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TROGARZO (BLA-761065)

(IBALIZUMAB-UIYK)

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

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12/12/2023 (SUPPL-20)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

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

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Important Administration Information

(Additions and/or revisions underlined)

Advise the patient it is important to receive TROGARZO injections every two weeks as recommended by their healthcare professional and not to change the dosing schedule of TROGARZO or any antiretroviral medication without consulting their healthcare provider. Advise the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they stop taking TROGARZO or any other drug in their antiretroviral regimen [see Dosage and Administration (2)]. Advise the patient that they may receive TROGARZO loading dose by IV infusion over at least 30 minutes or by IV push over 90 seconds and they may receive TROGARZO maintenance doses by IV infusion over 15 minutes or IV push over 30 seconds. Also, advise the patient to seek counsel of the healthcare provider regarding the most appropriate route of administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

10/03/2022 (SUPPL-13)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

A total of 350 subjects have been exposed to TROGARZO in the ibalizumab clinical development program, including 45 subjects who received TROGARZO through expanded access programs. A total of 19 subjects received TROGARZO via IV push. The safety profile of TROGARZO administered via IV push (Trial TMB-302) was similar to that seen with IV infusion administration (Trial TMB-301) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].


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

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Important Administration Information

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Advise the patient it is important to receive TROGARZO injections every two weeks as recommended by their healthcare professional and not to change the dosing schedule of TROGARZO or any antiretroviral medication without consulting their healthcare provider. Advise the patient to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they stop taking TROGARZO or any other drug in their antiretroviral regimen [see Dosage and Administration (2)]. Advise the patient that they may receive TROGARZO maintenance doses by IV infusion over at least 15 minutes or by IV push over 30 seconds and to seek counsel of the healthcare provider regarding the most appropriate route of administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].


04/22/2021 (SUPPL-11)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

Newly added subsection:

5.3 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on animal data, TROGARZO may cause reversible immunosuppression (CD4+ T cell and B cell lymphocytopenia) in infants born to mothers exposed to TROGARZO during pregnancy. Immune phenotyping of the peripheral blood and expert consultation are recommended to provide guidance regarding monitoring and management of exposed infants based on the degree of immunosuppression observed. The safety of administering live or live-attenuated vaccines in exposed infants is unknown. [see Use In Specific Populations (8.1)].

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Pregnancy Exposure Registry

There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiretrovirals during pregnancy. This registry does not include Trogarzo, but likely includes patients’ concomitant antiretroviral drugs. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1–800–258–4263.

Risk Summary

Based on animal data, ibalizumab-uiyk use during pregnancy may cause reversible immunosuppression (CD4+ T cell and B cell lymphocytopenia) in infants exposed to ibalizumab-uiyk in utero. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, such as ibalizumab-uiyk, are transported across the placenta in significant amounts, especially near term; therefore, ibalizumab-uiyk has the potential to be transferred from the mother to the developing fetus (see Clinical Considerations). There are no available data on ibalizumab-uiyk use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug- associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

In a reproductive study in monkeys, reversible decreases in CD4+ T cells and B cells and increases in CD8+ T cells were observed within the first 4 weeks after birth in infants born to pregnant monkeys receiving ibalizumab-uiyk intravenously (see Data). Lymphocyte counts returned to near normal levels by 3 months of age. One infant monkey died from a systemic viral infection that may be related to ibalizumab-uiyk-induced immunosuppression. No malformations or premature births were observed in this study.

Clinical Considerations

Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies are increasingly transported across the placenta as pregnancy progresses, with the largest amount transferred during the third trimester. Administration of TROGARZO during pregnancy may affect immune responses in the in utero-exposed infant. For infants with perinatal exposure to TROGARZO, immune phenotyping of the peripheral blood, including CD4+ T cell and B cell counts, is recommended. Expert consultation is also recommended to provide guidance on monitoring and management (e.g., need for antibiotic or immunoprophylaxis) of exposed infants based on the degree of immunosuppression observed. The safety of administering live or live-attenuated vaccines in exposed infants is unknown.

Data

Animal Data

In an enhanced pre- and post-natal development (ePPND) study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered intravenous doses of either vehicle or 110 mg/kg ibalizumab-uiyk every week from Gestation Day 20-22 (GD 20-22) until parturition on GD 160 ± 10. Significant changes in infant monkey immune cell levels on Postnatal Day (PND) 14 (mean decreases of 78% in CD4+ T cells and 46% in B cells and increases of 2.3- fold in CD8+ T cells) and PND 28 (mean decreases of 73% in CD4+ T cells and increases of 2.2-fold in CD8+ T cells), attributed to in utero ibalizumab-uiyk exposure, were observed relative to concurrent controls. The lymphocyte changes correlated with infant ibalizumab-uiyk serum concentrations and appeared to return to near normal levels between PND 28-91, when ibalizumab-uiyk concentrations were nearly undetectable. Although ibalizumab-uiyk exposure in these infant monkeys may be significantly higher than in human infants following in utero exposure at the recommended human maintenance dose, the risk of ibalizumab-uiyk-induced immunosuppression in human infants is possible. No meaningful differences in infant monkey lymphocyte counts were observed on PND 180. Further, no differences in immune cell function were observed in a T cell- dependent response assay conducted on PND 138 to 180 ± 2 following immunization of the infant monkeys with keyhole limpet hemocyanin. One treatment-group infant monkey died on PND 24 from a systemic viral infection with secondary superficial bacterial infection which was acquired during the postnatal period. Despite the low incidence (1 of 20 infants), the death may be related to ibalizumab-uiyk-induced immunosuppression. Decreases in CD4+ T cells (93%), and B cells (92%) were observed in this infant on PND 14, and decreased cellularity was observed in the spleen, thymus and mandibular lymph node. Unlike the rest of the ibalizumab- exposed infant monkey population, this infant also exhibited a decrease in CD8+ T cells of 71% on PND 14.

Body weight was also decreased in this infant between PND 14 and 24. No structural abnormalities were observed among the ibalizumab-uiyk-exposed infants. In addition, no maternal toxicities, including no changes in maternal lymphocyte subsets or effects on embryo-fetal survival, were observed.

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Newly added in place of Pregnancy Exposure Registry:

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise pregnant individuals and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk of reversible immunosuppression in infants exposed to TROGARZO during pregnancy and to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warning and Precautions (5.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

04/17/2020 (SUPPL-8)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

4 Contraindications

(Additions and/or revisions underlined)

TROGARZO is contraindicated in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to TROGARZO or any components of the product.

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.1 Hypersensitivity Including Infusion-Related and Anaphylactic Reactions

(Newly added subsection)

Hypersensitivity reactions including infusion-related reactions and anaphylactic reactions have been reported following infusion of TROGARZO during post-approval use. Symptoms may include dyspnea, angioedema, wheezing, chest pain, chest tightness, cough, hot flush, nausea, and vomiting. If signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic or other clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occur, immediately discontinue administration of TROGARZO and initiate appropriate treatment. The use of TROGARZO is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity with TROGARZO.

6 Adverse Reactions

6.3 Postmarketing Experience

(Newly added subsection)

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post?approval use of TROGARZO. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

  • Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity reactions including infusion-related reactions and anaphylactic reactions have been reported

  • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: pruritus

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

(Additions and/or revisions underlined)

Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).

Hypersensitivity

Advise patients of the risk of hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Instruct patients to seek immediate medical attention if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity occur or are suspected. Advise patients who have had clinically significant hypersensitivity reactions to TROGARZO that they should not receive TROGARZO.

PATIENT INFORMATION

(Additions and/or revisions underlined)

Do not receive TROGARZO if you have had an allergic reaction to TROGARZO or any of the ingredients in TROGARZO. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in TROGARZO.

What are the possible side effects of TROGARZO?

TROGARZO can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Allergic reactions. TROGARZO can cause allergic reactions, including serious reactions, during and after infusion. Tell your healthcare provider or nurse, or get medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:

    • trouble breathing                                          o   cough

    • swelling in your throat                                  o   hot flush

    • wheezing                                                      o   nausea

    • chest pain                                                     o   vomiting

    • chest tightness