BEYFORTUS
NIRSEVIMAB
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BEYFORTUS is indicated for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in: Neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season.
Children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BEYFORTUS is indicated for the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in: Neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season. Children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season. BEYFORTUS is a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F protein-directed fusion inhibitor indicated for the prevention of RSV lower respiratory tract disease in: Neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season. ( 1 ) Children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer as an intramuscular injection. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage: Neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season: 50 mg if less than 5 kg in body weight. ( 2.1 ) 100 mg if greater than or equal to 5 kg in body weight. ( 2.1 ) Children who remain vulnerable through their second RSV season: 200 mg (2 × 100 mg injections). ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage First RSV Season for Neonates and Infants For neonates and infants born during the RSV season, administer BEYFORTUS starting from birth. For neonates and infants born outside the RSV season, administer BEYFORTUS once prior to the start of the RSV season considering duration of protection provided by BEYFORTUS [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . The recommended dosage of BEYFORTUS for neonates and infants born during or entering their first RSV season is based on body weight (see Table 1 ) and is administered as a single intramuscular (IM) injection. Table 1 Recommended Dosage of BEYFORTUS for the First RSV Season Body Weight at Time of Dosing Recommended Dosage Less than 5 kg 50 mg by IM injection 5 kg and greater 100 mg by IM injection Second RSV Season for Children Who Remain at Increased Risk for Severe RSV Disease For children up to 24 months of age, regardless of body weight, who remain at increased risk for severe RSV disease in their second RSV season, refer to Table 2 below for recommended dosage. Table 2 Recommended Dosage of BEYFORTUS for the Second RSV Season for Children Who Remain at Increased Risk for Severe RSV Disease Child's Age at Time of Dosing Recommended Dosage Up to 24 months of age Regardless of body weight 200 mg administered as two IM injections of (2 × 100 mg) First and Second RSV Season for Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass For children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, an additional dose of BEYFORTUS is recommended as soon as the child is stable after surgery to ensure adequate nirsevimab-alip serum levels. The recommended dosage of BEYFORTUS is administered as an IM injection. First RSV season: If surgery is within 90 days after receiving BEYFORTUS, the additional dose should be based on body weight at the time of the additional dose. Refer to Table 1 for weight-based dosing. If more than 90 days have elapsed since receiving BEYFORTUS, the additional dose should be 50 mg regardless of body weight. Second RSV season: If surgery is within 90 days after receiving BEYFORTUS, the additional dose should be 200 mg, regardless of body weight. If more than 90 days have elapsed since receiving BEYFORTUS, the additional dose should be 100 mg, regardless of body weight. 2.2 Administration Instructions BEYFORTUS must be administered by a healthcare provider. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. BEYFORTUS is a clear to opalescent, colorless to yellow solution. Do not inject BEYFORTUS if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or it contains large particles or foreign particulate matter. Do not use if the BEYFORTUS pre-filled syringe has been dropped or damaged, the security seal on the carton has been broken, or the expiration date has passed. BEYFORTUS is available in a 50 mg and a 100 mg pre-filled syringe. Check the labels on the BEYFORTUS carton and pre-filled syringe to ensure the correct 50 mg or 100 mg product is being used. Co-administration with Childhood Vaccines and Immunoglobulin Products BEYFORTUS can be given concomitantly with childhood vaccines [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . When administered concomitantly with injectable vaccines, they should be given with separate syringes and at different injection sites. Do not mix BEYFORTUS with any vaccines or medications in the same syringe or vial. There is no information regarding co-administration of BEYFORTUS with other immunoglobulin products. Palivizumab should not be administered to infants who have already received BEYFORTUS in the same season. There are no data regarding substitution of BEYFORTUS for palivizumab once prophylaxis treatment is initiated with palivizumab for the RSV season. BEYFORTUS may be administered prior to or during the second RSV seaso
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- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis: Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported following BEYFORTUS administration.
- • These reactions included urticaria, dyspnea, cyanosis, and/or hypotonia.
- • Anaphylaxis has been observed with human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies.
- • If signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis or other clinically significant hypersensitivity reactions occur, initiate appropriate treatment.
Interaction Notes
- • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Interference with RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Detection RSV Diagnostic Assays Nirsevimab-alip does not interfere with reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or rapid antigen detection RSV diagnostic assays that employ commercially available antibodies targeting antigenic site I, II, or IV on the RSV fusion (F) protein.
- • For immunological assay results which are negative when clinical observations are consistent with RSV infection, it is recommended to confirm using an RT-PCR-based assay.