SOTYKTU

Clinical summary

Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SOTYKTU is a tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor indicated for: • the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use : Not recommended for use in combination with other potent immunosuppressants. • the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Plaque Psoriasis SOTYKTU is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. Limitations of Use : SOTYKTU is not recommended for use in combination with other potent immunosuppressants. 1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis SOTYKTU is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For recommended evaluation prior to SOTYKTU initiation, see Full Prescribing Information. (2.1) • Recommended dosage is 6 mg orally once daily, with or without food. (2.2) 2.1 Recommended Evaluations and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation Evaluate patients for active and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with SOTYKTU. Do not administer SOTYKTU to patients with active TB. Start treatment for latent TB prior to initiation of SOTYKTU use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Complete all immunizations according to current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of SOTYKTU is 6 mg taken orally once daily, with or without food. Do not crush, cut, or chew the tablets. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment SOTYKTU is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. No dosage adjustment is recommended for patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. Warnings and cautions 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, have been reported. Discontinue if a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs. (5.1) • Infections: SOTYKTU may increase the risk of infection. Avoid use in patients with active or serious infection. If a serious infection develops, discontinue SOTYKTU until the infection resolves. (5.2) • Tuberculosis: Evaluate for latent or active TB prior to initiating treatment with SOTYKTU. (5.3) • Malignancy: Malignancies including lymphomas were observed in clinical trials with SOTYKTU. Consider the benefits and risks prior to initiating or continuing SOTYKTU in patients with a malignancy. (5.4) • Rhabdomyolysis and Elevated CPK: Discontinue SOTYKTU if markedly elevated CPK levels occur or myopathy is diagnosed or suspected . (5.5) • Laboratory Abnormalities: Periodically evaluate serum triglycerides. Evaluate liver enzymes at baseline and during SOTYKTU treatment in patients with known or suspected liver disease. (5.6) • Immunizations: Avoid use of SOTYKTU with live vaccines. (5.7) • Potential Risks Related to JAK Inhibition: It is not known whether TYK2 inhibition may be associated with the observed or potential adverse reactions of JAK inhibition. Higher rates of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, major adverse cardiovascular events, overall thrombosis, deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) were observed in patients treated with a JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). SOTYKTU is not approved for use in RA. (5.8) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions, such as angioedema, have been reported in subjects receiving SOTYKTU. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, institute appropriate therapy and discontinue SOTYKTU [see Contraindications (4) ]. 5.2 Infections SOTYKTU may increase the risk of infections. Serious infections have been reported in subjects who received SOTYKTU. The most common serious infections reported with SOTYKTU included pneumonia and COVID-19 [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Avoid use of SOTYKTU in patients with an active or serious infection. Consider the risks and benefits of SOTYKTU prior to initiating treatment in patients: • with chronic or recurrent infection • who have been exposed to tuberculosis • with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection • with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with SOTYKTU. Patients who develops a new infection during treatment with SOTYKTU should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing, have appropriate antimicrobial therapy be initiated, and be closely monitored. Interrupt SOTYKTU if a serious infection occurs. Do not resume SOTYKTU until the infection resolves or is