LUMASIRAN: 279 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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Route: SUBCUTANEOUS · Manufacturer: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · FDA Application: 214103 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available
Patent Expires: Oct 9, 2035 · First Report: 20190101 · Latest Report: 20250901
What Are the Most Common LUMASIRAN Side Effects?
All LUMASIRAN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal transplant | 38 | 13.6% | 1 | 8 |
| Nephrolithiasis | 22 | 7.9% | 0 | 4 |
| Drug ineffective | 15 | 5.4% | 0 | 1 |
| Hospitalisation | 15 | 5.4% | 0 | 15 |
| Urine oxalate increased | 14 | 5.0% | 0 | 2 |
| Acute kidney injury | 11 | 3.9% | 0 | 3 |
| Liver transplant | 11 | 3.9% | 1 | 2 |
| Laboratory test abnormal | 9 | 3.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Product dose omission issue | 9 | 3.2% | 0 | 3 |
| Death | 8 | 2.9% | 8 | 0 |
| Dialysis | 8 | 2.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Hyperoxalaemia | 8 | 2.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Intentional dose omission | 8 | 2.9% | 0 | 6 |
| Diarrhoea | 7 | 2.5% | 1 | 1 |
| End stage renal disease | 7 | 2.5% | 0 | 0 |
| Injection site pain | 7 | 2.5% | 0 | 3 |
| Renal and liver transplant | 7 | 2.5% | 0 | 2 |
| Off label use | 6 | 2.2% | 0 | 1 |
| Unevaluable event | 6 | 2.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Fatigue | 5 | 1.8% | 0 | 2 |
Who Reports LUMASIRAN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 72.7% female, 27.3% male. Average age: 43.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is LUMASIRAN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1 | 9 |
| 2024 | 40 | 2 | 22 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 | 14 |
What Is LUMASIRAN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Primary hyperoxaluria | 176 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 97 |
LUMASIRAN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
Official FDA Label for LUMASIRAN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.
Drug Description
OXLUMO injection contains lumasiran, a HAO1 -directed double-stranded small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA), covalently linked to a ligand containing N- acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc). The structural formula of lumasiran sodium is presented below: The molecular formula of lumasiran sodium is C 530 H 669 F 10 N 173 O 320 P 43 S 6 Na 43 and the molecular weight is 17,286 Da. OXLUMO is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless-to-yellow solution for subcutaneous administration containing the equivalent of 94.5 mg of lumasiran (provided as lumasiran sodium) in 0.5 mL of water for injection and sodium hydroxide and/or phosphoric acid to adjust the pH to ~ 7.0.
Chemical
Structure
FDA Approved Uses (Indications)
AND USAGE OXLUMO is indicated for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary and plasma oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) , Clinical Studies (14.1 , 14.2 , 14.3) ] . OXLUMO is a HAO1 -directed small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) indicated for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary and plasma oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose of OXLUMO by subcutaneous injection is based on body weight. ( 2.1 )
Body Weight Loading Dose Maintenance
Dose less than 10 kg 6 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 3 mg/kg once monthly, beginning 1 month after the last loading dose 10 kg to less than 20 kg 6 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 6 mg/kg once every 3 months (quarterly), beginning 1 month after the last loading dose 20 kg and above 3 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 3 mg/kg once every 3 months (quarterly), beginning 1 month after the last loading dose See Full Prescribing Information for important preparation and administration instructions. ( 2.2 )
2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosing regimen of OXLUMO consists of loading doses (monthly for 3 doses) followed by maintenance doses (beginning 1 month after the last loading dose) administered subcutaneously as shown in Table 1. Dosing is based on actual body weight.
Table
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Oxlumo
Weight-Based Dosing Regimen Body Weight Loading Dose Maintenance Dose Less than 10 kg 6 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 3 mg/kg once monthly, beginning 1 month after the last loading dose 10 kg to less than 20 kg 6 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 6 mg/kg once every 3 months (quarterly), beginning 1 month after the last loading dose 20 kg and above 3 mg/kg once monthly for 3 doses 3 mg/kg once every 3 months (quarterly), beginning 1 month after the last loading dose For Patients on Hemodialysis Administer OXLUMO after hemodialysis if administered on dialysis days.
Missed
Dose If a dose is delayed or missed, administer OXLUMO as soon as possible. Resume prescribed monthly or quarterly dosing, from the most recently administered dose.
2.2 Administration Instructions OXLUMO is intended for subcutaneous use and should be administered by a healthcare professional. Visually inspect the drug product solution. Do not use if it contains particulate matter or if it is cloudy or discolored. OXLUMO is a sterile, preservative-free, clear, colorless-to-yellow solution. It is supplied in a single-dose vial, as a ready-to-use solution that does not require additional reconstitution or dilution prior to administration. Use aseptic technique. Divide injection volumes greater than 1.5 mL equally into multiple syringes. For volumes less than 0.3 mL, a sterile 0.3-mL syringe is recommended. If using a 0.3 mL (30 unit) insulin syringe, 1-unit markings indicate 0.01 mL. Administer subcutaneous injection into the abdomen, thigh, or the side or back of the upper arms. Rotate injection sites. Do not inject into scar tissue or areas that are reddened, inflamed, or swollen. If injecting into the abdomen, avoid the area around the navel. If more than one injection is needed for a single dose of OXLUMO, the injection sites should be at least 2 cm apart. Discard unused portion of the drug.
Contraindications
None. None. ( 4 )
Known Adverse Reactions
REACTIONS The most common adverse reaction (reported in ≥20% of patients) is injection site reactions. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alnylam Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-256-9526 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1 Clinical Trials 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. The safety of OXLUMO has been evaluated in a placebo-controlled trial and two single-arm clinical trials. Across these trials, 98 patients with PH1 have been treated with OXLUMO, including 71 pediatric patients and 15 patients on hemodialysis. Overall, 92 patients were treated for at least 6 months, 78 patients for at least 12 months, and 29 patients for at least 24 months. In the randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study ILLUMINATE-A in pediatric and adult patients with PH1 aged 6 to 61 years, 26 patients received OXLUMO, and 13 patients received placebo. Of these, 25 patients received ≥5 months of treatment. In two single-arm studies in patients with PH1, ILLUMINATE-B (patients <6 years of age) and ILLUMINATE-C (pediatric and adult patients with moderately or severely reduced GFR [eGFR ≤45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 or pediatric patients <12 months of age with serum creatinine above the upper limit of normal for age] and patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis), the OXLUMO safety profile was similar to that seen in ILLUMINATE-A <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Studies (14) ]</span> . In placebo-controlled and open-label clinical studies the most common adverse reaction reported was injection site reaction. Injection site reactions included erythema, swelling, pain, hematoma, pruritus, and discoloration. These symptoms were generally mild and resolved within one day of the injection and did not lead to discontinuation of treatment.
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Adverse Reactions
Reported in at Least 10% of Patients Treated with OXLUMO and that Occurred at Least 5% More Frequently than in Patients Treated with Placebo in ILLUMINATE-A during the 6-Month Double-Blind Period Adverse Reaction OXLUMO N=26 N (%) Placebo N=13 N (%) Injection site reaction 10 (38) 0 (0) Abdominal pain Grouped term includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower, and abdominal discomfort. 4 (15) 1 (8)