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Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion

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

for Lamzede contains the active substance velmanase alfa which belongs to a group of medicines known as enzyme replacement therapies. It is used to treat patients with mild to moderate alpha-mannosidosis disease. It is given for the treatment of non-neurological symptoms of the disease. Alpha-mannosidosis disease is a rare genetic disorder caused by a lack of an enzyme named alpha-mannosidase, which is needed to break down certain sugar compounds (called 'mannose‐rich oligosaccharides') in the body. When this enzyme is missing or does not work properly, these sugar compounds build up inside cells and cause the signs and symptoms of the disease. The typical manifestations of the disease include distinctive facial features, mental retardation, difficulty in controlling movements, difficulties in hearing and speaking, frequent infections, skeletal problems, muscle pain and weakness. Velmanase alfa is designed to replace the missing enzyme, in patients with alpha-mannosidosis disease.

What you need to know before you take it

e Lamzede Do not use Lamzede: if you are allergic to velmanase alfa or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before Lamzede is used. Hypersensitivity reactions may occur with the administration of Lamzede. These reactions usually appear during or soon after the infusion and may manifest with several symptoms, such as localised or diffuse skin reactions, gastrointestinal symptoms or swelling of the throat, face, lips or tongue (see section 4 "Possible side effects"). If the hypersensitivity reaction is severe, immediate discontinuation of Lamzede is recommended and current medical standards for emergency treatment are to be followed. Less severe hypersensitivity reactions may be managed by temporary interruption of the infusion or by slowing down infusion rate; administration of medicines used to treat allergy may be considered by the physician. If you are treated with Lamzede, you may experience a side effect during or immediately following the drip (infusion) used to give the medicine (see section 4 "Possible side effects"). This is known as an infusion-related reaction and can sometimes be severe. Your doctor may decide to keep you under observation for one hour or longer after the infusion in relation to the infusion related reactions. Infusion-related reactions include dizziness, headache, nausea, low or high blood pressure, tiredness and fever. If you experience an infusion-related reaction, you must tell your doctor immediately. If you have an infusion-related reaction you may be given additional medicines to treat or help prevent future reactions. These medicines may include medicines used to treat allergies (antihistamines), medicines used to treat fever (antipyretics) and medicines to control inflammation (corticosteroids). If the infusion-related reaction is severe, your doctor will stop the infusion immediately and start giving you appropriate medical treatment. If the infusion-related reactions are severe and/or there is a loss of effect from this medicine, your doctor will perform a blood test to check for antibodies that might affect the outcome of your treatment. Most of the time you can still be given Lamzede even if you experience an infusion-related reaction. Antibodies may play a role in hypersensitivity and infusion related reactions observed with the use of Lamzede. Although 24% of patients developed antibodies against Lamzede during its clinical development, no clear correlation was found between antibody titres and reduction in efficacy or occurrence of hypersensitivity reactions. Other medicines and Lamzede Tell your doctor 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 for advice before this medicine is used. You should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor states it is clearly necessary. Your doctor will discuss that with you. It is not known whether velmanase alfa passes into breast milk. Lamzede can be used during breast-feeding since the velmanase alfa will not be absorbed by a breast-fed child. Driving and using machines Lamzede has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Lamzede contains sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose unit, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

How to take it

Lamzede This medicine is only to be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the treatment of alphamannosidosis or other similar diseases and should only be given by a healthcare professional. Lamzede is only used under the supervision of a doctor who is knowledgeable in the treatment of Alpha Mannosidosis disease. Your doctor may advise that you can be treated at home provided you meet certain criteria. Please contact your doctor if you would like to be treated at home. Dose The recommended dose of Lamzede is 1 mg/kg of body weight given once every week. Use in children and adolescents Lamzede may be given to children and adolescents at the same dose and frequency as in adults. Administration Lamzede is supplied in a vial as a powder for infusion which will be made up with water for injections before being given. Once it has been made up, the medicine will be given by infusion pump (drip) into a vein over a period of at least 50 minutes under your doctor's supervision. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects occur during the infusion or shortly after ("infusion-related reaction", see section 2 "Warnings and precautions"). While under treatment with Lamzede, you may experience some of the following reactions: Serious side effects Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) loss of consciousness (fainting, which may be preceded by feeling dizzy, lightheaded or confused) acute renal insufficiency (kidney problems which can be recognised from fluid retention, swelling in legs, ankles or feet, drowsiness, shortness of breath or fatigue) hypersensitivity and serious allergic reaction (symptoms including localised or diffuse skin itching, dizziness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, chills, fever, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or intestinal pain, swelling of the throat, face, lips or tongue) If you experience any side effect like these, please tell your doctor immediately. Other side effects Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) diarrhoea weight increase fever/increased body temperature Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) low heart beat (bradycardia) blue skin and lips (cyanosis) psychotic behaviour (mental illness with hallucinations, difficulty in thinking clearly and understanding reality, anxiety), initial difficulty in sleeping confused state, fainting, tremor, dizziness, headache intestinal (abdominal) pain, irritation of the stomach caused by digestive acids (reflux gastritis), nausea, vomiting pain at the site the infusion is given, chills, feeling hot, malaise, tiredness (fatigue) skin rashes (urticaria), increased sweating (hyperhidrosis) nosebleed joint pain, back pain, joint stiffness, muscle pain, pain in extremity (hands, feet) eye irritation, eye swelling (eyelid oedema), eye redness increased appetite

Possible side effects

  • frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) infection of the inner wall of the sac around the heart (endocarditis) furuncle infection caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus decreased appetite agitation, stool soiling, nervousness inability to coordinate muscle movements somnolence increased lacrimation deafness aortic valve incompetence (a condition in which the aortic valve does not close tightly) fast and/or rapid heart beat low blood pressure vascular fragility oropharyngeal pain wheezing painful swallowing reddening of the skin joint swelling, joint warmth weakness symptoms of a mild infusion related reaction such as paleness, lack of interest and energy and reduced muscle strength or tension Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via: Yellow Card Scheme, Website: 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.

How to store it

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Store and transport refrigerated (2°C ‐ 8°C). Do not freeze. Store in the original package in order to protect from light. After reconstitution, the medicine should be used immediately. If not used immediately, the reconstituted solution may be stored up to 24 hours at 2°C to 8°C. This medicine must not be used if the reconstituted solution contains opaque particles or is discoloured. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

Contents of the pack and other information

What Lamzede contains The active substance is velmanase alfa. One vial contains 10 mg of velmanase alfa. After reconstitution, one mL of the solution contains 2 mg of velmanase alfa (10 mg / 5 mL). The other ingredients are: disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (see section 2 "Lamzede contains sodium"), mannitol (E421) and glycine. What Lamzede looks like and contents of the pack Lamzede is a white to off‐white powder for solution for infusion, supplied in a glass vial. Each carton contains 1, 5 or 10 vials. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Chiesi Limited 333 Styal Road Manchester M22 5LG UK Manufacturer Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. Via San Leonardo, 96 43122 Parma Italy This leaflet was last revised in March 2026. This medicine has been authorised under 'exceptional circumstances'. This means that because of the rarity of this disease it has been impossible to get complete information on this medicine. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency will review any new information on this medicine every year and this leaflet will be updated as necessary. Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Phone 0161 488 5555 for help. ___________________________________________________________________ The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only. Lamzede requires reconstitution and is intended for intravenous infusion only. Each vial is for single use only. Instructions for reconstitution and administration Lamzede should be reconstituted and administrated by a healthcare professional. Aseptic technique is to be used during preparation. Filter needles must not be used during preparation. a) The number of vials to be used should be calculated based on the individual patient's weight. The recommended dose of 1 mg/kg is determined using the following calculation: Patient's weight (kg) x dose (mg/kg) = Patient dose (in mg). Patient dose (in mg) divided by 10 mg/vial (content of one vial) = number of vials to reconstitute. If the number of calculated vials includes a fraction, it should be rounded up to the next whole number. Approximately 30 minutes prior to reconstitution, the required number of vials should be removed from the refrigerator. The vials should reach ambient temperature (between 15°C and 25°C) prior to reconstitution. Each vial is reconstituted by slowly injecting 5 mL of water for injections to the inside of the wall of each vial. Each mL of reconstituted solution contains 2 mg of velmanase alfa. Only the volume corresponding to the recommended dose should be administered. Example: Patient's weight (44 kg) x dose (1 mg/kg) = Patient dose (44 mg). 44 mg divided by 10 mg/vial = 4.4 vials, therefore, 5 vials should be reconstituted. From the total reconstituted volume, only 22 mL (corresponding to 44 mg) should be administered. b) The powder should be reconstituted in the vial by a slow drop-wise addition of the water for injections down the inside of the vial and not directly onto the lyophilized powder. Forcefully ejecting the water for injections from the syringe onto the powder should be avoided to minimise foaming. The reconstituted vials should stand on the table for about 5-10 minutes. Thereafter each vial should be tilted and rolled gently for 15-20 seconds to enhance the dissolution process. The vial should not be inverted, swirled, or shaken. c) An immediate visual inspection of the solution for particulate matter and discoloration should be performed after reconstitution. The solution should be clear and not used if opaque particles are observed or if the solution is discoloured. Due to the nature of the medicinal product, the reconstituted solution may occasionally contain some proteinaceous particles in form of thin white strands or translucent fibers which will be removed by the in-line filter during infusion (see point e). d) The reconstituted solution is to be slowly withdrawn from each vial with caution to avoid foaming in the syringe. If the volume of the solution exceeds one syringe capacity, the required number of syringes should be prepared in order to replace the syringe quickly during the infusion. e) The reconstituted solution should be administered using an infusion set equipped with a pump and an in-line low protein-binding 0.22 μm filter. The total volume of infusion is determined by the patient's weight and should be administrated over a minimum of 50 minutes. It is recommended to use always the same dilution (2 mg/ml). For patients weighing less than 18 kg, and receiving less than 9 mL reconstituted solution, the infusion rate should calculated so that the infusion time is ≥50 minutes. The maximum infusion rate is 25 mL/hour. The infusion time can be calculated from the following table: Patient weight (kg)

Dose (mL)

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Minimum infusion time (min)

Patient weight (kg)

Dose (mL)

Maximum infusion rate (mL/h)

Minimum infusion time (min)

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26

3 3.6 4.2 4.8 5.4 6 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9 9.6 10.2 10.8 11.4 12 12.6 13.2 13.8 14.4 15 15.6 16.2 16.8 17.4 18 18.6 19.2 19.8 20.4 21 21.6 22.2 22.8 23.4 24 24.6 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62

53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48 48.5 49 49.5

25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25

64 65 67 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 76 77 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 88 89 90 91 92 94 95 96 97 98 100 101 102 103 104 106 107 108 109 110 112 113 114 115 116 118 119

f) When the last syringe is empty, the dose syringe is replaced with a 20 mL syringe filled with sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection. A volume of 10 mL sodium chloride solution should be administered through the infusion system to infuse the remaining fraction of Lamzede in the line to the patient. Disposal Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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Frequently asked questions about Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion

How do I take Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion?

Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion comes as infusion containing 10mg. 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 Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion?

The active substance in Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion is velmanase alfa.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion, 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 Lamzede 10 mg powder for solution for infusion 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

Enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of non-neurological manifestations in patients with mild to moderate alpha-mannosidosis. See sections 4.4 and 5.1.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

The treatment should be supervised by a physician experienced in the management of patients with alpha-mannosidosis or in the administration of other enzyme replacement therapies (ERT) for lysosomal storage disorder. Administration of Lamzede should be carried out by a healthcare professional with the ability to manage ERT and medical emergencies.

Posology

The recommended dose regimen is 1 mg/kg of body weight administered once every week by intravenous infusion at a controlled speed.

The effects of treatment with velmanase alfa should be periodically evaluated and discontinuation of treatment considered in cases where no clear benefits could be observed.

Special populations

Elderly

No data are available and no relevant use in elderly patients is described.

Renal or hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal or hepatic impairment.

Paediatric population

No dose adjustment is necessary for the paediatric population.

Method of administration

For intravenous infusion use only.

Instructions on reconstitution of the medicinal product before administration

The reconstituted solution should be clear. Do not use if opaque particles are observed or if the solution is discoloured (see section 6.6).

The reconstituted solution of Lamzede should be administered using an infusion set equipped with a pump and an in-line low protein-binding 0.22 µm filter. The infusion duration should be calculated individually considering a maximum infusion rate of 25 mL/hour to control the protein load. The infusion duration should be a minimum of 50 minutes. A slower infusion rate may be prescribed when clinically appropriate according to the physician's judgment, for example at the beginning of the treatment or in case of previous infusion-related reactions (IRRs).

For the calculation of the infusion rate and the infusion time based on body weight see the table in section 6.6.

The patient should be observed for IRRs for at least one hour after the infusion according to clinical conditions and the physician's judgment. For further instructions, see section 4.4.

Home infusion

Infusion of Lamzede at home may be considered for patients who are tolerating their infusions well. The decision to have a patient move to home infusion should be made after evaluation and recommendation by the treating physician. Patients experiencing infusion-related reactions, including hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylactic reactions, during the home infusion need to immediately reduce the infusion rate or to stop the infusion process considering the severity of the reaction and seek the attention of a healthcare professional. Dose and infusion rate in home setting should remain the same used in the hospital setting; they could be changed only under the supervision of a healthcare professional and treating physician.

Appropriate training should be given by the treating physician and/or nurse to the patient and/or caregiver prior to initiation of home infusion.

4.3. Contraindications

Severe allergic reaction to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

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.

General consideration on the treatment

As the accumulation of end organ damage progresses over time, it is more difficult for the treatment to reverse the damage or to show improvements. As with other enzyme replacement therapies, velmanase alfa does not cross the blood-brain-barrier. It should be considered by the treating physician that the administration of velmanase alfa does not affect the irreversible complications (i.e. skeletal deformities, disostosis multiplex, neurological manifestations and impaired cognitive function).

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in patients in clinical studies. Appropriate medical support should be readily available when velmanase alfa is administered. If severe allergic or anaphylactic-type reactions occur, immediate discontinuation of velmanase alfa is recommended and current medical standards for emergency treatment are to be followed.

Infusion-related reaction

Administration of velmanase alfa may result in an IRR, including anaphylactoid reaction (see section 4.8). The IRRs observed in clinical studies of velmanase alfa were characterised by a rapid onset of symptoms and were of mild to moderate severity.

The management of IRRs should be based on the severity of the reaction and includes slowing the infusion rate, treatment with medicinal products such as antihistamines, antipyretics and/or corticosteroids, and/or stopping and resuming treatment with increased infusion time. Pre-treatment with antihistamines and/or corticosteroids may prevent subsequent reactions in those cases where symptomatic treatment was required. Most of the patients were not routinely pre-medicated prior to infusion of velmanase alfa during clinical studies.

In case symptoms such as angioedema (tongue or throat swelling), upper airway obstruction or hypotension occur during or immediately after infusion, anaphylaxis or an anaphylactoid reaction should be suspected. In such a case, treatment with an antihistamine and corticosteroids should be considered as being appropriate. In the most severe cases, the current medical standards for emergency treatment are to be observed.

The patient should be kept under observation for IRRs for one hour or longer after the infusion, according to the treating physician's judgement.

Immunogenicity

Antibodies may play a role in treatment-related reactions observed with the use of velmanase alfa. To further evaluate the relationship, in instances of development of severe IRRs or lack or loss of treatment effect, patients should be tested for the presence of anti-velmanase alfa antibodies. In case the patient's condition deteriorates during ERT, cessation of treatment should be considered.

There is a potential for immunogenicity.

In the exploratory and pivotal clinical studies at any time under treatment, 8 patients out of 33 (24%) developed IgG-class antibodies to velmanase alfa.

In a paediatric clinical study in patients below 6 years, 4 patients out of 5 (80%) developed IgG-class antibodies to velmanase alfa. In this study, the immunogenicity test was performed with a different and more sensitive method and therefore the incidence of patients developing IgG-class antibodies to velmanase alfa was higher but not comparable to data of the previous studies.

No clear correlation was found between antibody titres (velmanase alfa IgG antibody level) and reduction in efficacy or occurrence of anaphylaxis or other hypersensitivity reactions.

The development of antibodies has not been shown to affect clinical efficacy or safety.

Sodium content

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

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

No interaction studies have been performed.

4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

There are no data from the use of velmanase alfa in pregnant women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development (see section 5.3). As velmanase alfa aims at normalizing alpha-mannosidase in alpha-mannosidosis patients, Lamzede is not recommended to be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires treatment with velmanase alfa.

Breast-feeding

It is unknown whether velmanase alfa or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Nevertheless, the absorption of any ingested milk-containing velmanase alfa in the breastfed child is considered to be minimal and no untoward effects are therefore anticipated. Lamzede can be used during breastfeeding.

Fertility

There are no clinical data on the effects of velmanase alfa on fertility. Animal studies do not show evidence of impaired fertility.

4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Lamzede has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

4.8. Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

The most common adverse reactions observed were weight increase (15%), IRRs (13%), diarrhoea (10%), headache (7%), arthralgia (7%), increased appetite (5%) and pain in extremity (5%).

The majority of these adverse reactions were non-serious. IRRs include hypersensitivity in 3 patients and anaphylactoid reaction in 1 patient. These reactions were mild to moderate in intensity.

A total of 4 serious adverse reactions (loss of consciousness in 1 patient, acute renal failure in 1 patient, chills and hyperthermia in 1 patient) were observed. In all cases the patients recovered without sequelae.

Tabulated list of adverse reactions

The adverse reactions reflecting exposure of 38 patients treated with velmanase alfa in clinical studies are listed in the table 1 below. Adverse reactions are classified by system organ class and preferred term according to the MedDRA frequency convention. Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in the order of decreasing seriousness. Frequency is defined as 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) or not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

Table 1: Adverse reactions reported from clinical studies, post-authorization safety studies and spontaneous reporting in patients with alpha-mannosidosis treated with velmanase alfa

System organ class

Adverse reaction

Frequency

Infections and infestations

Bacterial disease carrier

Not known

Endocarditis

Not known

Furuncle

Not known

Staphylococcal infection

Not known

Immune system disorders

Hypersensitivity(1)

Common

Anaphylactoid reaction(1)

Common

Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Increased appetite

Common

Decreased appetite

Not known

Psychiatric disorders

Psychotic behaviour

Common

Initial insomnia

Common

Agitation

Not known

Encopresis

Not known

Psychotic disorder

Not known

Nervousness

Not known

Apathy(1)

Not known

Nervous system disorders

Loss of consciousness(2)

Common

Tremor

Common

Confusional state

Common

Syncope

Common

Headache

Common

Dizziness

Common

Ataxia

Not known

Nervous system disorder

Not known

Somnolence

Not known

Hypotonia(1)

Not known

Eye disorders

Eyelid oedema

Common

Eye irritation

Common

Ocular hyperaemia

Common

Lacrimation increased

Not known

Ear and labyrinth disorders

Deafness

Not known

Cardiac disorders

Cyanosis(1)

Common

Bradycardia

Common

Aortic valve incompetence

Not known

Palpitations

Not known

Tachycardia

Not known

Vascular disorders

Hypotension

Not known

Vascular fragility

Not known

Pallor(1)

Not known

Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders

Epistaxis

Common

Oropharyngeal pain

Not known

Pharyngeal oedema

Not known

Wheezing

Not known

Gastrointestinal disorders

Diarrhoea

Very common

Vomiting(1)

Common

Abdominal pain upper

Common

Nausea(1)

Common

Abdominal pain

Common

Reflux gastritis

Common

Odynophagia

Not known

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Urticaria(1)

Common

Hyperhidrosis(1)

Common

Angioedema

Not known

Erythema

Not known

Rash

Not known

Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders

Arthralgia

Common

Pain in extremity

Common

Joint stiffness

Common

Myalgia

Common

Back pain

Common

Joint swelling

Not known

Joint warmth

Not known

Renal and urinary disorders

Renal failure acute(2)

Common

General disorder and administration site conditions

Pyrexia(1)

Very common

Chills(1)

Common

Catheter site pain

Common

Feeling hot(1)

Common

Fatigue

Common

Malaise(1)

Common

Asthenia

Not known

Investigations

Weight increase

Very common

Injury, poisoning and procedural complications

Procedural headache

Common

Infusion related reaction

Not known

(1) Preferred terms considered as IRR as described in the section below

(2) Selected adverse reaction as described in the section below

Description of selected adverse reactions

Infusion-related reaction

IRRs (including hypersensitivity, cyanosis, nausea, vomiting, pyrexia, chills, feeling hot, malaise, urticaria, anaphylactoid reaction and hyperhidrosis) were reported in 13% of the patients (5 out of 38 patients) in clinical studies. All were mild or moderate in severity and 2 were reported as a serious adverse reaction (see section 5.1). All patients who experienced IRRs recovered. One patient experienced symptoms of apathy, pallor and hypotonia in the alpha-mannosidosis registry.

Acute renal failure

In the clinical studies, one patient experienced acute renal failure considered possibly related to the study treatment. Acute renal failure was of moderate severity leading to temporary discontinuation of the study treatment and fully resolved within 3 months. Concomitant long-term treatment with high doses of ibuprofen was noted during the occurrence of the event.

Loss of consciousness

In one patient, one event of loss of consciousness was reported during the treatment in the clinical trials. The event occurred 8 days after last infusion and after 14 months of treatment. A connection to the test drug could not be ruled out despite the long period from last infusion and until the event occurred. The patient recovered within few seconds and was taken to the hospital, where she/he received sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for infusion and was then discharged after 6-hour observation. The patient continued in the study with no change in dose level.

No other related event of loss of consciousness has been reported either in the clinical either in the commercial setting.

Paediatric population

Children age below 6 years old

A total of 5 patients with alpha-mannosidosis below 6 years received velmanase alfa in a clinical study. The safety profile was similar to that observed in the previous studies, with similar frequency, type and severity of adverse events.

Children age group 6 to 17 years old

The safety profile of velmanase alfa in clinical studies involving children and adolescents was similar to that observed in adult patients. Overall, 58% of patients (19 out of 33) with alpha-mannosidosis receiving velmanase alfa in clinical studies were aged 6 to 17 years at the start of the study.

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: Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

4.9. Overdose

There is no experience with overdose of velmanase alfa. The maximum dose of velmanase alfa in clinical studies was a single administration of 100 units/kg (approximately corresponding to 3.2 mg/kg). During the infusion with this higher dose, fever of mild intensity and short duration (5 hours) was observed in one patient. No treatment was administered.

For the management of adverse reactions, see sections 4.4 and 4.8.

🇵🇱 Known in Poland as

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

  • LamzedeVelmanasum alfa · injection / infusion

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→ Velmanase alfa for treating alpha-mannosidosis (NICE · 2023)
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