tremfya

Important safety information

Hypersensitivity Reactions : Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur. ( 5.1 ) Infections : TREMFYA may increase the risk of infections. Do not initiate treatment with TREMFYA in patients with clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated. If such an infection develops, discontinue TREMFYA until the infection resolves. ( 5.2 ) Tuberculosis (TB) : Evaluate for TB prior to initiating treatment with TREMFYA. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment with TREMFYA. ( 5.3 ) Hepatotoxicity : Drug-induced liver injury has been reported. For the treatment of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin levels at baseline, for at least 16 weeks of treatment, and periodically thereafter according to routine patient management. For the treatment of plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, if clinically indicated, evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline, and periodically 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, have been reported with post market use of TREMFYA. Some cases required hospitalization. If a serious hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue TREMFYA and initiate appropriate therapy. 5.2 Infections TREMFYA may increase the risk of infection [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . In placebo-controlled clinical trials of up to 48 weeks in subjects with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, serious infections occurred in ≤ 2% of subjects who received TREMFYA. In the 16-week placebo-controlled trials in subjects with plaque psoriasis, the rate of serious infections for the TREMFYA group and the placebo group was ≤ 0.2%. A similar rate of serious infections was seen in placebo-controlled trials in subjects with psoriatic arthritis. The overall rates of infections were similar between subjects in the TREMFYA groups and subjects in the placebo groups in clinical trials for all indicated populations [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Treatment with TREMFYA should not be initiated in patients with any 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 TREMFYA. Instruct patients to seek medical help if signs or symptoms of clinically important chronic or acute infection occur. If a patient develops a clinically important or serious infection or is not responding to standard therapy, monitor the patient closely and discontinue TREMFYA until the infection resolves. 5.3 Tuberculosis Evaluate patients for tuberculosis (TB) infection prior to initiating TREMFYA treatment. Do not administer TREMFYA to patients with active TB infection. Initiate treatment of latent TB prior to administering TREMFYA. Consider anti-TB therapy prior to initiating TREMFYA in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed. Monitor all patients for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after TREMFYA treatment. In clinical trials, 105 subjects with plaque psoriasis, 143 subjects with psoriatic arthritis, 43 subjects with ulcerative colitis, and 36 subjects with Crohn's disease with latent TB who were concurrently treated with TREMFYA and appropriate TB prophylaxis did not develop active TB. In clinical trials of TREMFYA in subjects with Crohn's disease, active TB was reported in 2 subjects during treatment with TREMFYA [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . 5.4 Hepatotoxicity A serious adverse reaction of drug-induced liver injury was reported in a clinical trial subject with Crohn's disease following three doses of a higher than the recommended induction regimen. This subject had peak alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of 18× the upper limit of normal (ULN), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) of 11× ULN, and total bilirubin of 2.4× ULN. TREMFYA was subsequently discontinued, and the liver test abnormalities resolved following administration of corticosteroids [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . In patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline, for at least 16 weeks of treatment, and periodically thereafter according to routine patient management. In patients with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, if clinically indicated, evaluate liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline, and periodically thereafter according to routine patient management. Consider other treatment options in patients with evidence of acute liver disease or 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 TREMFYA. Medications that interact with the immune system may increase the risk of infection following administration of live vaccines. Prior to initiating therapy with TREMFYA, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations according to current immunization guidelines. No data are available on the response to live or inactivated vaccines.