Ultomiris

ULTOMIRIS- ravulizumab solution, concentrate
ULTOMIRIS- ravulizumab
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

WARNING: SERIOUS MENINGOCOCCAL INFECTIONS

ULTOMIRIS, a complement inhibitor, increases the risk of serious infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in patients treated with complement inhibitors. These infections may become rapidly life-threatening or fatal if not recognized and treated early.

  • Complete or update vaccination for meningococcal bacteria (for serogroups A, C, W, Y, and B) at least 2 weeks prior to the first dose of ULTOMIRIS, unless the risks of delaying therapy with ULTOMIRIS outweigh the risk of developing a serious infection. Comply with the most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations for vaccinations against meningococcal bacteria in patients receiving a complement inhibitor. See Warnings and Precautions (5.1) for additional guidance on the management of the risk of serious infections caused by meningococcal bacteria.
  • Patients receiving ULTOMIRIS are at increased risk for invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis , even if they develop antibodies following vaccination. Monitor patients for early signs and symptoms of serious meningococcal infections and evaluate immediately if infection is suspected.

Because of the risk of serious meningococcal infections, ULTOMIRIS is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called ULTOMIRIS REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

1.1 Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).

1.2 Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients one month of age and older with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) to inhibit complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA).

Limitations of Use:

ULTOMIRIS is not indicated for the treatment of patients with Shiga toxin E. coli related hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS).

1.3 Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

ULTOMIRIS is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody-positive.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Important Dosage Information

ULTOMIRIS may be administered as an intravenous infusion (ULTOMIRIS vial for intravenous administration) in adult or pediatric patients one month of age and older or as a subcutaneous injection for maintenance (ULTOMIRIS on-body delivery system for subcutaneous administration) in adult patients.

Vials are intended for intravenous use only, and on-body delivery systems (prefilled cartridge and on-body injector) are intended for subcutaneous maintenance use only.

2.2 Recommended Vaccination and Prophylaxis for Meningococcal Infection

Vaccinate patients against meningococcal infection (serogroups A, C, W, Y and B) according to current ACIP recommendations at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of ULTOMIRIS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

If urgent ULTOMIRIS therapy is indicated in a patient who is not up to date with meningococcal vaccines according to ACIP recommendations, provide the patient with antibacterial drug prophylaxis and administer these vaccines as soon as possible.

Healthcare providers who prescribe ULTOMIRIS must enroll in the ULTOMIRIS REMS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

2.3 Recommended Dosage for Intravenous Administration in Adult and Pediatric Patients with PNH, aHUS, or gMG

The recommended intravenous ULTOMIRIS loading and maintenance dosing in adult and pediatric patients, one month of age or older weighing 5 kg or greater, with PNH or aHUS, or in adult patients with gMG weighing 40 kg or greater, is based on the patient’s body weight, as shown in Table 1, with maintenance doses administered every 4 or 8 weeks, starting 2 weeks after loading dose.

The intravenous (IV) dosing schedule is allowed to occasionally vary within 7 days of the scheduled infusion day (except for the first maintenance dose of ULTOMIRIS); but subsequent doses should be administered according to the original schedule.

Following a missed intravenous ULTOMIRIS dose, the patient should contact their health care provider immediately.

Table 1: ULTOMIRIS Vial for Intravenous (IV) Administration Weight-Based Dosing Regimen – PNH, aHUS, or gMG *
Indications Body Weight Range (kg) Loading Dose (mg) Maintenance Dose (mg) and Dosing Interval
*
See Tables 5, 6, 8, and 9 for selection of the proper total volume and maximum infusion rate [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)]
See Table 2 for intravenous ULTOMIRIS treatment initiation instruction and timing of loading dose and maintenance dose
PNH and aHUS 5 to less than 10 600 300 Every 4 weeks
10 to less than 20 600 600
20 to less than 30 900 2,100 Every 8 weeks
30 to less than 40 1,200 2,700
PNH, aHUS, and gMG 40 to less than 60 2,400 3,000 Every 8 weeks
60 to less than 100 2,700 3,300
100 or greater 3,000 3,600

Refer to Table 2 for treatment initiation instructions in patients who are complement inhibitor treatment-naïve, or switching treatment from subcutaneous (SUBQ) administration of ULTOMIRIS or eculizumab.

Table 2: ULTOMIRIS Vial for Intravenous (IV) Administration Treatment Initiation Instructions – PNH, aHUS, or gMG
Population Weight-based ULTOMIRIS IV Loading Dose Time of First ULTOMIRIS IV Weight-based Maintenance Dose
*
Adult patients with PNH and aHUS only
Not currently on ULTOMIRIS or eculizumab treatment At treatment start 2 weeks after ULTOMIRIS IV loading dose
Currently treated with eculizumab At time of next scheduled eculizumab dose 2 weeks after ULTOMIRIS IV loading dose
Currently treated with ULTOMIRIS on-body delivery system for subcutaneous administration (SUBQ)* Not applicable 1 week after last ULTOMIRIS SUBQ maintenance dose

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