Evinacumab
PrescriptionBrand names: Evkeeza
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION Evinacumab-dgnb is an angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) inhibitor monoclonal antibody (IgG4 isotype) produced by recombinant DNA technology in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell suspension culture. Evinacumab-dgnb has an approximate molecular weight of 146 kDa. EVKEEZA (evinacumab-dgnb) injection is a sterile, preservative-free solution for intravenous use. The solution is clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale-yellow, and free from visible particles. Each vial contains 345 mg/2.3 mL or 1,200 mg/8 mL. Each mL contains 150 mg of evinacumab-dgnb, and L-arginine hydrochloride (14.8 mg), L-histidine (0.74 mg), L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (1.1 mg), L-proline (30 mg), polysorbate 80 (1 mg) and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is 6.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Evinacumab | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions : Have occurred with EVKEEZA in clinical trials. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue EVKEEZA, treat according to standard-of-care and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve. ( 5.1 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : EVKEEZA may cause fetal harm based on animal studies. Advise patients who may become pregnant of the risk to a fetus. Consider obtaining a pregnancy test prior to initiating treatment with EVKEEZA. Advise patients who may become pregnant to use contraception during treatment and for at least 5 months following the last dosage. ( 5.2 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred with EVKEEZA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . If signs or symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue EVKEEZA infusion, treat according to the standard-of-care, and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve. EVKEEZA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to evinacumab-dgnb. 5.2 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on the findings in animal reproduction studies, EVKEEZA may cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant patients. Administration of evinacumab-dgnb to rabbits during organogenesis caused increases in fetal malformations at doses below the human exposure. Advise patients who may become pregnant of the risk to a fetus. Consider obtaining a pregnancy test prior to initiating treatment with EVKEEZA. Advise patients who may become pregnant to use effective contraception during treatment with EVKEEZA and for at least 5 months following the last dosage of EVKEEZA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EVKEEZA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to evinacumab-dgnb or to any of the excipients in EVKEEZA. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to evinacumab-dgnb or to any of the excipients in EVKEEZA. ( 4 )
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EVKEEZA is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise and other low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapies to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients, aged 1 year and older, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). EVKEEZA is an angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise and other low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapies to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients, aged 1 year and older, with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). ( …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of EVKEEZA is 15 mg/kg administered by intravenous (IV) infusion once monthly (every 4 weeks). ( 2.1 ) See the Full Prescribing Information for preparation instructions for the intravenous infusion. ( 2.2 ) Administer the diluted solution via IV infusion over 60 minutes through an IV line containing a sterile, in-line or add-on, 0.2-micron to 5-micron filter. ( 2.3 ) Do not mix other medications with EVKEEZA or administer other medications concomitantly via …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions : Have occurred with EVKEEZA in clinical trials. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue EVKEEZA, treat according to standard-of-care and monitor until signs and symptoms resolve. ( 5.1 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : EVKEEZA may cause fetal harm based on animal studies. Advise patients who may become pregnant of the risk to a fetus. Consider obtaining a pregnancy test prior to initiating treatment with EVKEEZA. Advise patients who may become pregnant to use …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS EVKEEZA is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to evinacumab-dgnb or to any of the excipients in EVKEEZA. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to evinacumab-dgnb or to any of the excipients in EVKEEZA. ( 4 )
Evinacumab is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Evinacumab drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Evinacumab label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2478648 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Evinacumab (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS