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Other drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization
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Crysvita

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1 ML · Injection

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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CRYSVITA is a fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) blocking antibody indicated for: The treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. ( 1.1 ) The treatment of FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 X-linked Hypophosphatemia CRYSVITA is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. 1.2 Tumor-induced Osteomalacia CRYSVITA is indicated for the treatment of FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action X-linked hypophosphatemia is caused by excess fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) which suppresses renal tubular phosphate reabsorption and the renal production of 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D. Burosumab-twza binds to and inhibits the biological activity of FGF23 restoring renal phosphate reabsorption and increasing the serum concentration of 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D.
How to use / dosing
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous use only ( 2 ) Prior to starting CRYSVITA, discontinue oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs for one week ( 2.1 ) Pediatric XLH (6 months and older): For patients who weigh less than 10 kg, starting dose regimen is 1 mg/kg of body weight rounded to the nearest 1 mg, administered every two weeks ( 2.2 ) For patients who weigh 10 kg and greater, starting dose regimen is 0.8 mg/kg of body weight rounded to the nearest 10 mg, administered every two weeks. The minimum starting dose is 10 mg up to a maximum dose of 90 mg. ( 2.2 ) Dose may be increased up to approximately 2 mg/kg (maximum 90 mg), administered every two weeks to achieve normal serum phosphorus. ( 2.2 ) Adult XLH: Starting dose is 1 mg/kg body weight rounded to the nearest 10 mg up to a maximum dose of 90 mg administered every four weeks. Dose may be increased up to 1 mg/kg rounded to the nearest 10 mg up to a maximum dose of 90 mg administered every two weeks. ( 2.3 ) Pediatric TIO (2 years and older): Starting dose is 0.4 mg/kg of body weight rounded to the nearest 10 mg every 2 weeks. Dose may be increased up to 2 mg/kg not to exceed 180 mg, administered every two weeks. ( 2.4 ) Adult TIO: Starting dose is 0.5 mg/kg every four weeks. Dose may be increased up to 2 mg/kg not to exceed 180 mg, administered every two weeks. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Important Information Prior to Initiation of CRYSVITA Prior to starting CRYSVITA, discontinue oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs (e.g. calcitriol, paricalcitol, doxercalciferol, calcifediol) for one week [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Prior to starting CRYSVITA, fasting serum phosphorus concentration should be below the reference range for age [see Contraindications (4) ]. In patients at high risk for hypercalcemia (e.g., pre-existing hyperparathyroidism, prolonged immobilization, dehydration, hypervitaminosis D, or renal impairment) assess serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels prior to starting CRYSVITA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . CRYSVITA is administered by subcutaneous injection and should be administered by a healthcare provider. The maximum volume of CRYSVITA per injection is 1.5 mL. If multiple injections are required, administer at different injection sites. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Pediatric Patients with X-linked Hypophosphatemia (6 months to less than 18 years of age) For patients who weigh less than 10 kg, the recommended starting dosage is 1 mg/kg of body weight, rounded to the nearest 1 mg, administered every two weeks. For patients who weigh 10 kg and greater, the recommended starting dose regimen is 0.8 mg/kg of body weight, rounded to the nearest 10 mg, administered every two weeks. The minimum starting dose is 10 mg up to a maximum dose of 90 mg. After initiation of treatment with CRYSVITA, measure fasting serum phosphorus every 4 weeks for the first 3 months of treatment, and thereafter as appropriate. If serum phosphorus is above the lower limit of the reference range for age and below 5 mg/dL, continue treatment with the same dose. Follow dose adjustment schedule below to maintain serum phosphorus within the reference range for age. Dose Adjustment Reassess fasting serum phosphorus level 4 weeks after dose adjustment. Do not adjust CRYSVITA more frequently than every 4 weeks. Dose Increase : For patients who weigh less than 10 kg, if serum phosphorus is below the reference range for age, the dose may be increased to 1.5 mg/kg, rounded to the nearest 1 mg, administered every two weeks. If additional dose increases are needed, the dose may be increased to the maximum dose of 2 mg/kg, rounded to the nearest 1 mg, administered every two weeks. For patients who weigh 10 kg or greater, if serum phosphorus is below the reference range for age, the dose may be increased stepwise up to approximately 2 mg/kg, administered every two weeks (maximum dose of 90 mg) according to the dosing schedule shown in Table 1.
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hyperphosphatemia and Risk of Nephrocalcinosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) Injection Site Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥25% in the CRYSVITA group and > Active Control) in pediatric XLH patients are: pyrexia, injection site reaction, cough, vomiting, pain in extremity, headache, tooth abscess, dental caries. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (>5% and in at least 2 patients more than placebo) in adult XLH patients are: back pain, headache, tooth infection, restless legs syndrome, vitamin D decreased, dizziness, constipation, muscle spasms, blood phosphorus increased. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (>10%) in TIO patients are: tooth abscess, muscle spasms, dizziness, constipation, injection site reaction, rash, and headache. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Kyowa Kirin, Inc. at 1-844-768-3544 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 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. Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients with XLH CRYSVITA was studied in three pediatric XLH studies. Study 1 is a randomized, open-label phase 3 study in XLH patients ages 1 to 12 years, who were randomized to treatment with CRYSVITA or treatment with active control of oral phosphate and active vitamin D (CRYSVITA N = 29, Active Control N = 32). Study 2 is an open-label phase 2 study in XLH patients ages 5 to 12 years (N = 52). Study 3 is an open-label phase 2 study in XLH patients ages 1 to less than 5 years (N = 13). Overall, the patient population was 1-12 years (mean age 7.0 years), 49% male, and 88% white. In Study 1, patients randomized to CRYSVITA received a mean dose of approximately 0.90 mg/kg (range 0.8-1.2 mg/kg) every 2 weeks. All patients in this group and the active control group completed 64 weeks of treatment. Adverse reactions occurring in ≥ 10% of subjects in the CRYSVITA group, with higher frequency than in the subjects in the active control group, through the 64-week treatment period in Study 1 are shown in Table 6 . Table 6: Adverse Reactions Reported in 10% or More of CRYSVITA-Treated Pediatric Patients and with Higher Frequency Than the Active Control Group in Study 1 Adverse Reaction CRYSVITA (N=29) n (%) Active Control (N=32) n (%) n = number of patients with an event; N = total number of patients who received at least one dose of CRYSVITA or active control Pyrexia 16 (55) 6 (19) Injection site reaction Injection site reaction includes: injection site reaction, injection site erythema, injection site pruritus, injection site swelling, injection site pain, injection site rash, injection site bruising, injection site discoloration, injection site discomfort, injection site hematoma, injection site hemorrhage, injection site induration, injection site macule, and injection site urticaria 15 (52) 0 (0) Cough Cough includes: cough and productive cough 15 (52) 6 (19) Vomiting 12 (41) 8 (25) Pain in extremity 11 (38) 10 (31) Headache 10 (34) 6 (19) Tooth abscess Tooth abscess includes: tooth abscess, tooth infection, toothache 10 (34) 4 (13) Dental caries 9 (31) 2 (6) Diarrhea 7 (24) 2 (6) Vitamin D decreased Vitamin D decreased includes: vitamin D deficiency, blood 25-hydroxycholecalciferol decreased, and vitamin D decreased 7 (24) 1 (3) Constipation 5 (17) 0 (0) Rash Rash includes: rash, rash pruritic, rash maculopapular, rash erythematous, rash generalized and rash pustular 4 (14) 2 (6) Nausea 3 (10) 1 (3) In Study 2, 26 of the patients received CRYSVITA at a mean dose of 1.05 mg/kg (ra

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyUnsafe
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on CRYSVITA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. In utero, burosumab-twza exposure in cynomolgus monkeys did not result in teratogenic effects. Adverse effects such as late fetal loss and preterm birth were observed in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, however, these effects are unlikely to indicate clinical risk because they occurred at a drug exposure that was 15-fold higher, by AUC, than the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 2 mg/kg every 2 weeks and were accompanied by maternal hyperphosphatemia and placental mineralization ( see Data ). Serum phosphorus levels should be monitored throughout pregnancy [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. Report pregnancies to the Kyowa Kirin, Inc. Adverse Event reporting line at 1-844-768-3544. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown; however, the estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data In a reproductive toxicity study in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, burosumab-twza was administered intravenously once every two weeks from Day 20 of pregnancy to parturition or cesarean section on Day 133, which includes the period of organogenesis, at doses of 0.2-, 2- and 15-fold human exposure at the adult MRHD of 2 mg/kg every 2 weeks. The treatment did not result in teratogenic effects in fetuses or offspring. An increase in late fetal loss, a shortened gestation period, and an increased incidence of preterm births were observed at 15-fold human exposure at the adult MRHD of 2 mg/kg every 2 weeks, concomitant with maternal hyperphosphatemia and placental mineralization. Burosumab-twza was detected in serum from fetuses indicating transport across the placenta. Hyperphosphatemia but no ectopic mineralization was present in fetuses and offspring of dams exposed to 15-fold human exposure at the MRHD of 2 mg/kg dose every 2 weeks. Burosumab-twza did not affect pre- and postnatal growth including survivability of the offspring.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of burosumab-twza in human milk, or the effects of burosumab-twza on milk production or the breastfed infant.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyConsult your doctor
…prolonged immobilization, dehydration, hypervitaminosis D, or renal impairment) assess serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels prior to starting CRYSVITA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .…
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity : Discontinue CRYSVITA if serious hypersensitivity reactions occur and initiate appropriate medical treatment. ( 5.1 ) Hyperphosphatemia and Risk of Nephrocalcinosis : For patients already taking CRYSVITA, dose interruption and/or dose reduction may be required based on a patient's serum phosphorus levels. ( 5.2 , 6.1 ) Hypercalcemia : Increases in serum calcium have been reported. Monitor serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels in patients at high risk for hypercalcemia before and during treatment. ( 5.3 ) Injection Site Reactions : Administration of CRYSVITA may result in local injection site reactions. Discontinue CRYSVITA if severe injection site reactions occur and administer appropriate medical treatment. ( 5.4 , 6.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. rash, urticaria) have been reported in patients with CRYSVITA. Discontinue CRYSVITA if serious hypersensitivity reactions occur and initiate appropriate medical treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.2 Hyperphosphatemia and Risk of Nephrocalcinosis Increases in serum phosphorus to above the upper limit of normal may be associated with an increased risk of nephrocalcinosis. For patients already taking CRYSVITA, dose interruption and/or dose reduction may be required based on a patient's serum phosphorus levels. Patients with tumor-induced osteomalacia who undergo treatment of the underlying tumor should have dosing interrupted and adjusted to prevent hyperphosphatemia [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.3 Hypercalcemia Increases in serum calcium have been reported in patients treated with CRYSVITA. Patients with risk factors such as, pre-existing hyperparathyroidism, prolonged immobilization, dehydration, hypervitaminosis D, or renal impairment, are at higher risk of hypercalcemia. Monitor these patients for serum calcium and parathyroid hormone levels before and during CRYSVITA treatment for moderate to severe hypercalcemia. In patients with moderate to severe hypercalcemia, CRYSVITA should not be administered until hypercalcemia is adequately managed. 5.4 Injection Site Reactions Administration of CRYSVITA may result in local injection site reactions. Discontinue CRYSVITA if severe injection site reactions occur and administer appropriate medical treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS CRYSVITA is contraindicated: In concomitant use with oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs (e.g. calcitriol, paricalcitol, doxercalciferol, calcifediol) due to the risk of hyperphosphatemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . When serum phosphorus is within or above the normal range for age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . In patients with severe renal impairment or end stage renal disease because these conditions are associated with abnormal mineral metabolism [see Use In Specific Population (8.6) ] . With oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs. ( 4 ) When serum phosphorus is within or above the normal range for age. ( 4 ) In patients with severe renal impairment or end stage renal disease. ( 4 )

Pediatric use

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of CRYSVITA have been established in pediatric patients 6 months and older. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients 1 year and older with XLH are based on one phase 3, open-label, active control study [61 patients 1-12 years of age (Study 1)] and two open-label studies [52 patients 5 to 12 years of age (Study 2), and 13 patients 1 to 4 years of age (Study 3)] evaluating serum phosphorus and radiographic findings. Safety and effectiveness in patients 6 months to 1 year and adolescents are supported by evidence from the studies in pediatric patients 1 year to less than 13 years of age with additional modeling and simulation of adult and pediatric pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data to inform dosing [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . Safety and effectiveness for CRYSVITA in pediatric patients with XLH below the age of 6 months have not been established . Safety and effectiveness of CRYSVITA in pediatric patients 2 years and older with TIO are supported by evidence from the studies in adult patients with TIO with additional modeling and simulation of PK data from adult and pediatric XLH patients and adult TIO patients to inform dosing. Safety and effectiveness for CRYSVITA in pediatric patients with TIO below the age of 2 years have not been established.

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Interactions (label text — not an interaction checker)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Oral Phosphate and Active Vitamin D Analogs Concomitant use of CRYSVITA with oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs will increase phosphate concentrations greater than expected with CRYSVITA alone. This increase may result in hyperphosphatemia which can induce nephrocalcinosis. Concomitant use of CRYSVITA with oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs is contraindicated.
Overdose
10 OVERDOSAGE There have been no reports of overdose with CRYSVITA. CRYSVITA has been administered in pediatric clinical trials without dose limiting toxicity using doses up to 2 mg/kg body weight with a maximal dose of 90 mg, administered every two weeks. In XLH adult clinical trials, no dose limiting toxicity has been observed using doses up to 1 mg/kg or a maximal total dose of 128 mg every 4 weeks. In non-XLH rabbits and cynomolgus monkeys, ectopic mineralization in multiple tissues and organs was observed at doses of burosumab-twza that resulted in supra-physiologic serum phosphate levels. Adverse effects on bone including reductions in bone mineral density, bone mineralization and bone strength were also observed at exposure greater than human exposure [ see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.2) ]. In case of overdose, it is recommended that serum phosphorus levels, serum calcium levels and renal function be measured immediately and monitored periodically until resolution to normal/baseline levels. In case of hyperphosphatemia, withhold CRYSVITA and initiate appropriate medical treatment.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

6 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.