reblozyl
Reblozyl (Luspatercept-Aamt) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Luspatercept-Aamt · by Celgene Corp
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Luspatercept-Aamt
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- LUSPATERCEPT-AAMT 25MG/VIAL · LUSPATERCEPT-AAMT 75MG/VIAL
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- anemia
- Manufacturer
- Celgene Corp
- FDA application
- BLA761136
What is Reblozyl?
From the FDA label:Luspatercept-aamt is an erythroid maturation agent. Luspatercept-aamt is a receptor fusion protein consisting of a modified extracellular domain of the human activin receptor type IIB linked to a human IgG1 Fc domain with a calculated molecular mass of approximately 76 kD. Luspatercept is produced in Chinese hamster ovary cells by recombinant DNA technology. REBLOZYL (luspatercept-aamt) for injection is a sterile, preservative-free, white to off-white, lyophilized powder in single-dose vials for subcutaneous use after reconstitution. Each 25 mg single-dose vial provides nominal 25 mg of luspatercept-aamt and citric acid monohydrate (0.085 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.10 mg), sucrose (45 mg), and tri-sodium citrate dihydrate (1.35 mg) at pH 6.5. After reconstitution with 0.68 mL Sterile Water for Injection USP, the resulting concentration is 25 mg/0.5 mL of luspatercept-aamt and the nominal deliverable volume is 0.5 mL. Each 75 mg single-dose vial provides nominal 75 mg of luspatercept-aamt and citric acid monohydrate (0.254 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.30 mg), sucrose (135 mg), and tri-sodium citrate dihydrate (4.06 mg) at pH 6.5. After reconstitution with 1.6 mL Sterile Water for Injection USP, the resulting concentration is 75 mg/1.5 mL (50 mg/mL) of luspatercept-aamt and the nominal deliverable volume is 1.5 mL.
How to use
Beta thalassemia: The recommended starting dose is 1 mg/kg once every 3 weeks by subcutaneous injection. Increase dose if patient has no reduction in RBC transfusion burden to a maximum of 1.25 mg/kg ( 2.1 ). • Myelodysplastic Syndromes: The recommended starting dose is 1 mg/kg once every 3 weeks by subcutaneous injection. o For ESA-naïve MDS, increase dose to maintain patient’s hemoglobin concentrations within the target range of 10 g/dL to 12 g/dL to a maximum of 1.75 mg/kg ( 2.2 ). o For ESA-refractory or intolerant MDS, increase dose if patient is not RBC transfusion-free to a maximum of 1.75 mg/kg ( 2.2 ). • Review hemoglobin (Hgb) results prior to each administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 ). • See full prescribing information for preparation and administration instructions ( 2.3 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage for Beta Thalassemia The recommended starting dose of REBLOZYL is 1 mg/kg once every 3 weeks by subcutaneous injection for patients with beta thalassemia. Prior to each REBLOZYL dose, review the patient’s hemoglobin and transfusion record. Titrate the dose based on responses according to Table 1. Interrupt treatment for adverse reactions as described in Table 2. Discontinue REBLOZYL if no response as described in Table 1 , or if unacceptable toxicity occurs at any time as described in Table 2 . If a planned administration of REBLOZYL is delayed or missed, administer REBLOZYL as…
Side effects
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Thrombosis/Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Extramedullary Hematopoietic Masses [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] The most common (>10%) adverse reactions were fatigue, headache, musculoskeletal pain, arthralgia, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, cough, abdominal pain, dyspnea, COVID-19, edema peripheral, hypertension, and hypersensitivity ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-888-423-5436 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. The data in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to REBLOZYL as a single agent administered across a range of doses (0.125 mg/kg to 1.75 mg/kg) in 571 patients in 4 trials. Beta Thalassemia The safety of REBLOZYL in patients with beta thalassemia was evaluated in the BELIEVE trial [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] . Key eligibility criteria included adult patients with beta thalassemia (with the exception of patients with…
Warnings
Important safety information
Thrombosis/Thromboembolism: Increased risk in patients with beta thalassemia. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of thromboembolic events and institute treatment promptly ( 5.1 ). • Hypertension: Monitor blood pressure (BP) during treatment. Initiate anti-hypertensive treatment if necessary ( 5.2 ). • Extramedullary Hematopoietic (EMH) Masses: Increased risk in patients with beta thalassemia. Monitor patients for symptoms and signs or complications resulting from the EMH masses. Treat according to clinical guidelines and discontinue treatment in case of serious complications due to EMH masses ( 5.3 ). • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: May cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ). 5.1 Thrombosis/Thromboembolism In adult patients with beta thalassemia, thromboembolic events (TEE) were reported in 8/223 (3.6%) REBLOZYL-treated patients. Reported TEEs included deep vein thromboses, pulmonary embolus, portal vein thrombosis, and ischemic strokes. Patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism, e.g. splenectomy or concomitant use of hormone replacement therapy, may be at further increased risk of thromboembolic conditions. Consider thromboprophylaxis in patients with beta thalassemia at increased risk of TEE. Monitor patients receiving REBLOZYL for signs and symptoms of thromboembolic events and institute treatment promptly. 5.2 Hypertension Hypertension was reported in 63/554 (11.4%) of REBLOZYL-treated patients. Across clinical studies, the incidence of Grade 3-4 hypertension ranged from 2% to 9.6%. In adult patients with beta thalassemia with normal baseline blood pressure, 13 (6.2%) patients developed systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mm Hg and 33 (16.6%) patients developed diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥80 mm Hg. In ESA-refractory or -intolerant adult patients with MDS with normal baseline blood pressure, 26 (30%) patients developed SBP ≥130 mm Hg and 23 (16%) patients developed DBP ≥80 mm Hg. In ESA-naïve adult patients with MDS with normal baseline blood pressure, 23 (36%) patients developed SBP ≥140 mm Hg and 11 (6%) patients developed DBP ≥80 mm Hg. Monitor blood pressure prior to each administration. Manage new-onset hypertension or exacerbations of preexisting hypertension using anti-hypertensive agents. 5.3 Extramedullary Hematopoietic Masses In adult patients with transfusion dependent beta thalassemia, EMH masses were observed in 3.2% of REBLOZYL-treated patients, with spinal cord compression symptoms due to EMH masses occurring in 1.9% of patients (BELIEVE and REBLOZYL long-term follow-up study). In a study of adult patients with non-transfusion dependent beta thalassemia, a higher incidence of EMH masses was observed in 6.3% of REBLOZYL-treated patients vs. 2% of placebo-treated patients in the double-blind phase of the study, with spinal cord compression due to EMH masses occurring in 1 patient with a prior history of EMH. REBLOZYL is not indicated for use in patients with non-transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia. Possible risk factors for the development of EMH masses in patients with beta thalassemia include history of EMH masses, splenectomy, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or low baseline hemoglobin (<8.5 g/dL). Signs and symptoms may vary depending on the anatomical location. Monitor patients with beta thalassemia at initiation and during treatment for symptoms and signs or complications resulting from the EMH masses and treat according to clinical guidelines. Discontinue treatment with REBLOZYL in case of serious complications due to EMH masses. Avoid use of REBLOZYL in patients requiring treatment to control the growth of EMH masses. 5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on findings from animal reproductive studies, REBLOZYL may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In animal reproduction studies, administration of luspatercept-aamt to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis resulted in adverse developmental outcomes including increased embryo-fetal mortality, alterations to growth, and structural abnormalities at exposures (based on area under the curve [AUC]) above those occurring at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 1.75 mg/kg. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use an effective method of contraception during treatment with REBLOZYL and for at least 3 months after the final dose [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )] .
Who should not take Reblozyl
None. None ( 4 ).
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Reblozyl treat?
- Reblozyl (Luspatercept-Aamt) may be used to treat anemia, 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 Reblozyl?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Reblozyl. 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 Reblozyl?
- Reblozyl is marketed by Celgene Corp. You can see Celgene Corp's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Reblozyl a brand-name or generic drug?
- Reblozyl is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Luspatercept-Aamt.
- Is Reblozyl available over the counter?
- No. Reblozyl 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 Reblozyl come in?
- Reblozyl is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Reblozyl FDA-registered?
- Reblozyl is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number BLA761136. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Reblozyl safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Reblozyl. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Reblozyl?
- Reblozyl's side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Thrombosis/Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Extramedullary Hematopoietic Masses [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] The m… 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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