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JYLAMVO (NDA-212479)

(METHOTREXATE)

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

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10/23/2024 (SUPPL-2)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

6 Adverse Reactions

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (pJIA)

The most common adverse reactions reported in patients 2 to 18 years of age with pJIA treated with methotrexate 5 mg/m2 to 20 mg/m2 orally once weekly or 0.1 mg/kg to 0.65 mg/kg orally once weekly were as follows: elevated liver tests 14%; gastrointestinal reactions (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) 11%; stomatitis 2%; leukopenia 2%; headache 1.2%; alopecia 0.5%; dizziness 0.2%; rash 0.2%. Most patients received concomitant NSAIDs and some also received corticosteroids.

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.4 Pediatric Use

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

The safety and effectiveness of JYLAMVO in pediatric patients have been established for the treatment of ALL as part of the combination chemotherapy maintenance regimen and the treatment of pJIA [see Indications and Usage (1), Dosage and Administration (2), and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].


The safety and effectiveness of JYLAMVO have not been established in pediatric patients for the other indications [see Indications and Usage (1)].

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Importance of Proper Dosage and Administration

Before use, instruct patients and caregivers on how to measure and administer the recommended dosage, utilizing the copackaged syringe and bottle adaptor and that a teaspoon is not an appropriate measuring device. Advise patients and caregivers to only use the copackaged syringe and that a household spoon is not an accurate measuring device [see Dosage and Administration (2)].

Ineffective Immunization and Risks Associated with Live Vaccines

Advise patients to avoid receiving vaccines during treatment with JYLAMVO because they may not be effective and live virus vaccines may cause infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15)].

PATIENT INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

What is JYLAMVO?

JYLAMVO is a prescription medicine used:

  • in combination with other chemotherapy medicines in adults and children, for maintenance treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

  • to treat adults with mycosis fungoides (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma)

  • in combination with other therapies to treat adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or did not respond to previous treatment (refractory)

  • to treat adults with rheumatoid arthritis

  • to treat children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA)

  • to treat adults with severe psoriasis

It is not known if JYLAMVO is safe and effective in children for the treatment of any medical condition other than ALL as part of a combination regimen used for maintenance therapy of their cancer, and pJIA. It is not known if JYLAMVO is safe in people with liver problems.

 Do not take JYLAMVO if you:

  • are pregnant and are being treated or will be treated with JYLAMVO for rheumatoid arthritis, pJIA, severe psoriasis or for any medical condition other than cancer. JYLAMVO can cause harm to an unborn baby, including birth defects or death of an unborn baby. See “What is the most important information I should know about JYLAMVO?”

  • have or had a severe allergic reaction to JYLAMVO or any other medicine containing methotrexate. See “What is the most important information I should know about JYLAMVO?” See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in JYLAMVO.

 Before taking JYLAMVO tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. You should not receive live vaccines during treatment with JYLAMVO. These vaccines may not be safe or may not work as well during treatment with JYLAMVO.

How should I take JYLAMVO?

If you are taking JYLAMVO for treatment of severe psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis:

General information about the safe and effective use of JYLAMVO.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use JYLAMVO for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give JYLAMVO to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about JYLAMVO. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about JYLAMVO that is written for health professionals.

10/23/2024 (SUPPL-3)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.4 Pediatric Use

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

The safety and effectiveness of JYLAMVO in pediatric patients have been established for the treatment of ALL as part of the combination chemotherapy maintenance regimen and the treatment of pJIA [see Indications and Usage (1), Dosage and Administration (2), and Adverse Reactions (6.1)].


The safety and effectiveness of JYLAMVO have not been established in pediatric patients for the other indications [see Indications and Usage (1)].

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

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Importance of Proper Dosage and Administration

Before use, instruct patients and caregivers on how to measure and administer the recommended dosage, utilizing the copackaged syringe and bottle adaptor and that a teaspoon is not an appropriate measuring device. Advise patients and caregivers to only use the copackaged syringe and that a household spoon is not an accurate measuring device [see Dosage and Administration (2)].

Ineffective Immunization and Risks Associated with Live Vaccines

Advise patients to avoid receiving vaccines during treatment with JYLAMVO because they may not be effective and live virus vaccines may cause infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15)].

PATIENT INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

What is JYLAMVO?

JYLAMVO is a prescription medicine used:

  • in combination with other chemotherapy medicines in adults and children, for maintenance treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

  • to treat adults with mycosis fungoides (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma)

  • in combination with other therapies to treat adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or did not respond to previous treatment (refractory)

  • to treat adults with rheumatoid arthritis

  • to treat children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA)

  • to treat adults with severe psoriasis

It is not known if JYLAMVO is safe and effective in children for the treatment of any medical condition other than ALL as part of a combination regimen used for maintenance therapy of their cancer, and pJIA. It is not known if JYLAMVO is safe in people with liver problems.

Do not take JYLAMVO if you:

  • are pregnant and are being treated or will be treated with JYLAMVO for rheumatoid arthritis, pJIA, severe psoriasis or for any medical condition other than cancer. JYLAMVO can cause harm to an unborn baby, including birth defects or death of an unborn baby. See “What is the most important information I should know about JYLAMVO?”

  • have or had a severe allergic reaction to JYLAMVO or any other medicine containing methotrexate. See “What is the most important information I should know about JYLAMVO?” See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in JYLAMVO.

 Before taking JYLAMVO tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine. You should not receive live vaccines during treatment with JYLAMVO. These vaccines may not be safe or may not work as well during treatment with JYLAMVO.

How should I take JYLAMVO?

If you are taking JYLAMVO for treatment of severe psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis or polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis:

General information about the safe and effective use of JYLAMVO.

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use JYLAMVO for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give JYLAMVO to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about JYLAMVO. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about JYLAMVO that is written for health professionals.