Enflonsia (clesrovimab-cfor)
Antiviral Monoclonal Antibodies Intramuscular Syringe (Ml)
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
Reference product & biosimilars
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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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Administer clesrovimab-cfor as a single IM injection in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh; avoid gluteal region and areas near major nerve trunks/blood vessels.
Clesrovimab-cfor is available as 105 mg/0.7 mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe for IM injection; the solution is clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to slightly yellow.
Do not use the prefilled syringe if there is particulate matter, discoloration, damage, a broken security seal, or if expired or dropped.
Remove clesrovimab-cfor from the refrigerator and let the prefilled syringe sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before injection.
To administer clesrovimab-cfor, hold the syringe barrel and twist the tip cap counterclockwise detaching the Luer Lock adaptor or finger flange extender. Attach a sterile Luer Lock needle by twisting clockwise until secure. Use a 22-25 gauge needle due to product viscosity.
If co-administered with vaccines, inject at a separate site with a separate syringe; do not mix with vaccines or medications in the same syringe/vial.
Keep refrigerated (2-8degreesC); protect from light in original carton. Can be stored at room temperature (20-25degreesC) for up to 48 hours and then used or discarded; do not freeze or shake.
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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.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Biologic Therapies/Anifrolumab
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies may increase the risk of serious infections.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies is not recommended.(1)
DISCUSSION: The combination of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies has not been studied and is not recommended.(1)
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)
Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
Biologic Therapies/Belimumab
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies may increase the risk of serious infections.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies should be approached with caution.(1)
DISCUSSION: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, more patients who received belimumab and rituximab experienced serious adverse events, serious infections, and post-injection systemic reactions (22.2%, 9%, and 13.2%, respectively) than patients who received belimumab with placebo (13.9%, 2.8%, 9.7%) or standard therapy (19.7%, 5.3%, 5.3%).(1) The combination of belimumab with other biologic therapies has not been studied and should be used cautiously.(1)
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
*Infants with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, to any of the components of clesrovimab.
There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
The most frequently reported adverse reactions were injection-site erythema (3.8%), injection-site swelling (2.7%), and rash (2.3%).
There are no severe adverse reactions for this drug.
Less Frequent
- Injection site erythema
- Injection site sequelae
- Skin rash
Precautions
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Safety and effectiveness of clesrovimab-cfor in preventing RSV lower respiratory tract disease have been demonstrated in neonates and infants during their first RSV season; safety and efficacy have not been established in children >12 months of age.
Clesrovimab-cfor is not indicated for use in females of childbearing potential.
Clesrovimab-cfor should not be used in females of childbearing potential.
No enhanced messaging available.
ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia prevention | ||
| Z23 | ICD10CM | Encounter for immunization |
| Z29.11 | ICD10CM | Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSv) |
| Z29.89 | ICD10CM | Encounter for other specified prophylactic measures |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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