Vyvgart Drug Information
Generic name: EFGARTIGIMOD ALFA AND HYALURONIDASE (HUMAN RECOMBINANT)
Endoglycosidase [EPC] Neonatal Fc Receptor Blocker [EPC]
Uses of Vyvgart
is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) VYVGART HYTRULO is a combination of efgartigimod alfa, a neonatal Fc receptor blocker, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Dosage & Administration of Vyvgart
Recommended Vaccination Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization
guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO. Because VYVGART HYTRULO causes transient reduction in IgG levels, vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO .
Important Dosage and
Administration Instructions VYVGART HYTRULO is for subcutaneous use only. Do not administer intravenously. Do not dilute VYVGART HYTRULO. Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe may be administered by patients and/or caregivers after proper instruction in subcutaneous injection technique . Single-Dose Vial VYVGART HYTRULO vial is to be administered with a winged infusion set by a healthcare professional only.
Recommended Dosage for gMG Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe
The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe is 1,000 mg / 10,000 units (1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 20 seconds to 30 seconds in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. Single-Dose Vial The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO vial is 1,008 mg / 11,200 units (1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 30 seconds to 90 seconds in cycles of once weekly injections for 4 weeks. General Dosage Considerations Administer subsequent treatment cycles according to clinical evaluation.
If a scheduled dose is missed, VYVGART HYTRULO may be administered up to 3 days after the scheduled time point. Thereafter, resume the original dosing schedule until the treatment cycle is completed.
Recommended Dosage for
CIDP Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe is 1,000 mg / 10,000 units (1,000 mg efgartigimod alfa and 10,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 20 to 30 seconds as once weekly injections. Single-Dose Vial The recommended dosage of VYVGART HYTRULO vial is 1,008 mg / 11,200 units (1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 30 seconds to 90 seconds as once weekly injections. General Dosage Considerations If a scheduled injection is missed, VYVGART HYTRULO may be administered up to 3 days after the scheduled time point.
Thereafter, resume the original dosing schedule. Not all patients respond to VYVGART HYTRULO. Consider the appropriateness of continuing treatment in patients who experience worsening of neurological symptoms after starting VYVGART HYTRULO.
Preparation and
Administration Instructions Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe Take the VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before injecting to allow it to reach room temperature . Do not use external heat sources to bring the syringe to room temperature. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Visually inspect that the prefilled syringe solution is yellowish, clear to opalescent and devoid of particulate matter.
Do not use if visible particles are present. Each prefilled syringe is for one-time use only. To administer VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe, use a safety needle that is 25G, 5/8 inches in length, and thin wall type.
The safety needle is not included in the carton. Choose an injection site on the abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the navel). Do not inject into areas where the skin is irritated, red, bruised, infected, tender, hard, or into areas where there are moles or scars. Rotate injection sites for subsequent administrations.
Inject VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe subcutaneously into a pinched skin area at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees for approximately 20 seconds to 30 seconds. Discard any unused portions of medicine remaining in the syringe. Localized injection site reactions may occur after VYVGART HYTRULO is administered.
Monitor for clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions for at least 30 minutes after administration. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, the patient should seek medical attention and the healthcare professional should institute appropriate measures, if needed . For detailed instructions on the preparation and administration of VYVGART HYTRULO prefilled syringe see INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Single-Dose Vial Use aseptic technique when preparing and administering VYVGART HYTRULO vial. Do not shake the vial.
Each vial is for one-time use only. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Preparation Take the VYVGART HYTRULO vial out of the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before injecting to allow it to reach room temperature.
Do not use external heat sources. Check that the VYVGART HYTRULO solution is yellowish, clear to opalescent. Parenteral medicine products should be inspected visually for particulate matter prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Do not use if opaque particles or other foreign particles are present. Withdraw the entire content of VYVGART HYTRULO from the vial using a polypropylene syringe and an 18G stainless steel transfer needle. Remove large air bubbles, if present.
Each vial contains overfill to compensate for liquid loss during preparation and to compensate for the priming volume of the winged infusion set. VYVGART HYTRULO vial does not contain preservatives. Administer immediately after preparation.
Administration To administer VYVGART HYTRULO vial use a winged infusion set made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 25G, 12 inches tubing, maximum priming volume of 0.4 mL. Remove the transfer needle from the syringe and connect the syringe to the winged infusion set. Prior to administration, fill the tubing of the winged infusion set by gently pressing the syringe plunger until the plunger is at 5.6 mL. There should be solution at the end of the winged infusion set needle. Choose an injection site on the abdomen (at least 2 inches to 3 inches away from the navel). Do not inject in areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, hard, or into areas where there are moles or scars.
Rotate injection sites for subsequent administrations. Inject VYVGART HYTRULO vial subcutaneously into a pinched skin area at an angle of about 45 degrees over 30 seconds to 90 seconds. Localized injection site reactions may occur after VYVGART HYTRULO is administered. . Discard any unused portions of medicine remaining in the vial, the syringe and the winged infusion set.
Healthcare professionals should monitor for clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions for at least 30 minutes after administration. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, the healthcare professional should institute appropriate measures if needed or the patient should seek medical attention.
Side Effects of Vyvgart
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. Clinical Experience in Patients with gMG The safety of efgartigimod alfa in adult patients with gMG was established in a double blinded placebo- controlled study with efgartigimod alfa-fcab administered intravenously (Study 1) and its open-label extension, and in an active-controlled study of VYVGART HYTRULO administered subcutaneously (Study 3) and its open-label extension. Adverse Reactions with Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab Intravenous in Adult Patients with gMG In clinical studies, the safety of efgartigimod alfa-fcab administered intravenously in adult patients with gMG has been evaluated in 364 patients who received at least one dose of efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
In Study 1, 84 patients received efgartigimod alfa-fcab 10 mg/kg . Of these 84 patients, approximately 75% were female, 82% were White, 11% were Asian, and 8% were of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The mean age at study entry was 46 years (range 19 to 78). The minimum time to initiate a subsequent cycle, specified by study protocol, was 28 days from the last administration of the previous treatment cycle. On average, efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients received 2 cycles in Study 1. The mean and median times to the second treatment cycle were 54 days and 50 days from the last administration of the first treatment cycle, respectively, for efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients.
Adverse reactions reported in at least 5% of patients treated with efgartigimod alfa-fcab and more frequently than placebo are summarized in Table 1. The most common adverse reactions (reported in at least 10% of efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients) were respiratory tract infection, headache, and urinary tract infection. Table 1: Adverse Reactions in at least 5% of Patients with gMG Treated with Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab Intravenously (EFG IV) and More Frequently than in Placebo-Treated Patients in Study 1 (Safety Population) Adverse reaction EFG IV (N=84) % Placebo (N=83) % Respiratory tract infection 33 29 Headache Headache includes migraine and procedural headache. 32 29 Urinary tract infection 10 5 Paraesthesia Paresthesia includes oral hypoesthesia, hypoesthesia, and hyperesthesia. 7 5 Myalgia 6 1 In a placebo-controlled study in patients with gMG who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody negative (Study 2), 119 patients received one cycle of once-weekly administrations for 4 weeks of either efgartigimod alfa-fcab 10 mg/kg (n=58) or placebo (n=61). The overall safety profile in Study 2 was consistent with the known safety profile of efgartigimod alfa-fcab in patients with gMG except for nausea, which occurred in 7% of anti-AChR antibody negative patients who received efgartigimod alfa-fcab compared to 5% of patients who received placebo. The safety of initiating subsequent cycles between 7 and 28 days from the last administration of the previous treatment cycle was assessed in another study in 60 patients (78% anti-AChR antibody positive and 22% anti-AChR antibody negative). Of these patients, 63% were exposed to treatment for over a year when cycles were initiated less than 4 weeks after the last administration.
Safety in these patients was similar to that seen in Study 1. Adverse Reactions with VYVGART HYTRULO in Patients with gMG In an active-controlled study in patients with gMG (Study 3), 110 patients were randomized and received one cycle of once weekly administrations for 4 weeks (4 administrations total), of either VYVGART HYTRULO subcutaneously (n=55) or efgartigimod alfa-fcab intravenously (n=55) at recommended doses . The open-label extension of Study 3 included 128 patients who switched from efgartigimod alfa-fcab IV to VYVGART HYTRULO. The most common adverse reactions (reported in at least 10% of VYVGART HYTRULO-treated patients) were injection site reactions and headache. In Study 3, injection site reactions occurred in 38% of patients receiving VYVGART HYTRULO. These were injection site rash, erythema, pruritus, bruising, pain, and urticaria. In Study 3 and its open-label extension (n = 168), all injection site reactions were mild to moderate in severity and did not lead to treatment discontinuation.
The majority occurred within 24 hours after administration and resolved spontaneously. Most injection site reactions occurred during the first treatment cycle, and the incidence decreased with each subsequent cycle. Clinical Experience in Patients with CIDP Adverse Reactions with VYVGART HYTRULO in Patients with CIDP In a placebo-controlled study in patients with CIDP (Study 4, stage B), 221 patients were randomized to receive once-weekly administration of either VYVGART HYTRULO 1,008 mg /11, 200 units subcutaneously (n=111) or placebo (n=110). The mean duration of treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO in stage B was 25 weeks.
The overall safety profile observed in patients with CIDP treated with VYVGART HYTRULO was consistent with the known safety profile of VYVGART HYTRULO and of efgartigimod alfa-fcab administered intravenously. In Study 4, injection site reactions occurred in 15% of patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO compared to 6% of patients who received placebo. The most common of these injection site reactions were injection site bruising and injection site erythema.
All injection site reactions were mild to moderate in severity. Most injection site reactions occurred during the first 3 months of treatment.
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of efgartigimod alfa products. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and hypotension, and infusion/injection-related reactions.
Neurological: There have been reports of worsening of symptoms and signs of CIDP when transitioning from intravenous immunoglobulin treatments to VYVGART HYTRULO.
Warnings & Cautions for Vyvgart
Infections
VYVGART HYTRULO may increase the risk of infection. The most common infections observed in Study 1 were urinary tract infection (10% of efgartigimod alfa-fcab-treated patients compared to 5% of placebo-treated patients) and respiratory tract infections (33% of efgartigimod alfa-fcab- treated patients compared to 29% of placebo-treated patients) . A higher frequency of patients who received efgartigimod alfa-fcab compared to placebo were observed to have below normal levels for white blood cell counts (12% versus 5%, respectively), lymphocyte counts (28% versus 19%, respectively), and neutrophil counts (13% versus 6%, respectively). The majority of infections and hematologic abnormalities were mild to moderate in severity. Delay VYVGART HYTRULO administration in patients with an active infection until the infection is resolved.
During treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO, monitor for clinical signs and symptoms of infections. If serious infection occurs, administer appropriate treatment and consider withholding VYVGART HYTRULO until the infection has resolved. Immunization Evaluate the need to administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines before initiation of a new treatment cycle with VYVGART HYTRULO. The safety of immunization with live vaccines and the immune response to vaccination during treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO are unknown.
Because VYVGART HYTRULO causes a reduction in IgG levels, vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during treatment with VYVGART HYTRULO.
Hypersensitivity Reactions
In clinical trials, hypersensitivity reactions, including rash, angioedema, and dyspnea were observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO or intravenous efgartigimod alfa-fcab. Urticaria was also observed in patients treated with VYVGART HYTRULO. Hypersensitivity reactions were mild or moderate, occurred within one hour to three weeks of administration. Anaphylaxis and hypotension leading to syncope have been reported in postmarketing experience with intravenous efgartigimod alfa-fcab.
Anaphylaxis and hypotension occurred during or within an hour of administration and led to infusion discontinuation and in some cases to permanent treatment discontinuation. Monitor for clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions for at least 30 minutes after administration . If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs, the healthcare professional should institute appropriate measures if needed or the patient should seek medical attention. VYVGART HYTRULO is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity to efgartigimod alfa products, to hyaluronidase, or to any of the excipients of VYVGART HYTRULO .
Infusion/Injection-Related Reactions Infusion-related reactions have been reported with intravenous efgartigimod alfa-fcab in
postmarketing experience. The most frequent symptoms and signs were hypertension, chills, shivering, and thoracic, abdominal, and back pain. Infusion-related reactions occurred during or within an hour of administration and led to infusion discontinuation.
If a severe infusion/injection-related reaction occurs, initiate appropriate therapy. Consider the risks and benefits of readministering VYVGART HYTRULO following a severe infusion/injection-related reaction. If a mild to moderate infusion/injection-related reaction occurs, patients may be rechallenged with close clinical observation, slower infusion/injection rates, and pre-medications.
Drug Interactions with Vyvgart
Effect of
VYVGART HYTRULO on Other Drugs Concomitant use of VYVGART HYTRULO with medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) (e.g., immunoglobulin products, monoclonal antibodies, or antibody derivates containing the human Fc domain of the IgG subclass) may lower systemic exposures and reduce effectiveness of such medications. Closely monitor for reduced effectiveness of medications that bind to the human neonatal Fc receptor. When concomitant long-term use of such medications is essential for patient care, consider discontinuing VYVGART HYTRULO and using alternative therapies.
Pregnancy Safety for Vyvgart
Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to VYVGART HYTRULO during pregnancy. Healthcare providers and patients may call 1-855-272-6524 or go to https://www.Vyvgartpregnancy.com to enroll in or to obtain information about the registry. Risk Summary There are no available data on the use of VYVGART HYTRULO or efgartigimod alfa containing products during pregnancy.
There was no evidence of adverse developmental outcomes following the intravenous administration of efgartigimod alfa at up to 100 mg/kg/day in rats and rabbits (see Data ). The background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage in the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background rate of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Monoclonal antibodies are increasingly transported across the placenta as pregnancy progresses, with the largest amount transferred during the third trimester.
Therefore, efgartigimod alfa may be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. As VYVGART HYTRULO is expected to reduce maternal IgG antibody levels, reduction in passive protection to the newborn is anticipated. Risk and benefits should be considered prior to administering live vaccines to infants exposed to VYVGART HYTRULO in utero.
Data Animal Data VYVGART HYTRULO for subcutaneous injection contains efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase . Efgartigimod alfa: - Intravenous administration of efgartigimod alfa (0, 30, or 100 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats and rabbits throughout organogenesis resulted in no adverse effects on embryofetal development in either species. Maternal efgartigimod alfa exposures at the highest no-effect doses were approximately 8 and 62 times, respectively, that in humans at the recommended human dose (RHD) of 1008 mg. - Intravenous administration of efgartigimod alfa (0, 30, or 100 mg/kg/day) to rats throughout gestation and lactation resulted in no adverse effects on pre- or postnatal development. Maternal exposures at the highest no-effect dose were approximately 13 times that in humans at the RHD. Hyaluronidase: - In a study in which hyaluronidase (human recombinant) was administered by subcutaneous injection to pregnant mice throughout organogenesis, increased embryofetal mortality and decreased fetal body weights were observed at the highest doses tested.
The no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development in the mouse was approximately 1800 times the dose of hyaluronidase at the recommended human dose (RHD) of VYVGART HYTRULO (1,008 mg efgartigimod alfa and 11,200 U hyaluronidase), on a U/kg basis. - There were no adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development following subcutaneous administration of hyaluronidase (human recombinant) to mice throughout gestation and lactation at doses up to 5,000 times the dose of hyaluronidase at the RHD of VYVGART HYTRULO, on a U/kg basis.
Pediatric Use of Vyvgart
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Contraindications for Vyvgart
is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to efgartigimod alfa products, to hyaluronidase, or to any of the excipients of VYVGART HYTRULO. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and hypotension leading to syncope. VYVGART HYTRULO is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to efgartigimod alfa products, to hyaluronidase, or to any of the excipients of VYVGART HYTRULO.
Clinical Studies of Vyvgart
Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
The efficacy of efgartigimod alfa-fcab for the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) was established in two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, one in adults who are anti-AChR antibody positive (Study 1) and one in adults who are anti-AChR antibody negative (Study 2). In Study 3, VYVGART HYTRULO demonstrated a comparable pharmacodynamic effect as compared to the efgartigimod alfa-fcab intravenous formulation, which established the efficacy of VYVGART HYTRULO. Study 1 (Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab Intravenous) The efficacy of efgartigimod alfa-fcab intravenous (EFG IV) for the treatment of gMG in adults who are anti-AChR antibody positive was established in a 26-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Study 1; NCT03669588). Study 1 enrolled patients who met the following criteria at screening: - Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Clinical Classification Class II to IV - MG-Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) total score of ≥ 5 - On stable dose of MG therapy prior to screening, that included acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, steroids, or non-steroidal immunosuppressive therapies (NSISTs), either in combination or alone - IgG levels of at least 6 g/L A total of 167 patients were enrolled in Study 1 and were randomized to receive either EFG IV 10 mg/kg (1,200 mg for those weighing 120 kg or more) (n=84) or placebo (n=83). Baseline characteristics were similar between treatment groups. Patients had a median age of 46 years at screening (range: 19 to 81 years) and a median time since diagnosis of 7 years. Seventy-one percent were female, and 84% were White.
Median MG-ADL total score was 9, and median Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) total score was 16. The majority of patients (n=65 for EFG IV; n=64 for placebo) were positive for anti-AChR antibodies. At baseline, over 80% of patients in each group received AChE inhibitors, over 70% in each treatment group received steroids, and approximately 60% in each treatment group received NSISTs, at stable doses. Patients were treated with 10 mg/kg EFG IV administered as an intravenous infusion over one hour once weekly for 4 weeks.
In patients weighing 120 kg or more, EFG IV was administered as 1200 mg per infusion. Subsequent treatment cycles were administered based on clinical evaluation, but no sooner than 28 days from the last administration of the previous treatment cycle. The efficacy of EFG IV was measured using the Myasthenia Gravis-Specific Activities of Daily Living scale (MG-ADL) which assesses the impact of gMG on daily functions of 8 signs or symptoms that are typically affected in gMG. Each item is assessed on a 4-point scale where a score of 0 represents normal function and a score of 3 represents loss of ability to perform that function.
A total score ranges from 0 to 24, with the higher scores indicating more impairment. In this study, an MG-ADL responder was defined as a patient with a 2-point or greater reduction in the total MG-ADL score compared to the treatment cycle baseline for at least 4 consecutive weeks, with the first reduction occurring no later than 1 week after the last infusion of the cycle. The primary efficacy endpoint was the comparison of the percentage of MG-ADL responders during the first treatment cycle between treatment groups in the anti-AChR antibody positive population.
A statistically significant difference favoring EFG IV was observed in the MG-ADL responder rate during the first treatment cycle (67.7% in the EFG IV-treated group vs 29.7% in the placebo-treated group ). The efficacy of EFG IV was also measured using the Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) total score which is a 13-item categorical grading system that assesses muscle weakness. Each item is assessed on a 4-point scale where a score of 0 represents no weakness and a score of 3 represents severe weakness. A total possible score ranges from 0 to 39, where higher scores indicate more severe impairment.
In this study, a QMG responder was defined as a patient who had a 3-point or greater reduction in the total QMG score compared to the treatment cycle baseline for at least 4 consecutive weeks, with the first reduction occurring no later than 1 week after last infusion of the cycle. The secondary endpoint was the comparison of the percentage of QMG responders during the first treatment cycle between both treatment groups in the anti-AChR antibody positive patients. A statistically significant difference favoring EFG IV was observed in the QMG responder rate during the first treatment cycle (63.1% in the EFG IV-treated group vs 14.1% in the placebo-treated group ). The results are presented in Table 2. Table 2: MG-ADL and QMG Responders During Cycle 1 in anti-AChR antibody Positive Patients (mITT Analysis Set) EFG IV n=65 % Placebo n=64 % P-value Odds Ratio (95% CI) EFG IV= Efgartigimod alfa-fcab intravenous; MG-ADL=Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living; QMG =Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis; mITT=modified intent-to-treat; n=number of patients for whom the observation was reported; CI = confidence interval; Logistic regression stratified for anti-AChR antibody status (if applicable), Japanese/Non-Japanese and standard of care, with baseline MG-ADL as covariate / QMG as covariates Two-sided exact p-value MG-ADL Responders 67.7 29.7 < 0.0001 4.951 QMG Responders 63.1 14.1 < 0.0001 10.842 Figure 1 shows the mean change from baseline on the MG-ADL during cycle 1. Figure 1: Mean Change in Total MG-ADL From Cycle 1 Baseline Over Time in anti-AChR-antibody Positive Patients (mITT Analysis Set) Figure 2 shows the distribution of response on the MG-ADL and QMG during cycle 1, four weeks after the first infusion with EFG IV. Figure 2: Percentage of Patients with MG-ADL and QMG Total Score Change 4 Weeks Post Initial Infusion of the First Cycle in anti-AChR antibody Positive Patients Figure 1 Figure 2 Study 2 (Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab Intravenous) The efficacy of efgartigimod alfa-fcab intravenous (EFG IV) for the treatment of adult patients with gMG who are anti-AChR antibody negative was established in an 8-week, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study (Study 2 Part A; NCT06298552). Patients were treated with EFG IV with the recommended dosage regimen for intravenous administration.
Subsequent treatment cycles were administered in the open-label Part B of the study per the recommended dosage regimen for two cycles followed by variable inter-treatment periods no shorter than 7 days for additional cycles for up to two years. Study 2 enrolled patients with gMG who met the following criteria at screening: MGFA Clinical Classification Class II to IV MG-ADL total score of at least 5 On stable doses of MG therapy prior to screening, that included AChE inhibitors, steroids or NSISTs, either in combination or alone IgG levels of at least 4 g/L In Study 2 Part A, total of 119 patients were randomized 1:1 to receive once-weekly infusions for 4 weeks of either EFG IV 10 mg/kg (1,200 mg for those weighing 120 kg or more) (n=58) or placebo (n=61). Baseline characteristics were similar between treatment groups. The median age was 50 years at screening (range: 21 to 80 years; median 49 years for patients treated with EFG IV and 52 years for placebo) and the median time since diagnosis was 4 years.
Seventy-six percent of patients were female, and 80% were White, 14% were Asian, and 3% were Black or African American. At baseline, the median MG-ADL total score was 9 and median QMG total score was 14. At baseline, over 75% of patients in each treatment group received AChE inhibitors and over 60% in each treatment group received steroids at stable doses. There were more patients receiving NSISTs in the EFG IV arm (53%) than those in the placebo arm (36%). Sixty-one percent (n = 73) of patients were triple seronegative (i.e., anti-AChR, anti-MuSK, and anti- low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 4 antibodies negative). Thirty-four percent (n = 40) of patients were positive for anti-MuSK antibodies, and 5% (n = 6) of patients were positive for anti-LRP4 antibodies.
The primary efficacy endpoint was the comparison of the mean change from baseline at Week 4 between treatment groups in the MG-ADL total score. A statistically significant difference favoring EFG IV was observed (LS mean difference = - 1.46 ; p-value = 0.0068; see Figure 3 ). Figure 3 shows the mean change from baseline to Week 8 in MG-ADL total score in Study 2 Part A. Figure 3: Mean Change From Baseline in MG-ADL Total Score Over 8 Weeks in Study 2 Part A SE = standard error, MG-ADL = Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living, EFG IV = Efgartigimod IV NOTE: Arrows indicate the timepoints at which the treatment was given. The dotted line at week 4 displays the start of the observation period, i.e., no shorter than 7 days from the last administration Figure 3
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
The efficacy of VYVGART HYTRULO for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) was established in a two stage, multicenter study (Study 4; NCT04281472). Study 4 included a run-in period of up to 12 weeks after withdrawal of existing treatment for CIDP in order to identify patients with active disease, followed by an open-label period to identify VYVGART HYTRULO responders (stage A) who then entered a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, withdrawal period (stage B). Study 4 enrolled male and female patients age 18 years and older, who at the time of screening, had a documented diagnosis of definite or probable CIDP using the European Federation of Neurological Societies/Peripheral Nerve Society (EFNS/PNS; 2010) criteria for progressing or relapsing forms. The Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause and Treatment disability score (INCAT) is a scale used to assess the impact of CIDP on daily upper and lower limb function, and is composed of the arm score and leg score (0 to 5 points for each). A total score on the INCAT ranges from 0 to 10 points with a higher number representing more disability. The adjusted INCAT (aINCAT) disability score, identical to the INCAT disability score but with changes in the upper limb function from 0 (normal) to 1 (minor symptoms) excluded, was used to assess efficacy for VYVGART HYTRULO for the treatment of CIDP. Stage A In stage A, a total of 322 patients received up to 12 once weekly subcutaneous injections of VYVGART HYTRULO 1008 mg / 11,200 units until evidence of improvement occurred at two consecutive study visits.
Improvement was defined as aINCAT improvement ≥1 point, I-RODS improvement ≥4 points, or mean grip strength improvement ≥ 8 kPa. Stage A included 228 patients currently receiving standard-of-care therapy and 94 patients who had either not received prior treatment for CIDP or were not treated with standard-of-care therapy for at least 6 months before study entry. Sixty-nine percent of patients (n=221) who had documented improvement at two consecutive visits during Stage A then entered Stage B. A total of 36 patients (11%) who demonstrated lack of efficacy and 19 patients (6%) that had CIDP worsening as determined by reasonable clinical judgement of investigator, during Stage A did not enter Stage B. Stage B In stage B, a total of 221 patients were randomized to receive once weekly subcutaneous injections of VYVGART HYTRULO 1008 mg / 11,200 units (n=111) or placebo (n=110). Baseline characteristics of patients in stage B were similar between treatment groups.
Patients had a median age of 55 years (range: 20 to 82 years), a median time since CIDP diagnosis of 2.2 years, and median INCAT score of 3.0. Sixty-four percent were male and 65% were White, 30% Asian, and 1% African American. Stage B included 146 patients currently receiving standard-of-care therapy and 75 patients who had either not received prior treatment for CIDP or were not treated with standard-of-care therapy for at least 6 months before study entry. The primary endpoint was the time to clinical deterioration defined as a 1-point increase in aINCAT at two consecutive visits or a >1-point increase in aINCAT at one visit.
Patients who had clinical deterioration or completed week 48 in Stage B without clinical deterioration were withdrawn from the placebo-controlled portion of the study. The study stopped when 88 events of clinical deterioration occurred for the primary endpoint analysis. Patients who received VYVGART HYTRULO experienced a longer time to clinical deterioration (i.e., increase of ≥1 point in aINCAT score) compared to patients who received placebo, which was statistically significant, as demonstrated by a hazard ratio of 0.394 (95% CI p<0.0001). The results are presented in Table 3 and Figure 4. Table 3: Time to First Increase of ≥1 Point in aINCAT Score In Patients With CIDP In Study 4 Stage B Stage B VYVGART HYTRULO Placebo (N=111) (N=110) N=number of patients in the analysis set; %: percentage; aINCAT: adjusted Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause and Treatment Time to 1 st aINCAT increase (clinical deterioration) in days Hazard ratio (95% CI) 0.394 (0.253; 0.614) p-value <0.0001 Figure 4: Time to the First aINCAT Increase (Kaplan-Meier Curve) In Patients With CIDP In Study 4 Stage B Note: The time to clinical deterioration is defined as the time in days from the first VYVGART HYTRULO or placebo administration in Stage B to the first occurrence of either: an increase in aINCAT score of 1 point compared with Stage B baseline if confirmed at the next visit or an increase in aINCAT score of >1 point compared with Stage B baseline.
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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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