BRIUMVI
UBLITUXIMAB
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BRIUMVI is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
BRIUMVI is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 , 14 ).
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BRIUMVI is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. BRIUMVI is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 , 14 ). Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before initiating BRIUMVI, screen for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and obtain serum quantitative immunoglobulins, aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin ( 2.1 ). Pre-medicate with methylprednisolone (or an equivalent corticosteroid) and an antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) prior to each infusion ( 2.2 ). Administer BRIUMVI by intravenous infusion. First Infusion: 150 mg intravenous infusion ( 2.3 ) Second Infusion: 450 mg intravenous infusion two weeks after the first infusion ( 2.3 ) Subsequent Infusions: 450 mg intravenous infusion 24 weeks after the first infusion and every 24 weeks thereafter ( 2.3 ) Must be diluted in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP prior to administration ( 2.3 , 2.6 ). Monitor patients closely during and for at least one hour after the completion of the first two infusions. Post-infusion monitoring of subsequent infusions is at physician discretion unless infusion reaction and/or hypersensitivity has been observed ( 2.3 , 5.1 ). 2.1 Assessments Prior to First Dose of BRIUMVI Hepatitis B Virus Screening Prior to initiating BRIUMVI, perform Hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening. BRIUMVI is contraindicated in patients with active HBV confirmed by positive results for Hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] and anti-HBV tests. For patients who are negative for HBsAg and positive for Hepatitis B core antibody [HBcAb+] or are carriers of HBV [HBsAg+], consult liver disease experts before starting and during treatment with BRIUMVI [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Serum Immunoglobulins Prior to initiating BRIUMVI, perform testing for quantitative serum immunoglobulins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. For patients with low serum immunoglobulins, consult immunology experts before initiating treatment with BRIUMVI. Vaccinations Because vaccination with live-attenuated or live vaccines is not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation until B-cell repletion, administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of BRIUMVI for live or live-attenuated vaccines and, whenever possible, at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of BRIUMVI for non-live vaccines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . Liver Function Tests Prior to initiating BRIUMVI, obtain serum aminotransferases (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]), alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . 2.2 Assessment and Premedication Before Every Infusion Infection Assessment Prior to every infusion of BRIUMVI, determine whether there is an active infection. In case of active infection, delay infusion of BRIUMVI until the infection resolves [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Recommended Premedication Pre-medicate with 100 mg of methylprednisolone administered intravenously (or an equivalent oral dosage or equivalent corticosteroid) approximately 30 minutes prior to each BRIUMVI infusion to reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Pre-medicate with an antihistamine (e.g., diphenhydramine) administered orally or intravenously approximately 30-60 minutes prior to each BRIUMVI infusion to further reduce the frequency and severity of infusion reactions. The addition of an antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered. 2.3 Recommended Dosage and Dose Administration Administer BRIUMVI under the close supervision of an experienced healthcare professional with access to appropriate medical support to manage severe reactions, such as serious infusion reactions. First Infusion: 150 mg intravenous infusion Second Infusion: 450 mg intravenous infusion administered two weeks after the first infusion Subsequent Infusions: 450 mg intravenous infusion administered 24 weeks after the first infusion and every 24 weeks thereafter Observe the patient for at least one hour after the completion of the first two infusions. Post-infusion monitoring of subsequent infusions is at physician discretion unless infusion reaction and/or hypersensitivity has been observed in association with the current or any prior infusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Table 1: Recommended Dose, Infusion Rate, and Infusion Duration for MS Dose (mg) and Volume (mL) of BRIUMVI Volume (mL) of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP Withdraw and discard the required volume of 0.9% So
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infusion Reactions : Management recommendations for infusion reactions depend on the type and severity of the reaction.
- • Permanently discontinue BRIUMVI if a life-threatening or disabling infusion reaction occurs ( 2.3 , 5.1 ).
- • Infections : Serious, including life-threatening and fatal infections, have occurred.
- • Delay BRIUMVI administration in patients with an active infection until the infection is resolved.
Interaction Notes
- • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Immunosuppressive or Immune-Modulating Therapies The concomitant usage of BRIUMVI with other immune-modulating or immunosuppressant drugs, including immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids, may increase the risk of infection.
- • Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when co-administering immunosuppressive therapies with BRIUMVI.
- • When switching from therapies with immune effects, the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies should be taken into account because of potential additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating BRIUMVI.