oziltus

Important safety information

Same Active Ingredient: Patients receiving Oziltus should not take other denosumab products concomitantly. ( 5.1 ) Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis may occur. Discontinue permanently if a clinically significant reaction occurs. ( 5.2 ) Hypocalcemia: Oziltus can cause severe symptomatic hypocalcemia, and fatal cases have been reported. Correct hypocalcemia prior to initiating Oziltus. Monitor calcium levels during therapy, especially in the first weeks of initiating therapy, and adequately supplement all patients with calcium and vitamin D. ( 5.3 ) Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients receiving denosumab products. Perform an oral examination prior to starting Oziltus. Monitor for symptoms. Avoid invasive dental procedures during treatment with Oziltus. ( 5.4 ) Atypical femoral fracture: Evaluate patients with thigh or groin pain to rule out a femoral fracture. ( 5.5 ) Hypercalcemia Following Treatment Discontinuation in Patients with Giant Cell Tumor of Bone and in Patients with Growing Skeletons: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia, and manage as clinically appropriate. ( 5.6 , 8.4 ) Multiple Vertebral Fractures (MVF) Following Treatment Discontinuation: When Oziltus treatment is discontinued, evaluate the individual patient’s risk for vertebral fractures. ( 5.7 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of potential risk to the fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.8 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Drug Products with Same Active Ingredient Patients receiving Oziltus should not receive other denosumab products concomitantly. 5.2 Hypersensitivity Clinically significant hypersensitivity including anaphylaxis has been reported with use of denosumab products. Reactions may include hypotension, dyspnea, upper airway edema, lip swelling, rash, pruritus, and urticaria. If an anaphylactic or other clinically significant allergic reaction occurs, initiate appropriate therapy and discontinue Oziltus therapy permanently [see Contraindications (4.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . 5.3 Hypocalcemia Denosumab products can cause severe symptomatic hypocalcemia, and fatal cases have been reported. Correct pre-existing hypocalcemia prior to Oziltus treatment. Monitor calcium levels, throughout Oziltus therapy, especially in the first weeks of initiating therapy, and administer calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D as necessary. Concomitant use of calcimimetics and other drugs that can lower calcium levels may worsen hypocalcemia risk and serum calcium should be closely monitored. Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for symptoms of hypocalcemia [see Contraindications (4.1) , Adverse Reactions (6.1 , 6.2) , and Patient Counseling Information (17) ] . An increased risk of hypocalcemia has been observed in clinical trials of patients with increasing renal dysfunction, most commonly with severe dysfunction (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min and/or on dialysis), and with inadequate/no calcium supplementation. Monitor calcium levels and calcium and vitamin D intake [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) , Use in Specific Populations (8.6) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 5.4 Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) has been reported in patients receiving denosumab products, manifesting as jaw pain, osteomyelitis, osteitis, bone erosion, tooth or periodontal infection, toothache, gingival ulceration, or gingival erosion. Persistent pain or slow healing of the mouth or jaw after dental surgery may also be manifestations of ONJ. In clinical trials in patients with cancer, the incidence of ONJ was higher with longer duration of exposure [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Seventy-nine percent of patients with ONJ had a history of tooth extraction, poor oral hygiene, or use of a dental appliance as a predisposing factor. Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections. Similarly, for denosumab-treated patients with multiple myeloma that developed ONJ, 58% had a history of invasive dental procedures as a predisposing factor. Perform an oral examination and appropriate preventive dentistry prior to the initiation of Oziltus and periodically during Oziltus therapy. Advise patients regarding oral hygiene practices. Avoid invasive dental procedures during treatment with Oziltus. Consider temporary discontinuation of Oziltus therapy if an invasive dental procedure must be performed. There are no data available to suggest the optimal duration of treatment interruption. Patients who are suspected of having or who develop ONJ while on Oziltus should receive care by a dentist or an oral surgeon. In these patients, extensive dental surgery to treat ONJ may exacerbate the condition. Clinical judgment of the treating healthcare provider should guide the management plan of each patient based on individual risk/benefit assessment. 5.5 Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fracture Atypical femoral fracture has been reported with denosumab products [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . These fractures can occur anywhere in the femoral shaft from just below the lesser trochanter to above the supracondylar flare and are transverse or short oblique in orientation without evidence of comminution. Atypical femoral fractures most commonly occur with minimal or no trauma to the affected area. They may be bilateral and many patients report prodromal pain in the affected area, usually presenting as dull, aching thigh pain, weeks to months before a complete fracture occurs. A number of reports note that patients were also receiving treatment with glucocorticoids (e.g. prednisone) at the time of fracture. During Oziltus treatment, patients should be advised to report new or unusual thigh, hip, or groin pain. Any patient who presents with thigh or groin pain should be suspected of having an atypical fracture and should be evaluated to rule out an incomplete femur fracture. Patient presenting with an atypical femur fracture should also be assessed for symptoms and signs of fracture in the contralateral limb. Interruption of Oziltus therapy should be considered, pending a risk/benefit assessment, on an individual basis. 5.6 Hypercalcemia Following Treatment Discontinuation in Patients with Giant Cell Tumor of Bone and in Patients with Growing Skeletons Clinically significant hypercalcemia requiring hospitalization and complicated by acute renal injury has been reported in denosumab product-treated patients with giant cell tumor of bone and patients with growing skeletons. Hypercalcemia has been reported within the first year after treatment discontinuation. After treatment is discontinued, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia, assess serum calcium periodically, reevaluate the patient’s calcium and vitamin D supplementation requirements and manage patients as clinically appropriate [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ] . 5.7 Multiple Vertebral Fractures (MVF) Following Treatment Discontinuation Multiple vertebral fractures (MVF) have been reported following discontinuation of treatment with denosumab products. Patients at higher risk for MVF include those with risk factors for or a history of osteoporosis or prior fractures. When Oziltus treatment is discontinued, evaluate the individual patient’s risk for vertebral fractures [see Patient Counseling Information (17) ] . 5.8 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, denosumab products can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of denosumab to cynomolgus monkeys throughout pregnancy at a dose 25-fold higher than the recommended human dose of denosumab based on body weight resulted in increased fetal loss, stillbirths, and postnatal mortality,…