FDA

Xenpozyme

Approved 31 Aug 2022InjectionInjectable

Indications

XENPOZYME is indicated for treatment of non–central nervous system manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients. XENPOZYME is a hydrolytic lysosomal sphingomyelin-specific enzyme indicated for treatment of non–central nervous system manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients. ( 1 )

Contraindications

None. None. ( 4 )

Warnings and precautions

Infusion-Associated Reactions (IARs): If severe IARs occur, discontinue XENPOZYME and initiate appropriate medical treatment. ( 5.2 ) Elevated Transaminases: Assess ALT and AST within one month prior to initiation of XENPOZYME, within 72 hours prior to any infusion during dose escalation, or prior to the next scheduled XENPOZYME infusion upon resuming treatment following a missed dose. ( 5.3 ) Risk of Fetal Malformations During Dosage Initiation or Escalation in Pregnancy: XENPOZYME dosage initiation or escalation, at any time during pregnancy, is not recommended as it may lead to elevated sphingomyelin metabolite levels that may increase the risk of fetal malformations.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 14 days after the last dose if XENPOZYME is discontinued. ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis

Life-threatening hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported in olipudase alfa-treated patients. One 18-month-old XENPOZYME-treated patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction during the sixth infusion in the dose escalation period in Trial 2 [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Additionally, a 16-month-old patient with ASMD type A, treated with a version of olipudase alfa manufactured from a different process, experienced two anaphylactic reactions during the fifth and sixth infusions in the dose escalation period; the patient received an immune tolerance induction therapy prior to treatment.

In both of these pediatric patients with anaphylaxis, anti-olipudase alfa-rpcp IgE (IgE ADA) and IgG (IgG ADA) antibodies were detected [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) ] . Hypersensitivity reactions that were mild to moderate in severity occurred in 10 (33%) XENPOZYME-treated adult patients and 4 (50%) XENPOZYME-treated pediatric patients in clinical trials. Hypersensitivity reactions in adults included urticaria, pruritus, erythema, rash, rash erythematous, eczema, angioedema, and erythema nodosum.

At a glance

Brand name: Xenpozyme
Active substance: olipudase alfa-rpcp
Route: Injection
Dosage form: Injectable
Applicant: Genzyme Corp
Status: Prescription
FDA approval: 31 Aug 2022
Application: BLA761261-001

Indications

Warnings and precautions

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 14 days after the last dose if XENPOZYME is discontinued. ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 )

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based

on findings from animal reproduction studies, XENPOZYME may cause embryo-fetal harm when administered to a pregnant female. XENPOZYME dosage initiation or escalation, at any time during pregnancy, is not recommended as it may lead to elevated sphingomyelin metabolite levels that may increase the risk of fetal malformations (see Data ) , [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2) ] . However, the decision to continue or discontinue XENPOZYME maintenance dosing in pregnancy should consider the female's need for XENPOZYME, the potential drug-related risks to the fetus, and the potential adverse outcomes from untreated maternal ASMD disease.

In an embryo-fetal toxicity study in pregnant mice, a rare malformation (exencephaly) was observed in offspring at an exposure less than the exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of olipudase alfa-rpcp (see Data ) . There are no available data on XENPOZYME use in pregnant females to evaluate for a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Advise the pregnant female of the potential risk to the fetus.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, miscarriage, 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 In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant mice, olipudase alfa-rpcp was administered intravenously at doses of 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg daily from gestation day (GD) 6 through GD 15.

Exencephaly was observed in 1 litter at each of the 10 and 30 mg/kg dose groups (2 and 3 fetuses, respectively). These data are consistent with published literature reports that brief embryonic exposures to sphingomyelin metabolites or a sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator produced neural tube defects, including exencephaly, in chicks and mice. The developmental No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) is 3 mg/kg.

The AUC associated with this dose is 0.14-fold the clinical exposure at the MRHD. The developmental Lowest-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level (LOAEL), 10 mg/kg, is also associated with an exposure that is less than the clinical exposure at the MRHD. In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rabbits, olipudase alfa-rpcp was administered intravenously at doses of 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg daily from GD 6 through GD 19. There was no maternal or developmental toxicity.

The developmental NOAEL was 30 mg/kg; the AUC 0–24 at this dose is approximately 10.5-fold the exposure at the MRHD. In a study of pre- and postnatal development in mice, olipudase alfa-rpcp was administered intravenously every other day from GD 6 through GD 18; then resumed every other day after parturition, from Lactation Day (LD) 1 through LD 19. Olipudase alfa-rpcp did not induce any effect on maternal reproductive function or on developmental and reproductive parameters of male and female offspring.

Therefore, the maternal and developmental NOAELs are 30 mg/kg. Exposures at this dose, based on the embryo-fetal development study, were estimated to be approximately 1.5-fold the MRHD of olipudase alfa-rpcp.

Adverse reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Infusion-Associated Reactions (IARs) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Elevated Transaminase Levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions in adult patients (incidence ≥10%) are headache, cough, diarrhea, hypotension, and ocular hyperemia.

( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions in pediatric patients (incidence ≥20%) are pyrexia, cough, diarrhea, rhinitis, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, urticaria, nausea, rash, arthralgia, pruritus, fatigue, and pharyngitis. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Genzyme Corporation at 1-800-745-4447 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical 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. The pooled safety analysis from 3 clinical trials included a total of 38 XENPOZYME-treated patients (30 adult and 8 pediatric patients) with age range from 1.5 to 59 years old receiving intravenous doses up to 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14) ] .

The median exposure duration was 2.5 years (range: 0.4 to 3.7 years) in adult patients and 2.7 years (range: 2.5 to 3.2 years) in pediatric patients. Serious adverse reactions of anaphylactic reaction were reported in 2 (25%) XENPOZYME-treated pediatric patients. Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in adults (incidence ≥10%) were headache, cough, diarrhea, hypotension, and ocular hyperemia. Most frequently reported adverse drug reactions in pediatric patients (incidence ≥20%) were pyrexia, cough, diarrhea, rhinitis, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, urticaria, nausea, rash, arthralgia, pruritus, fatigue, and pharyngitis.

Adult patients with ASMD type B and type A/B (Trial 1) In Trial 1, 13 adult patients received XENPOZYME once every 2 weeks for 52 weeks (primary analysis period (PAP)) at dosages escalating from 0.1 mg/kg to a target dose of 3 mg/kg [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 7% of XENPOZYME-treated adult patients during the PAP are described in Table 7. Table 7: Adverse Reactions Occurring at >7% in Adult Patients with ASMD During the 52-Week Primary Analysis Period in Trial 1 Adverse Reaction XENPOZYME N=13 Placebo N=18 Headache 7 (54%) 8 (44%) Cough 4 (31%) 2 (11%) Diarrhea 2 (15%) 2 (11%) Hypotension 2 (15%) 2 (11%) Ocular hyperemia 2 (15%) 1 (6%) Erythema 1 (8%) 1 (6%) Asthenia 1 (8%) 1 (6%) Pharyngitis 1 (8%) 1 (6%) Dyspnea 1 (8%) 0 Urticaria 1 (8%) 0 Papule 1 (8%) 0 Myalgia 1 (8%) 0 Throat irritation 1 (8%) 0 C-reactive protein abnormal 1 (8%) 0 Pediatric Patients with ASMD type B and type A/B (Trial 2 and Trial 3) In Trial 2, 8 pediatric patients less than or equal to 17 years of age received XENPOZYME intravenously once every 2 weeks for 64 weeks [see Clinical Studies (14.3) ] .

After 64 weeks, all pediatric patients entered into Trial 3. Adverse reactions that occurred in at least 13% of pediatric patients are described in Table 8. Table 8: Adverse Reactions Occurring at ≥13% in XENPOZYME-Treated Pediatric Patients with ASMD in Trial 2 Duration of treatment in Trial 2 was 64 weeks. All patients continued into Trial 3. and Trial 3 for an Overall Observation Period of 2.5 to

3.2Years Adverse Reactions

XENPOZYME N=8 Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain and abdominal pain upper Fatigue includes fatigue and asthenia Rash includes rash and erythema Pyrexia 8 (100%) Cough 6 (75%) Diarrhea 6 (75%) Rhinitis 6 (75%) Abdominal pain 5 (63%) Vomiting 4 (50%) Headache 4 (50%) Urticaria 4 (50%) Nausea 3 (38%) Rash 3 (38%) Arthralgia 3 (38%) Pruritus 2 (25%) Fatigue 2 (25%) Pharyngitis 2 (25%) C-reactive protein increased 1 (13%) Hypotension 1 (13%) Anaphylactic reaction 1 (13%) Hypersensitivity 1 (13%) Infusion site swelling 1 (13%) Tachycardia 1 (13%) Pharyngeal swelling 1 (13%) Treatment related serious adverse reactions, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, and IARs occurred within 24 hours of infusion and were observed in a higher percentage of pediatric patients than in adult patients.

Laboratory Adverse Reaction Elevated transaminase levels ranging from 3 times to 14 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) were reported in 4 (13%) adults and 1 (13%) pediatric patient during the XENPOZYME dose escalation phase in clinical trials. Immunogenicity: Antidrug Antibody-Associated Adverse Reactions In Trial 1, infusion-associated reactions (including hypersensitivity reactions) occurred in a higher percentage in XENPOZYME-treated patients who developed IgG ADA compared to those who did not develop IgG ADA (73% versus 44%) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6) and Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .

In Trial 2, one XENPOZYME-treated pediatric patient (18-months old) experienced an anaphylactic reaction during the sixth infusion and developed IgE ADA and the highest IgG ADA titers (ADA peak titer 1,600) of the patients in this trial. After treatment discontinuation, XENPOZYME was resumed four months later using a diluted drug solution and a desensitization procedure. One pediatric patient (16-months old) with ASMD type A, treated with a version of olipudase alfa manufactured from a different process, experienced anaphylactic reactions (both during the fifth and sixth infusions) and developed IgG ADA (highest titer 1,600) and IgE ADA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] .

Xenpozyme

Indications

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis

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Xenpozyme

Indications

Contraindications

Warnings and precautions

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Including Anaphylaxis

At a glance

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5.2Infusion-Associated Reactions

5.3Elevated Transaminase Levels

5.4Risk of Fetal Malformations During Dosage Initiation or Escalation in Pregnancy

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Based

Adverse reactions

6.1Clinical Trials Experience

3.2Years Adverse Reactions

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