Infasurf Drug Information

INFASURF is indicated: to reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in preterm neonates <29 weeks of gestational age at risk for RDS. for the rescue treatment of RDS in preterm neonates ≤72 hours of age with RDS who require endotracheal intubation.

Recommended Dosage

The recommended dose of INFASURF is 3 mL/kg body weight at birth administered intratracheally through an endotracheal tube. INFASURF can be administered every 12 hours for a total of up to three doses. To reduce the risk of RDS in preterm neonates <29 weeks of gestational age at risk for RDS, administer INFASURF within 30 minutes after birth.

Preparation Instructions

INFASURF does not require reconstitution. Do not dilute or sonicate. INFASURF does not need to reach room temperature before administration.

Gently swirl or agitate the INFASURF intratracheal suspension vial for redispersion. Do not shake. Visually inspect the INFASURF intratracheal suspension for discoloration prior to administration.

The color of the INFASURF intratracheal suspension should be off-white. Discard the INFASURF vial if the intratracheal suspension is discolored. Visible flecks in the intratracheal suspension and foaming at the surface are normal.

Using a 20-gauge or larger needle and syringe to avoid excessive foaming, withdraw INFASURF from the vial. Discard unopened INFASURF vials stored at room temperature for more than 24 hours. Discard unused INFASURF after the initial vial entry.

Administration Instructions INFASURF should be administered by healthcare providers who are experienced in the acute care of neonates with RDS who require intubation. Two attendants should be present to facilitate dosing; one to instill the INFASURF, the other to monitor the neonate. Administer INFASURF intratracheally through an endotracheal tube using the prepared syringe using either of the following two methods.

Instill the INFASURF dose through a: Side-port adapter into the endotracheal tube as two equal aliquots of 1.5 mL/kg each. During and after each aliquot that is instilled, position the neonate with either the right or the left side dependent and maintain ventilation over 20 to 30 breaths for each aliquot, with small bursts timed only during the inspiratory cycles. Between aliquot administration evaluate the respiratory status and reposition to the other side. 5-French feeding catheter inserted into the endotracheal tube as four equal aliquots of 0.75 mL/kg each.

During and after each aliquot is instilled, position the neonate in four different positions (i.e., prone, supine, right, and left lateral) to facilitate even distribution of INFASURF. Remove the catheter between each of the instillations and resume mechanical ventilation for 0.5 to 2 minutes. After INFASURF administration, frequently monitor neonate oxygenation and ventilatory status.

For intratracheal administration only The recommended dose of INFASURF is 3 mL/kg body weight at birth. Up to 3 doses of INFASURF can be administered. Doses should not be given more frequently than every 12 hours.

Administration instructions: Side-port adapter into the endotracheal tube: two equal aliquots while ventilation is continued over 20 to 30 breaths for each aliquot. 5-French feeding catheter inserted into the endotracheal tube: four equal aliquots with the catheter removed between each of the instillations and mechanical ventilation resumed for 0.5 to 2 minutes.

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of INFASURF is based on the pooled safety population from three, randomized, active-controlled clinical trials that evaluated INFASURF to reduce the risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and rescue treatment of RDS, which included 1,554 preterm neonates who received at least one dose of INFASURF. The most common INFASURF administration-related adverse reactions were cyanosis (65%), airway obstruction (39%), bradycardia (34%), reflux of surfactant into the endotracheal tube (21%), requirement for manual ventilation (16%), and reintubation (3%).

Complications of RDS and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Incidence of Common Complications of Prematurity The controlled trials of INFASURF included the incidence of common complications of prematurity and RDS as safety endpoints. Tables 1 and 2 display the results in the INFASURF vs. colfosceril palmitate trials and the INFASURF and beractant trials, respectively. Trials 1, 2, and 3 were not designed to evaluate meaningful comparisons of the incidence of adverse reactions in the INFASURF and the colfosceril palmitate and beractant treatment groups.

Table 1 Common Complications of Prematurity and RDS in Controlled Trials of INFASURF vs colfosceril palmitate s of Prematurity and RDS Controlled Trials of INFASURF vs beractant Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Two-year follow-up data of neurodevelopmental outcomes in 415 neonates who enrolled in the INFASURF vs. colfosceril palmitate controlled-trials demonstrated significant developmental delays in both the INFASURF and colfosceril palmitate groups; however, there was no significant differences between the groups. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ONY Biotech Inc. at 1-877-663-4179 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

If respiration, ventilation, or oxygenation is clearly affected after an accidental overdose, aspirate as much of the intratracheal suspension as possible and provide the neonate with supportive treatment.