Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb)

Hematopoietic Agents - Hematopoietic Gene Therapy Agents Intravenous Kit; Intravenous Vial (Ea)

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

Overview

Etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb is a recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) vector-based gene therapy containing a codon-optimized DNA sequence of the gain-of-function Padua variant of human coagulation Factor IX.

USES: This medication is used to treat a certain blood clotting disease (hemophilia B). Hemophilia B is a genetic disorder caused by lack of a certain clotting protein (factor IX), or caused by clotting protein that does not work properly. Etranacogene dezaparvovec belongs to a class of drugs known as gene therapy.

It works by helping to increase your body's production of normal factor IX. This effect may decrease bleeding problems due to hemophilia B.

Generic name: etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb
Drug class: Hematopoietic Agents - Hematopoietic Gene Therapy Agents
Therapeutic class: Biologicals

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Hemgenix:

  • Bleeding Episode In Hemophilia B
  • Hemophilia B

Also known as: Christmas Disease, Factor Ix Deficiency, Factor Ix Dysfunction, Hemorrhaging In Hemophilia B, Plasma Thromboplastin Component Deficiency, Ptc Deficiency.

Dosing

It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:

For single-use IV infusion only. Administer as an IV infusion through a peripheral venous catheter; do not administer as an IV push or bolus.

*Perform baseline testing to select patients, including testing for Factor IX inhibitor presence and liver health tests.

*The recommended dose of etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb is 2 x 1013 genome copies (gc) per kg of body weight (or 2 mL/kg body weight). See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on calculating dose and number of vials required.

*Administer etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb as an IV infusion after dilution with 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) at a constant infusion rate of 500 mL/hour (8 mL/minute).

*If an infusion-related reaction occurs during administration, decrease the infusion rate or stop the infusion. Administer treatment as needed to manage infusion reaction. If the infusion is stopped, restart the infusion at a slower rate when the infusion reaction is resolved. If the infusion rate needs to be reduced, or stopped and restarted, etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb should be infused within 24 hours after the dose is prepared.

*See Full Prescribing Information for additional instructions on preparation and administration of etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlb, and for monitoring recommendations.

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Contraindications

*None.

Adverse reactions

The most common adverse reactions (incidence >=5%) were elevated ALT, headache, blood creatine kinase elevations, flu-like symptoms, infusion-related reactions, fatigue, malaise, and elevated AST.

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Bleeding episode in hemophilia B
D67ICD10CMHereditary factor IX deficiency
Hemophilia B
D67ICD10CMHereditary factor IX deficiency

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