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IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection

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Active substance: Albutrepenonacog alfa
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What it is and what it is used for

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What is IDELVION? IDELVION is a haemophilia medicine that replaces a natural blood clotting (coagulation) factor IX. The active substance in IDELVION is albutrepenonacog alfa (recombinant fusion protein linking coagulation factor IX with albumin (rIX-FP)). Factor IX is involved in blood clotting. Patients with haemophilia B have a lack of this factor which means that their blood does not clot as quickly as it should so there is an increased tendency to bleed. IDELVION works by replacing factor IX in haemophilia B patients to enable their blood to clot. What is IDELVION used for? IDELVION is used to prevent or to halt bleeding caused by the lack of factor IX in patients of all age groups with haemophilia B (also called congenital factor IX deficiency or Christmas disease).

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What you need to know before you take it

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Do not use IDELVION

  • If you are allergic to the active substance (albutrepenonacog alfa) or any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6).
  • If you are allergic to hamster proteins. Warnings and precautions It is strongly recommended that every time you use IDELVION, you record the name and batch number of the product to keep track of the products and product batches you have used. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using IDELVION. Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions are possible. The product contains traces of hamster proteins (see also "Do not use IDELVION"). If symptoms of allergic reactions occur, you should stop using the medicine immediately and contact your doctor or the treatment centre where you are followed. Your doctor should inform you of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions. These include hives, generalised skin rash, tightness of the chest, wheezing, low blood pressure (hypotension), and anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction that causes severe difficulty in breathing, or dizziness). • Because of the risk of allergic reactions with factor IX, your initial administration of IDELVION should be performed under medical observation where proper medical care for allergic reactions can be provided. • The formation of inhibitors (neutralising antibodies) is a known complication that has been reported during treatment with IDELVION. The inhibitors, stop the treatment working properly. If your bleeding is not being controlled with IDELVION, tell your doctor immediately. You should be monitored regularly for the development of inhibitors. • If you suffer from liver or cardiac disease or if you have recently had major surgery, please inform your doctor, as there is an increased risk for blood clotting (coagulation) complications. If you need a central venous access device (CVAD for injection of IDELVION), the risk of complications including local infections, bacteria in the blood (bacteraemia) and the formation of a blood clot in the blood vessel (thrombosis) where the catheter is inserted should be considered by your doctor. •

Other medicines and IDELVION • Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding • If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • During pregnancy and breast-feeding, IDELVION should be given only if it is clearly needed. Driving and using machines IDELVION does not affect your ability to drive and use machines.

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IDELVION contains sodium This medicine contains up to 8.6 mgsodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each per vial. This is equivalent to 0.4% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. 3.

How to take it

IDELVION

Your treatment should be started and monitored by a doctor who is experienced in the treatment of blood clotting disorders. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. Your doctor will calculate the dose of IDELVION you need. The amount of IDELVION you need to take and the duration of treatment depend on: • the severity of your disease • the site and intensity of the bleeding • your clinical condition and response • your body weight IDELVION is administered as an injection into a vein (intravenous, IV) after reconstitution of the powder with the provided solvent by your doctor or nurse. You or somebody else might also administer IDELVION as an IV injection but only after receiving adequate training. If you use more IDELVION than you should Please contact your doctor immediately if you inject more IDELVION than your doctor recommends. If you stop using IDELVION Do not stop using IDELVION without consulting your doctor. Reconstitution and administration General Instructions • The powder must be mixed with the solvent (liquid) and withdrawn from the vial while keeping the medicine sterile (germ free). Your doctor will show you how to prepare the solution and how to withdraw the solution from the vial correctly. • IDELVION must not be mixed with other medicines or solvents except those mentioned in section 6. • The solution should be clear or slightly opalescent, yellow to colourless, i.e. it might be sparkling when held up to the light but must not contain any obvious particles. After filtering or withdrawal (see below) the solution should be visually checked, before it is used. Do not use the solution if it is cloudy or if it contains flakes or particles. • Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements and as instructed by your doctor. Reconstitution Without opening the vials, warm the IDELVION powder and the liquid to room or body temperature. This can be done either by leaving the vials at room temperature for about an hour, or by holding them in your hands for a few minutes. 3

DO NOT expose the vials to direct heat. The vials must not be heated above body temperature (37 °C). Carefully remove the protective caps from the vials, and clean the exposed rubber stoppers with an alcohol swab. Allow the vials to dry before opening the Mix2Vial package (which contains the filter transfer device), then follow the instructions given below. 1. Open the Mix2Vial by peeling off the lid. Do not remove the Mix2Vial from the blister package! 1

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2. Place the solvent vial on an even, clean surface and hold the vial tight. Take the Mix2Vial together with the blister package and push the spike of the blue adapter end straight down through the solvent vial stopper. 3. Carefully remove the blister package from the Mix2Vial set by holding at the rim and pulling vertically upwards. Make sure that you only pull away the blister package and not the Mix2Vial set.

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4. Place the IDELVION powder vial on an even and firm surface. Invert the solvent vial with the Mix2Vial set attached and push the spike of the transparent adapter end straight down through the IDELVION vial stopper. The solvent will automatically flow into the IDELVION vial.

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5. With one hand grasp the IDELVION side of the Mix2Vial set and with the other hand grasp the solvent-side and unscrew the set carefully counterclockwise into two pieces. Discard the solvent vial with the blue Mix2Vial adapter attached.

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6. Gently swirl the IDELVION vial with the transparent adapter attached until the substance is fully dissolved. Do not shake. 6

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7. Draw air into an empty, sterile syringe. While the IDELVION vial is upright, connect the syringe to the Mix2Vial's Luer Lock fitting by screwing clockwise. Inject air into the IDELVION vial.

7 Withdrawal and administration 8. While keeping the syringe plunger pressed, turn the system upside down and draw the solution into the syringe by pulling the plunger back slowly.

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9. Now that the solution has been transferred into the syringe, firmly hold on to the barrel of the syringe (keeping the syringe plunger facing down) and disconnect the transparent Mix2Vial adapter from the syringe by unscrewing counter-clockwise.

9 Use the venipuncture kit supplied with the product, insert the needle into a vein. Let blood flow back to the end of the tube. Attach the syringe to the threaded, locking end of the venipuncture kit. Inject the reconstituted solution slowly (as comfortable for you, up to a maximum of 5 ml/min) into the vein following the instructions given to you by your doctor. Take care not to get any blood in the syringe containing the product. Check yourself for any side effects that might happen straight away. If you have any side effects that might be related to the administration of IDELVION, the injection should be stopped (see also sections 2 and 4). If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 4.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Please contact your doctor immediately: • if you notice symptoms of allergic reactions (see below) 5

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if you notice that the medicine stops working properly

The following side effects have been observed with factor IX medicines: • Allergic-type hypersensitivity reactions are possible (commonly) and may include the following symptoms: hives, skin rashes (generalised urticaria), tightness of the chest, wheezing, low blood pressure (hypotension) and anaphylaxis (a serious reaction that causes severe difficulty in breathing or dizziness). If this happens, you should stop using the medicine immediately and contact your doctor. • Inhibitors: the medicine stops working properly (continuous bleeding). You may develop an inhibitor (neutralising antibody) to factor IX (frequency not known), in which case factor IX will not work properly anymore. If this happens, you should stop using the medicine immediately and contact your doctor. The following side effects have commonly been observed with IDELVION (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): • Headache • Injection site reactions • Dizziness • Rash The following side effects occurred uncommonly (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): • Eczema • Side effects in children and adolescents Side effects in children are expected to be the same as in adults. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or healthcare professional. This includes any

Possible side effects

not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the UK Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 5.

How to store it

IDELVION

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Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the label and carton. Do not store above 25 °C. Do not freeze. Keep the vial in the outer carton in order to protect from light. The reconstituted product should preferably be used immediately. If the reconstituted product is not administered immediately, storage times and conditions prior to use are in the responsibility of the user.

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Contents of the pack and other information

What IDELVION contains The active substance is: 6

250 IU per vial; after reconstitution with 2.5 ml of water for injections the solution contains 100 IU/ml of albutrepenonacog alfa. 500 IU per vial; after reconstitution with 2.5 ml of water for injections the solution contains 200 IU/ml of albutrepenonacog alfa. 1000 IU per vial; after reconstitution with 2.5 ml of water for injections the solution contains 400 IU/ml of albutrepenonacog alfa. 2000 IU per vial; after reconstitution with 5 ml of water for injections the solution contains 400 IU/ml of albutrepenonacog alfa. 3500 IU per vial; after reconstitution with 5 ml of water for injections the solution contains 700 IU/ml of albutrepenonacog alfa. The other ingredients are: Sodium citrate, polysorbate 80, mannitol, sucrose, and hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment) See last paragraph of section 2. Solvent: Water for injections What IDELVION looks like and contents of the pack IDELVION is presented as a pale yellow to white powder and is supplied with water for injections as solvent. The reconstituted solution should be clear to slightly opalescent, yellow to colourless i.e. it might sparkle when held up to the light but must not contain any obvious particles. Presentations One pack with 250, 500 or 1000 IU containing: 1 vial with powder 1 vial with 2.5 ml water for injections 1 filter transfer device 20/20 One inner box containing: 1 disposable 5 ml syringe 1 venipuncture set 2 alcohol swabs 1 non-sterile plaster One pack with 2000 or 3500 IU containing: 1 vial with powder 1 vial with 5 ml water for injections 1 filter transfer device 20/20 One inner box containing: 1 disposable 10 ml syringe 1 venipuncture set 2 alcohol swabs 1 non-sterile plaster Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer CSL Behring GmbH 7

Emil-von-Behring-Strasse 76 35041 Marburg Germany For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder: United Kingdom CSL Behring UK Ltd. Tel: +44 1444 447405 This leaflet was last revised in 04/2024 ———————————————————————————————————The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only: Posology Dose and duration of the substitution therapy depend on the severity of the factor IX deficiency, on the location and extent of the bleeding and on the patient's clinical condition. The number of units of factor IX administered is expressed in International Units (IU), which are related to the current WHO standard for factor IX products. Factor IX activity in plasma is expressed either as a percentage (relative to normal human plasma) or in International Units (relative to an International Standard for factor IX in plasma). One International Unit (IU) of factor IX activity is equivalent to that quantity of factor IX in one ml of normal human plasma. On demand treatment The calculation of the required dose of factor IX is based on the empirical finding that 1 IU factor IX per kg body weight raises the plasma factor IX activity by an average of 1.3 IU/dl (1.3 % of normal activity) in patients ≥ 12 years of age and by 1.0 IU/dl (1.0 % of normal activity) in patients < 12 years of age. The required dose is determined using the following formulae: Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (% of normal or IU/dl) x {reciprocal of observed recovery (IU/kg per IU/dl)} Expected factor IX rise (IU/dl or % of normal) = Dose (IU) x Recovery (IU/dl per IU/kg)/body weight (kg) The amount to be administered and the frequency of administration should always be oriented to the clinical effectiveness in the individual case. Patients < 12 years of age For an incremental recovery of 1 IU/dl per 1 IU/kg, the dose is calculated as follows: Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (IU/dl) x 1 dl/kg Example: 8

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A peak level of 50 % of normal is required in a 20 kg patient with severe haemophilia B. The appropriate dose would be 20 kg x 50 IU/dl x 1 dl/kg = 1000 IUs.

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A dose of 1000 IUs of IDELVION, administered to a 25 kg patient, should be expected to result in a peak post-injection factor IX increase of 1000 IUs/25 kg x 1.0 (IU/dl per IU/kg) = 40 IU/dl (40 % of normal).

Patients ≥ 12 years of age For an incremental recovery of 1.3 IU/dl per 1 IU/kg, the dose is calculated as follows: Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (IU/dl) x 0.77 dl/kg Example: 3. A peak level of 50 % of normal is required in a 80 kg patient with severe haemophilia B. The appropriate dose would be 80 kg x 50 IU/dl x 0.77 dl/kg = 3080 IUs. 4.

A dose of 2000 IUs of IDELVION, administered to a 80 kg patient, should be expected to result in a peak post-injection factor IX increase of 2000 IUs x 1.3 (IU/dl per IU/kg) /80 kg = 32.5 IU/dl (32.5 % of normal).

In the case of the following haemorrhagic events, the factor IX activity should not fall below the given plasma activity level (in % of normal or in IU/dl) in the corresponding period. The following table can be used to guide dosing in bleeding episodes and surgery:

Degree of haemorrhage / Type of surgical procedure

Factor IX level required (%) (IU/dl)

Haemorrhage Minor or moderate haemarthrosis, muscle bleeding (except iliopsoas) or oral bleeding

30 – 60

Major haemorrhage Life threatening haemorrhages, deep muscle bleeding including iliopsoas

60 – 100

Minor surgery Including uncomplicated tooth extraction

50 – 80 (pre-and postoperative)

Major surgery

60 – 100 (pre-and postoperative) 9

Frequency of doses (hours) / Duration of therapy (days) Single dose should be sufficient for majority of bleeds. Maintenance dose after 24 – 72 hours if there is further evidence of bleeding. Repeat every 24 – 72 hours for the first week, and then maintenance dose weekly until bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Single dose may be sufficient for the majority of minor surgeries. If needed, maintenance dose can be provided after 24 – 72 hours until bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Repeat every 24 – 72 hours for the first week, and then maintenance dose 1 – 2 times per week until

bleeding stops and healing is achieved. Prophylaxis For long-term prophylaxis against bleeding in patients with severe hemophilia B, the usual doses are 35 to 50 IU/kg once weekly. Some patients who are well-controlled on a once-weekly regimen might be treated with up to 75 IU/kg on an interval of 10 or 14 days. For patients >18 years, further extension of the treatment interval may be considered In some cases, especially in younger patients, shorter dose intervals or higher doses may be necessary. After a bleeding episode during prophylaxis, patients should maintain their prophylaxis regimen as closely as possible, with 2 doses of IDELVION being administered at least 24 hours apart but longer if deemed suitable for the patient. Paediatric population For long term prophylaxis, the recommended dose regimen is 35 to 50 IU/kg once weekly. For adolescents of 12 years of age and above, the dose recommendations are the same as for adults (see above). Special warnings and precautions for use Inhibitors After repeated treatment with human coagulation factor IX products, patients should be monitored for the development of neutralising antibodies (inhibitors) that should be quantified in Bethesda Units (BU) using appropriate biological testing. There have been reports in the literature showing a correlation between the occurrence of a factor IX inhibitor and allergic reactions. Therefore, patients experiencing allergic reactions should be evaluated for the presence of an inhibitor. It should be noted that patients with factor IX inhibitors may be at an increased risk of anaphylaxis with subsequent challenge with factor IX. Treatment monitoring During the course of treatment, appropriate determination of factor IX levels is advised to guide the dose to be administered and the frequency of repeated infusions. Individual patients may vary in their responses to factor IX, demonstrating different half-lives and recoveries. Dose based on bodyweight may require adjustment in underweight or overweight patients. In the case of major surgical interventions in particular, precise monitoring of the substitution therapy by means of coagulation analysis (plasma factor IX activity) is indispensable. When using an in vitro thromboplastin time (aPTT)-based one stage clotting assay for determining factor IX activity in patients' blood samples, plasma factor IX activity results can be significantly affected by both the type of aPTT reagent and the reference standard used in the assay. Measurement with a one-stage clotting assay using a kaolin-based aPTT reagent or Actin FS aPTT reagent will likely result in an underestimation of activity level. This is of importance particularly when changing the laboratory and/or reagents used in the assay. 10

Frequently asked questions about IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection

How do I take IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection?

IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection comes as injection containing 2000iu. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

What is the active substance in IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection?

The active substance in IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection is albutrepenonacog alfa.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.

Can I get IDELVION 2000 IU powder and solvent for solution for injection without a prescription?

Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

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4.1. Therapeutic indications

Treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding in patients with haemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency).

IDELVION can be used for all age groups.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Treatment should be under the supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of haemophilia B.

Treatment monitoring

During the course of treatment, appropriate determination of factor IX levels is advised to guide the dose to be administered and the frequency of repeated infusions. Individual patients may vary in their responses to factor IX, demonstrating different half-lives and recoveries. Dose based on bodyweight may require adjustment in underweight or overweight patients. In the case of major surgical interventions in particular, precise monitoring of the substitution therapy by means of coagulation analysis (plasma factor IX activity) is indispensable.

When using an in vitro thromboplastin time (aPTT)-based one stage clotting assay for determining factor IX activity in patients' blood samples, plasma factor IX activity results can be significantly affected by both the type of aPTT reagent and the reference standard used in the assay. Measurement with a one-stage clotting assay using a kaolin-based aPTT reagent or Actin FS aPTT reagent will likely result in an underestimation of activity level. This is of importance particularly when changing the laboratory and/or reagents used in the assay.

Posology

Dose and duration of the substitution therapy depend on the severity of the factor IX deficiency, on the location and extent of the bleeding and on the patient's clinical condition.

The number of units of factor IX administered is expressed in International Units (IU), which are related to the current WHO standard for factor IX products. Factor IX activity in plasma is expressed either as a percentage (relative to normal human plasma) or in International Units (relative to an International Standard for factor IX in plasma).

One International Unit (IU) of factor IX activity is equivalent to that quantity of factor IX in one ml of normal human plasma.

On demand treatment

The calculation of the required dose of factor IX is based on the empirical finding that 1 IU factor IX per kg body weight raises the plasma factor IX activity by an average of 1.3 IU/dl (1.3 % of normal activity) in patients ≥ 12 years of age and by 1.0 IU/dl (1.0 % of normal activity) in patients < 12 years of age. The required dose is determined using the following formulae:

Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (% of normal or IU/dl) x {reciprocal of observed recovery (IU/kg per IU/dl)}

Expected factor IX rise (IU/dl or % of normal) = Dose (IU) x Recovery (IU/dl per IU/kg)/body weight (kg)

The amount to be administered and the frequency of administration should always be oriented to the clinical effectiveness in the individual case.

Patients <12 years of age

For an incremental recovery of 1 IU/dl per 1 IU/kg, the dose is calculated as follows:

Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (IU/dl) x 1 dl/kg

Example:

1. A peak level of 50 % of normal is required in a 20 kg patient with severe haemophilia B. The appropriate dose would be 20 kg x 50 IU/dl x 1 dl/kg = 1000 IUs.

2. A dose of 1000 IUs of IDELVION, administered to a 25 kg patient, should be expected to result in a peak post-injection factor IX increase of 1000 IUs/25 kg x 1.0 (IU/dl per IU/kg) = 40 IU/dl (40 % of normal).

Patients ≥12 years of age

For an incremental recovery of 1.3 IU/dl per 1 IU/kg, the dose is calculated as follows:

Required dose (IU) = body weight (kg) x desired factor IX rise (IU/dl) x 0.77 dl/kg

Example:

3. A peak level of 50 % of normal is required in a 80 kg patient with severe haemophilia B. The appropriate dose would be 80 kg x 50 IU/dl x 0.77 dl/kg = 3080 IUs.

4. A dose of 2000 IUs of IDELVION, administered to a 80 kg patient, should be expected to result in a peak post-injection factor IX increase of 2000 IUs x 1.3 (IU/dl per IU/kg) /80 kg = 32.5 IU/dl (32.5 % of normal).

In the case of the following haemorrhagic events, the factor IX activity should not fall below the given plasma activity level (in % of normal or in IU/dl) in the corresponding period. The following table can be used to guide dosing in bleeding episodes and surgery:

Degree of haemorrhage / Type of surgical procedure

Factor IX level required (%) (IU/dl)

Frequency of doses (hours) / Duration of therapy (days)

Haemorrhage

Minor or moderate haemarthrosis, muscle bleeding (except iliopsoas) or oral bleeding

30 – 60

Single dose should be sufficient for majority of bleeds.

Maintenance dose after 24 – 72 hours if there is further evidence of bleeding.

Major haemorrhage

Life threatening haemorrhages, deep muscle bleeding including iliopsoas

60 – 100

Repeat every 24 – 72 hours for the first week, and then maintenance dose weekly until bleeding stops and healing is achieved.

Minor surgery

Including uncomplicated tooth extraction

50 – 80 (pre- and post-operative)

Single dose may be sufficient for a majority of minor surgeries.

If needed, maintenance dose can be provided after 24 – 72 hours until bleeding stops and healing is achieved.

Major surgery

60 - 100(pre- and post-operative)

Repeat every 24 – 72 hours for the first week, and then maintenance dose 1 – 2 times per week until bleeding stops and healing is achieved.

Prophylaxis

For long-term prophylaxis against bleeding in patients with severe haemophilia B, the usual doses are 35 to 50 IU/kg once weekly.

Some patients who are well-controlled on a once-weekly regimen might be treated with up to 75 IU/kg on an interval of 10 or 14 days. For patients >18 years, further extension of the treatment interval may be considered (see section 5.1).

In some cases, especially in younger patients, shorter dose intervals or higher doses may be necessary.

After a bleeding episode during prophylaxis, patients should maintain their prophylaxis regimen as closely as possible, with 2 doses of IDELVION being administered at least 24 hours apart but longer if deemed suitable for the patient.

Paediatric population

For long term prophylaxis the recommended dose regimen is 35 to 50 IU/kg once weekly (see sections 5.1 and 5.2). For adolescents of 12 years of age and above, the dose recommendations are the same as for adults (see above).

Method of administration

Intravenous use.

The reconstituted preparation should be injected slowly intravenously at a rate comfortable for the patient up to a maximum of 5 ml/min.

For instructions on reconstitution of the medicinal product before administration, see section 6.6.

4.3. Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Known allergic reaction to hamster protein.

4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use

Traceability

In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number of the administered product should be clearly recorded.

Hypersensitivity

Allergic type hypersensitivity reactions are possible with IDELVION. The product contains traces of hamster proteins. If symptoms of hypersensitivity occur, patients should be advised to discontinue use of the medicinal product immediately and contact their physician. Patients should be informed of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions including hives, generalised urticaria, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension and anaphylaxis.

In case of shock, standard medical treatment for shock should be implemented.

Inhibitors

After repeated treatment with human coagulation factor IX products, patients should be monitored for the development of neutralising antibodies (inhibitors) that should be quantified in Bethesda Units (BU) using appropriate biological testing. Formation of inhibitor to factor IX has been reported during factor replacement therapy with IDELVION in the treatment of haemophilia B.

There have been reports in the literature showing a correlation between the occurrence of a factor IX inhibitor and allergic reactions. Therefore, patients experiencing allergic reactions should be evaluated for the presence of an inhibitor. It should be noted that patients with factor IX inhibitors may be at an increased risk of anaphylaxis with subsequent challenge with factor IX.

Because of the risk of allergic reactions with factor IX products, the initial administration of factor IX should, according to the treating physician's judgement, be performed under medical observation where proper medical care for allergic reactions could be provided.

Thromboembolism

Because of the potential risk of thrombotic complications, clinical surveillance for early signs of thrombotic and consumptive coagulopathy should be initiated with appropriate biological testing when administering this product to patients with liver disease, to patients post-operatively, to newborn infants, or to patients at risk of thrombotic phenomena or DIC. In each of these situations, the benefit of treatment with IDELVION should be weighed against the risk of these complications.

Cardiovascular events

In patients with existing cardiovascular risk factors, substitution therapy with FIX may increase the cardiovascular risk.

Catheter-related complications

If a central venous access device (CVAD) is required, risk of CVAD-related complications including local infections, bacteraemia and catheter site thrombosis should be considered.

Elderly

Clinical studies of IDELVION did not include subjects aged 65 and over. It is not known whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

Immune tolerance induction

The safety and efficacy of using IDELVION for immune tolerance induction has not been established.

Sodium content

This medicinal product contains up to 8.6 mg vial, equivalent to 0.4% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult.

Paediatric population

The listed warnings and precautions apply both to adults and children.

4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

No interactions of human coagulation factor IX (rDNA) products with other medicinal products have been reported.

4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with factor IX. Based on the rare occurrence of haemophilia B in women, experience regarding the use of factor IX during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not available.

Therefore, factor IX should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if clearly indicated.

There is no information on the effects of factor IX on fertility.

4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines

IDELVION has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

4.8. Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions (which may include angioedema, burning and stinging at the infusion site, chills, flushing, generalised urticaria, headache, hives, hypotension, lethargy, nausea, restlessness, tachycardia, tightness of the chest, tingling, vomiting, wheezing) have been observed rarely and may in some cases progress to severe anaphylaxis (including shock). In some cases, these reactions have progressed to severe anaphylaxis, and they have occurred in close temporal association with development of factor IX inhibitors (see also section 4.4). Nephrotic syndrome has been reported following attempted immune tolerance induction in haemophilia B patients with factor IX inhibitors and a history of allergic reaction.

Very rarely development of antibodies to hamster protein with related hypersensitivity reactions has been observed.

Patients with haemophilia B may develop neutralising antibodies (inhibitors) to factor IX. If such inhibitors occur, the condition will manifest itself as an insufficient clinical response. In such cases, it is recommended that a specialised haemophilia centre be contacted. One case with high-titre inhibitor was reported in the clinical study which evaluated previously untreated patients. Inhibitor development has been observed in previously treated patients in the post-marketing experience with IDELVION.

There is a potential risk of thromboembolic episodes following the administration of factor IX products, with a higher risk for low purity preparations. The use of low purity factor IX products has been associated with instances of myocardial infarction, disseminated intravascular coagulation, venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The use of high purity factor IX is rarely associated with such adverse reactions.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions

The table presented below is according to the MedDRA system organ classification (SOC and Preferred Term Level). The table lists adverse reactions that were reported in clinical trials and/or were identified in post-marketing use.

Frequencies have been evaluated according to the following convention: very common (≥1/10); common (≥1/100 to <1/10); uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100); rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000); very rare (<1/10,000), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in order of decreasing seriousness.

MedDRA Standard System Organ Class

Adverse reactions

Frequency per patient

Blood and lymphatic disorders

FIX inhibition/Inhibitor development*

Not known

Immune system disorders

Hypersensitivity

Common

Nervous system disorders

Headache

Common

Dizziness

Common

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Rash

Common

Eczema

Uncommon

General disorders and administration site conditions

Injection site reactions

Common

Description of selected adverse reactions

One case with high-titre inhibitor was reported in the clinical study with previously untreated patients (refer to section 5.1). Due to the narrow data-base no inhibitor-incidence is provided.

Paediatric population

Frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions in children are expected to be the same as in adults.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store.

4.9. Overdose

No symptoms of overdose with IDELVION have been reported.

🇵🇱 Known in Poland as

Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako

  • IdelvionAlbutrepenonacogum alfa · injection / infusion

Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →

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