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ZEVALIN (BLA-125019)

(IBRITUMOMAB TIUXETAN)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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12/11/2018 (SUPPL-227)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.4 Risk of Developing Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Leukemia, and Other Malignancies

Addition of the following:

Monitor patients for hematological toxicity including development of MDS or AML.

5.8 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

… Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential and males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for a minimum of twelve months after the last dose.

6 Adverse Reactions

.1 Clinical Trials Experience

FIT study replaces Study 4 throughout.

6.3 Immunogenicity

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity. The detection of antibody formation is highly dependent … concomitant medications, and underlying disease. For these reasons, comparisons of the incidence of antibodies to the Zevalin therapeutic regimen in the studies described below with the incidence of antibodies in other studies or to other products may be misleading.

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

8.2 Lactation

8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

PLLR conversion; extensive changes. Please refer to label for complete information.

8.5 Geriatric Use

FIT study replaces Study 4 throughout section.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

  • To discontinue breastfeeding during and for 6 months after the last dose of Zevalin treatment.