Enjaymo (sutimlimab-jome)

Complement Inhibitors Intravenous Vial (Ml)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Sutimlimab-jome is an immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody that binds to complement protein component 1, s subcomponent (C1s).

Sutimlimab-jome is an immunoglobulin G (IgG) subclass 4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (mAb) that inhibits the classical complement pathway (CP) and specifically binds to complement protein component 1, s subcomponent (C1s), a serine protease which cleaves C4. Sutimlimab does not inhibit the lectin and alternative pathways. Inhibition of the classical complement pathway at the level of C1s prevents deposition of complement opsonins on the surface of red blood cells, resulting in inhibition of hemolysis in patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD).

Greater than 90% inhibition of CP was observed following a single sutimlimab infusion and was sustained in patients with CAD when sutimlimab concentrations were >=100 mcg/mL. C4 levels returned to normal (0.2 g/L) within 1 week following the first dose of sutimlimab. Complete CP inhibition following initiation of sutimlimab treatment led to inhibition of hemolysis as evidenced by normalization of bilirubin, decrease in lactate dehydrogenase, increase in haptoglobin, and decrease in reticulocytes.

After the first treatment with sutimlimab, near normalization of bilirubin associated with a >1 g/dL increase in hemoglobin was observed, demonstrating the effect of CP inhibition. The extent and duration of the pharmacodynamic response in patients with CAD were exposure dependent for sutimlimab.

Following administration of the approved weight-based recommended dosages, the exposure of sutimlimab increases proportionally over a dosage range of 60-100 mg/kg by IV infusion. Steady state was achieved by week 7 after initiating sutimlimab treatment.

The terminal elimination half-life and clearance of sutimlimab varies at different doses due to target-mediated drug disposition at lower concentrations. The terminal elimination half-life of sutimlimab is 21 days at the approved recommended dosage. As a protein antibody, sutimlimab is expected to be metabolized by degradation into small peptides and individual amino acids.

No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of sutimlimab were observed based on sex, age (19-88 years of age), ethnicity (Japanese, non-Japanese), and mild to moderate renal impairment (30-89 mL/minute per 1.73 m2 measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)). The effects of severe renal impairment and hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of sutimlimab are unknown. Population pharmacokinetic analysis shows that sutimlimab exposures decreased up to 59% for a patient weighing 98 kg and increased up to 57% for a patient weighing 50.5 kg as compared with a patient weighing 72 kg.

The effect of body weight on pharmacokinetics has been integrated in the recommended dose regimen tiered by body weight.

USES: Sutimlimab is used to treat a certain rare blood disorder (cold agglutinin disease). This disease causes your body's immune system to break down red blood cells, which results in anemia. Sutimlimab works by helping to block the body's breakdown of red blood cells.

This effect helps lessen symptoms of anemia (such as tiredness) and may reduce the need for blood transfusions.

Generic name: sutimlimab-jome
Pronunciation: (soo-TIM-li-mab)
Drug class: Complement Inhibitors
Therapeutic class: Hematological Agents

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Enjaymo:

  • Reduction Of Blood Transfusions In Cold Agglutinin Disease

Also known as: Reduction Of Blood Transfusions In Cad, Reduction Of Blood Transfusions In Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Reduction Of Blood Transfusions In Cold Hemagglutinin Disease.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

No formal drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with sutimlimab.

Contraindications

*Known hypersensitivity to sutimlimab or any of the inactive ingredients.

Adverse reactions

Most common adverse reactions in the CADENZA study (incidence >=18%) included rhinitis, headache, hypertension, acrocyanosis, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Most common adverse reactions in the CARDINAL study (incidence >=25%) included urinary tract infection, respiratory tract infection, bacterial infection, dizziness, fatigue, peripheral edema, arthralgia, cough, hypertension, and nausea.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Reduction of blood transfusions in cold agglutinin disease
D59.12ICD10CMCold autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data