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Dosage & administration

Rheumatoid Arthritis
,
 
Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis


Psoriatic Arthritis


Atopic Dermatitis


Ulcerative Colitis


Crohn’s
D
isease


Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis


Giant Cell Arteritis


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Boxed Warning

SERIOUS INFECTIONS

Patients treated with RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 Serious Infections

Serious and sometimes fatal infections have been reported in patients receiving RINVOQ. The most frequent serious infections reported with RINVOQ included pneumonia and cellulitis

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
. Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, oral/esophageal candidiasis, and cryptococcosis, were reported with RINVOQ. A higher rate of serious infections was observed with RINVOQ 30 mg compared to RINVOQ 15 mg.

Avoid use of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients:

  • with chronic or recurrent infection

  • who have been exposed to tuberculosis

  • with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection

  • who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or

  • with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection.

Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ if a patient develops a serious or opportunistic infection.

A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated, the patient should be closely monitored, and RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted if the patient is not responding to antimicrobial therapy. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ may be resumed once the infection is controlled.

Tuberculosis

Evaluate and test patients for latent and active tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to administration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients with latent TB should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should not be given to patients with active TB. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with previously untreated latent TB or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection.

Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient.

During RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use, monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

Viral
R
eactivation

Viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster) and hepatitis B virus reactivation, were reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
. The risk of herpes zoster appears to be higher in patients treated with RINVOQ in Japan. If a patient develops herpes zoster, consider temporarily interrupting RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ until the episode resolves.

Screening for viral hepatitis and monitoring for reactivation should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting and during therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients who were positive for hepatitis C antibody and hepatitis C virus RNA, were excluded from clinical trials. Patients who were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis B virus DNA were excluded from clinical trials. However, cases of hepatitis B reactivation were still reported in patients enrolled in the Phase 3 trials of RINVOQ. If hepatitis B virus DNA is detected while receiving RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, a liver specialist should be consulted.

), Adverse Reactions (
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.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

A total of 3833 adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis were treated with RINVOQ 15 mg or upadacitinib 30 mg tablets once daily in the Phase 3 clinical trials of whom 2806 were exposed for at least one year.

Patients could advance or switch to RINVOQ 15 mg from placebo, or be rescued to RINVOQ from active comparator or placebo from as early as Week 12 depending on the trial design.

A total of 2630 patients received at least 1 dose of RINVOQ 15 mg, of whom 1860 were exposed for at least one year. In trials RA-I, RA-II, RA-III and RA-V, 1213 patients received at least 1 dose of RINVOQ 15 mg, of which 986 patients were exposed for at least one year, and 1203 patients received at least 1 dose of upadacitinib 30 mg, of which 946 were exposed for at least one year.

Table 4: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 1% of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated with RINVOQ 15 mg in Placebo-controlled Trials
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


15 mg
N = 1042

(%)
N = 1035

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)*9.513.5
Nausea2.23.5
Cough1.02.2
Pyrexia01.2
*URTI includes: acute sinusitis, laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, oropharyngeal pain,

pharyngitis, pharyngotonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, viral upper respiratory tract

infection

Other adverse reactions reported in less than 1% of patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 12 included pneumonia, herpes zoster, herpes simplex (includes oral herpes), and oral candidiasis.

Four integrated datasets are presented in the Specific Adverse Reaction section:

Placebo-controlled Trials: Trials RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V were integrated to represent safety through 12/14 weeks for placebo (n=1042) and RINVOQ 15 mg (n=1035). Trials RA-III and RA-V were integrated to represent safety through 12 weeks for placebo (n=390), RINVOQ 15 mg (n=385), and upadacitinib 30 mg (n=384). Trial RA-IV did not include the 30 mg dose and, therefore, safety data for upadacitinib 30 mg can only be compared with placebo and RINVOQ 15 mg rates from pooling trials RA-III and RA-V.

MTX-controlled Trials: Trials RA-I and RA-II were integrated to represent safety through 12/14 weeks for MTX (n=530), RINVOQ 15 mg (n=534), and upadacitinib 30 mg (n=529).

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Trials RA-I, II, III, and V were integrated to represent the long-term safety of RINVOQ 15 mg (n=1213) and upadacitinib 30 mg (n=1203).

Exposure adjusted incidence rates were adjusted by trial for all the adverse events reported in this section.

Specific Adverse Reactions

Infections

Placebo-controlled Trials: In RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V, infections were reported in 218 patients (95.7 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo and 284 patients (127.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. In RA-III and RA-V, infections were reported in 99 patients (136.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 118 patients (164.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 126 patients (180.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

MTX-controlled Trials: Infections were reported in 127 patients (119.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with MTX monotherapy, 104 patients (91.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy, and 128 patients (115.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Infections were reported in 615 patients (83.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 674 patients (99.7 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Serious Infections

Placebo-controlled Trials: In RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V, serious infections were reported in 6 patients (2.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, and 12 patients (4.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. In RA-III and RA-V, serious infections were reported in 1 patient (1.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 2 patients (2.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 7 patients (8.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

MTX-controlled Trials: Serious infections were reported in 2 patients (1.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with MTX monotherapy, 3 patients (2.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy, and 8 patients (6.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Serious infections were reported in 38 patients (3.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 59 patients (5.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

The most frequently reported serious infections were pneumonia and cellulitis.

Tuberculosis

Placebo-controlled Trials and MTX-controlled Trials: In the placebo-controlled period, there were no active cases of tuberculosis reported in the placebo, RINVOQ 15 mg, and upadacitinib 30 mg groups. In the MTX-controlled period, there were no active cases of tuberculosis reported in the MTX monotherapy, RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy, and upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy groups.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Active tuberculosis was reported for 2 patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 1 patient treated with upadacitinib 30 mg. Cases of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis were reported.

Opportunistic Infections (excluding tuberculosis)

Placebo-controlled Trials: In RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V, opportunistic infections were reported in 3 patients (1.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, and 5 patients (1.9 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. In RA-III and RA-V, opportunistic infections were reported in 1 patient (1.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 2 patients (2.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 6 patients (7.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

MTX-controlled Trials: Opportunistic infections were reported in 1 patient (0.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with MTX monotherapy, 0 patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy, and 4 patients (3.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Opportunistic infections were reported in 7 patients (0.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 15 patients (1.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Malignancies

Placebo-controlled Trials: In RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V, malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 1 patient (0.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, and 1 patient (0.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. In RA-III and RA-V, malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 0 patients treated with placebo, 1 patient (1.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 3 patients (3.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

MTX-controlled Trials: Malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 1 patient (0.8 per 100 patient-years) treated with MTX monotherapy, 3 patients (2.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy, and 0 patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Malignancies excluding NMSC were reported in 13 patients (1.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 14 patients (1.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Gastrointestinal Perforations

Placebo-controlled Trials: There were no gastrointestinal perforations (based on medical review) reported in patients treated with placebo, RINVOQ 15 mg, and upadacitinib 30 mg.

MTX-controlled Trials: There were no cases of gastrointestinal perforations reported in the MTX and RINVOQ 15 mg group through 12/14 weeks. Two cases of gastrointestinal perforations were observed in the upadacitinib 30 mg group.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Gastrointestinal perforations were reported in 1 patient treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 4 patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Thrombosis

Placebo-controlled Trials: In RA-IV, venous thrombosis (pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis) was observed in 1 patient treated with placebo and 1 patient treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. In RA-V, venous thrombosis was observed in 1 patient treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. There were no observed cases of venous thrombosis reported in RA-III. No cases of arterial thrombosis were observed through 12/14 weeks.

MTX-controlled Trials: In RA-II, venous thrombosis was observed in 0 patients treated with MTX monotherapy, 1 patient treated with RINVOQ 15 mg monotherapy and 0 patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg monotherapy through Week 14. In RA-II, no cases of arterial thrombosis were observed through 12/14 weeks. In RA-I, venous thrombosis was observed in 1 patient treated with MTX, 0 patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 1 patient treated with upadacitinib 30 mg through Week 24. In RA-I, arterial thrombosis was observed in 1 patient treated with upadacitinib 30 mg through Week 24.

12-Month Exposure Dataset: Venous thrombosis events were reported in 5 patients (0.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 4 patients (0.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg. Arterial thrombosis events were reported in 0 patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 2 patients (0.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Laboratory Abnormalities

Hepatic Transaminase Elevations

In placebo-controlled trials (RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V) with background DMARDs, for up to 12/14 weeks, alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) elevations ≥ 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) in at least one measurement were observed in 2.1% and 1.5% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and in 1.5% and 0.7% of patients treated with placebo, respectively. In RA-III and RA-V, ALT and AST elevations ≥ 3 x ULN in at least one measurement were observed in 0.8% and 1.0% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, 1.0% and 0% of patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg and in 1.3% and 1.0% of patients treated with placebo, respectively.

In MTX-controlled trials, for up to 12/14 weeks, ALT and AST elevations ≥ 3 x ULN in at least one measurement were observed in 0.8% and 0.4% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, 1.7% and 1.3% of patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg and in 1.9% and 0.9% of patients treated with MTX, respectively.

Lipid Elevations

Upadacitinib treatment was associated with dose-related increases in total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. Upadacitinib was also associated with increases in HDL cholesterol. Elevations in LDL and HDL cholesterol peaked by Week 8 and remained stable thereafter. In controlled trials, for up to 12/14 weeks, changes from baseline in lipid parameters in patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and upadacitinib 30 mg, respectively, are summarized below:

  • Mean LDL cholesterol increased by 14.81 mg/dL and 17.17 mg/dL.

  • Mean HDL cholesterol increased by 8.16 mg/dL and 9.01 mg/dL.

  • The mean LDL/HDL ratio remained stable.

  • Mean triglycerides increased by 13.55 mg/dL and 14.44 mg/dL.

Creatine Phosphokinase Elevations

In placebo-controlled trials (RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V) with background DMARDs, for up to 12/14 weeks, dose-related increases in creatine phosphokinase (CPK) values were observed. CPK elevations > 5 x ULN were reported in 1.0%, and 0.3% of patients over 12/14 weeks in the RINVOQ 15 mg and placebo groups, respectively. Most elevations >5 x ULN were transient and did not require treatment discontinuation. In RA-III and RA-V, CPK elevations > 5 x ULN were observed in 0.3% of patients treated with placebo, 1.6% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and none in patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Neutropenia

In placebo-controlled trials (RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V) with background DMARDs, for up to 12/14 weeks, dose-related decreases in neutrophil counts, below 1000 cells/mm3in at least one measurement occurred in 1.1% and <0.1% of patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg and placebo groups, respectively. In RA-III and RA-V, decreases in neutrophil counts below 1000 cells/mm3in at least one measurement occurred in 0.3% of patients treated with placebo, 1.3% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 2.4% of patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg. In clinical trials, treatment was interrupted in response to ANC less than 1000 cells/mm3.

Lymphopenia

In placebo-controlled trials (RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V) with background DMARDs, for up to 12/14 weeks, dose-related decreases in lymphocyte counts below 500 cells/mm3in at least one measurement occurred in 0.9% and 0.7% of patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg and placebo groups, respectively. In RA-III and RA-V, decreases in lymphocyte counts below 500 cells/mm3in at least one measurement occurred in 0.5% of patients treated with placebo, 0.5% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 2.4% of patients treated with upadacitinib 30 mg.

Anemia

In placebo-controlled trials (RA-III, RA-IV, and RA-V) with background DMARDs, for up to 12/14 weeks, hemoglobin decreases below 8 g/dL in at least one measurement occurred in <0.1% of patients in both the RINVOQ 15 mg and placebo groups. In RA-III and RA-V, hemoglobin decreases below 8 g/dL in at least one measurement were observed in 0.3% of patients treated with placebo, and none in patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and upadacitinib 30 mg.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with
Psoriatic Arthritis

A total of 1827 adult patients with psoriatic arthritis were treated with RINVOQ 15 mg or upadacitinib 30 mg tablets once daily in clinical trials, representing 1639.2 patient-years of exposure, of whom 722 were exposed to upadacitinib for at least one year. In the two Phase 3 trials, 907 patients received at least 1 dose of RINVOQ 15 mg, of whom 359 were exposed for at least one year.

Two placebo-controlled trials were integrated (640 patients on RINVOQ 15 mg once daily and 635 patients on placebo) to evaluate the safety of RINVOQ 15 mg in comparison to placebo for up to 24 weeks after treatment initiation.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with active psoriatic arthritis treated with RINVOQ 15 mg was consistent with the safety profile observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. During the 24-week placebo-controlled period, the frequencies of herpes zoster and herpes simplex were ≥1% (1.1% and 1.4%, respectively) with RINVOQ 15 mg and 0.8% and 1.3%, respectively with placebo. A higher incidence of acne and bronchitis was also observed in patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg (1.3% and 3.9%, respectively) compared to placebo (0.3% and 2.7%, respectively).

Adverse Reactions in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

Three Phase 3 (AD-1, AD-2, and AD-3) and one Phase 2b (AD-4) randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trials evaluated the safety of RINVOQ in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. The majority of patients were White (68%) and male (57%). The mean age was 34 years (ranged from 12 to 75 years) and 13% of the patients were 12 to less than 18 years. In these 4 trials, 2612 patients were treated with RINVOQ 15 mg tablets or 30 mg tablets orally once daily, with or without concomitant topical corticosteroids (TCS).

In the Phase 3 clinical trials (AD-1, AD-2, and AD-3), a total of 1239 patients received RINVOQ 15 mg, of whom 791 were exposed for at least one year and 1246 patients received RINVOQ 30 mg, of whom 826 were exposed for at least one year.

Trials AD-1, AD-2, and AD-4 compared the safety of RINVOQ monotherapy to placebo through Week 16. Trial AD-3 compared the safety of RINVOQ + TCS to placebo + TCS through Week 16.

Weeks 0 to 16 (Trials AD-1 to AD-4)

In RINVOQ trials with and without TCS (Trials AD-1, 2, 3 and 4) through Week 16, the proportion of patients who discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions in the RINVOQ 15 mg, 30 mg and placebo groups were 2.3%, 2.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Table 5 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of at least 1% in the RINVOQ 15 mg or 30 mg groups during the first 16 weeks of treatment.

Table 5: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 1% of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with RINVOQ 15 mg or 30 mg
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


15 mg
RINVOQ


30 mg
N = 902

(%)
N = 899

(%)
N = 906

(%)
Upper respiratory tract

infection (URTI)*
172325
Acne**21016
Herpes simplex***248
Headache466
Increased blood creatine

phosphokinase
256
Cough133
Hypersensitivity****223
Folliculitis123
Nausea133
Abdominal pain*****132
Pyrexia122
Increased Weight122
Herpes zoster******122
Influenza<122
Fatigue112
Neutropenia<112
Myalgia112
Influenza like illness112
* Includes: laryngitis, laryngitis viral, nasopharyngitis, oropharyngeal pain, pharyngeal abscess, pharyngitis, pharyngitis streptococcal, pharyngotonsillitis, respiratory tract infection, respiratory tract infection viral, rhinitis, rhinolaryngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis bacterial, upper respiratory tract infection, viral pharyngitis, viral upper respiratory tract infection

** Includes: acne and dermatitis acneiform

*** Includes: genital herpes, genital herpes simplex, herpes dermatitis, herpes ophthalmic, herpes simplex, nasal herpes, ophthalmic herpes simplex, herpes virus infection, oral herpes

**** Includes anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, dermatitis exfoliative generalized, drug hypersensitivity, eyelid oedema, face oedema, hypersensitivity, periorbital swelling, pharyngeal swelling, swelling face, toxic skin eruption, type I hypersensitivity, urticaria

***** Includes abdominal pain and abdominal pain upper

****** Includes herpes zoster and varicella

Other adverse reactions reported in less than 1% of patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg and/or 30 mg group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 16 included anemia, oral candidiasis, pneumonia, non-melanoma skin cancer, and the adverse event of retinal detachment.

The safety profile of RINVOQ through Week 52 was generally consistent with the safety profile observed at Week 16.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with AD treated with RINVOQ was similar to the safety profile in patients with RA. Other specific adverse reactions that were reported in patients with AD included eczema herpeticum/Kaposi’s varicelliform eruption.

Eczema Herpeticum/Kaposi’s Varicelliform Eruption

Placebo-controlled Period (16 weeks): Eczema herpeticum was reported in 4 patients (1.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 6 patients (2.2 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 7 patients (2.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 30 mg.

12-Month Exposure (Weeks 0 to 52): Eczema herpeticum was reported in 18 patients (1.6 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 17 patients (1.5 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 30 mg.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

RINVOQ was studied up to 8 weeks in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled induction studies (UC-1, UC-2) and a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, dose-finding study (UC-4; NCT02819635). Long term safety up to 52-weeks was evaluated in patients who responded to induction therapy in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled maintenance study (UC-3) and a long-term extension study

[see Clinical Studies (
)]
.

In the two induction studies (UC-1, UC-2) and a dose finding study (UC-4), 1097 patients were enrolled of whom 719 patients received RINVOQ 45 mg tablets once daily.

In the maintenance study (UC-3), 746 patients were enrolled of whom 250 patients received RINVOQ 15 mg tablets once daily and 251 patients received RINVOQ 30 mg tablets once daily.

Adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients in any treatment arm in the induction and maintenance studies are shown in Tables 6 and 7, respectively.

Table 6: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with RINVOQ 45 mg in Placebo-Controlled Induction Studies (UC-1, UC-2 and UC-4)
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


45 mg
Once Daily
N = 378

(%)
N = 719

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection*79
Acne*16
Increased blood creatine phosphokinase15
Neutropenia*<15
Rash*14
Elevated liver enzymes**23
Lymphopenia*13
Folliculitis12
Herpes simplex*<12
* Composed of several similar terms

** Elevated liver enzymes composed of elevated ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, liver transaminases, hepatic enzymes, bilirubin, drug-induced liver injury and cholestasis.

Other adverse reactions reported in less than 2% of patients in the RINVOQ 45 mg group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 8 included herpes zoster and pneumonia.

Table 7: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with RINVOQ 15 mg or 30 mg in the Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study (UC-3)1
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


15 mg
Once Daily
RINVOQ


30 mg
Once Daily
N = 245

(%)
N = 250

(%)
N = 251

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection*181720
Increased blood creatine phosphokinase268
Pyrexia336
Neutropenia*236
Elevated liver enzymes**164
Rash*455
Herpes zoster056
Folliculitis224
Hypercholesterolemia*124
Influenza133
Herpes simplex*123
Lymphopenia*232
Hyperlipidemia*022
1Patients who were responders to 8 weeks induction therapy with RINVOQ 45 mg once daily

* Composed of several similar terms

** Elevated liver enzymes composed of elevated ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, liver transaminases, hepatic enzymes, bilirubin, drug-induced liver injury, and cholestasis.

The adverse reaction of non-melanoma skin cancer was reported in 1% of patients in the RINVOQ 30 mg group and none of the patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg or placebo group through Week 52.

The safety profile of RINVOQ in the long-term extension study was similar to the safety profile observed in the placebo-controlled induction and maintenance periods.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with RINVOQ was generally similar to the safety profile in patients with RA and AD.

Specific Adverse Reactions

Serious Infections

Induction Studies: In UC-1, UC-2, and UC-4, serious infections were reported in 5 patients (8.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo and 9 patients (8.4 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 45 mg through 8 weeks.

Placebo-controlled Maintenance Study: In UC-3, serious infections were reported in 8 patients (5.9 events per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 9 patients (5.0 events per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 8 patients (3.7 events per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 30 mg through 52 weeks.

Laboratory Abnormalities

Hepatic Transaminase Elevations

In studies UC-1, UC-2, and UC-4, elevations of ALT to ≥ 3 x ULN in at least one measurement were observed in 1.5% of patients treated with RINVOQ 45 mg, and 0% of patients treated with placebo for 8 weeks. AST elevations to ≥ 3 x ULN occurred in 1.5% of patients treated with RINVOQ 45 mg, and 0.3% of patients treated with placebo. Elevations of ALT to ≥ 5 x ULN occurred in 0.4% of patients treated with RINVOQ 45 mg and 0% of patients treated with placebo.

In UC-3, elevations of ALT to ≥ 3 x ULN in at least one measurement were observed in 4.4% of patients treated with RINVOQ 30 mg, 2% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 1.2% of patients treated with placebo for 52 weeks. Elevations of AST to ≥ 3 x ULN in at least one measurement were observed in 2% of patients treated with RINVOQ 30 mg, 1.6% of patients treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 0.4% of patients treated with placebo. Elevations of ALT to ≥ 5 x ULN were observed in 1.2% of patients treated with 30 mg, 0.4% of patients treated with 15 mg, and 0.4% of patients treated with placebo.

Overall, laboratory abnormalities observed in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with RINVOQ were similar to those described in patients with RA.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with Crohn’s Disease

RINVOQ was studied up to 12 weeks in patients with moderately to severely active CD in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled induction studies (CD-1, CD-2). Long term safety up to 52 weeks was evaluated in patients who responded to induction therapy in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled maintenance study (CD-3), with additional data provided from a long-term extension (LTE) period

[see Clinical Studies (
)]
.

In the two induction studies (CD-1, CD-2), 1021 patients were enrolled, of whom 674 patients received RINVOQ 45 mg tablets once daily during the placebo-controlled period.

In the maintenance study (CD-3), 673 patients were enrolled, of whom 221 patients received RINVOQ 15 mg tablets once daily and 229 patients received RINVOQ 30 mg tablets once daily during the randomized, placebo-controlled period.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with Crohn’s disease treated with RINVOQ was consistent with the known safety profile for RINVOQ in other indications.

Adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients treated with RINVOQ and at a higher rate than placebo in the induction and maintenance studies are shown in Tables 8 and 9, respectively.

Table 8: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% of Patients with Crohn’s Disease Treated with RINVOQ 45 mg in Placebo-Controlled Induction Studies (CD-1 and CD-2)
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


45 mg
Once Daily
N = 347

(%)
N = 674

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection*813
Anemia*67
Acne*26
Pyrexia34
Increased blood creatine phosphokinase13
Influenza13
Herpes simplex*13
Leukopenia*12
Neutropenia*<12
Herpes zoster02
* Composed of several similar terms

Adverse reactions reported in less than 2% of patients in the RINVOQ 45 mg group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 12 included folliculitis, hypercholesterolemia, bronchitis, pneumonia, oral candidiasis, and hyperlipidemia.

Table 9: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥2% of Patients with Crohn’s Disease Treated with RINVOQ 15 mg or 30 mg in the Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study (CD-3)1
Adverse Reaction
Placebo
RINVOQ


15 mg
Once Daily
RINVOQ


30 mg
Once Daily
N = 223

(%)
N = 221

(%)
N = 229

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection*111412
Pyrexia237
Herpes zoster*235
Headache*135
Acne*325
Gastroenteritis*233
Fatigue233
Increased blood creatine phosphokinase123
Elevated liver enzymes2<123
Leukopenia*<112
Neutropenia*<112
Bronchitis*012
Pneumonia*141
Cough231
1Patients who were responders to 12 weeks induction therapy with RINVOQ 45 mg once daily.

2Elevated liver enzymes includes alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, transaminases increased, blood bilirubin increased.

* Composed of several similar terms

Adverse reactions reported in less than 2% of patients in the RINVOQ 15 mg or 30 mg group and at a higher rate than in the placebo group through Week 52 included hyperlipidemia, oral candidiasis, and hypercholesterolemia.

The safety profile of RINVOQ in the long-term extension study was similar to the safety profile observed in the placebo-controlled induction and maintenance periods.

Specific Adverse Reactions

Serious Infections

Induction Studies: In CD-1 and CD-2, serious infections were reported in 6 patients (8 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo and 13 patients (9 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 45 mg through 12 weeks of the placebo-controlled period.

Maintenance Study/LTE: In the long-term placebo-controlled period, serious infections were reported in 10 patients (7 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 7 patients (4 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 13 patients (6 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 30 mg.

Gastrointestinal Perforations

Induction Studies: During the induction studies in all patients treated with RINVOQ 45 mg (N=938), gastrointestinal perforation was reported in 4 patients (2 per 100 patient-years). In the placebo-controlled induction period, in CD-1 and CD-2, gastrointestinal perforation was reported in no patients treated with placebo (N=347) and 1 patient (1 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 45 mg (N=674) through 12 weeks.

Maintenance Study/LTE: In the long-term placebo-controlled period, gastrointestinal perforation was reported in 1 patient (1 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo, 1 patient (<1 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg, and 1 patient (<1 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 30 mg.

Patients who received placebo or RINVOQ 15 mg for maintenance therapy and lost response were treated with rescue RINVOQ 30 mg (N=336). Among these patients, gastrointestinal perforation was reported in 3 patients (1 per 100 patient-years) through long-term treatment.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with
Ankylosing Spondylitis

A total of 596 patients with ankylosing spondylitis were treated with RINVOQ 15 mg tablets in the two clinical trials representing 577.3 patient-years of exposure, of whom 220 were exposed to RINVOQ 15 mg for at least one year.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis treated with RINVOQ 15 mg was consistent with the safety profile observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. During the 14-week placebo-controlled period in Trial AS-I, the frequency of headache was 5.4% with RINVOQ 15 mg and 2.1% with placebo. During the 14-week placebo-controlled period in Trial AS-II, the frequency of headache was 3.3% with RINVOQ 15 mg and 1.4% with placebo.

Adverse Reactions in Patients
with
Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

A total of 187 patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis were treated with RINVOQ 15 mg tablets in the clinical trial representing 116.6 patient-years of exposure, of whom 31 were exposed to RINVOQ 15 mg for at least one year.

Overall, the safety profile observed in patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis treated with RINVOQ 15 mg was consistent with the safety profile observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Adverse Reactions in Patients with Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

A total of 83 pediatric patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with active polyarthritis were treated with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in the clinical trial, representing 123.7 patient-years of exposure, of whom 48 were exposed to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ for at least one year.

Overall, the safety profile observed in pediatric patients with JIA with active polyarthritis treated with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ was consistent with the known safety profile of RINVOQ.

Adverse Reactions in Patients
with Giant Cell Arteritis

In the Phase 3 study, 209 patients with giant cell arteritis received at least 1 dose of RINVOQ 15 mg, of whom 122 were exposed for at least one year during the 52-week placebo-controlled period. The safety profile observed in patients with giant cell arteritis was generally consistent with the known safety profile for RINVOQ.

Table 10: Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥ 5% of Patients with Giant Cell Arteritis Treated with RINVOQ 15 mg in the Placebo-controlled Study
Adverse Reaction
Placebo


RINVOQ 15 mg


N = 112

(%)
N = 209

(%)
Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)a20.521.5
Headache11.616.3
Fatigue5.49.1
Peripheral edemab2.78.6
Coughc3.67.2
Anemiad2.76.7
Rashe2.75.7
Herpes zosterf2.75.3
Nausea3.65.3
aIncludes acute sinusitis, laryngitis, nasopharyngitis, oropharyngeal pain, pharyngitis, viral pharyngitis, pharyngotonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, viral upper respiratory tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection

bIncludes edema and edema peripheral

cIncludes cough and productive cough

dIncludes anemia, iron deficiency anemia, blood iron decreased, hemoglobin decreased, mean cell volume increased

eIncludes rash, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash vesicular

fIncludes herpes zoster, herpes zoster oticus, ophthalmic herpes zoster

Specific Adverse Reactions

Opportunistic Infections (excluding tuberculosis
and herpes zoster
)

In the 52-week placebo-controlled period, opportunistic infections were reported in 1 patient (1.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo and 4 patients (2.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg.

Thromb
osis

In the 52-week placebo-controlled period, venous thromboembolic events (pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis) were observed in 4 patients (4.3 per 100 patient-years) treated with placebo and 7 patients (3.9 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg. Events of arterial thrombosis were observed in 2 patients (1.1 per 100 patient-years) treated with RINVOQ 15 mg and 0 patients treated with placebo.

)].
Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids.

If a serious infection develops, interrupt RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
until the infection is controlled.

Reported infections include:

  • Active tuberculosis, which may present with pulmonary or extrapulmonary disease. Patients should be tested for latent tuberculosis before RINVOQ
    /RINVOQ LQ
    use and during therapy. Treatment for latent infection should be considered prior to RINVOQ
    /RINVOQ LQ
    use.


  • Invasive fungal infections, including cryptococcosis and pneumocystosis.


  • Bacterial, viral, including herpes zoster, and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens.

The risks and benefits of treatment with RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
should be carefully considered prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection.

Patients should be closely monitored for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
, including the possible development of tuberculosis in patients who tested negative for latent tuberculosis infection prior to initiating therapy
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.1 Serious Infections

Serious and sometimes fatal infections have been reported in patients receiving RINVOQ. The most frequent serious infections reported with RINVOQ included pneumonia and cellulitis

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
. Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, oral/esophageal candidiasis, and cryptococcosis, were reported with RINVOQ. A higher rate of serious infections was observed with RINVOQ 30 mg compared to RINVOQ 15 mg.

Avoid use of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients:

  • with chronic or recurrent infection

  • who have been exposed to tuberculosis

  • with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection

  • who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or

  • with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection.

Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ if a patient develops a serious or opportunistic infection.

A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated, the patient should be closely monitored, and RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted if the patient is not responding to antimicrobial therapy. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ may be resumed once the infection is controlled.

Tuberculosis

Evaluate and test patients for latent and active tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to administration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients with latent TB should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should not be given to patients with active TB. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with previously untreated latent TB or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection.

Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient.

During RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use, monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

Viral
R
eactivation

Viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster) and hepatitis B virus reactivation, were reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
. The risk of herpes zoster appears to be higher in patients treated with RINVOQ in Japan. If a patient develops herpes zoster, consider temporarily interrupting RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ until the episode resolves.

Screening for viral hepatitis and monitoring for reactivation should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting and during therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients who were positive for hepatitis C antibody and hepatitis C virus RNA, were excluded from clinical trials. Patients who were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis B virus DNA were excluded from clinical trials. However, cases of hepatitis B reactivation were still reported in patients enrolled in the Phase 3 trials of RINVOQ. If hepatitis B virus DNA is detected while receiving RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, a liver specialist should be consulted.

)].

MORTALITY

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor comparing another Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, a higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, was observed with the JAK inhibitor
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.2 Mortality

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared with TNF blockers.

Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ.

)]
.

MALIGNANCIES

Lymphoma and other malignancies have been observed in patients treated with RINVOQ
. In RA patients treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC)) was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk
 
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.000000000000000e+00
3
Malignancy
and Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Malignancies, including lymphomas, were observed in clinical trials of RINVOQ

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
.

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding NMSC) was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. A higher rate of lymphomas was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. A higher rate of lung cancers was observed in current or past smokers treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. In this study, current or past smokers had an additional increased risk of overall malignancies.

Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, particularly in patients with a known malignancy (other than a successfully treated NMSC), patients who develop a malignancy when on treatment, and patients who are current or past smokers.

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

NMSCs have been reported in patients treated with RINVOQ. Periodic skin examination is recommended for patients who are at increased risk for skin cancer.

Exposure to sunlight and UV light should be limited by wearing protective clothing and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

)]
.

MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS

In RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (defined as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke), was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk. Discontinue RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.4 Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) defined as cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), and non-fatal stroke was observed with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk.

Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur. Discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke.

)]
.

THROMBOSIS

Thrombos
e
s, including deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and arterial thrombosis
,
have occurred in patients treated
for inflammatory conditions
with J
AK
inhibitors
, including RINVOQ
. Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death.
In RA
patients
50 years of age and older with
at
least one cardiovascular
risk
factor treated with another JAK inhibitor, a higher rate of thrombosis was observed when compared with TNF blockers. Avoid RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
in patients at risk.
Patients with symptoms of thrombosis should
discontinue RINVOQ
/RINVOQ LQ
and
be promptly evaluated
[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.000000000000000e+00
5
Thrombosis

Thromboses, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and arterial thrombosis, have occurred in patients treated for inflammatory conditions with JAK inhibitors, including RINVOQ. Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death
[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
.

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of overall thrombosis, DVT, and PE were observed compared to those treated with TNF blockers.

If symptoms of thrombosis occur, patients should discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and be evaluated promptly and treated appropriately. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients that may be at increased risk of thrombosis.

)].

Recent Major Changes
Boxed Warning      4/2025
Indications and Usage (
1.9 Giant Cell Arteritis

RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis.

  • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
)
      4/2025
Indications and Usage (
1.4 Ulcerative Colitis

RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

  • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
,
1.5 Crohn’s Disease

RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

  • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
)
      10/2025
Dosage and Administration (
2.11 Recommended Dosage in Giant Cell Arteritis

The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily in combination with a tapering course of corticosteroids.

RINVOQ 15 mg once daily can be used as monotherapy following discontinuation of corticosteroids.

,
2.1
2
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment or Hepatic Impairment

Renal Impairment

Rheumatoid Arthritis
,
Psoriatic Arthritis
, Ankylosing Spondylitis
, Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
, pJIA
, and Giant Cell Arteritis
:

  • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment.

Atopic Dermatitis:

  • For patients with severe renal impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2] the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily
    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )].


  • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

  • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )].

Ulcerative Colitis:

  • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily

  • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

  • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

Crohn’s Disease:

  • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily

  • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

  • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

Hepatic Impairment

RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)

[see Use in Specific Populations (
)]
.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
,
Psoriatic Arthritis
, Atopic Dermatitis
, Ankylosing Spondylitis
, Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
, pJIA
, and Giant Cell Arteritis
:

No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B).

Ulcerative Colitis:

For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

  • Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

  • Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily

Crohn’s Disease:

For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

  • Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

  • Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily
,
2.000000000000000e+00
1
3
Dosage Modifications Due to Drug Interactions

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis,
Ankylos
ing
Spondylitis
, Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
, pJIA
, and Giant Cell Arteritis

No dosage adjustment is needed in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

[see Drug Interactions (
)]
.

Atopic Dermatitis

The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is 15 mg once daily

[see Drug Interactions (
)]
.

Ulcerative Colitis

The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

[see Drug Interactions
(
)]:

  • Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

  • Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily

Crohn’s Disease

The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with Crohn’s disease receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

[see Drug Interactions (
)]
:

  • Induction:
    30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

  • Maintenance:
    15 mg once daily
)
      4/2025
Warnings and Precautions (
5.000000000000000e+00
5
Thrombosis

Thromboses, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and arterial thrombosis, have occurred in patients treated for inflammatory conditions with JAK inhibitors, including RINVOQ. Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death
[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
.

In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of overall thrombosis, DVT, and PE were observed compared to those treated with TNF blockers.

If symptoms of thrombosis occur, patients should discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and be evaluated promptly and treated appropriately. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients that may be at increased risk of thrombosis.

)
      4/2025
Indications & Usage

RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor.

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. (
    1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis

    RINVOQ®is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis

    RINVOQ®is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. (
    1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitation
    s
    of Use


    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with refractory, moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drug products, including biologics, or when use of those therapies are inadvisable. (
    1.3 Atopic Dermatitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with refractory, moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drug products, including biologics, or when use of those therapies are inadvisable.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or with other immunosuppressants.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or with other immunosuppressants. (
    1.3 Atopic Dermatitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with refractory, moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drug products, including biologics, or when use of those therapies are inadvisable.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or with other immunosuppressants.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.  (
    1.4 Ulcerative Colitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.4 Ulcerative Colitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ. (
    1.5 Crohn’s Disease

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.5 Crohn’s Disease

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. (
    1.000000000000000e+00
    6
    Ankylosing Spondylitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.000000000000000e+00
    6
    Ankylosing Spondylitis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy. (
    1.000000000000000e+00
    7
    Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.000000000000000e+00
    7
    Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. (
    1.8 Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.8 Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

  • RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis (
    1.9 Giant Cell Arteritis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )

    Limitations of Use


    RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. (
    1.9 Giant Cell Arteritis

    RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis.

    • Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
    )
Dosage & Administration
  • RINVOQ
    LQ
     
    oral solution
    is not substitutable with
    RINVOQ extended-release tablets
     (
    2.2
    Important Administration Instructions
    • RINVOQ LQ oral solution is not substitutable with RINVOQ extended-release tablets
      [see Dosage and Administration (
      ,
      )].


    • Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the health care provider.

    • RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be taken orally with or without food
      [see Clinical Pharmacology (
      )].


    • RINVOQ tablets should be swallowed whole. RINVOQ tablets should not be split, crushed, or chewed.

    • RINVOQ LQ should be administered using the provided press-in bottle adapter and oral dosing syringe
      [see
      ]
      .

    • RINVOQ LQ is dosed twice daily
      [see Dosage and Administration (
      ,
      )].
    ,
    2.000000000000000e+00
    10
    Recommended Dosage in
    Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    The recommended dosage is based on body weight (Table 2).

    Table 2: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ Dosage for Patients 2 years and older with pJIA
    Patient Weight
    RINVOQ LQ
    RINVOQ
    10 kg to less than 20 kg
    3 mg (3 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    20 kg to less than 30 kg
    4 mg (4 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    30 kg and greater
    6 mg (6 mL oral solution) twice daily
    15 mg (one 15 mg tablet) once daily

    RINVOQ LQ oral solution is not substitutable with RINVOQ extended-release tablets. Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the health care provider.

    ).

  • Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the healthcare provider.

  • Prior to treatment update immunizations and consider evaluating for active and latent tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, hepatic function, and pregnancy status (
    2.1
    Recommended Evaluations and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation

    Prior to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment initiation, consider performing the following evaluations:

    • Active and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection evaluation - If positive, treat for TB prior to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .

    • Viral hepatitis screening in accordance with clinical guidelines – RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended in patients with active hepatitis B or hepatitis C
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .

    • A complete blood count – RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended in patients with an absolute lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count less than 1000 cells/mm3, or hemoglobin level less than 8 g/dL
      [see Dosage and Administration (
      ) and Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .


    • Baseline hepatic function: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      ) and Clinical Pharmacology (
      )].


    • Pregnancy Status: Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      ) and Use in Specific Populations (
      ,
      )].

    Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines

    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    )].

    )

  • Avoid initiation or interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ if absolute lymphocyte count is less than 500 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count is less than 1000 cells/mm3, or hemoglobin level is less than 8 g/dL. (
    2.1
    Recommended Evaluations and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation

    Prior to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment initiation, consider performing the following evaluations:

    • Active and latent tuberculosis (TB) infection evaluation - If positive, treat for TB prior to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .

    • Viral hepatitis screening in accordance with clinical guidelines – RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended in patients with active hepatitis B or hepatitis C
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .

    • A complete blood count – RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended in patients with an absolute lymphocyte count less than 500 cells/mm3, absolute neutrophil count less than 1000 cells/mm3, or hemoglobin level less than 8 g/dL
      [see Dosage and Administration (
      ) and Warnings and Precautions (
      )]
      .


    • Baseline hepatic function: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      ) and Clinical Pharmacology (
      )].


    • Pregnancy Status: Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment
      [see Warnings and Precautions (
      ) and Use in Specific Populations (
      ,
      )].

    Update immunizations according to current immunization guidelines

    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    )].

    2.000000000000000e+00
    1
    4
    Dosage Interruption

    Infections

    If a patient develops a serious infection, including serious opportunistic infection, interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment until the infection is controlled

    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    )]
    .

    Laboratory Abnormalities

    Interruption of dosing may be needed for management of laboratory abnormalities as described in Table 3

    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    )]
    .

    Table 3: Recommended Dosage Interruptions for Laboratory Abnormalities
    Laboratory Measure
    Action
    Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC)Interrupt treatment if ANC is less than 1000 cells/mm3; treatment may be restarted once ANC returns above this value
    Absolute Lymphocyte Count (ALC)Interrupt treatment if ALC is less than 500 cells/mm3; treatment may be restarted once ALC returns above this value
    Hemoglobin (Hb)Interrupt treatment if Hb is less than 8 g/dL; treatment may be restarted once Hb returns above this value
    Hepatic transaminasesInterrupt treatment if drug-induced liver injury is suspected, until this diagnosis is excluded.
    )

Rheumatoid Arthritis
,
 
Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

  • Adults:
    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. (
    2.3
    Recommended Dosage in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    ,
    2.000000000000000e+00
    8
    Recommended Dosage in
    Ankylosing Spondylitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    2.000000000000000e+00
    9
    Recommend
    ed
    Dosage in Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    )

Psoriatic Arthritis

  • Pediatric Patients 2 to less than 18 Years of Age Weighing at Least 10 kg:
     The recommended dosage is based on body weight (
    2.000000000000000e+00
    4
    Recommended Dosage in Psoriatic Arthritis

    Pediatric Patients 2 to Less Than 18 Years of Age

    The recommended dosage is based on body weight (Table 1).

    Table 1: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ Dosage for Pediatric Patients 2 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age with Psoriatic Arthritis
    Patient Weight
    RINVOQ LQ
    RINVOQ
    10 kg to less than 20 kg
    3 mg (3 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    20 kg to less than 30 kg
    4 mg (4 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    30 kg and greater
    6 mg (6 mL oral solution) twice daily
    15 mg (one 15 mg tablet) once daily

    RINVOQ LQ oral solution is not substitutable with RINVOQ extended-release tablets. Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the health care provider.

    Adults 18 Years of Age and Older

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    )

  • Adults:
    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. (
    2.000000000000000e+00
    4
    Recommended Dosage in Psoriatic Arthritis

    Pediatric Patients 2 to Less Than 18 Years of Age

    The recommended dosage is based on body weight (Table 1).

    Table 1: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ Dosage for Pediatric Patients 2 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age with Psoriatic Arthritis
    Patient Weight
    RINVOQ LQ
    RINVOQ
    10 kg to less than 20 kg
    3 mg (3 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    20 kg to less than 30 kg
    4 mg (4 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    30 kg and greater
    6 mg (6 mL oral solution) twice daily
    15 mg (one 15 mg tablet) once daily

    RINVOQ LQ oral solution is not substitutable with RINVOQ extended-release tablets. Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the health care provider.

    Adults 18 Years of Age and Older

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

Atopic Dermatitis

  • Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older Weighing at Least 40 kg and Adults Less Than 65 Years of Age
    :
     Initiate treatment with RINVOQ 15 mg orally once daily. If an adequate response is not achieved, consider increasing the dosage to 30 mg orally once daily. (
    2.5 Recommended Dosage in Atopic Dermatitis

    Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older Weighing at Least 40 kg and Adults Less Than 65 Years of Age

    Initiate treatment with RINVOQ 15 mg once daily. If an adequate response is not achieved, consider increasing the dosage to 30 mg once daily. Discontinue RINVOQ if an adequate response is not achieved with the 30 mg dose. Use the lowest effective dose needed to maintain response.

    Adults 65 Years of Age and Older

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    )
      


  • Adults
    65 Years of Age
    and Older
    : Recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. (
    2.5 Recommended Dosage in Atopic Dermatitis

    Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older Weighing at Least 40 kg and Adults Less Than 65 Years of Age

    Initiate treatment with RINVOQ 15 mg once daily. If an adequate response is not achieved, consider increasing the dosage to 30 mg once daily. Discontinue RINVOQ if an adequate response is not achieved with the 30 mg dose. Use the lowest effective dose needed to maintain response.

    Adults 65 Years of Age and Older

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily.

    )

  • Severe
    Renal Impairment
    : Recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. (
    2.1
    2
    Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment or Hepatic Impairment

    Renal Impairment

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment.

    Atopic Dermatitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2] the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].


    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Crohn’s Disease:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Hepatic Impairment

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Atopic Dermatitis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B).

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    )

Ulcerative Colitis

  • Adults:
    The recommended induction dosage of RINVOQ is 45 mg once daily for 8 weeks. The recommended maintenance dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. A maintenance dosage of 30 mg once daily may be considered for patients with refractory, severe, or extensive disease. Discontinue RINVOQ if adequate therapeutic response is not achieved with the 30 mg dosage. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. (
    2.6 Recommended Dosage in Ulcerative Colitis

    Adult Patients: Induction

    The recommended induction dosage of RINVOQ is 45 mg once daily for 8 weeks.

    Adult Patients: Maintenance

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ for maintenance treatment is 15 mg once daily. A dosage of 30 mg once daily may be considered for patients with refractory, severe or extensive disease. Discontinue RINVOQ if an adequate therapeutic response is not achieved with the 30 mg dosage. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response.

    )

  • See the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dosage in patients with renal or hepatic impairment and for dosage modification due to drug interactions. (
    2.1
    2
    Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment or Hepatic Impairment

    Renal Impairment

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment.

    Atopic Dermatitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2] the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].


    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Crohn’s Disease:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Hepatic Impairment

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Atopic Dermatitis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B).

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    ,
    2.000000000000000e+00
    1
    3
    Dosage Modifications Due to Drug Interactions

    Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis,
    Ankylos
    ing
    Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis

    No dosage adjustment is needed in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Atopic Dermatitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is 15 mg once daily

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Ulcerative Colitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions
    (
    )]:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with Crohn’s disease receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    :

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    )

Crohn’s
D
isease

  • Adults:
    The recommended induction dosage of RINVOQ is 45 mg once daily for 12 weeks. The recommended maintenance dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily. A maintenance dosage of 30 mg once daily may be considered for patients with refractory, severe, or extensive disease. Discontinue RINVOQ if an adequate therapeutic response is not achieved with the 30 mg dosage. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response. (
    2.7 Recommended Dosage in Crohn’s Disease

    Adult Patients: Induction

    The recommended induction dosage of RINVOQ is 45 mg once daily for 12 weeks.

    Adult Patients: Maintenance

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ for maintenance treatment is 15 mg once daily. A dosage of 30 mg once daily may be considered for patients with refractory, severe or extensive disease. Discontinue RINVOQ if an adequate therapeutic response is not achieved with the 30 mg dosage. Use the lowest effective dosage needed to maintain response.

    )

  • See the Full Prescribing Information for the recommended dosage in patients with renal or hepatic impairment and for dosage modification due to drug interactions. (
    2.1
    2
    Recommended Dosage in Patients with Renal Impairment or Hepatic Impairment

    Renal Impairment

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment.

    Atopic Dermatitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2] the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].


    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )].

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Crohn’s Disease:

    • For patients with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to < 30 mL/min/1.73m2), the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

      Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

      Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    • No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73m2).

    • RINVOQ is not recommended for use in patients with end stage renal disease (eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73m2)
      [see Use in Specific Populations (
      )]
      .

    Hepatic Impairment

    RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C)

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

    Rheumatoid Arthritis
    ,
    Psoriatic Arthritis
    , Atopic Dermatitis
    , Ankylosing Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis
    :

    No dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B).

    Ulcerative Colitis:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease:

    For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B) the recommended dosage of RINVOQ is:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    ,
    2.000000000000000e+00
    1
    3
    Dosage Modifications Due to Drug Interactions

    Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis,
    Ankylos
    ing
    Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis

    No dosage adjustment is needed in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Atopic Dermatitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is 15 mg once daily

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Ulcerative Colitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions
    (
    )]:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with Crohn’s disease receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    :

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    )

Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

  • The recommended dosage is based on body weight (
    2.000000000000000e+00
    10
    Recommended Dosage in
    Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    The recommended dosage is based on body weight (Table 2).

    Table 2: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ Dosage for Patients 2 years and older with pJIA
    Patient Weight
    RINVOQ LQ
    RINVOQ
    10 kg to less than 20 kg
    3 mg (3 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    20 kg to less than 30 kg
    4 mg (4 mL oral solution) twice daily
    Not recommended
    30 kg and greater
    6 mg (6 mL oral solution) twice daily
    15 mg (one 15 mg tablet) once daily

    RINVOQ LQ oral solution is not substitutable with RINVOQ extended-release tablets. Changes between RINVOQ LQ oral solution and RINVOQ extended-release tablets should be made by the health care provider.

Giant Cell Arteritis

  • The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily in combination with a tapering course of corticosteroids. RINVOQ 15 mg once daily can be used as monotherapy following discontinuation of corticosteroids (
    2.11 Recommended Dosage in Giant Cell Arteritis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ is 15 mg once daily in combination with a tapering course of corticosteroids.

    RINVOQ 15 mg once daily can be used as monotherapy following discontinuation of corticosteroids.

    )
Dosage Forms & Strengths

RINVOQ extended-release tablets:

  • 15 mg upadacitinib: purple, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a15’ on one side.

  • 30 mg upadacitinib: red, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a30’ on one side. 

  • 45 mg upadacitinib: yellow to mottled yellow, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a45’ on one side.

RINVOQ LQ oral solution:

  • 1 mg/mL upadacitinib; clear, colorless to light yellow solution in bottle of 180 mL.
Pregnancy & Lactation
  • Lactation
    : Advise not to breastfeed. (
    8.2 Lactation

    Risk Summary

    There are no data on the presence of upadacitinib in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Available pharmacodynamic/toxicological data in animals have shown excretion of upadacitinib in milk

    (see
    Data
    ).
    When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed infant, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, and for 6 days (approximately 10 half-lives) after the last dose.

    Data

    A single oral dose of 10 mg/kg radiolabeled upadacitinib was administered to lactating female Sprague-Dawley rats on post-partum days 7-8. Drug exposure was approximately 30-fold greater in milk than in maternal plasma based on AUC0-tvalues. Approximately 97% of drug-related material in milk was parent drug.

    )

  • Hepatic Impairment
    : RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. (
    8.7 Hepatic Impairment

    The use of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C), and is therefore not recommended

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ) and Clinical Pharmacology (
    )]
    .

    For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, atopic dermatitis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, pJIA, or giant cell arteritis, no dosage adjustment is needed in patients with mild (Child Pugh A) or moderate (Child Pugh B) hepatic impairment.

    For patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, the recommended dosage of RINVOQ for mild to moderate hepatic impairment is 30 mg once daily for induction and 15 mg once daily for maintenance

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    )].

    )
Contraindications

RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to upadacitinib or any of its excipients

[see Warnings and Precautions (
5.000000000000000e+00
6
Hypersensitivity Reactions

Serious hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema were reported in patients receiving RINVOQ in clinical trials. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and institute appropriate therapy

[see Adverse Reactions (
)]
.

)]

Warnings & Precautions
  • Serious Infections
    : Avoid use in patients with active, serious infection, including localized infections. (
    5.1 Serious Infections

    Serious and sometimes fatal infections have been reported in patients receiving RINVOQ. The most frequent serious infections reported with RINVOQ included pneumonia and cellulitis

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, oral/esophageal candidiasis, and cryptococcosis, were reported with RINVOQ. A higher rate of serious infections was observed with RINVOQ 30 mg compared to RINVOQ 15 mg.

    Avoid use of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients:

    • with chronic or recurrent infection

    • who have been exposed to tuberculosis

    • with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection

    • who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or

    • with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection.

    Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ if a patient develops a serious or opportunistic infection.

    A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated, the patient should be closely monitored, and RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted if the patient is not responding to antimicrobial therapy. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ may be resumed once the infection is controlled.

    Tuberculosis

    Evaluate and test patients for latent and active tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to administration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients with latent TB should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should not be given to patients with active TB. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with previously untreated latent TB or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection.

    Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient.

    During RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use, monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

    Viral
    R
    eactivation

    Viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster) and hepatitis B virus reactivation, were reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . The risk of herpes zoster appears to be higher in patients treated with RINVOQ in Japan. If a patient develops herpes zoster, consider temporarily interrupting RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ until the episode resolves.

    Screening for viral hepatitis and monitoring for reactivation should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting and during therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients who were positive for hepatitis C antibody and hepatitis C virus RNA, were excluded from clinical trials. Patients who were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis B virus DNA were excluded from clinical trials. However, cases of hepatitis B reactivation were still reported in patients enrolled in the Phase 3 trials of RINVOQ. If hepatitis B virus DNA is detected while receiving RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, a liver specialist should be consulted.

    )

  • Hypersensitivity
    : Serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) have been reported. Discontinue if a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs. (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    6
    Hypersensitivity Reactions

    Serious hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema were reported in patients receiving RINVOQ in clinical trials. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and institute appropriate therapy

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    .



  • Gastrointestinal
    (GI)
    Perforations
    : Monitor patients at risk for GI perforations and promptly evaluate patients with symptoms. (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    7
    Gastrointestinal Perforations

    Gastrointestinal perforations have been reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )
    ]
    .

    Monitor RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ-treated patients who may be at risk for gastrointestinal perforation (e.g., patients with a history of diverticulitis and those taking concomitant medications including NSAIDs or corticosteroids). Evaluate promptly patients presenting with new onset abdominal pain for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation.

    )

  • Laboratory
    Abnormalities
    : Monitoring recommended due to potential changes in lymphocytes, neutrophils, hemoglobin, liver enzymes and lipids. (
    5.8 Laboratory Abnormalities

    Neutropenia

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with an increased incidence of neutropenia (ANC less than 1000 cells/mm3).

    Evaluate neutrophil counts at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation and interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low neutrophil count (i.e., ANC less than 1000 cells/mm3)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Lymphopenia

    ALC less than 500 cells/mm3were reported in RINVOQ-treated patients in clinical trials.

    Evaluate lymphocyte counts at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation or interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low lymphocyte count (i.e., less than 500 cells/mm3)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Anemia

    Decreases in hemoglobin levels to less than 8 g/dL were reported in RINVOQ-treated patients in clinical trials.

    Evaluate hemoglobin at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation or interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low hemoglobin level (i.e., less than 8 g/dL)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Lipids

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with increases in lipid parameters, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . Elevations in LDL cholesterol decreased to pre-treatment levels in response to statin therapy. The effect of these lipid parameter elevations on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined.

    Assess lipid parameters approximately 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, and thereafter according to the clinical guidelines for hyperlipidemia. Manage patients according to clinical guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia.

    Liver Enzyme Elevations

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with increased incidence of liver enzyme elevations compared to treatment with placebo.

    Evaluate liver enzymes at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Prompt investigation of the cause of liver enzyme elevation is recommended to identify potential cases of drug-induced liver injury.

    If increases in ALT or AST are observed during routine patient management and drug-induced liver injury is suspected, RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted until this diagnosis is excluded.

    )

  • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
    : May cause fetal harm based on animal studies. Advise female patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    9
    Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

    Based on findings in animal studies, RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Administration of upadacitinib to rats and rabbits during organogenesis caused increases in fetal malformations. Verify the pregnancy status of patients of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and for 4 weeks following completion of therapy

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    ,
    )]
    .

    ,
    8.1 Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Surveillance Program

    There is a pregnancy surveillance program for RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. If RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ exposure occurs during pregnancy, healthcare providers or patients should report the pregnancy by calling 1-800-633-9110.

    Risk Summary

    Available data from the pharmacovigilance safety database and postmarketing case reports on use of RINVOQ in pregnant women are not sufficient to evaluate a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. Based on animal studies, RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ has the potential to adversely affect a developing fetus. Advise patients of reproductive potential and pregnant patients of the potential risk to the fetus.

    In animal embryo-fetal development studies, oral upadacitinib administration to pregnant rats and rabbits at exposures equal to or greater than approximately 1.6 and 15 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 0.8 and 7.6 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 0.6 and 5.6 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 45 mg (on an AUC basis) resulted in dose-related increases in skeletal malformations (rats only), an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations (rabbits only), increased post-implantation loss (rabbits only), and decreased fetal body weights in both rats and rabbits. No developmental toxicity was observed in pregnant rats and rabbits treated with oral upadacitinib during organogenesis at exposures approximately 0.29 and 2.2 times the 15 mg dose, 0.15 times and 1.1 times the 30 mg dose, and at 0.11 and 0.82 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis). In a pre- and post-natal development study in pregnant female rats, oral upadacitinib administration at exposures approximately 3 times the 15 mg dose, 1.4 times the 30 mg dose, and the same as the MRHD (on an AUC basis) resulted in no maternal or developmental toxicity (

    see
    )
    .

    The background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages are 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

    Clinical Considerations

    Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk

    Published data suggest that increased disease activity is associated with the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth.

    Data

    Animal Data

    In an oral embryo-fetal development study, pregnant rats received upadacitinib at doses of 5, 25, and 75 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 17. Upadacitinib was teratogenic (skeletal malformations that consisted of misshapen humerus and bent scapula) at exposures equal to or greater than approximately 1.7 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 0.9 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 0.6 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at maternal oral doses of 5 mg/kg/day and higher). Additional skeletal malformations (bent forelimbs/hindlimbs and rib/vertebral defects) and decreased fetal body weights were observed in the absence of maternal toxicity at an exposure approximately 84 times the 15 mg dose, 43 times the 30 mg dose, and 31 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 75 mg/kg/day).

    In a second oral embryo-fetal development study, pregnant rats received upadacitinib at doses of 1.5 and 4 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 17. Upadacitinib was teratogenic (skeletal malformations that included bent humerus and scapula) at exposures approximately 1.6 times the 15 mg dose, 0.8 times the 30 mg dose, and 0.6 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at maternal oral doses of 4 mg/kg/day). No developmental toxicity was observed in rats at an exposure approximately 0.29 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 0.15 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 0.11 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 1.5 mg/kg/day).

    In an oral embryo-fetal developmental study, pregnant rabbits received upadacitinib at doses of 2.5, 10, and 25 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis from gestation day 7 to 19. Embryolethality, decreased fetal body weights, and cardiovascular malformations were observed in the presence of maternal toxicity at an exposure approximately 15 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 7.6 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 5.6 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 25 mg/kg/day). Embryolethality consisted of increased post-implantation loss that was due to elevated incidences of both total and early resorptions. No developmental toxicity was observed in rabbits at an exposure approximately 2.2 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 1.1 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 0.82 times the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 10 mg/kg/day).

    In an oral pre- and post-natal development study, pregnant female rats received upadacitinib at doses of 2.5, 5, and 10 mg/kg/day from gestation day 6 through lactation day 20. No maternal or developmental toxicity was observed in either mothers or offspring, respectively, at an exposure approximately 3 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 1.4 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and at approximately the same exposure as the MRHD (on an AUC basis at a maternal oral dose of 10 mg/kg/day).

    ,
    8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential

    Pregnancy Testing

    Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to starting treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    .

    Contraception

    Females

    Based on animal studies, upadacitinib may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to pregnant women

    [see Use in Specific Populations (
    )]
    . Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and for 4 weeks after the final dose.

    )

  • Vaccinations
    : Avoid use with live vaccines. (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    10
    Vaccination
    s

    Avoid use of live vaccines during or immediately prior to RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ therapy initiation. Prior to initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment, it is recommended that patients be brought up to date with all immunizations, including prophylactic varicella zoster or herpes zoster vaccinations, in agreement with current immunization guidelines.

    )

  • Medication Residue in Stool
    : Observed in stool or ostomy output in patients with shortened GI transit times. Monitor patients clinically and consider alternative treatment if inadequate therapeutic response. (
    5.11 Medication Residue in Stool

    Reports of medication residue in stool or ostomy output have occurred in patients taking RINVOQ. Most reports described anatomic (e.g., ileostomy, colostomy, intestinal resection) or functional gastrointestinal conditions with shortened gastrointestinal transit times. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if medication residue is observed repeatedly. Monitor patients clinically and consider alternative treatment if there is an inadequate therapeutic response.

    )
Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling:

  • Serious Infections
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.1 Serious Infections

    Serious and sometimes fatal infections have been reported in patients receiving RINVOQ. The most frequent serious infections reported with RINVOQ included pneumonia and cellulitis

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . Among opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, multidermatomal herpes zoster, oral/esophageal candidiasis, and cryptococcosis, were reported with RINVOQ. A higher rate of serious infections was observed with RINVOQ 30 mg compared to RINVOQ 15 mg.

    Avoid use of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients:

    • with chronic or recurrent infection

    • who have been exposed to tuberculosis

    • with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection

    • who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or

    • with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection.

    Closely monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ if a patient develops a serious or opportunistic infection.

    A patient who develops a new infection during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should undergo prompt and complete diagnostic testing appropriate for an immunocompromised patient; appropriate antimicrobial therapy should be initiated, the patient should be closely monitored, and RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted if the patient is not responding to antimicrobial therapy. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ may be resumed once the infection is controlled.

    Tuberculosis

    Evaluate and test patients for latent and active tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to administration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients with latent TB should be treated with standard antimycobacterial therapy before initiating RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should not be given to patients with active TB. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients with previously untreated latent TB or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test for latent TB but who have risk factors for TB infection.

    Consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of TB is recommended to aid in the decision about whether initiating anti-TB therapy is appropriate for an individual patient.

    During RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ use, monitor patients for the development of signs and symptoms of TB, including patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy.

    Viral
    R
    eactivation

    Viral reactivation, including cases of herpes virus reactivation (e.g., herpes zoster) and hepatitis B virus reactivation, were reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . The risk of herpes zoster appears to be higher in patients treated with RINVOQ in Japan. If a patient develops herpes zoster, consider temporarily interrupting RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ until the episode resolves.

    Screening for viral hepatitis and monitoring for reactivation should be performed in accordance with clinical guidelines before starting and during therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ. Patients who were positive for hepatitis C antibody and hepatitis C virus RNA, were excluded from clinical trials. Patients who were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis B virus DNA were excluded from clinical trials. However, cases of hepatitis B reactivation were still reported in patients enrolled in the Phase 3 trials of RINVOQ. If hepatitis B virus DNA is detected while receiving RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, a liver specialist should be consulted.

    )]


  • Mortality
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.2 Mortality

    In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of all-cause mortality, including sudden cardiovascular death, was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared with TNF blockers.

    Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ.

    )]


  • Malignancy and Lymphoproliferative Disorders 
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    3
    Malignancy
    and Lymphoproliferative Disorders

    Malignancies, including lymphomas, were observed in clinical trials of RINVOQ

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    .

    In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients, a higher rate of malignancies (excluding NMSC) was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. A higher rate of lymphomas was observed in patients treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. A higher rate of lung cancers was observed in current or past smokers treated with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. In this study, current or past smokers had an additional increased risk of overall malignancies.

    Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, particularly in patients with a known malignancy (other than a successfully treated NMSC), patients who develop a malignancy when on treatment, and patients who are current or past smokers.

    Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

    NMSCs have been reported in patients treated with RINVOQ. Periodic skin examination is recommended for patients who are at increased risk for skin cancer.

    Exposure to sunlight and UV light should be limited by wearing protective clothing and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

    )]


  • Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.4 Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

    In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, a higher rate of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) defined as cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), and non-fatal stroke was observed with the JAK inhibitor compared to those treated with TNF blockers. Patients who are current or past smokers are at additional increased risk.

    Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient prior to initiating or continuing therapy with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ, particularly in patients who are current or past smokers and patients with other cardiovascular risk factors. Patients should be informed about the symptoms of serious cardiovascular events and the steps to take if they occur. Discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients that have experienced a myocardial infarction or stroke.

    )]


  • Thrombosis
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    5
    Thrombosis

    Thromboses, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and arterial thrombosis, have occurred in patients treated for inflammatory conditions with JAK inhibitors, including RINVOQ. Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death
    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    .

    In a large, randomized, postmarketing safety study of another JAK inhibitor in RA patients 50 years of age and older with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, higher rates of overall thrombosis, DVT, and PE were observed compared to those treated with TNF blockers.

    If symptoms of thrombosis occur, patients should discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and be evaluated promptly and treated appropriately. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ in patients that may be at increased risk of thrombosis.

    )]


  • Hypersensitivity Reactions 
    [see Warnings and Precautions
    (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    6
    Hypersensitivity Reactions

    Serious hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis and angioedema were reported in patients receiving RINVOQ in clinical trials. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ and institute appropriate therapy

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    .

    )]


  • Gastrointestinal Perforations
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.000000000000000e+00
    7
    Gastrointestinal Perforations

    Gastrointestinal perforations have been reported in clinical trials with RINVOQ

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )
    ]
    .

    Monitor RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ-treated patients who may be at risk for gastrointestinal perforation (e.g., patients with a history of diverticulitis and those taking concomitant medications including NSAIDs or corticosteroids). Evaluate promptly patients presenting with new onset abdominal pain for early identification of gastrointestinal perforation.

    )]


  • Laboratory Abnormalities 
    [see Warnings and Precautions (
    5.8 Laboratory Abnormalities

    Neutropenia

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with an increased incidence of neutropenia (ANC less than 1000 cells/mm3).

    Evaluate neutrophil counts at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation and interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low neutrophil count (i.e., ANC less than 1000 cells/mm3)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Lymphopenia

    ALC less than 500 cells/mm3were reported in RINVOQ-treated patients in clinical trials.

    Evaluate lymphocyte counts at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation or interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low lymphocyte count (i.e., less than 500 cells/mm3)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Anemia

    Decreases in hemoglobin levels to less than 8 g/dL were reported in RINVOQ-treated patients in clinical trials.

    Evaluate hemoglobin at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Avoid RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ initiation or interrupt RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ treatment in patients with a low hemoglobin level (i.e., less than 8 g/dL)

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    ,
    )]
    .

    Lipids

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with increases in lipid parameters, including total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol

    [see Adverse Reactions (
    )]
    . Elevations in LDL cholesterol decreased to pre-treatment levels in response to statin therapy. The effect of these lipid parameter elevations on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been determined.

    Assess lipid parameters approximately 12 weeks after initiation of treatment, and thereafter according to the clinical guidelines for hyperlipidemia. Manage patients according to clinical guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia.

    Liver Enzyme Elevations

    Treatment with RINVOQ was associated with increased incidence of liver enzyme elevations compared to treatment with placebo.

    Evaluate liver enzymes at baseline and thereafter according to routine patient management. Prompt investigation of the cause of liver enzyme elevation is recommended to identify potential cases of drug-induced liver injury.

    If increases in ALT or AST are observed during routine patient management and drug-induced liver injury is suspected, RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ should be interrupted until this diagnosis is excluded.

    )]
Drug Interactions
  • Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors
    : See the Full Prescribing Information for dosage modification for patients with atopic dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. (
    2.000000000000000e+00
    1
    3
    Dosage Modifications Due to Drug Interactions

    Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis,
    Ankylos
    ing
    Spondylitis
    , Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
    , pJIA
    , and Giant Cell Arteritis

    No dosage adjustment is needed in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Atopic Dermatitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is 15 mg once daily

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    .

    Ulcerative Colitis

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with ulcerative colitis receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions
    (
    )]:

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 8 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily

    Crohn’s Disease

    The recommended dosage of RINVOQ in patients with Crohn’s disease receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

    [see Drug Interactions (
    )]
    :

    • Induction:
      30 mg once daily for 12 weeks

    • Maintenance:
      15 mg once daily
    7.1 Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors

    Upadacitinib exposure is increased when it is co-administered with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, and grapefruit), which may increase the risk of adverse reactions

    [see Clinical Pharmacology (
    )]
    . Monitor patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondylarthritis, pJIA, or giant cell arteritis closely for adverse reactions when co-administering RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Food or drink containing grapefruit should be avoided during treatment with RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ.

    For patients with atopic dermatitis, coadministration of RINVOQ 30 mg once daily with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is not recommended.

    For patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, reduce the RINVOQ induction dosage to 30 mg once daily. The recommended maintenance dosage is 15 mg once daily

    [see Dosage and Administration (
    )]
    .

    )

  • Strong CYP3A4 Inducers
    : Coadministration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended. (
    7.2 Strong CYP3A4 Inducers

    Upadacitinib exposure is decreased when it is co-administered with strong CYP3A4 inducers (such as rifampin), which may lead to reduced therapeutic effect

    [see Clinical Pharmacology (
    )]
    . Coadministration of RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ with strong CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended.

    )
Description

RINVOQ and RINVOQ LQ are formulated with upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor.

Upadacitinib has the following chemical name: (3

S
,4
R
)-3-Ethyl-4-(3
H
-imidazo[1,2-
a
]pyrrolo[2,3-
e
]pyrazin-8-yl)-
N
-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)pyrrolidine-1-carboxamide hydrate (2:1).

The strength of upadacitinib is based on anhydrous upadacitinib. The solubility of upadacitinib in water is 38 to less than 0.2 mg/mL across a pH range of 2 to 9 at 37 oC.

Upadacitinib has a molecular weight of 389.38 g/mol and a molecular formula of C17H19F3N6O • ½ H2O. The chemical structure of upadacitinib is:

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RINVOQ 15 mg extended-release tablets for oral administration are purple, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a15’ on one side. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, ferrosoferric oxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, tartaric acid and titanium dioxide.

RINVOQ 30 mg extended-release tablets for oral administration are red, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a30’ on one side. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, tartaric acid and titanium dioxide. 

RINVOQ 45 mg extended-release tablets for oral administration are yellow to mottled yellow, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a45’ on one side. Each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, tartaric acid and titanium dioxide.

RINVOQ LQ oral solution for oral administration is a 1 mg/mL clear, colorless to light yellow solution. Each 1 mL RINVOQ LQ contains 1 mg of upadacitinib as free base (equivalent to 1.02 mg upadacitinib hemihydrate) and the following inactive ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate dihydrate, and sucralose. 

Pharmacology

Upadacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAKs are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor interactions on the cellular membrane to influence cellular processes of hematopoiesis and immune cell function. Within the signaling pathway, JAKs phosphorylate and activate signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) which modulate intracellular activity including gene expression. Upadacitinib modulates the signaling pathway at the point of JAKs, preventing the phosphorylation and activation of STATs.

JAK enzymes transmit cytokine signaling through their pairing (e.g., JAK1/JAK2, JAK1/JAK3, JAK1/TYK2, JAK2/JAK2, JAK2/TYK2). In a cell-free isolated enzyme assay, upadacitinib had greater inhibitory potency at JAK1 and JAK2 relative to JAK3 and TYK2. In human leukocyte cellular assays, upadacitinib inhibited cytokine-induced STAT phosphorylation mediated by JAK1 and JAK1/JAK3 more potently than JAK2/JAK2 mediated STAT phosphorylation. The relevance of inhibition of specific JAK enzymes to therapeutic effectiveness is not currently known.

Nonclinical Toxicology

Carcinogenesis

The carcinogenic potential of upadacitinib was evaluated in Sprague-Dawley rats and Tg.rasH2 mice. No evidence of tumorigenicity was observed in male or female rats that received upadacitinib for up to 101 weeks at oral doses up to 15 or 20 mg/kg/day, respectively (approximately 4 and 10 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 2 and 5 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 1.6 and 4 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 45 mg on an AUC basis, respectively). No evidence of tumorigenicity was observed in male or female Tg.rasH2 mice that received upadacitinib for 26 weeks at oral doses up to 20 mg/kg/day.

Mutagenesis

Upadacitinib tested negative in the following genotoxicity assays: the

in vitro
bacterial mutagenicity assay (Ames assay),
in vitro
chromosome aberration assay in human peripheral blood lymphocytes, and
in vivo
rat bone marrow micronucleus assay.

Impairment of Fertility

Upadacitinib had no effect on fertility in male or female rats at oral doses up to 50 mg/kg/day in males and 75 mg/kg/day in females (approximately 42 and 84 times the 15 mg dose, 22 and 43 times the 30 mg dose, and 16 and 31 times the MRHD, respectively, on an AUC basis). However, maintenance of pregnancy was adversely affected at oral doses of 25 mg/kg/day and 75 mg/kg/day based upon dose-related findings of increased post-implantation losses (increased resorptions) and decreased numbers of mean viable embryos per litter (approximately 22 and 84 times the 15 mg tablet dose, 11 and 43 times the 30 mg tablet dose, and 8 and 31 times the MRHD on an AUC basis, respectively). The number of viable embryos was unaffected in female rats that received upadacitinib at an oral dose of 5 mg/kg/day and were mated to males that received the same dose (approximately 2 times the 15 mg dose, 0.9 times the 30 mg dose, and at 0.6 times the MRHD on an AUC basis).

Clinical Studies
Figure 1. Percent of Patients Achieving ACR20 in Trial RA-IV
How Supplied/Storage & Handling

How Supplied

RINVOQ extended-release tablets are supplied as:

  • 15 mg: purple, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a15’ on one side.

    30 tablets in a bottle; NDC: 0074-2306-30

  • 30 mg: red, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a30’ on one side.

    30 tablets in a bottle; NDC: 0074-2310-30

  • 45 mg: yellow to mottled yellow, biconvex oblong, with dimensions of 14 x 8 mm, and debossed with ‘a45’ on one side.

    28 tablets in a bottle; NDC: 0074-1043-28 

RINVOQ LQ oral solution is supplied as:

  • A 1 mg/mL oral solution in HDPE bottles with a child-resistant cap. Each bottle contains a labeled volume of 180 mL of clear, colorless to light yellow solution. The bottle is packaged in a carton with one press-in bottle adapter and one 10 mL oral dosing syringe; NDC: 0074-2320-01

Storage and Handling

RINVOQ extended-release tablets

  • Store at 2˚C to 25˚C (36˚F to 77˚F).

  • Store in the original bottle in order to protect from moisture. 

RINVOQ LQ oral solution

  • Store between 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F).

  • Discard remaining oral solution 60 days after opening the bottle.
Instructions for Use

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

RINVOQ
®
LQ [RIN-VOKE EL-CUE]

(upadacitinib)

oral solution

This Instructions for Use contains information on how to prepare and give a dose of RINVOQ LQ oral solution.

Read this Instructions for Use before you give RINVOQ LQ to your child, and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your child’s medical condition or treatment.

Important Information You Need to Know Before Giving RINVOQ LQ

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Keep the bottle and supplies out of sight and reach of children.

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Only use the syringe provided.

Do not
share the syringe with other people or use it with other medicines.

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Call your healthcare provider or 1-800-2-RINVOQ or 1-800-274-6867 if you need help or have any questions about how to give RINVOQ LQ the right way.

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Contact your healthcare provider if your child takes too much oral solution or does not receive the full dose.

  • Use RINVOQ LQ within 60 days of opening the bottle. To help you remember, write the date you opened the bottle on the carton.

  • Do not
    open a new bottle of RINVOQ LQ until you have finished the previous bottle. Use a new syringe when you open a new bottle.

  • RINVOQ LQ oral solution is clear and colorless to light yellow in color.

  • Keep these instructions and the carton your RINVOQ LQ oral solution and supplies came in for future use.

Supplies in Each Carton

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Figure A

Disposal of RINVOQ LQ

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Dispose of (throw away) the syringe and the bottle when you have finished the bottle or 60 days after opening.

  • Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of (throw away) any unused medicine.

  • Rinse syringe then place in household trash.

Preparing RINVOQ LQ

1.
Check the prescribed dose.

a. Check your child’s prescribed dose in milliliters (mL) and find this mL marking on the syringe.

b. Only use the syringe provided to give the prescribed dose.

2.
Check expiration date.

a. Check the bottle and make sure the expiration date has not passed (see

Figure B
).

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Do not
use RINVOQ LQ after the expiration date printed on the carton and the bottle after “EXP.”

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Figure B

3.
Check supplies.

a. Check the supplies and make sure they are not damaged (see

Figure C
).

b.

Only use the syringe if it is clean and dry.

c. Make sure that the plunger is all the way in the syringe.

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Do not
use the supplies if they are wet, damaged, or appear to be tampered with.

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Figure C

4.
Open the bottle.

a. Press down and twist the cap to remove it from the bottle (see

Figure D
).
Do not
throw away the cap.

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Figure D

5.
Insert the adapter (first time only).

a. While holding the bottle firmly, use your thumb to push the adapter all the way down to the rim of the bottle (see

Figure E
).

Note: You may need to apply pressure to the adapter.

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Do not
remove adapter after it is inserted.

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Figure E

Measuring the Dose

6.
Insert the syringe into the bottle then turn it upside down.

a. Insert the tip of the syringe into the adapter.

b. With the syringe attached to the bottle, turn the bottle upside down (see

Figure F
).

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Figure F

7.
Draw the oral solution into the syringe.

a. Slowly pull the plunger down (see

Figure G
).

b. Check the syringe for air bubbles.

Note: You may feel pressure when pulling the plunger.

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Figure G

8.
Remove large air bubbles (see Figure H).

a. While holding the bottle, flick the sides of the syringe to send large air bubbles to the tip.

b. With the syringe attached to the bottle, move the plunger up and down to return air bubbles back into the bottle.

c. Repeat

Step 8
until any large air bubbles are gone.

Note: Small air bubbles are normal.

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Figure H

9.
Measure the dose.

a. After any large air bubbles are removed, move the plunger until it is even with the marking of the dose (see

Figure I
).

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Figure I

10.
Turn the bottle upright, and then remove the syringe.

a. With the syringe attached to the bottle, turn the bottle upright.

b. Hold the middle of the syringe and carefully remove it from the bottle (see

Figure J
).

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Do not
touch the plunger to avoid oral solution accidentally coming out of the syringe before you are ready to give the medicine.

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Figure J

Giving RINVOQ LQ

11.
Check the dose.

a. Check that the syringe has the correct dose of oral solution (see

Figure K
).

b. Check the syringe for large air bubbles.

c. If the dose is not correct or you see large air bubbles, return to

Step 6
.

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Figure K

12.
Give the oral solution.

a. Place the syringe against the inside of the child’s cheek.

b. Push the plunger to give the entire dose into the child’s mouth (see

Figure L
).

c. Give the child a drink of water.

Note: Oral solution must be given within 1 hour of filling the syringe.

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Figure L

Storing RINVOQ LQ

13.
Close and store the bottle.

a. With the adapter still inserted in the bottle, screw the cap back on to the bottle to seal it (see

Figure M
).

b. Store the bottle upright in the carton between uses.

c. Store the bottle in the carton between 36°F to 86°F (2°C to 30°C) in a cool, dark place.

d. Keep the bottle, supplies, and all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

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Figure M

14.
Rinse and store the syringe.

a. Remove the plunger from the syringe then rinse both parts with water (see

Figure N
).

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Do not
use soap or put the syringe in the dishwasher to clean it.

b. Allow separated parts to air dry on a clean surface.

c. Store the syringe in a clean, dry place.

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Figure N

15.
When you have finished the bottle, see “Disposal of RINVOQ LQ.”

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Manufactured by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064, USA

RINVOQ® is a registered trademark of AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.

©2019-2024 AbbVie Inc.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Issued: April 2024

20081174 R1

Mechanism of Action

Upadacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. JAKs are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor interactions on the cellular membrane to influence cellular processes of hematopoiesis and immune cell function. Within the signaling pathway, JAKs phosphorylate and activate signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) which modulate intracellular activity including gene expression. Upadacitinib modulates the signaling pathway at the point of JAKs, preventing the phosphorylation and activation of STATs.

JAK enzymes transmit cytokine signaling through their pairing (e.g., JAK1/JAK2, JAK1/JAK3, JAK1/TYK2, JAK2/JAK2, JAK2/TYK2). In a cell-free isolated enzyme assay, upadacitinib had greater inhibitory potency at JAK1 and JAK2 relative to JAK3 and TYK2. In human leukocyte cellular assays, upadacitinib inhibited cytokine-induced STAT phosphorylation mediated by JAK1 and JAK1/JAK3 more potently than JAK2/JAK2 mediated STAT phosphorylation. The relevance of inhibition of specific JAK enzymes to therapeutic effectiveness is not currently known.

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