IMULDOSA
USTEKINUMAB-SRLF
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMULDOSA is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with: • moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) • active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). ( 1.2 ) • moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD). ( 1.3 ) • moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. ( 1.4 ) Pediatric patients 6 years and older with: • moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO), who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) • active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis (PsO) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. 1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis. 1.3 Crohn’s Disease (CD) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. 1.4 Ulcerative Colitis IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ): Weight Range (kilograms) Dosage Regimen less than or equal to 100 kg 45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks greater than 100 kg 90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE IMULDOSA is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist indicated for the treatment of: Adult patients with: • moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) • active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). ( 1.2 ) • moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD). ( 1.3 ) • moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. ( 1.4 ) Pediatric patients 6 years and older with: • moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO), who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. ( 1.1 ) • active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis (PsO) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. 1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis. 1.3 Crohn’s Disease (CD) IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. 1.4 Ulcerative Colitis IMULDOSA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ): Weight Range (kilograms) Dosage Regimen less than or equal to 100 kg 45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks greater than 100 kg 90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older with Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter. Weight Range (kilograms) Dose 60 kg to 100 kg 45 mg greater than 100 kg 90 mg Psoriatic Arthritis Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ): The recommended dosage is 45 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks. For patients with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis weighing greater than 100 kg, the recommended dosage is 90 mg administered subcutaneously initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg administered subcutaneously every 12 weeks. Psoriatic Arthritis Pediatric 6 Years of Age and Older Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.2 ): Weight-based dosing is recommended at the initial dose, 4 weeks later, then every 12 weeks thereafter. Weight Range (kilograms) Dosage Regimen 60 kg or more 45 mg greater than 100 kg with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis 90 mg Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Initial Adult Intravenous Recommended Dosage ( 2.3 ): A single intravenous infusion using weight-based dosing: Weight Range (kilograms) Recommended Dosage up to 55 kg 260 mg (2 vials) greater than 55 kg to 85 kg 390 mg (3 vials) greater than 85 kg 520 mg (4 vials) Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Maintenance Adult Subcutaneous Recommended Dosage ( 2.3 ): A subcutaneous 90 mg dose 8 weeks after the initial intravenous dose, then every 8 weeks thereafter. 2.1 Recommended Dosage in Plaque Psoriasis Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen For patients weighing 100 kg or less, the recommended dosage is 45 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg every 12 weeks. For patients weighing more than 100 kg, the recommended dosage is 90 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg every 12 weeks. In subjects weighing more than 100 kg, 45 mg was also shown to be efficacious. However, 90 mg resulted in greater efficacy in these subjects [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]. Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen Administer IMULDOSA subcutaneously at Weeks 0 and 4, then every 12 weeks thereafter. The recommended dose of IMULDOSA for pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with plaque psoriasis based on body weight is shown below (Table 1). Table 1: Recommended Dose of IMULDOSA for Subcutaneous Injection in Pediatric Patients 6 years of age and older with Plaque Psoriasis There is no dosage form for IMULDOSA that allows weight-based dosing for pediatric patients below 60 kg. Body Weight of Patient at the Time of Dosing Recommended Dose 60 kg to 100 kg 45 mg more than 100 kg 90 mg 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Psoriatic Arthritis Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended dosage is 45 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 45 mg every 12 weeks. For patients with co-existent moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis weighing more than 100 kg, the recommended dosage is 90 mg initially and 4 weeks later, followed by 90 mg every 12 weeks. Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen Administer IMULDOSA subcutaneously at Weeks 0 and 4, then every 12 weeks thereafter. The recommended dose of IMULDOSA
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infections : Serious infections have occurred.
- • Avoid starting IMULDOSA during any clinically important active infection.
- • If a serious infection or clinically significant infection develops, discontinue IMULDOSA until the infection resolves.
- • ( 5.1 ) Theoretical Risk for Particular Infections : Serious infections from mycobacteria, salmonella and Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccinations have been reported in patients genetically deficient in IL-12/IL-23.
Interaction Notes
- • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Concomitant Therapies In trials in subjects with plaque psoriasis, the safety of ustekinumab products in combination with immunosuppressive agents or phototherapy has not been evaluated.
- • In trials in subjects with psoriatic arthritis, concomitant MTX use did not appear to influence the safety or efficacy of ustekinumab.
- • In trials in subjects with Crohn’s disease (CD-1 and CD-2) and ulcerative colitis (UC-1), immunomodulators (6-MP, AZA, MTX) were used concomitantly in approximately 30% of subjects and corticosteroids were used concomitantly in approximately 40% and 50% of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis subjects, respectively.
- • Use of these concomitant therapies did not appear to influence the overall safety or efficacy of ustekinumab.