Ebglyss
(lebrikizumab-lbkz)Dosage & Administration
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Ebglyss Prescribing Information
EBGLYSS is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. EBGLYSS can be used with or without topical corticosteroids.
Vaccination Prior to Administration of EBGLYSS
Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines [see Warnings and Precautions ].
Recommended Dosage
The recommended dosage of EBGLYSS is an initial dose of 500 mg (two 250 mg injections) at Week 0 and Week 2, followed by 250 mg every two weeks until Week 16 or later, when adequate clinical response is achieved. The maintenance dosage is 250 mg every four weeks [see Clinical Studies ].
Concomitant Topical Therapies
EBGLYSS can be used with or without topical corticosteroids (TCS). Topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) may be used, but reserved for sensitive areas only, such as the face, neck, intertriginous and genital areas.
Important Administration Instructions
- EBGLYSS is for subcutaneous administration.
- EBGLYSS is intended for use under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Provide proper training to patients and/or caregivers on the subcutaneous injection technique of EBGLYSS. Adult patients may self-inject, or caregivers may give EBGLYSS after training in subcutaneous injection technique. For pediatric patients, caregivers may give injections after training in subcutaneous injection technique.
- Sites for injection include the abdomen, thigh, and back of the upper arm. Administration of EBGLYSS in the back of the upper arm may be performed by a caregiver or healthcare provider.
- Alternate the injection site with each injection. Do not inject EBGLYSS within 2 inches (5 cm) of the navel or into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, hard, or in an area of skin that is affected by atopic dermatitis or skin lesions.
- Before injection, remove EBGLYSS prefilled pen or EBGLYSS prefilled syringe from the refrigerator.
- If Using EBGLYSS Prefilled Pen:
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- It is not necessary to allow the prefilled pen to warm up to room temperature before use.
- If Using EBGLYSS Prefilled Syringe:
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- Leave the prefilled syringe at room temperature for 45 minutes without removing the needle cap.
- Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. EBGLYSS is a clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow to slightly brown solution. Do not use if the liquid contains visible particles, is discolored or cloudy [see Dosage Forms and Strengths , How Supplied/Storage and Handling ].
- Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations [see Instructions for Use].
Missed Dose
If a dose is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible. Thereafter, resume dosing at the regular scheduled time.
EBGLYSS is a clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow to slightly brown solution available as follows:
- Injection: 250 mg/2 mL in a single-dose prefilled pen
- Injection: 250 mg/2 mL (125 mg/mL) in a single-dose prefilled syringe with needle shield
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
Available data on lebrikizumab-lbkz use in pregnant women are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Transport of human IgG antibody across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses and peaks during the third trimester; therefore, lebrikizumab-lbkz may be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. In animal reproduction studies, no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed after subcutaneous administration of lebrikizumab-lbkz to cynomolgus monkeys during organogenesis at doses up to 18 times the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data).
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
Report pregnancies to Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979).
Data
Animal Data
In an embryofetal development study, no malformations or embryofetal toxicity were observed in fetuses from pregnant cynomolgus monkeys administered lebrikizumab-lbkz during organogenesis at doses up to 150 mg/kg initial dose followed by 50 mg/kg per week by subcutaneous injection, which was associated with plasma exposure (Cavg,ss) approximately 18 times the human exposure at the MRHD. Lebrikizumab-lbkz crossed the placenta in monkeys.
In a prenatal and postnatal development study, pregnant cynomolgus monkeys were administered lebrikizumab-lbkz during organogenesis to parturition at doses up to 150 mg/kg initial dose followed by 50 mg/kg per week by subcutaneous injection, which was associated with plasma exposure (Cavg,ss) approximately 18 times the human exposure at the MRHD. No embryofetal toxicity or malformations, or effects on morphological, functional, or immunological development were observed in the infants from birth through 6 months of age.
Lactation
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of lebrikizumab-lbkz in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Endogenous IgG and monoclonal antibodies are transferred in human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed infant to lebrikizumab-lbkz are unknown. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for EBGLYSS and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from EBGLYSS or from the underlying maternal condition.
Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of EBGLYSS have been established in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 40 kg with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. A total of 372 pediatric subjects were exposed to EBGLYSS with 270 subjects exposed to EBGLYSS for at least one year. The safety and effectiveness were generally consistent between pediatric and adult subjects [see Adverse Reactions , Clinical Studies ].
The safety and effectiveness of EBGLYSS have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age and pediatric patients 12 years and older who weigh less than 40 kg.
Geriatric Use
Of the 1348 adult subjects with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis exposed to EBGLYSS, a total of 123 were 65 years or older, and 29 subjects were 75 years or older. Clinical studies of EBGLYSS did not include sufficient numbers of subjects 65 years of age and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger adult subjects [see Clinical Pharmacology ].
EBGLYSS is contraindicated in patients with prior serious hypersensitivity to lebrikizumab-lbkz or any excipients of EBGLYSS [see Warnings and Precautions ].
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and urticaria, have been reported with use of EBGLYSS. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue EBGLYSS and institute appropriate therapy.
Conjunctivitis and Keratitis
Conjunctivitis and keratitis adverse reactions have been reported in clinical trials.
Conjunctivitis and keratitis occurred more frequently in atopic dermatitis subjects who received EBGLYSS compared to those who received placebo. Conjunctivitis was the most frequently reported eye disorder. Most subjects with conjunctivitis or keratitis recovered during the treatment period [see Adverse Reactions ].
Advise patients to report new onset or worsening eye symptoms to their healthcare provider.
Parasitic (Helminth) Infections
Patients with known helminth infections were excluded from participation in clinical studies. It is unknown if EBGLYSS will influence the immune response against helminth infections by inhibiting IL-13 signaling.
Treat patients with pre-existing helminth infections before initiating treatment with EBGLYSS. If patients become infected while receiving EBGLYSS and do not respond to antihelminth treatment, discontinue treatment with EBGLYSS until the infection resolves.
Vaccinations
EBGLYSS may alter a patient’s immunity and increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to therapy with EBGLYSS, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines immediately prior to or during treatment with EBGLYSS. No data are available on the response to live vaccines.