VYVGART Hytrulo
EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA AND HYALURONIDASE (HUMAN RECOMBINANT)
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYVGART HYTRULO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) VYVGART HYTRULO is a combination of efgartigimod alfa, a neonatal Fc receptor blocker, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive ( 1 ) chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on dosage, preparation, and administration. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO. ( 2.1 ) Important Administration Information VYVGART HYTRULO is for subcutaneous use only. ( 2.2 ) Prefilled syringe can be administered by patients and/or caregivers. ( 2.2 ) Vial to be administered with a winged infusion set by a healthcare professional only. ( 2.2 ) gMG: recommended dose and dose schedule Administer in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. ( 2.3 ) Prefilled syringe: 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase administered over 20 to 30 seconds. ( 2.3 ) Vial: 1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase over 30 to 90 seconds. ( 2.3 ) Administer subsequent treatment cycles based on clinical evaluation. ( 2.3 ) CIDP: recommended dose and dose schedule Administer as once weekly injections. ( 2.4 ) Prefilled syringe: 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase administered over approximately 20 to 30 seconds. ( 2.4 ) Vial: 1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase over 30 to 90 seconds. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Vaccination Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO.
Because VYVGART HYTRULO causes transient reduction in IgG levels, vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions VYVGART HYTRULO is for subcutaneous use only.
Structured Monograph
Clinical summary
Indications and usage 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VYVGART HYTRULO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) VYVGART HYTRULO is a combination of efgartigimod alfa, a neonatal Fc receptor blocker, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive ( 1 ) chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) ( 1 ) Dosage and administration 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on dosage, preparation, and administration. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO. ( 2.1 ) Important Administration Information VYVGART HYTRULO is for subcutaneous use only. ( 2.2 ) Prefilled syringe can be administered by patients and/or caregivers. ( 2.2 ) Vial to be administered with a winged infusion set by a healthcare professional only. ( 2.2 ) gMG: recommended dose and dose schedule Administer in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. ( 2.3 ) Prefilled syringe: 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase administered over 20 to 30 seconds. ( 2.3 ) Vial: 1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase over 30 to 90 seconds. ( 2.3 ) Administer subsequent treatment cycles based on clinical evaluation. ( 2.3 ) CIDP: recommended dose and dose schedule Administer as once weekly injections. ( 2.4 ) Prefilled syringe: 1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase administered over approximately 20 to 30 seconds. ( 2.4 ) Vial: 1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase over 30 to 90 seconds. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Recommended Vaccination Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO. Because VYVGART HYTRULO causes transient reduction in IgG levels, vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 2.2 Important Dosage and Administration Instructions VYVGART HYTRULO is for subcutaneous use only. Do not administer intravenously. Do not dilute VYVGART HYTRULO. Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe may be administered by patients and/or caregivers after proper instruction in subcutaneous injection technique [see Instructions for Use ] . Single-Dose Vial VYVGART HYTRULO vial is to be administered with a winged infusion set by a healthcare professional only [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. 2.3 Recommended Dosage for gMG Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe is 1,000 mg / 10,000 units (1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 20 to 30 seconds in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. Single-Dose Vial The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO vial is 1,008 mg / 11,200 units (1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 30 to 90 seconds in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. General Dosage Considerations Administer subsequent treatment cycles according to clinical evaluation. If a scheduled dose is missed, VYVGART HYTRULO may be administered up to 3 days after the scheduled time point. Thereafter, resume the original dosing schedule until the treatment cycle is completed. 2.4 Recommended Dosage for CIDP Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe is 1,000 mg / 10,000 units (1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 20 to 30 seconds as once weekly injections. Single-Dose Vial The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO vial is 1,008 mg / 11,200 units (1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 30 to 90 seconds as once weekly injections. General Dosage Considerations If a scheduled injection is missed, VYVGART HYTRULO may be administered up to 3 days after the scheduled time point. Thereafter, resume the original dosing schedule. Not all patients respond to VYVGART HYTRULO . Consider the appropriateness of continuing treatment in patients who experience worsening of neurological symptoms after starting VYVGART HYTRULO [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. 2.5 Preparation and Administration Instructions Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Take the VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before injecting to allow it to reach room temperature [see How Supp
Monitoring
- • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Infections: Delay administration of VYVGART HYTRULO to patients with an active infection.
- • Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO.
- • If serious infection occurs, administer appropriate treatment and consider withholding VYVGART HYTRULO until the infection has resolved.
- • ( 5.1 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylaxis, hypotension leading to syncope, angioedema, dyspnea, rash, and urticaria have occurred in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO or intravenous efgartigimod alfa-fcab product.
Interaction Notes
- • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor.
- • When concomitant long-term use of such medications is essential for patient care, consider discontinuing VYVGART HYTRULO and using alternative therapies.
- • ( 7 ) 7.1 Effect of VYVGART HYTRULO on Other Drugs Concomitant use of VYVGART HYTRULO with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) (e.g., immunoglobulin products, monoclonal antibodies, or antibody derivates containing the human Fc domain of the IgG subclass) may lower systemic exposures and reduce effectiveness of such medications.
- • Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor.