrigerator at 2ºC to 8ºC (36ºF to 46ºF) in original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake. This product contains no preservative.

Emapalumab-lzsg is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and neutralizes interferon gamma (IFNγ). Nonclinical data suggest that IFNγ plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of HLH by being hypersecreted. IFNγ Inhibition Emapalumab-lzsg reduces the plasma concentrations of CXCL9, a chemokine induced by IFNγ. Cardiac Electrophysiology At a dose of 3 mg/kg GAMIFANT does not prolong the QT interval to any clinically relevant extent. The pharmacokinetics of emapalumab-lzsg were evaluated in healthy adult subjects and in patients with primary HLH. Following a 1 mg/kg emapalumab-lzsg dose, median steady state peak concentration was 44 mcg/mL, which was 2.9 times higher than after the first dose. The median steady state trough concentration was 25 mcg/mL, which was 4.3 times higher than after the first dose. Emapalumab-lzsg AUC increases slightly more than proportionally between 1 and 3 mg/kg doses, and less than proportionally at 3, 6, and 10 mg/kg doses. Emapalumab-lzsg exhibits target-mediated clearance dependent on IFNγ production, which can vary between and within patients as a function of time and can affect the recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Emapalumab-lzsg steady state is achieved by the 7th infusion when the IFNγ production is moderate. At high IFNγ production, steady-state is reached earlier due to a shorter half-life. Distribution The central and peripheral volumes of distribution in a subject with body weight of 70 kg are 4.2 and 5.6 L, respectively. Elimination Emapalumab-lzsg elimination half-life is approximately 22 days in healthy subjects, and ranged from 2.5 to 18.9 days in HLH patients. Emapalumab-lzsg clearance is approximately 0.007 L/h in healthy subjects. In patients, the total clearance of emapalumab-lzsg was significantly influenced by the production of IFNγ, demonstrating target mediated clearance of emapalumab-lzsg. Metabolism The metabolic pathway of emapalumab-lzsg has not been characterized. Like other protein therapeutics, GAMIFANT is expected to be degraded into small peptides and amino acids via catabolic pathways. Specific Populations Body weight (2 to 82 kg) was a significant covariate of emapalumab-lzsg pharmacokinetics, supporting body weight-based dosing. No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of emapalumab-lzsg were observed based on age (0.02 to 56 year), sex (53% Females), race (71.4% Caucasian, 12.2% Asian and 8.2% Black), renal impairment including dialysis, or hepatic impairment (mild, moderate, and severe). Drug Interaction Studies No drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with GAMIFANT.

No carcinogenicity or genotoxicity studies have been conducted with emapalumab-lzsg. No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of emapalumab-lzsg on fertility; however, no adverse effects on male or female reproductive organs were observed in the 8- or 13-week repeat-dose toxicity studies in cynomolgus monkeys.

The efficacy of GAMIFANT was evaluated in a multicenter, open-label, single-arm trial NI-0501-04 (NCT01818492) in 27 pediatric patients with suspected or confirmed primary HLH with either refractory, recurrent, or progressive disease during conventional HLH therapy or who were intolerant of conventional HLH therapy. Patients were required to fulfill the following criteria for enrollment: primary HLH based on a molecular diagnosis or family history consistent with primary HLH or five out of the 8 criteria fulfilled: fever, splenomegaly, cytopenias affecting 2 of 3 lineages in the peripheral blood (hemoglobin < 9 , platelets < 100 x 10 9 /L, neutrophils < 1 x 10 9 /L), hypertriglyceridemia (fasting triglycerides > 3 mmol/L or ≥ 265 mg/dL) and/or hypofibrinogenemia (≤ 1.5 g/L), hemophagocytosis in bone marrow, spleen, or lymph nodes with no evidence of malignancy, low or absent NK-cell activity, ferritin ≥ 500 mcg/L, soluble CD25 ≥ 2400 U/mL. Patients had to have evidence of active disease as assessed by treating physician. Patients had to fulfill one of the following criteria as assessed by the treating physician: having not responded or not achieved a satisfactory response or not maintained a satisfactory response to conventional HLH therapy, or intolerance to conventional HLH treatments. Patients with active infections caused by specific pathogens favored by IFNγ neutralization were excluded from the trial (e.g., mycobacteria and Histoplasma Capsulatum ). Patients received prophylaxis for Herpes Zoster, Pneumocystis jirovecii , and fungal infections. Twenty-seven patients enrolled and received treatment in the study and twenty patients (74%) completed the study. Seven patients (26%) were prematurely withdrawn. Twenty-two patients (81%) enrolled onto the open-label extension study which monitored patients for up to 1 year after HSCT or after the last GAMIFANT infusion (NI-0501-05; NCT02069899). The study treatment duration was up to 8 weeks after which patients could continue treatment on the extension study. All patients received an initial starting dose of GAMIFANT of 1 mg/kg every 3 days. Subsequent doses could be increased to a maximum of 10 mg/kg based on clinical and laboratory parameters interpreted as unsatisfactory response. Forty-four percent of patients remained at a dose of 1 mg/kg, 30% of patients increased to 3-4 mg/kg and 26% of patients increased to 6-10 mg/kg. The median time to dose increase was 27 days (range: 3-31 days) with 22% of patients requiring a dose increase in the first week of treatment. All patients received dexamethasone as background HLH treatment with doses between 5 to 10 mg/m 2 /day. Cyclosporine A was continued if administered prior to screening. Patients receiving methotrexate and glucocorticoids administered intrathecally at baseline could continue these treatments. In Study NI-0501-04, the median patient age was 1 year (0.2 to 13). Fifty-nine percent of the patients were female, 63% were Caucasian, 11% were Asian, and 11% were Black. A genetic mutation known to cause HLH was present in 82% of patients. The most frequent causative mutations were FHL3-UNC13D (MUNC 13-4) (26%), FHL2-PRF1 (19%), and Griscelli Syndrome type 2 (19%). The HLH mutations in the population enrolled are described in Table 3 . Table 3: HLH Mutations in Patients with Primary HLH with Prior Therapy GAMIFANT (N=27) HLH Genetic Confirmation 22 (82)      FHL3 – UNC13D 7 (26)      FHL2 – PRF1 5 (19)      Griscelli Syndrome type 2 (RAB27A) 5 (19)      FHL5 – STXBP2 (UNC18B) 2 (7.4)      FHL4 – STX11 1 (3.7)      X-linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder      1 1 (3.7)      X-linked Lymphoproliferative Disorder      2 1 (3.7) All patients received previous HLH treatments. Patients received a median of 3 prior agents before enrollment into the trial. Prior regimens included combinations of the following agents: dexamethasone, etoposide, cyclosporine A, and anti-thymocyte globulin. At baseline entry into the study, 78% of patients had elevated ferritin levels, thrombocytopenia (70% with platelet count of < 100 x 10 9 cells/L), hypertriglyceridemia (67%) with triglyceride level > 3 mmol/L. Central nervous system findings were present in 37% of patients. Forty-one percent of patients had active infections not due to specific pathogens favored by IFNγ neutralization at the time of GAMIFANT initiation. The efficacy of GAMIFANT was based upon overall response rate (ORR) at the end of treatment, defined as achievement of either a complete or partial response or HLH improvement. ORR was evaluated using an algorithm that included the following objective clinical and laboratory parameters: fever, splenomegaly, central nervous system symptoms, complete blood count, fibrinogen and/or D-dimer, ferritin, and soluble CD25 (also referred to as soluble interleukin-2 receptor) levels. Complete response was defined as normalization of all HLH abnormalities (i.e., no fever, no splenomegaly, neutrophils > 1x10 9 /L, platelets > 100x10 9 /L, ferritin < 2,000 μg/L, fibrinogen > 1.50 g/L, D-dimer < 500 μg/L, normal CNS symptoms, no worsening of sCD25 > 2-fold baseline). Partial response was defined as normalization of ≥ 3 HLH abnormalities. HLH improvement was defined as ≥ 3 HLH abnormalities improved by at least 50% from baseline. Table 4: Overall Response Rate at End of Treatment †p-value based on Exact Binomial Test at a one-sided significance level of 2.5% comparing proportion of patients with overall response to hypothesized null hypothesis of 40%. CI = confidence interval GAMIFANT (N=27) Overall Response Rate      N (%) 17 (63)       (95% CI) (0.42, 0.81)      p-value† 0.013 Overall Response by Category      Complete response, n (%) 7 (26)      Partial response 8 (30)      HLH improvement 2 (7.4) The median duration of first response, defined as time from achievement of first response to loss of first response, is not reached (range: 4-56+ days). Seventy percent (19/27) of patients proceeded to HSCT.

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