Zelsuvmi Drug Information
Generic name: BERDAZIMER
Uses of Zelsuvmi
ZELSUVMI™ is indicated for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. ZELSUVMI™ is a nitric oxide (NO) releasing agent indicated for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum (MC) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older.
Dosage & Administration of Zelsuvmi
Important Preparation and
Administration Instructions ZELSUVMI is supplied in a carton containing the following: Tube A containing berdazimer gel Tube B containing hydrogel Dosing guide Mix together equal amounts of gel from Tube A and Tube B before application . Do not premix or store mixed ZELSUVMI. Instruct the patient to refer to the ZELSUVMI “Instructions for Use” for detailed instructions on the preparation and administration of ZELSUVMI .
Recommended Dosage and
Administration Dispense equal amounts (0.5 mL) of gel from Tube A and Tube B on the dosing guide. Immediately put the caps back on Tube A and Tube B tightly. Mix together on the dosing guide.
Immediately apply ZELSUVMI as an even thin layer. Apply ZELSUVMI once daily to each MC lesion for up to 12 weeks. Wash hands after applying ZELSUVMI, unless hands are being treated.
Allow ZELSUVMI to dry for 10 minutes after application. Avoid application to uninvolved skin and avoid transfer of applied ZELSUVMI to other areas, including the eye. Avoid swimming, bathing, or washing for 1 hour after application of ZELSUVMI. ZELSUVMI is for topical use only and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
Side Effects of Zelsuvmi
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. In three double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trials (Trial 1, and Trial 2 and Trial 3, which were similarly designed to Trial 1), 1596 adult and pediatric subjects were treated with ZELSUVMI or vehicle gel topically once daily for up to 12 weeks. In these trials 3% of subjects were less than 2 years of age, and 96% of subjects were 2 to 17 years of age.
The trial population included 51% male, 88% White, 6% Black, and 6% Other; for ethnicity, 21% of subjects identified as Hispanic/Latino, 78% as non-Hispanic/Latino, and 1% were not reported. Adverse reactions reported by ≥1% of subjects and more frequently than vehicle-treated subjects are listed in Table 1. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Subjects with MC Treated with ZELSUVMI (and Greater than Vehicle) Day 1 through Week 12 in Trials 1, 2, and 3 ZELSUVMI N=916 Vehicle Gel N=680 Adverse Reaction Mild n (%) Moderate n (%) Severe n (%) Mild n (%) Moderate n (%) Severe n (%) Subjects with any TEAE* 220 192 16 118 47 4 Application Site Pain† 113 56 2 30 3 0 Application Site Erythema 48 55 4 7 2 0 Application Site Pruritus 36 15 1 5 2 0 Application Site Exfoliation 18 26 2 0 0 0 Application Site Dermatitis 16 26 3 3 2 0 Application Site Swelling 17 14 1 3 1 0 Pyrexia 14 6 0 6 1 0 Application Site Erosion 7 5 3 1 0 0 Application Site Discoloration 13 1 0 1 0 0 Application Site Vesicles 5 9 0 0 1 0 Vomiting 5 7 0 1 0 0 Application Site Irritation 7 4 0 0 0 0 Upper Respiratory Tract Infection 6 5 0 4 1 0 Application Site Infection 4 4 2 2 1 0 * TEAE – treatment emergent adverse events † Application site pain also includes application site burning and stinging.
Warnings & Cautions for Zelsuvmi
Application Site Reactions Application site reactions, including allergic contact dermatitis, have occurred
in patients treated with ZELSUVMI. Suspect allergic contact dermatitis in the event of pain, pruritus, swelling or erythema at the application site lasting longer than 24 hours. If allergic contact dermatitis occurs, discontinue ZELSUVMI and initiate appropriate therapy.
Pregnancy Safety for Zelsuvmi
Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on ZELSUVMI use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of berdazimer to pregnant rats and rabbits increased malformations in the presence of severe maternal toxicity ( see Data ). The clinical relevance of this finding is unknown given the bioavailability of berdazimer following oral administration is significantly higher than topical application. The available data do not allow the calculation of relevant comparisons between the systemic exposure of berdazimer observed in animal studies and the systemic exposure that would be expected in humans after topical use of ZELSUVMI. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.
All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, 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 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Systemic embryo-fetal development studies were conducted in rats and rabbits.
In an embryo-fetal development study in rats, oral dose levels of 28, 95, or 189 mg/kg/day berdazimer were administered during the period of organogenesis. Maternal mortality and elevated methemoglobin levels were noted in dams receiving doses of 95 and 189 mg/kg/day. The maternal no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) was 28 mg/kg/day.
Fetal skeletal malformations (changes in the lumbar and thoracic centra or arches, missing thoracic arches and centra, additional bone in the thoracic arches, missing lumbar centra and arches, and fused ribs) and visceral malformations (cleft palate) and decreased fetal weights were observed in litters from dams receiving 189 mg/kg/day. The fetal NOAEL was 95 mg/kg/day. In an embryo-fetal development study in rabbits, oral dose levels of 47, 142, or 284 mg/kg/day berdazimer were administered during the period of organogenesis.
Maternal mortality, aborted fetuses, adverse clinical observations, and elevated methemoglobin levels were noted in pregnant rabbits receiving doses of 142 and 284 mg/kg/day. The maternal NOAEL was 47 mg/kg/day. Decreased fetal weights were noted from pregnant rabbits receiving 284 mg/kg/day.
The fetal NOAEL was 142 mg/kg/day.
Pediatric Use of Zelsuvmi
Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ZELSUVMI for the topical treatment of MC have been established in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older. Use of ZELSUVMI for this indication is supported by data from three randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind trials involving 1596 subjects of which 1575 were pediatric subjects with MC (904 were exposed to ZELSUVMI; 29 subjects were less than 2 years of age, including one subject less than 1 year of age, and 875 were 2 to 17 years of age). The safety and effectiveness of ZELSUVMI have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age.
Clinical Studies of Zelsuvmi
The efficacy of ZELSUVMI was evaluated in 3 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, vehicle-controlled trials in subjects with MC (Trials 1, 2, and 3; NCT04535531, NCT03927703, and NCT03927716, respectively). Trial 1 enrolled 891 subjects, Trial 2 enrolled 355 subjects, and Trial 3 enrolled 352 subjects. Subjects were randomized 1:1 in Trial 1, and 2:1 in Trials 2 and 3 to receive ZELSUVMI or vehicle applied to MC lesions once daily for up to 12 weeks. In the three trials, 3% of subjects were less than 2 years of age and 96% of subjects were 2 to 17 years of age.
The trial population included 51% male, 88% White, 6% Black, and 6% Other; for ethnicity, 21% of subjects identified as Hispanic/Latino, 78% as non-Hispanic/Latino, and 1% were not reported. Subjects had 3-70 baseline MC lesions. At baseline, the average MC lesion count was 20.2. The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of subjects achieving complete clearance at Week 12. Complete clearance was defined as the subject having a total MC lesion count of 0 at assessment.
The key secondary efficacy endpoint was complete clearance rate at Week 8. Efficacy was demonstrated in Trials 1 and 2. The results are summarized in Table 2. Table 2: Complete Clearance Rate at Week 12 and Week 8 in Subjects with MC in Trials 1 and 2 Trial 1 Trial 2 ZELSUVMI (N=444) Vehicle (N=447) ZELSUVMI (N=237) Vehicle (N=118) Complete Clearance Rate at Week 12 (Primary Endpoint) 32.4% 19.7% 30.0% 20.3% Treatment Difference (95% Confidence Interval) 12.8% (7.1%, 18.6%) 9.2% (-0.04%, 18.4%) Complete Clearance Rate at Week 8 (Secondary Endpoint) 19.6% 11.6% 13.9% 5.9% Treatment Difference (95% Confidence Interval) 7.5% (3.0%, 12.0%) 7.8% (1.8%, 13.8%) In Trial 3, the complete clearance rates at Week 12 were 26% versus 22% for ZELSUVMI and vehicle, respectively, with 95% confidence interval (-5%, 14%).
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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