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ABRILADA

ADALIMUMAB-AFZB

Standard Dose
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer by subcutaneous injection ( 2 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis ( 2.2 ): • Adults: 40 mg every other week. Some patients with RA not receiving methotrexate may benefit from increasing the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ( 2.3 ): Pediatric Weight 2 Years of Age and Older Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week Crohn's Disease ( 2.4 ): • Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days); 80 mg on Day 15; and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. • Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 and 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week Ulcerative Colitis ( 2.5 ): • Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), 80 mg on Day 15 and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Discontinue in patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57). Plaque Psoriasis or Adult Uveitis ( 2.6 ): • Adults: 80 mg initial dose, followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after initial dose. Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( 2.7 ): • Adults: o Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days). o Day 15: 80 mg. o Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. 2.1 Recommended Tuberculosis Evaluation Prior to initiating ABRILADA and periodically during therapy, evaluate patients for active tuberculosis and test for latent infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) [see Indications and Usage (1.1 , 1.3 , 1.4) ] is 40 mg administered every other week. Methotrexate (MTX), other non-biologic DMARDs, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA. In the treatment of RA, some patients not taking concomitant MTX may derive additional benefit from increasing the dosage of ABRILADA to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) [see Indications and Usage (1.2) ], based on weight, is shown below. MTX, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA. Pediatric Weight (2 years of age and older) Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week Adalimumab products have not been studied in patients with polyarticular JIA less than 2 years of age or in patients with a weight below 10 kg. 2.4 Recommended Dosage in Crohn's Disease Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD) is 160 mg initially on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Two weeks later (Day 29) begin a dosage of 40 mg every other week. Aminosalicylates and/or corticosteroids may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA. Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] or MTX may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA if necessary. Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD), based on body weight, is shown below: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 through 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week 2.5 Recommended Dosage in Ulcerative Colitis Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis is 160 mg initially on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Two weeks later (Day 29) continue with a dosage of 40 mg every other week. Discontinue ABRILADA in adult patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57) of therapy. Aminosalicylates and/or corticosteroids may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA. Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] may be continued during treatment with ABRILADA if necessary. 2.6 Recommended Dosage in Plaque Psoriasis or Adults with Uveitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for adult patients with plaque psoriasis (Ps) or uveitis (UV) [see Indications and Usage (1.7 , 1.9) ] is an initial dose of 80 mg, followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. The use of adalimumab products in moderate to severe chronic Ps beyond one year has not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies. 2.7 Recommended Dosage in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of ABRILADA for adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an initial dose of 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Begin 40 mg weekly or 80 mg every other week dosing two weeks later (Day 29). 2.8 General Considerations for Administration ABRILADA is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of a physician. A patient may self-inject ABRILADA or a caregiver may inject ABRILADA using either the ABRILADA pen or prefilled syringe if a physician determines that it is appropriate, and with medical follow-up, as necessary, after proper training in subcutaneous injection technique. ABRILADA can be taken out of the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow the liquid to come to room temperature. Do not remove the cap or cover while allowing it to reach room temperature. Carefully inspect the solution in the ABRILADA pen, prefilled syringe, or single-dose institutional use vial for particulate matter and discoloration prior to subcutaneous administration. If particulates or discolorations are noted, do not use the product. ABRILADA does not contain preservatives; therefore, discard unused portions of drug remaining from the syringe [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16) ] . Instruct patients using the ABRILADA pen or prefilled syringe to inject the full amount in the syringe, according to the directions provided in the Instructions for Use [see Instructions for Use]. Injections should occur at separate sites in the thigh or abdomen. Rotate injection sites and do not give injections into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red or hard. If a dose is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible. Thereafter, resume dosing at the regular scheduled time. The ABRILADA single-dose institutional use vial is for administration within an institutional setting only, such as a hospital, physician's office or clinic. Withdraw the dose using a sterile needle and syringe and administer promptly by a healthcare provider within an institutional setting. Only administer one dose per vial. The vial does not contain preservatives; therefore, discard unused portions.
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Primary Use
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ABRILADA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: • Reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis .
Summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ABRILADA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: • Reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis . ( 1.1 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1.2 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis . ( 1.3 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis . ( 1.4 ) • Treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. ( 1.5 ) • Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. ( 1.6 ) Limitations of Use: Effectiveness has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers. • Treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. ( 1.7 ) • Treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. ( 1.8 ) • Treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients. ( 1.9 ) 1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis.

ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 1.2 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ABRILADA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: • Reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis . ( 1.1 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1.2 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis . ( 1.3 ) • Reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis . ( 1.4 ) • Treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. ( 1.5 ) • Treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. ( 1.6 ) Limitations of Use: Effectiveness has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers. • Treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. ( 1.7 ) • Treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. ( 1.8 ) • Treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients. ( 1.9 ) 1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 1.2 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate. 1.3 Psoriatic Arthritis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. ABRILADA can be used alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs. 1.4 Ankylosing Spondylitis ABRILADA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. 1.5 Crohn's Disease ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. 1.6 Ulcerative Colitis ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use The effectiveness of adalimumab products has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies (14.7) ] . 1.7 Plaque Psoriasis ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. ABRILADA should only be administered to patients who will be closely monitored and have regular follow-up visits with a physician [see Warnings and Precautions (5) ] . 1.8 Hidradenitis Suppurativa ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. 1.9 Uveitis ABRILADA is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients. Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer by subcutaneous injection ( 2 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis ( 2.2 ): • Adults: 40 mg every other week. Some patients with RA not receiving methotrexate may benefit from increasing the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ( 2.3 ): Pediatric Weight 2 Years of Age and Older Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week Crohn's Disease ( 2.4 ): • Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days); 80 mg on Day 15; and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. • Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 and 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week Ulcerative Colitis ( 2.5 ): • Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutiv

Boxed Warning

WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS AND MALIGNANCY SERIOUS INFECTIONS Patients treated with adalimumab products, including ABRILADA are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Discontinue ABRILADA if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis. Reported infections include: • Active tuberculosis (TB), including reactivation of latent TB. Patients with TB have frequently presented with disseminated or extrapulmonary disease. Test patients for latent TB before ABRILADA use and during therapy. Initiate treatment for latent TB prior to ABRILADA use. • Invasive fungal infections, including histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and pneumocystosis. Patients with histoplasmosis or other invasive fungal infections may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease. Antigen and antibody testing for histoplasmosis may be negative in some patients with active infection. Consider empiric anti-fungal therapy in patients at risk for invasive fungal infections who develop severe systemic illness. • Bacterial, viral and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens, including Legionella and Listeria. Carefully consider the risks and benefits of treatment with ABRILADA prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection. Monitor patients closely for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with ABRILADA, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . MALIGNANCY Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Post-marketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T-cell lymphoma, have been reported in patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. These cases have had a very aggressive disease course and have been fatal. The majority of reported TNF blocker cases have occurred in patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and the majority were in adolescent and young adult males. Almost all these patients had received treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine (6–MP) concomitantly with a TNF blocker at or prior to diagnosis. It is uncertain whether the occurrence of HSTCL is related to use of a TNF blocker or a TNF blocker in combination with these other immunosuppressants [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS AND MALIGNANCY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. SERIOUS INFECTIONS ( 5.1 , 6.1 ): • Increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis), and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens. • Discontinue ABRILADA if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis during treatment. • Perform test for latent TB; if positive, start treatment for TB prior to starting ABRILADA. • Monitor all patients for active TB during treatment, even if initial latent TB test is negative. MALIGNANCY ( 5.2 ): • Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. • Post‑marketing cases of hepatosplenic T‑cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T‑cell lymphoma, have occurred in adolescent and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products.

Monitoring

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious infections: Do not start ABRILADA during an active infection.
  • If an infection develops, monitor carefully, and stop ABRILADA if infection becomes serious.
  • ( 5.1 ) • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on ABRILADA, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic.
  • ( 5.1 ) • Malignancies: Incidence of malignancies was greater in adalimumab-treated patients than in controls.

Interaction Notes

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Abatacept: Increased risk of serious infection.
  • ( 5.1 , 5.11 , 7.2 ) • Anakinra: Increased risk of serious infection.
  • ( 5.1 , 5.7 , 7.2 ) • Live vaccines: Avoid use with ABRILADA.
  • ( 5.10 , 7.3 ) 7.1 Methotrexate Adalimumab has been studied in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients taking concomitant methotrexate (MTX).