SPEVIGO
SPESOLIMAB
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPEVIGO is indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg.
SPEVIGO is an interleukin-36 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Subcutaneous Dosage for Treatment of GPP When Not Experiencing a Flare Administer a subcutaneous loading dose of 600 mg, followed by 300 mg subcutaneously 4 weeks later and every 4 weeks thereafter. ( 2.3 ) Subcutaneous Use After Intravenous SPEVIGO for Treatment of GPP Flare: Four weeks after treatment with intravenous SPEVIGO, initiate or reinitiate subcutaneous SPEVIGO at a dose of 300 mg administered every 4 weeks.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SPEVIGO is indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg. SPEVIGO is an interleukin-36 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg. ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Subcutaneous Dosage for Treatment of GPP When Not Experiencing a Flare Administer a subcutaneous loading dose of 600 mg, followed by 300 mg subcutaneously 4 weeks later and every 4 weeks thereafter. ( 2.3 ) Subcutaneous Use After Intravenous SPEVIGO for Treatment of GPP Flare: Four weeks after treatment with intravenous SPEVIGO, initiate or reinitiate subcutaneous SPEVIGO at a dose of 300 mg administered every 4 weeks. A loading dose is not required following treatment of a GPP flare with intravenous SPEVIGO. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions. ( 2.2 , 2.5 ) Intravenous Dosage for Treatment of GPP Flare Must be diluted before intravenous use. Administer as a single 900 mg dose by intravenous infusion over 90 minutes. If flare symptoms persist, may administer an additional intravenous 900 mg dose one week after the initial dose. ( 2.4 ) See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions and storage of the diluted solution. ( 2.2 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Testing and Procedures Prior to Treatment Initiation Evaluate patients for active or latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. SPEVIGO initiation is not recommended in patients with active TB infection. Consider initiating treatment of latent TB prior to initiation of SPEVIGO [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines prior to initiating SPEVIGO for treatment of GPP [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . 2.2 Important Administration Information Subcutaneous Use for Treatment of GPP When Not Experiencing a Flare SPEVIGO prefilled syringes are for subcutaneous use for treatment of GPP when not experiencing a flare. When using SPEVIGO 300 mg/2 mL prefilled syringe: If the healthcare professional determines that it is appropriate, a patient 12 years of age or older may self-inject or the caregiver may administer the loading dose and the subsequent doses of SPEVIGO after proper training in subcutaneous injection technique. In pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, administer SPEVIGO under the supervision of an adult. When using SPEVIGO 150 mg/mL prefilled syringe: If required, the 600 mg subcutaneous loading dose of SPEVIGO is to be administered by a healthcare professional [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . For subsequent 300 mg doses, if the healthcare professional determines that it is appropriate, a patient 12 years of age or older may self-inject or the caregiver may administer SPEVIGO after proper training in subcutaneous injection technique. In pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, administer SPEVIGO under the supervision of an adult. If a patient experiences a GPP flare while receiving subcutaneous SPEVIGO, the GPP flare may be treated with intravenous SPEVIGO [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] . Intravenous Use for Treatment of GPP Flare SPEVIGO vials are for intravenous use for treatment of GPP flare. Intravenous infusion of SPEVIGO is only to be administered by a healthcare professional in a healthcare setting. Prepare SPEVIGO intravenous infusion by diluting SPEVIGO single-dose vials [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Do not mix SPEVIGO with other medicinal products. 2.3 Recommended Subcutaneous Dosage for Treatment of GPP When Not Experiencing a Flare The recommended dosage of SPEVIGO for treatment of GPP when not experiencing a flare in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg is a loading dose of 600 mg followed by 300 mg administered subcutaneously 4 weeks later and every 4 weeks thereafter. Initiating or Reinitiating Subcutaneous SPEVIGO After Treatment of a GPP Flare with Intravenous SPEVIGO Four weeks after treatment of a GPP flare with intravenous SPEVIGO [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ] , initiate or reinitiate subcutaneous SPEVIGO for treatment of GPP at a dose of 300 mg administered every 4 weeks. A subcutaneous loading dose is not required following treatment of a GPP flare with intravenous SPEVIGO. 2.4 Recommended Intravenous Dosage for Treatment of GPP Flare The recommended dosage of SPEVIGO for treatment of GPP flare in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg is a single 900 mg dose administered by intravenous infusion over 90 minutes. If GPP flare symptoms persist, an additional intravenous 900 mg dose (over 90 minutes) may be administered one week after the initial dose. 2.5 Preparation and Admini
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infections: SPEVIGO may increase the risk of infections.
- • Treatment with SPEVIGO is not recommended during any clinically important active infection.
- • Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important infection occur during or after treatment.
- • If a clinically important active infection develops, discontinue SPEVIGO until the infection resolves or is adequately treated.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.