omvoh
Omvoh (Mirikizumab-Mrkz) is a medication used to treat Ulcerative Colitis.
Mirikizumab-Mrkz · by Eli Lilly and Co
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Mirikizumab-Mrkz
- Form
- Injectable, Kit
- Strength
- MIRIKIZUMAB-MRKZ 100MG/ML · MIRIKIZUMAB-MRKZ 300MG/15ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- ulcerative colitis
- Manufacturer
- Eli Lilly and Co
- FDA application
- BLA761279
What is Omvoh?
From the FDA label:Mirikizumab-mrkz is a humanized immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) variant monoclonal antibody that is directed against the p19 subunit of IL-23 and does not bind IL-12. Mirikizumab-mrkz is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology and it is composed of two identical light chain polypeptides and two identical heavy chain polypeptides with an overall molecular weight of approximately 147 kDa. OMVOH for intravenous infusion for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease OMVOH (mirikizumab-mrkz) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow to slightly brown solution in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion after dilution. OMVOH injection 300 mg /15 mL vial is available in 2 formulations: Each mL contains 20 mg of mirikizumab-mrkz, anhydrous citric acid (0.4 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.5 mg), sodium chloride (8.8 mg), sodium citrate (2.1 mg), and Water for Injection. The OMVOH solution has a pH range of 5.0 to 6.0. Each mL contains 20 mg of mirikizumab-mrkz, anhydrous citric acid (0.1 mg), histidine (0.1 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (0.9 mg), mannitol (33 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.5 mg), sodium chloride (2.9 mg), sodium citrate (0.2 mg), and Water for Injection. The OMVOH solution has a pH range of 5.0 to 5.8. OMVOH (mirikizumab-mrkz) injection 100 mg/mL prefilled pen or prefilled syringe for…
How to use
Omvoh is sold in more than one form (Injectable and Kit), and each is dosed differently. The instructions below come from the FDA label for application BLA761279 — follow the label that came with the product you were actually prescribed.
Prior to Treatment Initiation Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection. ( 2.1 , 5.3 ) Obtain liver enzymes and bilirubin levels. ( 2.1 , 5.4 ) Complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines. ( 2.1 , 5.5 ) Recommended Dosage for Ulcerative Colitis Induction Dosage : Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8: Infuse 300 mg intravenously over at least 30 minutes. ( 2.2 ) Maintenance Dosage : Week 12 and every 4 weeks thereafter: Inject 200 mg subcutaneously (given as either one injection of 200 mg or as two consecutive injections of 100 mg each). ( 2.2 ) Recommended Dosage for Crohn's Disease Induction Dosage : Week 0, Week 4, and Week 8: Infuse 900 mg intravenously over at least 90 minutes. ( 2.3 ) Maintenance Dosage : Week 12 and every 4 weeks thereafter: Inject 300 mg subcutaneously (given as two consecutive injections of 100 mg and 200 mg in any order). ( 2.3 ) Preparation and Administration Instructions See the full prescribing information for preparation, administration and storage information for intravenous infusion and subcutaneous injection. ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) 2.1 Recommended Evaluations and Immunizations Prior to Treatment Initiation Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with OMVOH [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Obtain liver enzymes and bilirubin levels prior to initiating…
Side effects
The following topics are also discussed in detail in the Warnings and Precautions section: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Tuberculosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions are: Ulcerative colitis (≥2%) : Induction : upper respiratory tract infections and arthralgia. ( 6.1 ) Maintenance: upper respiratory tract infections, injection site reactions, arthralgia, rash, headache, and herpes viral infection. ( 6.1 ) Crohn's disease (≥5%) : upper respiratory tract infections, injection site reactions, headache, arthralgia, and elevated liver tests ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) 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. Ulcerative Colitis OMVOH was studied up to 12 weeks in subjects with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled induction study (UC-1). In subjects who responded to…
Warnings
Important safety information
Hypersensitivity Reactions : Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and infusion-related reactions, have been reported. If a severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue and initiate appropriate treatment. ( 5.1 ) Infections : OMVOH may increase the risk of infection. Do not initiate treatment with OMVOH in patients with a clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. If a serious infection develops, do not administer OMVOH until the infection resolves. ( 5.2 ) Tuberculosis : Do not administer OMVOH to patients with active TB infection. Monitor patients receiving OMVOH for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment. ( 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Drug-induced liver injury has been reported. Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin levels at baseline and for at least 24 weeks of treatment and thereafter according to routine patient management. Interrupt treatment if drug-induced liver injury is suspected, until this diagnosis is excluded. ( 5.4 ) Immunizations : Avoid use of live vaccines. ( 5.5 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis during intravenous infusion, have been reported with OMVOH administration. Infusion-related hypersensitivity reactions, including mucocutaneous erythema and pruritus, were reported during induction [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . If a severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue OMVOH immediately and initiate appropriate treatment. 5.2 Infections OMVOH may increase the risk of infection [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Do not initiate treatment with OMVOH in patients with a clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. In patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection, consider the risks and benefits prior to prescribing OMVOH. Instruct patients to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important acute or chronic infection occur. If a serious infection develops or an infection is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and do not administer OMVOH until the infection resolves. 5.3 Tuberculosis Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating treatment with OMVOH. Do not administer OMVOH to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering OMVOH. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiation of OMVOH in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after OMVOH treatment. In clinical trials, subjects were excluded if they had evidence of active TB, a past history of active TB, or were diagnosed with latent TB at screening. 5.4 Hepatotoxicity A case of drug-induced liver injury (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] 18x the upper limit of normal (ULN), aspartate aminotransferase [AST] 10x ULN, and total bilirubin 2.4x ULN) in conjunction with pruritus was reported in a clinical trial subject following a longer than recommended induction regimen. OMVOH was discontinued. Liver test abnormalities eventually returned to baseline. Evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and for at least 24 weeks of treatment. Monitor thereafter according to routine patient management. Consider other treatment options in patients with evidence of liver cirrhosis. Prompt investigation of the cause of liver enzyme elevation is recommended to identify potential cases of drug-induced liver injury. Interrupt treatment if drug-induced liver injury is suspected, until this diagnosis is excluded. Instruct patients to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms suggestive of hepatic dysfunction. 5.5 Immunizations Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with OMVOH. Medications that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to initiating therapy with OMVOH, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines. No data are available on the response to live or non-live vaccines in patients treated with OMVOH.
Who should not take Omvoh
OMVOH is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reaction to mirikizumab-mrkz or any of the excipients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to mirikizumab-mrkz or any of the excipients. ( 4 , 5.1 ).
Interactions
7.1 CYP450 Substrates Increased concentrations of cytokines (e.g., IL-1, IL-6, IL-10, TNFα, IFN) during chronic inflammation associated with certain diseases including Crohn's disease may suppress the formation of CYP450 enzymes. Therapeutic proteins, including mirikizumab-mrkz, that decrease the concentrations of these pro-inflammatory cytokines may increase the formation of CYP450 enzymes resulting in decreased CYP450 substrate exposure. Upon initiation or discontinuation of OMVOH in patients treated with concomitant CYP450 substrates, monitor drug concentrations or other therapeutic parameters, and adjust the dosage of the CYP450 substrate as needed. See the prescribing information of specific CYP450 substrates.
Storing Omvoh, and how long it keeps
Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.
- “Keep OMVOH in the original carton to protect from light until the time of use.”
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable and Kit
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Omvoh treat?
- Omvoh (Mirikizumab-Mrkz) may be used to treat ulcerative colitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Omvoh?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Omvoh. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Omvoh?
- Omvoh is marketed by Eli Lilly and Co. You can see Eli Lilly and Co's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Omvoh a brand-name or generic drug?
- Omvoh is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Mirikizumab-Mrkz.
- Is Omvoh available over the counter?
- No. Omvoh is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Omvoh come in?
- Omvoh is currently marketed as injectable and kit, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Omvoh FDA-registered?
- Omvoh is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number BLA761279. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Omvoh safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Omvoh. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Omvoh?
- Omvoh's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following topics are also discussed in detail in the Warnings and Precautions section: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Tuberculosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precauti… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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