Enflonsia (clesrovimab-cfor)

Antiviral Monoclonal Antibodies Intramuscular Syringe (Ml)

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

Overview

Clesrovimab-cfor, a fully human recombinant monoclonal antibody directed against the fusion (F) surface glycoprotein of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is an antiviral agent.

Clesrovimab-cfor is a recombinant human immune globulin G1 (IgG1) kappa neutralizing monoclonal antibody that provides passive immunity by targeting the extracellular domain of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) fusion protein; the antibody contains a YTE triple amino acid substitution (M252Y, S254T, T256E) in the Fc region, which increases binding to the neonatal Fc receptor resulting in an extended serum half-life. Clesrovimab-cfor binds to a conserved epitope on antigenic site IV of the RSV fusion protein, blocking viral-cell membrane fusion and entry.

Clesrovimab-cfor demonstrated potent in vitro neutralizing activity against both RSV A and B. Historical isolates (1987-2016) had median EC50 values of 25 picomolar (pM) for RSV A and 30 pM for RSV B, while contemporary isolates (2016-2021) showed higher median EC50 values of 121 pM for RSV A and 130 pM for RSV B, likely due to assay differences rather than reduced susceptibility. The RSV site targeted by clesrovimab-cfor is highly conserved (i.e., almost identical in over 99% of RSV samples tested worldwide).

In RSV infections, amino acid changes in the clesrovimab-cfor binding site occurred more often in treated infants than in placebo recipients. Most involved the G446 residue, which can cause marked (>1,000-fold) loss of drug activity in lab testing. While these resistance-associated substitutions were occasionally linked to hospitalization in isolated cases, no consistent association was found between their presence and RSV-related medically attended lower respiratory infection or hospitalization overall.

Clesrovimab-cfor retained activity in vitro against RSV A and B variants with resistance-associated substitutions to palivizumab or nirsevimab, including N262Y (palivizumab) and several nirsevimab-associated substitutions. Conversely, nirsevimab and palivizumab remained active against RSV variants with clesrovimab-cfor resistance-associated substitutions G446E and G446W. Not all nirsevimab resistance-associated substitutions have been tested for cross-resistance.

In infants receiving a single 105 mg IM dose of clesrovimab-cfor, serum RSV neutralizing antibody titers increased to about 7 times baseline within 4 hours and peaked by day 7, with levels correlating to serum drug concentration. No significant relationship was observed between drug exposure and RSV-associated medically attended lower respiratory infection outcomes. Clinical trial data indicate that a single dose of clesrovimab-cfor provides protection for up to 5 months.

In infants, the pharmacokinetics of clesrovimab-cfor are approximately dose-proportional after a single IM dose of 20-210 mg. Serum exposures were similar across neonates and infants, preterm infants <=35 weeks gestational age and those <29 weeks gestational age, and infants with chronic lung disease or congenital heart disease. The median time to maximum concentration is 6.5 days with a terminal half-life of about 44 days.

The drug is degraded into small peptides via catabolic pathways, and pharmacokinetics are not significantly affected by race or risk for severe RSV disease, or expected to be altered by renal or hepatic impairment.

Clesrovimab-cfor is used for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in neonates and infants who are born during or entering their first RSV season.

Generic name: clesrovimab-cfor
Pronunciation: (KLES-roe-VYE-mab)
Drug class: Antiviral Monoclonal Antibodies
Therapeutic class: Biologicals

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Enflonsia:

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Prevention

Also known as: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pneumonia Prophylaxis, Rsv Pneumonia Prophylaxis.

Dosing

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Drug interactions

Since clesrovimab-cfor is eliminated through catabolism, metabolic drug-drug interactions are not expected, although no formal interaction studies have been conducted.

Contraindications

*Infants with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to any of the components of clesrovimab.

Adverse reactions

The most frequently reported adverse reactions were injection-site erythema (3.8%), injection-site swelling (2.7%), and rash (2.3%).

Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia prevention
Z23ICD10CMEncounter for immunization
Z29.11ICD10CMEncounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSv)
Z29.89ICD10CMEncounter for other specified prophylactic measures

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