Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm)
Metabolic Disease Enzyme Replacement - Mucopolysaccharidosis Intravenous Vial (Ea)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Tividenofusp alfa-eknm is a hydrolytic lysosomal glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-specific enzyme.
USES: Tividenofusp alfa is used to treat a rare inherited condition called mucopolysaccharidosis type II (Hunter syndrome), which causes certain complex sugars (glycosaminoglycans-GAGs) to build up in the body and brain. Tividenofusp alfa is a human-made version of a natural enzyme your body needs to break down these sugars. This may help improve or slow worsening of some problems caused by Hunter syndrome, such as problems with learning, behavior, and everyday skills.
Generic name: tividenofusp alfa-eknm
Drug class: Metabolic Disease Enzyme Replacement - Mucopolysaccharidosis
Therapeutic class: Metabolic Disease Enzyme Replacement Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Avlayah:
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type Ii
Also known as: Hunter's Syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Type Ii.
Dosing
It isessential that the manufacturer's labeling be consulted for more detailed information on dosage and administration of this drug. Dosage summary:
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Drug interactions
There is no enhanced messaging for this drug.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Igg Antibodies And Derivatives/Efgartigimod-Alfa
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Efgartigimod-alfa binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medicines that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of efgartigimod-alfa states that efgartigimod-alfa should not be combined with long-term use of FcRn-binding medications. If the medication is essential for the patient, efgartigimod-alfa should be discontinued.(3)
DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with efgartigimod-alfa have not been performed. Efgartigimod-alfa may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3)
Igg Antibodies And Derivatives/Nipocalimab-Aahu
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Nipocalimab-aahu binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medicines that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of nipocalimab-aahu states that nipocalimab-aahu should not be combined with long-term use of FcRn-binding medications. If the medication is essential for the patient, nipocalimab-aahu should be discontinued.(3)
DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with nipocalimab-aahu have not been performed. Nipocalimab-aahu may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3)
Myelosuppressives; Immunomodulators/Sodium Iodide I 131
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Sodium iodide I 131 can cause depression of the hematopoetic system. Myelosuppressives and immunomodulators also suppress the immune system.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of sodium iodide I 131 with agents that cause bone marrow depression, including myelosuppressives or immunomodulators, may result in an enhanced risk of hematologic disorders, including anemia, blood dyscrasias, bone marrow depression, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Bone marrow depression may increase the risk of serious infections and bleeding.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of sodium iodide I 131 states that concurrent use with bone marrow depressants may enhance the depression of the hematopoetic system caused by large doses of sodium iodide I 131.(1) Sodium iodide I 131 causes a dose-dependent bone marrow suppression, including neutropenia or thrombocytopenia, in the 3 to 5 weeks following administration. Patients may be at increased risk of infections or bleeding during this time. Monitor complete blood counts within one month of therapy. If results indicate leukopenia or thrombocytopenia, dosimetry should be used to determine a safe sodium iodide I 131 activity.(1)
DISCUSSION: Hematologic disorders including death have been reported with sodium iodide I 131. The most common hematologic disorders reported include anemia, blood dyscrasias, bone marrow depression, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.(1)
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
Igg Antibodies And Derivatives/Rozanolixizumab-Noli
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) prevents catabolism and mediates recycling of IgG and albumin, which leads to their long persistence in the body.(1,2) Rozanolixizumab-noli binds to FcRn and may decrease systemic exposure of other ligands of FcRn, like immunoglobulins and IgG-based antibodies.(3)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The effectiveness of medications that bind to FcRn may be decreased.(3)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of rozanolixizumab-noli states that concurrent use with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) should be closely monitored for reduced effectiveness of these medications. If long-term use of such medications is essential for the patient, consider discontinuing rozanolixizumab-noli and use alternative therapies.(3)
DISCUSSION: Clinical drug interaction studies with rozanolixizumab-noli have not been performed. Rozanolixizumab-noli may decrease concentrations of compounds that bind to the human FcRn.(3)
Contraindications
None
There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- Anemia
Adverse reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence >=20%) were infusion-associated reactions, upper respiratory tract infection, ear infection, pyrexia, anemia, cough, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, COVID-19, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, fall, headache, skin abrasion, and urticaria.
More Frequent
- Injection site sequelae
- Neutropenic disorder
Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Hypotension
- Lip swelling
- Membranous nephropathy
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Tachycardia
- Tongue swelling
- Wheezing
More Frequent
- Accidental fall
- Anemia
- Bruising
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Gastroenteritis
- Headache disorder
- Infection of ear
- Insomnia
- Nasal congestion
- Rhinorrhea
- Skin rash
- Upper respiratory infection
- Urticaria
- Vomiting
Precautions
No enhanced messaging available.
The safety and effectiveness of tividenofusp alfa-eknm have been established under accelerated approval for the treatment of neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type II, MPS II) when initiated in presymptomatic or symptomatic pediatric patients weighing at least 5 kg prior to advanced neurologic impairment and the information on this use is discussed throughout the labeling. The safety and effectiveness of tividenofusp alfa-eknm have not been established in pediatric patients weighing less than 5 kg.
There are no available data on the use of tividenofusp alfa-eknm during pregnancy to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal studies to evaluate the potential for embryofetal developmental toxicity and pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity of tividenofusp alfa-eknm have not been conducted.
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, and other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
There are no data on the presence of tividenofusp alfa-eknm in either human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for tividenofusp alfa-eknm and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition.
Clinical trials of tividenofusp alfa-eknm in patients with Hunter syndrome did not include patients 65 years of age or older.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mucopolysaccharidosis type II | ||
| E76.1 | ICD10CM | Mucopolysaccharidosis, type II |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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