Nemluvio Drug Information

Generic name: NEMOLIZUMAB-ILTO

Interleukin-31 Receptor alpha Antagonist [EPC]

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Uses of Nemluvio

Prurigo Nodularis NEMLUVIO is indicated for the treatment of adults with prurigo nodularis.

Atopic Dermatitis NEMLUVIO is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors when the disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies.

Dosage & Administration of Nemluvio

Vaccination Prior to Treatment

Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations as recommended by current immunization guidelines prior to treatment with NEMLUVIO.

  • Recommended Dosage for Prurigo Nodularis Adult Patients Weighing Less Than 90 kg: The recommended subcutaneous dosage of NEMLUVIO for adult patients weighing less than 90 kg is an initial dose of 60 mg (two 30 mg injections), followed by 30 mg given every 4 weeks. After 16 weeks of treatment, for patients who achieve clear or almost clear skin, a subcutaneous dosage of 30 mg every 8 weeks is recommended.
  • Concomitant Topical Therapies: Use NEMLUVIO with topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors. When the disease has sufficiently improved, discontinue use of topical therapies.

Missed Dose If a dose is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible. Thereafter, resume dosing at the regular scheduled time.

Important Administration Instructions NEMLUVIO is administered by subcutaneous injection. NEMLUVIO is intended for use under the guidance of a healthcare provider. Prior to the first injection, provide patients and/or caregivers with proper training on the preparation and administration of NEMLUVIO.

Patients may self-inject NEMLUVIO after receiving training on subcutaneous injection techniques. In pediatric patients 12 years of age and older, administer NEMLUVIO by or under the supervision of a trained adult or caregiver. For the initial dose, administer each of the two NEMLUVIO injections at different injection sites.

Administer NEMLUVIO subcutaneously into the front upper thighs or abdomen avoiding the 2-inch (5 cm) area around the navel. NEMLUVO may be subcutaneously injected into the upper arm, but this should only be performed by a caregiver or healthcare professional. Alternate the injection site with each injection.

Do not inject NEMLUVIO into skin that is tender, inflamed, swollen, damaged or has bruises or scars or open wounds. Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations.

Preparation for Use of NEMLUVIO

Before injection, remove NEMLUVIO carton from the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature (30-45 minutes). Inspect NEMLUVIO visually prior to reconstitution. NEMLUVIO is supplied in a single-dose, prefilled, dual-chamber pen with white powder in one chamber and a clear diluent in the other chamber.

Do not use if powder is not white, or if diluent is cloudy or contains visible particles. NEMLUVIO must be reconstituted prior to administration. Following reconstitution, each prefilled pen delivers 30 mg/0.49 mL as a clear and colorless to slightly yellow solution.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not use if the reconstituted solution has discoloration or contains particles. Use NEMLUVIO pens within 4 hours after reconstitution.

Discard unused reconstituted NEMLUVIO pens after 4 hours. Discard any unused portions after administration.

Side Effects of Nemluvio

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. Prurigo Nodularis A total of 508 adult subjects with prurigo nodularis were treated with NEMLUVIO in two placebo-controlled trials and an open label long-term extension trial. Of these, 375 subjects were exposed for at least 1 year in the drug development program for prurigo nodularis.

The safety of NEMLUVIO in adult subjects with prurigo nodularis was evaluated in two randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trials (OLYMPIA 1 and OLYMPIA 2). In these 2 trials, 370 subjects were treated with subcutaneous injections of NEMLUVIO, and 186 subjects received placebo. During the treatment period in Trials OLYMPIA 1 and OLYMPIA 2, the proportion of subjects who discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions was 4% in the NEMLUVIO group versus 3% in the placebo group.

Table 1 summarizes the adverse reactions that occurred at a rate of at least 1% in the NEMLUVIO group, and for which the rate exceeds the rate in the placebo group through Week 16. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Adult Subjects with Prurigo Nodularis in the NEMLUVIO Group and Greater than Placebo in the OLYMPIA 1 and OLYMPIA 2 Trials through Week 16. s Hypersensitivity reactions Type 1 hypersensitivity reactions (Ig-E mediated reactions), including one report of discrete facial (peri-ocular) angioedema, were reported in subjects treated with NEMLUVIO. The safety of NEMLUVIO was evaluated in a pool of two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter phase 3 trials (ARCADIA 1, ARCADIA 2).

In these two trials, 1135 adult and pediatric subjects 12 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe AD were treated with subcutaneous injections of NEMLUVIO (initial dose of 60 mg, followed by 30 mg every 4 weeks), with concomitant topical corticosteroids (TCS) and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) for up to 16 weeks (Initial Treatment Period). This included occurrence of mild urticaria that did not lead to discontinuation of treatment. None of these reactions led to discontinuation of treatment.

Herpes Zoster During the initial treatment period, herpes zoster infections were reported in 5 subjects (0.4%) treated with NEMLUVIO (including 1 case of ophthalmic herpes zoster) and no subjects receiving placebo. Cases of herpes zoster were mild to moderate in severity and did not lead to discontinuation of treatment. The safety profile of NEMLUVIO in these subjects through Week 16 was consistent with the safety profile observed in adults with atopic dermatitis.

Table 2: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Adult and Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older with Atopic Dermatitis in the NEMLUVIO Group and Greater than in the Placebo Group in ARCADIA 1 and ARCADIA 2 Trials through Week 16
Adverse reactionsNEMLUVIO N = 1135 n (%)Placebo N=584 n (%)
Headache (incl. migraine)52 (5)22 (4)
Arthralgia12 (1)1 (0.2)
Urticaria12 (1)2 (0.3)
Myalgia11 (1)1 (0.2)

Warnings & Cautions for Nemluvio

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions, such as facial angioedema, have been reported with use of NEMLUVIO. NEMLUVIO is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to nemolizumab-ilto or to any of the excipients in NEMLUVIO. If a clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction occurs, immediately institute appropriate therapy and discontinue NEMLUVIO.

Vaccinations

Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations as recommended by current immunization guidelines prior to treatment with NEMLUVIO. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients during treatment with NEMLUVIO. It is unknown if administration of live vaccines during NEMLUVIO treatment will impact the safety or effectiveness of these vaccines.

No data are available on the response to non-live vaccines.

Pregnancy Safety for Nemluvio

Pregnancy Risk Summary Available data on NEMLUVIO use in pregnant women exposed during clinical trials are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In an enhanced pre- and postnatal development study in cynomolgus monkeys, when nemolizumab-ilto was administered subcutaneously during organogenesis to parturition, an increase in early postnatal death was observed at a dose 36 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) for PN and 50 times for AD (see Data). The clinical significance of this nonclinical finding is unknown.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is respectively.

Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester. Therefore, NEMLUVIO may be present in infants exposed in utero. The potential impact of infants being exposed in utero to NEMLUVIO should be considered.

Data Animal Data In an enhanced pre- and postnatal development study, subcutaneous doses up to 25 mg/kg of nemolizumab-ilto were administered to pregnant cynomolgus monkeys once every two weeks during organogenesis to parturition. No maternal or embryofetal toxicities were observed at doses up to 25 mg/kg (36 times the MRHD for PN and 50 times for AD, based on AUC comparison). No adverse effects were noted in the remaining offspring.

Pediatric Use of Nemluvio

Pediatric Use Prurigo Nodularis The safety and effectiveness of NEMLUVIO have not been established in pediatric patients. Atopic Dermatitis The safety and effectiveness of NEMLUVIO for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or calcineurin inhibitors have been established in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies. Use of NEMLUVIO for this indication is supported by evidence from two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials.

The safety and effectiveness of NEMLUVIO have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age.

Contraindications for Nemluvio

NEMLUVIO is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to nemolizumab-ilto or to any of the excipients in NEMLUVIO.

Overdosage Information for Nemluvio

There is no specific treatment for NEMLUVIO overdosage. In the event of overdosage, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) for the latest recommendations and monitor the patient for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and institute appropriate symptomatic treatment immediately.

Clinical Studies of Nemluvio

Atopic Dermatitis

Two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (ARCADIA 1 and ARCADIA 2 ) enrolled a total of 1728 subjects 12 years of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis not adequately controlled by topical treatments. Disease severity was defined by an Investigator’s Global Assessment (IGA) score of 3 (moderate) and 4 (severe) in the overall assessment of atopic dermatitis, an Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) score of ≥16, a minimum body surface area (BSA) involvement of ≥10%, and a Peak Pruritus Numeric Rating Scale (PP-NRS) score of ≥ 4. Concomitant low and/or medium potency TCS and/or TCI were administered for at least 14 days prior to baseline and continued during the trial.

Based on disease activity, these concomitant therapies could be tapered and/or discontinued at investigator discretion. After 16 weeks, subjects achieving either EASI-75 or IGA success (i.e. NEMLUVIO responders) continued into the trial maintenance period for another 32 weeks to evaluate the maintenance of response achieved at Week 16.

Subjects randomized to placebo in the initial treatment period who achieved the same clinical response at Week 16 continued to receive placebo every 4 weeks. Fifteen % of subjects were 12-17 years of age. Seventy % of subjects had a baseline IGA score of 3 (moderate AD), and 30% of subjects had a baseline IGA score of 4 (severe AD).

The baseline mean EASI score was 27.5 and the baseline mean weekly average PP-NRS was 7.1. Overall, 63% of subjects received other previous systemic treatments for AD. EASI scores range from 0 to 72 points and reflect the severity and extent of AD.

EASI-75 indicates at least a 75% improvement in EASI score from baseline. The PP-NRS score is a weekly average of daily PP NRS scores on an 11-point scale from 0-10 that assesses the maximal intensity of pruritus in the last 24 hours with 0 being no itch and 10 being worst itch imaginable. Table 4.

Efficacy Results of NEMLUVIO (Every 4 Weeks) with Concomitant TCS/TCI at Week 16 in Adult and Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older with Moderate to Severe AD in Examination of weight, age, gender, race, and prior treatment did not identify meaningful difference in response to NEMLUVIO among these subgroups at Week 16. The results are presented in Table 5. Table 5.

Table 3: Efficacy Results at Week 16 in Adult Subjects with PN in OLYMPIA1 and OLYMPIA 2
a Not adjusted for multiplicity. b Subjects who received rescue therapy or had missing data (fewer than 4 PP-NRS daily diary entries in a 7-day period) were considered non-responders.
OLYMPIA 1OLYMPIA2
NEMLUVIO (N=190)Placebo (N=96)Difference from Placebo (95% CI)NEMLUVIO (N=183)Placebo (N=91)Difference from Placebo (95% CI)
Proportion of subjects with both an improvement (reduction) of ≥4 from baseline in PP-NRS and IGA 0 or 1 a,b22% a2% a15% (8%, 21%) a25% a4% a22% (14%, 30%) a
Proportion of subjects with IGA 0 or 1 b26%7%15% (7%, 23%)38%11%29% (19%, 38%)
Proportion of subjects with an improvement (reduction) of ≥4 from baseline in PP-NRS b56%16%38% (27%, 48%)49%16%34% (23%, 45%)
Proportion of subjects with PP-NRS <2 b32%4%28% (20%, 36%)31%7%26% (18%, 34%)
Table 5. Efficacy Results of NEMLUVIO with Concomitant TCS/TCI at Week 48 in Adult and Pediatric Subjects 12 Years of Age and Older with Moderate to Severe AD in ARCADIA 1 and ARCADIA 2
a Responder was defined as a subject with an IGA of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) and a ≥ 2-point reduction from baseline. b Subjects who received rescue treatment or with missing data were considered non-responders.
NEMLUVIO Every 4 Weeks + TCS/TCINEMLUVIO Every 8 Weeks + TCS/TCIPlacebo + TCS/TCI
Number of subjects who were IGA Responders a at Week 16142142131
Proportion of subjects with IGA 0 or 1 b at Week 4863%64%55%
Number of subjects who were EASI-75 Responders at Week 16163163157
Proportion of subjects with EASI-75 b at Week 4875%77%65%

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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