ZYNYZ Solution for injection Ref.[107364] Active ingredients: Retifanlimab

Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US)  Revision Year: 2023 

1. Indications and Usage

ZYNYZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC).

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials [see Clinical Studies (14)].

2. Dosage and Administration

2.1 Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage of ZYNYZ is 500 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 4 weeks until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or up to 24 months.

Administer ZYNYZ as an intravenous infusion after dilution [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].

2.2 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

No dose reduction of ZYNYZ is recommended. In general, withhold ZYNYZ for severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue ZYNYZ for life‑threatening (Grade 4) immune-mediated adverse reactions, recurrent severe (Grade 3) immune-mediated reactions that require systemic immunosuppressive treatment, or an inability to reduce corticosteroid dose to 10 mg or less of prednisone equivalent per day within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.

Dosage modifications for ZYNYZ for adverse reactions that require management different from these general guidelines are summarized in Table 1.

Table 1. Recommended Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions:

Adverse ReactionSeverity* ZYNYZ Dosage Modifications
Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
Pneumonitis Grade 2 Withhold
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue
Colitis Grade 2 or 3 Withhold
Grade 4 Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with no
tumor involvement
of the liver
AST or ALT greater than 3 but
no more than 8 times ULN
OR
Total bilirubin increases to more than
1.5 and up to 3 times ULN
Withhold
AST or ALT increases to more than
8 times ULN
OR
Total bilirubin greater than 3 times
ULN
Permanently discontinue
Hepatitis with tumor
involvement of the
liver
Baseline AST or ALT is more than
1 and up to 3 times ULN and increases
more than 5 and up to 10 times ULN
OR
Baseline AST or ALT is more than
3 and up to 5 times ULN and increases
more than 8 and up to 10 times ULN
Withhold
AST or ALT increases to more than
10 times ULN
OR
Total bilirubin increases to more than
3 times ULN
Permanently discontinue
Endocrinopathies§ Grade 3 or 4 Withhold until clinically
stable or permanently
discontinue depending on
severity
Nephritis with renal
dysfunction
Grade 2 or 3 increased blood
creatinine
Withhold
Grade 4 increased blood creatinine Permanently discontinue
Exfoliative
dermatologic
conditions
Grade 3 or suspected SJS, TEN, or
DRESS
Withhold
Grade 4 or confirmed SJS, TEN, or
DRESS
Permanently discontinue
Myocarditis Grade 2, 3, or 4 Permanently discontinue
Neurological toxicities Grade 2 Withhold
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue
Other Adverse Reactions
Infusion-related
reactions
[see
Warnings and
Precautions (5.2)]
Grade 1 or 2 Interrupt or slow the rate
of infusion
Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue

AST = aspartate aminotransferase; ALT = alanine aminotransferase; DRESS = drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms; SJS = Stevens-Johnson syndrome; TEN = toxic epidermal necrolysis; ULN = upper limit of normal.
* Toxicity graded per National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.
Resume in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) after corticosteroid taper. Permanently discontinue if no resolution within 12 weeks of initiating steroids or inability to reduce prednisone to less than 10 mg/day (or equivalent) within 12 weeks of initiating steroids.
If AST and ALT are less than or equal to ULN at baseline in patients with liver involvement, withhold or permanently discontinue ZYNYZ based on recommendations for hepatitis with no liver involvement.
§ Depending on clinical severity, consider withholding for Grade 2 endocrinopathy until symptom improvement with hormone replacement. Resume once acute symptoms have resolved.

2.3 Preparation and Administration

Do not administer ZYNYZ using a polyurethane infusion set.

Visually inspect the vial for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. ZYNYZ is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale yellow solution and is free of particles. Discard the vial if the solution is cloudy, discolored, or contains particulate matter.

Do not shake the vial.

Preparation:

  • Withdraw 20 mL (500 mg) of ZYNYZ from one vial and discard vial with any unused portion.
  • Dilute ZYNYZ with either 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP to a final concentration between 1.4 mg/mL to 10 mg/mL. Use polyvinylchloride (PVC) and di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), polyolefin copolymer, polyolefin with polyamide, or ethylene vinyl acetate infusion bags.
  • Mix diluted solution by gentle inversion. Do not shake.
  • Visually inspect the infusion bag for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Discard if the solution is discolored or contains particulate matter.

Storage of diluted ZYNYZ solution:

Protect the diluted ZYNYZ solution from light during storage.

Store diluted ZYNYZ solution:

  • At room temperature [up to 25°C (77°F)] for no more than 8 hours from the time of preparation to the end of the infusion.

OR

  • Under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) for no more than 24 hours from the time of preparation to the end of the infusion. If refrigerated, allow the diluted solution to come to room temperature prior to administration. The diluted solution must be administered within 4 hours (including infusion time) once it is removed from the refrigerator.

Do not freeze or shake diluted solution.

Administration:

  • Administer diluted ZYNYZ solution by intravenous infusion over 30 minutes through a polyethylene or PVC with DEHP intravenous line containing a sterile, non-pyrogenic, low-protein binding polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, or cellulose acetate 0.2 micron to 5 micron in-line or add-on filter or 15 micron mesh in-line or add-on filter. DO NOT administer ZYNYZ as an intravenous push or bolus injection.
  • Do not co‑administer other drugs through the same infusion line.

16.2. Storage and Handling

Store refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake.

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