| Arthritis, Psoriatic
Acthar vs Cyltezo
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AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsCyltezo has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Acthar based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Cyltezo but not Acthar, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Acthar
Cyltezo
At A Glance
IM or SC injection
Corticotropin analog
SC injection
Every other week
TNF-alpha inhibitor
Indications
- Infantile Spasm
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Erythema Multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- Serum Sickness
- Keratitis
- Iritis
- Iridocyclitis
- Uveitis, Posterior
- Choroiditis
- Optic Neuritis
- Chorioretinitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Crohn Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Psoriasis vulgaris
- Panuveitis
Dosing
Infantile Spasm 150 U/m2/day IM divided into 75 U/m2 twice daily for 2 weeks, then taper over 2 weeks; Acthar Gel vial only -- do not use the pre-filled SelfJect injector.
Multiple Sclerosis 80-120 units IM or SC daily for 2-3 weeks for acute exacerbations; taper as needed.
Arthritis, Psoriatic, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Serum Sickness, Keratitis, Iritis, Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Posterior, Choroiditis, Optic Neuritis, Chorioretinitis, Sarcoidosis, Nephrotic Syndrome 40-80 units IM or SC every 24-72 hours; individualize dosing based on disease severity and patient response; taper dose upon discontinuation.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriatic, Ankylosing spondylitis 40 mg every other week SC; some RA patients not receiving MTX may benefit from 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.
Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis 160 mg on Day 1, 80 mg on Day 15, then 40 mg every other week SC starting Day 29.
Psoriasis vulgaris, Panuveitis 80 mg initial dose, then 40 mg every other week SC starting 1 week after initial dose.
Contraindications
- Intravenous administration
- Use in infants under 2 years of age with suspected congenital infections
- Concomitant live or live-attenuated vaccines during immunosuppressive doses of Acthar Gel
- Scleroderma
- Osteoporosis
- Systemic fungal infections
- Ocular herpes simplex
- Recent surgery
- History of or presence of peptic ulcer
- Congestive heart failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Primary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Adrenocortical hyperfunction
- Sensitivity to proteins of porcine origin
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Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=5%) Infections, convulsions, hypertension, irritability, pyrexia (reported in infantile spasm trials at recommended dose)
Serious Cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency upon withdrawal, elevated blood pressure, salt and water retention, hypokalemia, gastrointestinal perforation and bleeding, behavioral and mood disturbances, ophthalmic effects, decreased bone density, negative effects on growth and physical development
Postmarketing Anaphylaxis, necrotizing angitis, pancreatitis, intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, reversible brain shrinkage, vertebral compression fractures, insomnia, injection site reactions
Most common (>=5%) Injection site reactions, upper respiratory infection, headache, rash, sinusitis, accidental injury, nausea, urinary tract infection, flu syndrome, abdominal pain, hyperlipidemia, back pain, hypertension, hematuria
Serious Serious infections (pneumonia, septic arthritis, cellulitis, diverticulitis, pyelonephritis), malignancies, acute liver failure, hepatitis B reactivation, neurologic reactions, hematological reactions, heart failure, autoimmunity
Postmarketing Diverticulitis, large bowel perforations, pancreatitis, liver failure, autoimmune hepatitis, sarcoidosis, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, demyelinating disorders, cerebrovascular accident, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, Stevens Johnson Syndrome, cutaneous vasculitis, erythema multiforme, new or worsening psoriasis, alopecia, systemic vasculitis, deep vein thrombosis
Pharmacology
Repository corticotropin (ACTH) analog that stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol, corticosterone, aldosterone, and weak androgens; also reported to bind melanocortin receptors, with the trophic effects on the adrenal cortex appearing to be mediated by cyclic AMP.
Adalimumab-adbm is a TNF-alpha antagonist that binds specifically to TNF-alpha and blocks its interaction with the p55 and p75 cell surface TNF receptors, modulating inflammatory responses and reducing concentrations of acute phase reactants such as CRP and ESR.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Acthar
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (1/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
Cyltezo
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (10/12) · Qty limit (9/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Acthar
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (1/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Cyltezo
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (1/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (1/8)
Humana
Acthar
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (2/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Cyltezo
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (2/3) · Qty limit (3/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
No savings programs available for Acthar.
No savings programs available for Cyltezo.
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