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IBALIZUMAB: 29 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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29
Total FAERS Reports
1 (3.4%)
Deaths Reported
4
Hospitalizations
29
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Disabilities
Theratechnologies Inc.
Manufacturer

Drug Class: Antibodies · Route: INTRAVENOUS · Manufacturer: Theratechnologies Inc. · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20020201 · Latest Report: 20241208

What Are the Most Common IBALIZUMAB Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Virologic failure
12 reports (41.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Pathogen resistance
8 reports (27.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Genotype drug resistance test positive
7 reports (24.1%)

All IBALIZUMAB Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Virologic failure 12 41.4% 0 0
Pathogen resistance 8 27.6% 0 0
Genotype drug resistance test positive 7 24.1% 0 0
Off label use 6 20.7% 0 0
Drug ineffective 5 17.2% 0 0

Who Reports IBALIZUMAB Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 18.2% female, 81.8% male. Average age: 45.6 years. Most reports from: FR. View detailed demographics →

Is IBALIZUMAB Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 2 0 0
2016 1 0 1
2017 1 0 0
2021 1 0 0
2022 3 0 0
2023 2 0 1
2024 2 1 1

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What Is IBALIZUMAB Used For?

IndicationReports
Hiv infection 16
Product used for unknown indication 7
Hiv-2 infection 6

Other Drugs in Same Class: Antibodies

Official FDA Label for IBALIZUMAB

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

TROGARZO is a CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor. Ibalizumab-uiyk is a CD4 domain 2-directed humanized monoclonal antibody of immunoglobulin G (IgG) isotype 4 with a molecular weight of approximately 150 kDa. Ibalizumab-uiyk is produced by recombinant DNA technology in murine myeloma non-secreting 0 (NS0) cells.

Trogarzo

Injection is a sterile, colorless to slightly yellow and clear to slightly opalescent solution with no visible particles in a single-dose vial for intravenous administration (by IV infusion or IV push). Each single-dose vial delivers approximately 1.33 mL containing 200 mg of ibalizumab-uiyk, and contains the following inactive ingredients: 10 mM L-histidine (2.06 mg), 0.045% polysorbate 80 (0.60 mg), 52 mM sodium chloride (4.04 mg) and 5.2% sucrose (69.2 mg). TROGARZO solution has a pH of 6.0 and contains no preservative.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

AND USAGE TROGARZO, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen. TROGARZO, a CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor, in combination with other antiretroviral(s), is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug resistant HIV-1 infection failing their current antiretroviral regimen.

Dosage & Administration

AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage regimen is a single loading dose of 2,000 mg followed by a maintenance dose of 800 mg every 2 weeks administered as a diluted intravenous infusion (IV infusion) or undiluted intravenous push (IV push). ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) Duration of IV Infusion or IV Push IV Infusion (Diluted) IV Push (Undiluted)

Loading Dose

2,000 mg Over at least 30 minutes Over at least 90 seconds Maintenance Dose 800 mg Over at least 15 minutes Over at least 30 seconds

2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage regimen is a single loading dose of 2,000 mg followed by a maintenance dose of 800 mg every 2 weeks administered as a diluted intravenous infusion (IV infusion) or undiluted intravenous push (IV push) [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) ]. TROGARZO is available in a single-dose, 2 mL vial containing 150 mg/mL of ibalizumab-uiyk. Each vial delivers approximately 1.33 mL containing 200 mg of ibalizumab-uiyk. Dose modifications of TROGARZO are not required when administered with any other antiretroviral or any other treatments.

2.2 Preparation Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard vial if solution is cloudy, if there is pronounced discoloration or if there is foreign particulate matter.

See Table

1 for the appropriate number of vials required to prepare both the loading dose of 2,000 mg and the maintenance doses of 800 mg.

Table

1. Recommended TROGARZO Dose and Number of Vials Per Administration TROGARZO Dose TROGARZO Vials (Total Volume to be Withdrawn) Loading dose of 2,000 mg (IV infusion or undiluted IV push) 10 vials (13.3 mL) Maintenance dose of 800 mg (IV infusion or undiluted IV push) 4 vials (5.32 mL) TROGARZO solution for IV infusion or IV push should be prepared by a trained medical professional using aseptic technique as follows: For intravenous infusion For administration as an IV infusion, the appropriate number of vials are diluted in 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP.

  • Remove the flip-off cap from the single-dose vial and wipe the stopper with an alcohol swab.
  • Insert sterile syringe needle into the vial through the center of the stopper and withdraw 1.33 mL from each vial (NOTE: a small residual amount may remain in the vial, discard unused portion) and transfer into a 250 mL intravenous bag of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Other intravenous diluents must not be used to prepare the TROGARZO solution for infusion.
  • Once diluted, the TROGARZO solution should be administered immediately.
  • If not administered immediately, store the diluted TROGARZO solution at room temperature (20°C to 25°C, 68°F to 77°F) for up to 4 hours, or refrigerated (2°C to 8°C, 36°F to 46°F) for up to 24 hours. If refrigerated, allow the diluted TROGARZO solution to stand at room temperature (20°C to 25°C, 68°F to 77°F) for at least 30 minutes but no more than 4 hours prior to administration.
  • Discard partially used vials or empty vials of TROGARZO and any unused portion of the diluted TROGARZO solution. For intravenous push For administration as an IV push, undiluted TROGARZO solution is administered.
  • Allow the vials to stand at room temperature for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove the flip-off cap from the single-dose vial and wipe the stopper with an alcohol swab.
  • Insert sterile syringe needle into the vial through the center of the stopper and withdraw 1.33 mL from each vial (NOTE: a small residual amount may remain in the vial, discard unused portion).
  • The undiluted TROGARZO solution should be administered immediately.
  • Discard partially used vials or empty vials of TROGARZO and any unused portion of the undiluted TROGARZO solution.

2.3 Administration TROGARZO solution should be administered by a trained medical professional. Administer TROGARZO intravenously (as an IV infusion or IV push) in the cephalic vein of the patients right or left arm. If this vein is not accessible, an appropriate vein located elsewhere can be used.

Table

2 outlines the duration of IV infusion or IV push for the loading dose and maintenance dose.

Table

2. Duration of IV Infusion or IV Push IV Infusion (Diluted) IV Push (Undiluted)

Loading Dose

2,000 mg Over at least 30 minutes Over at least 90 seconds Maintenance Dose 800 mg Over at least 15 minutes Over at least 30 seconds After the IV infusion is complete, flush with 30 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. After the IV push is complete, flush with 2 to 5 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. All patients must be observed for 1 hour after completion of TROGARZO loading dose as an IV infusion or IV push. If the patient does not experience an infusion-associated adverse reaction, the post-administration observation time for the subsequent maintenance doses (IV infusion or IV push) can be reduced to 15 minutes. If a maintenance dose (800 mg) of TROGARZO is missed by 3 days or longer beyond the scheduled dosing day, a loading dose (2,000 mg) should be administered as early as possible. Resume maintenance dosing (800 mg) every 14 days thereafter.

Contraindications

TROGARZO is contraindicated in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to TROGARZO or any components of the product [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Prior hypersensitivity reaction to TROGARZO or any components of the product.

Known Adverse Reactions

REACTIONS The following adverse drug reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) were diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact THERA patient support ® at 1-833-23THERA (1-833-238-4372) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience 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) <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]</span>. Trial TMB-301 The primary safety assessment of TROGARZO is based on 24 weeks of data from Trial TMB-301. TMB-301 was a single-arm trial of TROGARZO which enrolled 40 heavily treatment-experienced subjects with multidrug resistant HIV-1 on a failing HIV treatment regimen. Subjects received a single 2,000 mg IV loading dose of TROGARZO followed seven days later by the initiation of an optimized background regimen (OBR) including at least one agent to which the subject&apos;s virus was susceptible. Two weeks after the TROGARZO loading dose, 800 mg of TROGARZO was administered IV. The IV administration of TROGARZO 800 mg was continued every 2 weeks through Week 25. The most common adverse reactions (all Grades) reported in at least 5% of subjects were diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and rash.

Table

3 shows the frequency of adverse reactions occurring in 5% or more of subjects.

Table

3.

Adverse

Reactions (All Grades) Reported in ≥ 5% of Subjects Receiving TROGARZO and Optimized Background Regimen for 23 Weeks in Trial TMB-301 % Subjects N=40 Diarrhea 8% Dizziness 8% Nausea 5% Rash Includes pooled terms “rash”, “rash erythematous”, “rash generalized”, “rash macular”, “rash maculopapular”, and “rash papular” 5% Most (90%) of the adverse reactions reported were mild or moderate in severity. Two subjects experienced severe adverse reactions: one subject had a severe rash and one subject developed immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome manifested as an exacerbation of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Laboratory Abnormalities Table

4 shows the frequency of laboratory abnormalities (≥ Grade 3) in Trial TMB-301.

Table

4.

Selected Laboratory

Abnormalities (≥ Grade 3) in Trial TMB-301 % Subjects N=40 Bilirubin (≥ 2.6 x ULN) 5% Direct Bilirubin (> ULN) 3% Creatinine (> 1.8 x ULN or 1.5 x baseline) 10% Blood Glucose (> 250 mg/dL) 3% Lipase (> 3.0 x ULN) 5% Uric Acid (> 12 mg/dL) 3% Hemoglobin (< 8.5 g/dL) 3% Platelets (< 50,000/mm 3 ) 3% Leukocytes (< 1.5 x 10 9 cells/L) 5% Neutrophils (< 0.6 x 10 9 cells/L) 5%

6.2 Postmarketing Experience 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 <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]</span> . Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: pruritus

Warnings

AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions including infusion-related reactions and anaphylactic reactions have been reported following infusion of TROGARZO. ( 5.1 )

Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory

Syndrome (IRIS) has been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapies. ( 5.2 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Monitor infants exposed to TROGARZO in utero for signs and symptoms of immunosuppression. ( 5.3 , 8.1 )

5.1 Hypersensitivity Including Infusion-Related and Anaphylactic Reactions 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 <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Contraindications ( 4 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]</span>.

5.2 Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome has been reported in one patient treated with TROGARZO in combination with other antiretrovirals. During the initial phase of combination antiretroviral therapies, patients whose immune systems respond may develop an inflammatory response to indolent or residual opportunistic infections, which may necessitate further evaluation and treatment.

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. <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Use In Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]</span>