通用中文 | 卡博特韦与利匹韦林缓释注射混悬液 | 通用外文 | cabotegravir and rilpivirine extended release injectable suspensions |
品牌中文 | 品牌外文 | Cabenuva | |
其他名称 | CAB/RPV | ||
公司 | ViiV/强生(ViiV/强生) | 产地 | 加拿大(Canada) |
含量 | 200mg/300mg | 包装 | 1支/盒 |
剂型给药 | 每月一针 注射剂 | 储存 | 2度-8度(冰箱冷藏,禁止冷冻) |
适用范围 | HIV 艾滋病 抑制HIV-1病毒 |
通用中文 | 卡博特韦与利匹韦林缓释注射混悬液 |
通用外文 | cabotegravir and rilpivirine extended release injectable suspensions |
品牌中文 | |
品牌外文 | Cabenuva |
其他名称 | CAB/RPV |
公司 | ViiV/强生(ViiV/强生) |
产地 | 加拿大(Canada) |
含量 | 200mg/300mg |
包装 | 1支/盒 |
剂型给药 | 每月一针 注射剂 |
储存 | 2度-8度(冰箱冷藏,禁止冷冻) |
适用范围 | HIV 艾滋病 抑制HIV-1病毒 |
2021年01月22日,美国FDA宣布批准由ViiV Healthcare公司开发的Cabenuva(Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)卡博特韦/利匹韦林注射制剂上市,治疗接受抗逆转录病毒治疗后出现病毒学抑制的成人HIV-1感染患者,这些患者无失败治疗史,对卡博特韦或利匹韦林均无已知或疑似耐药性。这是美国FDA批准的首个只需每月给药一次用于HIV感染成人患者的完整注射方案。
Cabenuva是一款肌肉注射的长效抗病毒疗法。它由两种有效成分构成,分别为利匹韦林和卡博特韦。利匹韦林是一款口服非核苷逆转录酶抑制剂。卡博特韦是一款整合酶抑制剂,它的作用是抑制病毒DNA整合到人体免疫细胞的基因组中。这一整合步骤是HIV病毒复制过程中不可缺少的一步,也是导致慢性感染的的重要原因。
【生产企业】:ViiV Healthcare公司(由葛兰素史克(GSK)控股、辉瑞(Pfizer)和盐野义(Shionogi)持股的HIV/AIDS药物研发公司)
【规格】:Cabenuva由一瓶Cabotegravir (白色至浅粉色缓释注射剂混悬液)和一瓶Rilpivirine(白色至灰白色缓释注射剂混悬液)组成,规格如下:
400-mg/600-mg装:由400 mg/2 mL (200 mg/mL)单剂量cabotegravir和600 mg/2 mL (300 mg/mL)单剂量rilpivirine组成。
600-mg/900-mg装:由600 mg/3 mL (200 mg/mL)单剂量cabotegravir和900 mg/3 mL (300 mg/mL)单剂量rilpivirine组成。
【商标】:Cabenuva
【通用名】:(Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)卡博特韦/利匹韦林注射混悬液
【贮藏】:
1.将Cabenuva置于原包装纸箱中,储存在2-8℃的冰箱中,直到用前再取出。不要使药物冻结。请勿将药物与任何其他药物或稀释剂混合。
2.给药前,应将药瓶置于室温(不超过25℃)。在室温下,药瓶可以在纸箱中保留长达6小时;如果6小时内没有使用,必须丢弃。
3.一旦混悬药物被吸入相应的注射器,应尽快进行注射,但只能在注射器中保留长达2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
【Cabenuva适应症】:
1.用于治疗接受稳定方案已实现病毒学抑制(HIV RNA<50拷贝/毫升)、无任何治疗失败史、对cabotegravir或rilpivirine均无已知或疑似耐药的HIV-1成人感染者,取代其但前的抗逆转录病毒(ARV)方案。
2.Cabenuva是一种处方药,在没有其他HIV-1药物的情况下使用,用于治疗成人HIV-1感染,当医生确定其符合特定要求时,可替代目前的HIV-1药物。HIV-1病毒是导致获得性免疫缺陷综合征(艾滋病)的病毒。
3.Cabenuva含有2种不同的药物:cabotegravir和rilpivirine;尚不清楚Cabenuva对儿童是否安全有效。
【Cabenuva推荐剂量和给药方法】:
1.使用Cabenuva
必须由医生来开具Cabenuva处方。在开始Cabenuva治疗之前,医生应仔细选择同意且需要每月注射给药计划的患者,并就遵守计划给药访视的重要性向患者提供咨询,以帮助维持病毒抑制,降低病毒反弹的风险和因错过剂量而产生耐药性的可能性。
2.口服导入剂量评估Cabenuva的耐受性
在开始Cabenuva治疗之前,口服导入应使用约1个月(至少28天),以评估药物的耐受性。推荐的每日口服导入剂量是一片30mg的Vocabria (cabotegravir)和一片25mg的Edurant (rilpivirine)。Cabenuva推荐的口服导入和肌肉注射给药方案见表1。
3.开始注射 (Cabenuva 600-mg/900-mg剂量)
在口服导入的最后一天开始注射。成人Cabenuva的推荐初始注射剂量为单次600mg(3mL)臀肌内注射cabotegravir和单次900mg(3 mL)臀肌内注射rilpivirine。在同一次访视中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)使用cabotegravir和rilpivirine。持续注射应在开始注射后一个月开始。
4.持续注射(Cabenuva 400-mg/600-mg剂量)
开始注射后,建议成人每月连续注射Cabenuva的剂量为每次400mg(2mL)臀肌内注射cabotegravir和每次600mg(2mL)臀肌内注射rilpivirine。在同一次就诊中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)使用cabotegravir和rilpivirine。患者可以在计划每月接受注射的日期之前或之后的7天内注射给药。
表1 推荐成人口服导入和肌肉注射给药方案
药物 |
口服导入(至少28天) |
肌内(臀肌)初始注射(一次性给药) |
肌肉(臀部)持续注射(每月一次) |
第1个月 |
第2个月(口服导入的最后一天) |
第3个月起 |
|
Cabotegravir |
每日一次,每次30毫克,随餐服用 |
600 mg (3 mL) |
400 mg (2 mL) |
Rilpivirine |
每日一次,每次25毫克,随餐服用 |
900 mg (3 mL) |
600 mg (2 mL) |
5. 错过注射
强烈建议遵守每月注射给药计划。错过预定注射就诊的患者应再次进行临床评估,以确保恢复治疗仍然合适。关于错过注射后的剂量建议,请参考表2。
6.计划内错过的注射(口服给药以替代最多2次连续每月注射)
如果患者计划错过预定的注射就诊超过7天,则采取每日口服治疗来替代最多2次连续的每月注射就诊。推荐的每日口服剂量是一片30mg的Vocabria (cabotegravir)和一片25mg的Edurant (rilpivirine)。第一次口服治疗应在最后一次注射Cabenuva后约1个月进行,并持续至重新开始注射给药之日。有关注射剂量的建议,请参考表2。
7.计划外错过的注射
如果每月注射错过或延迟超过7天,并且在此期间没有进行口服治疗,临床上应重新评估患者,以确定恢复注射剂量是否仍然合适。如果将继续注射给药,给药建议见表2。
表2 .错过注射后的注射剂量建议
自上次注射完的时间 |
建议 |
小于或等于2个月 |
尽快恢复每月400mg(2mL)cabotegravir和600mg(2mL)rilpivirine肌肉注射。 |
超过2个月 |
重新开始对患者进行600mg(3mL) cabotegravir和900mg(3 mL) rilpivirine肌肉注射,然后继续遵循400mg(2mL)cabotegravir和600mg(2mL)rilpivirine肌肉注射每月给药方案。 |
8.用药过量
目前还没有已知的cabotegravir和rilpivirine过量的治疗方法。如果出现用药过量,应对患者进行监测,并根据需要进行标准的支持性治疗,包括监测生命体征和心电图(QT间期)以及观察患者的临床状态。由于cabotegravir和rilpivirine都与血浆蛋白高度结合,因此两者都不太可能通过透析去除。在评估治疗需求和恢复时,考虑注射后长期暴露于cabotegravir和rilpivirine。
9.给药建议
您的医生将向您臀部两侧的肌肉注射Cabenuva。
您将接受两次Cabenuva注射(cabotegravir和rilpivirine),每月一次。在接受首次Cabenuva注射剂量之前,您的医生将让您服用1片Vocabria (cabotegravir)片剂和1片Edurant (rilpivirine)片剂,每天一次,持续一个月(至少28天)。这将用于您的医生评估您对这些药物的耐受程度。
Cabenuva是一种长效药物,在您最后一次注射后可能会在您的体内停留12个月或更长时间。
在使用Cabenuva治疗期间,你要参加计划好的注射给药预约,接受注射剂量的Cabenuva。如果您错过或计划内错过7天以上的Cabenuva每月注射计划,请立即联系医生,讨论您的治疗方案。如果您停止使用Cabenuva治疗,您将需要服用其他药物来治疗HIV-1感染,并降低产生病毒耐药性的风险。
详细的给药方法,请参考后文中带插图的完整说明。一次完整剂量需要两次注射:注射一次cabotegravir和一次rilpivirine。cabotegravir和rilpivirine是臀肌内注射的混悬液,不需要进一步稀释或复溶。
在同一次给药就诊中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)进行注射,推荐注射在腹膜腔部位。不要通过任何其他途径或解剖部位给药。考虑患者的体重指数(BMI),确保针头长度足以到达臀肌。对于体重指数较高(例如:大于30 kg/m2)的患者,可能需要较长的针头长度(不包含在给药套件中),以确保注射是肌肉注射,而不是皮下注射。cabotegravir和rilpivirine注射液的给药顺序并不重要。
在准备注射之前,从冰箱中取出Cabenuva,等待至少15分钟,让药物达到室温。药瓶可以在室温下保存在纸箱中长达6小时。如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
在溶液和容器允许的情况下,肠胃外药物产品应在给药前目视检查颗粒物质和变色情况。Cabotegravir药瓶的玻璃呈棕色,这可能会影响目视检查。如果任何一种药物出现颗粒物质或变色,则必须丢弃。
用药前充分摇动药瓶,使混悬液更为均匀,小气泡是可以接受的。一旦混悬液被吸入相应的注射器,应尽快进行注射,但只能在注射器中保留2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
给药方法图解
· 在准备注射之前,药瓶可以在室温(最高温度为25℃)下放置在纸箱中长达6小时。如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
· 一旦药物被吸入注射器,药物在注射前可在注射器中保留长达2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
· 如果没有立即给药,建议在注射器上标记药物被吸入注射器的时间。
药物套件中含有:
· 1瓶Cabotegravir
· 1瓶Rilpivirine
· 2个小瓶适配器
· 2个注射器
· 2个注射器标签
· 2个注射针(23号)
考虑患者的体型来选择合适的注射针长度。
你还需要:
· 无菌手套
· 4块酒精湿巾
· 4块纱布垫
· 一个尖锐物容器
Ø 准备注射:
1. 检查两个药瓶.
图A
注意:Cabenuva小瓶呈棕色。
如果过期,请勿使用:检查过期日期是否已过,方法参见图A。检查药瓶,如果你能看到异物,不要使用该药物。
2. 等待15分钟
图B
在准备注射前至少等待15分钟,让药物达到室温,见图B。
3. 用力摇晃药瓶
图C
o 紧握药瓶,用力摇晃10秒钟,参见图C。
o 翻转药瓶使混悬液均匀,如果不均匀,再次摇动药瓶。
o 瓶中有小气泡是正常现象。
4. 取下瓶盖
图D
擦拭后,不要让任何东西接触橡胶塞。
o 将瓶盖从药瓶中取出,参见图D。
o 用酒精湿巾擦拭橡胶塞。
5. 打开药瓶的适配器
图E
注意:下一步请将适配器放在包装中。
将药瓶适配器包装上的衬纸剥离,参见图E。
6. 连接药瓶适配器
小瓶适配器应牢固地卡入到位
图F
o 如图所示,使用包装将药瓶适配器直接向下放在药瓶上。
o 准备好之后,取下药瓶适配器的包装,见图F。
7. 准备注射器
图G
o 将注射器从包装中取出。
o 向注射器中注入1mL空气,这样更容易配药,见图G。
8. 连接注射器
图H
o 如图所示,牢牢握住药瓶适配器和药瓶。
o 将注射器牢牢固定在适配器上。
o 向下按压活塞,将空气推入小瓶,见图H。
9. 慢慢调好剂量
图I
o 连接注射器和药瓶,慢慢地将尽可能多的药物吸入注射器。瓶中药物可能比规定剂量多,见图I。
10. 拧开注射器
图J
注意:保持注射器直立以避免泄漏。检查混悬液看起来是否均匀且呈乳白色。从适配器上拧下注射器,握住小瓶适配器,如图J所示。参见图J。
11. 连接针头并贴上注射器标签
图K
o 打开针头包装部分,露出针头底座。
o 将注射器直立,用力将注射器拧到针头上。
o 将针头包装从针头上移开。
o 在注射器标签上写下药物的名称,将标签贴在注射器上,确保刻度清晰可见。参见图K。
12. 确定注射部位
必须注射在臀肌部位,参见图L
图L
从以下注射部位中选择:
注意:仅用于臀部肌肉注射,不可静脉注射。
如图所示(推荐):侧臀;经肛门直肠处(上外象限处)
13. 去掉针帽
图M
o 将针头保护器从针头上移开,请参见图M。
o 取下注射针帽。
14. 从注射器中取出多余的液体
图N
注意:用酒精擦拭清洁注射部位,待酒精完全挥发后再进行下一步。
o 将针头朝上取出注射器,将柱塞压至3mL定量标记,以去除多余的液体和气泡,参见图N。
15. 拉伸皮肤
使用Z形轨迹注射技术,将注射部位的药物泄漏量降至最低。
图O
o 轻轻拉伸覆盖注射部位的皮肤,使其移位约2.5厘米,见图O。
o 注射时保持在这个位置。
16. 插入针头
图P
o 将针插入到最大深度,或者深到足以触及肌肉,见图P。
17. 注射目标剂量的药物
图Q
o 保持皮肤伸展,慢慢向下按压注射器柱塞,参见图Q。
o 确保注射器中已经没有药物。
o 拔出针头,立即松开拉伸的皮肤。
18. 评估注射部位
图R
请勿按摩该区域。
o 用纱布垫向注射部位施压,见图R。
o 如果出血,可以使用小型绷带。
19. 确保针头安全.
图S
o 将针帽套在针头上。
o 用坚硬的表面用力将针帽锁定到位。
o 针帽锁定时会发出咔嗒声,参见图S。
20. 安全处置
注射第二种药物时重复以上步骤。
o 根据当地健康和安全法律,废弃针头、注射器、药瓶和药瓶适配器的处置,请参见图T。
o 如果您尚未注射这两种药物,请使用相同的步骤准备和注射另一种药物。
o 另一种药物必须注射到其他的臀肌部位(相对两侧或至少相隔2厘米)。
注意事项
1.药物最好一达到到室温就注射,药瓶可以在室温(最高温度为25℃下在纸箱中放置6小时,如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
2.最好在吸取药物之后尽快注射(室温)药物,药物在注射前可以在注射器中保留2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
3.向药瓶中注入1毫升空气可以更容易地将药物吸入注射器。如果没有空气,一些液体可能会回流到药瓶中,从而在注射器中留下比预期少的药物。
4.两种药物的注射顺序不重要。
5.最好让药瓶自然达到室温,也可以使用手的温暖来加快预热时间,但请确保小瓶不会超过25℃,不要使用任何其他加热方法。
【Cabenuva的警告和注意事项】
一、超敏反应
据报道,在上市后使用含rilpivirine的治疗方案时出现过敏反应。反应包括嗜酸性粒细胞增多的药物反应和全身症状。虽然一些皮肤反应伴有发热等体质症状,但其他皮肤反应与器官功能障碍有关,包括肝血清生化升高。据报道,严重或严重的超敏反应与其他整合酶抑制剂有关,并可能发生在Cabenuva中。保持警惕,如果怀疑有过敏反应,停止使用Cabenuva。如果出现过敏反应的体征或症状(包括但不限于严重皮疹,或伴有发热、全身不适、疲劳、肌肉或关节痛、水泡、粘膜反应[口腔水泡或损伤]、结膜炎、面部水肿、肝炎、嗜酸性粒细胞增多、血管性水肿、呼吸困难的皮疹),立即停止使用Cabenuva。应监测临床状态,包括肝转氨酶,并开始适当的治疗。在给予Cabenuva之前给予口服导入剂量,以帮助确定可能有过敏反应风险的患者。
二、注射后反应
在临床试验中,在注射rilpivirine后几分钟内报告了严重的注射后反应,包括呼吸困难、躁动、腹部绞痛、潮红、出汗、口腔麻木和血压变化。不到1%的受试者报告了这些事件,并在注射后几分钟内开始缓解。这些事件可能与意外的静脉注射有关。在准备和服用Cabenuva时,请仔细遵循使用说明,以避免意外的静脉注射。注射后短暂观察患者(约10分钟)。如果患者出现注射后反应,按照临床指示进行监测和治疗。
1.肝毒性
据报告,在接受cabotegravir或rilpivirine治疗的患者中,存在或不存在已知的既往肝病或可识别的风险因素,均存在肝毒性。患有潜在肝病或治疗前转氨酶显著升高的患者,转氨酶升高恶化或发展的风险可能增加。建议监测肝脏化学成分,如果怀疑有肝毒性,应停止使用Cabenuva治疗。
2.抑郁症
据报道,Cabenuva或单个药物产品存在抑郁障碍(包括抑郁情绪、抑郁、重度抑郁、情绪改变、情绪波动、烦躁不安、消极想法、自杀意念或企图)。立即评估有抑郁症状的患者,评估这些症状是否与Cabenuva有关,并确定继续治疗的风险是否大于益处。
3.由于药物相互作用导致不良反应或病毒学应答丧失的风险
Cabenuva和其他药物的同时使用可能会导致已知的或潜在的显著药物相互作用,其中一些可能会导致不良事件、Cabenuva病毒学应答的丧失以及病毒耐药性的可能发展。健康成人每日一次口服75mg和300mg的rilpivirine (推荐口服剂量的3倍和12倍),其平均稳态Cmax值比推荐剂量600 mg的rilpivirine缓释注射剂混悬剂相关的Cmax值高4.4倍和11.6倍,并延长了QTc间期。Cabenuva应谨慎与已知有尖端扭转型室性心动过速风险的药物联合使用。考虑在Cabenuva治疗之前、期间和停药之后药物相互作用的可能性;审查Cabenuva治疗期间的合并用药。
4.Cabenuva的长效特性和潜在相关风险
Cabotegravir和rilpivirine的残留浓度可能会在患者的体循环中长时间存在(长达12个月或更长时间)。仔细选择同意每月注射给药计划的患者非常重要,因为不坚持每月注射或错过剂量可能会导致病毒学应答丧失和耐药性的产生。为了最大限度地降低产生病毒耐药性的潜在风险,至关重要的是在最后一次注射Cabenuva剂量后1个月内启动替代的、完全抑制性的抗逆转录病毒方案。如果怀疑病毒学失败,尽快将患者换成替代方案。
【Cabenuva禁忌症】
· 以前对cabotegravir或rilpivirine有过敏反应
· 接受下列联合用药的患者,由于尿苷二磷酸(UDP)-葡萄糖醛酸转移酶(UGT)1A1和/或细胞色素P450 (CYP)3A酶诱导,可能导致血浆cabotegravir和/或rilpivirine浓度显著降低,这可能导致病毒学应答丧失:
镇静剂:卡马西平、奥卡西平、苯巴比妥、苯妥英
抗菌药物:利福布丁、利福平、利福喷丁
糖皮质激素(全身):地塞米松(单剂量以上治疗)
草药:圣约翰草(贯叶连翘)
【Cabenuva不良反应】
Cabenuva可能导致严重的副作用,包括:
1.过敏反应。如果您因Cabenuva出现皮疹,请立即联系医生。如果您出现具有以下任何迹象或症状的皮疹,请停止接受Cabenuva,并立即寻求医疗帮助:全身不适、肌肉或关节痛、呼吸困难、口腔溃疡、口腔闭塞或眼睛肿胀、口腔、面部、嘴唇或舌头肿胀。
2.注射后反应。注射后反应症状在一些人接受注射后的几分钟内发生。大多数症状在注射后几分钟内就消失了。注射后反应的症状可能包括:呼吸困难、口臭、痉挛、口干舌燥、焦虑、发烧、头晕或血压变化。
3.肝脏问题。有乙型或丙型肝炎病毒病史的人或有某些肝功能试验变化的人,在用Cabenuva治疗期间,在某些肝功能试验中出现新的或恶化的变化的风险可能会增加。没有肝病史或其他危险因素的人也会出现肝脏问题。您的医生可能会做血液测试来检查您的肝功能。如果您出现以下任何肝脏问题的迹象或症状,请立即联系医生:皮肤或眼睛的白色部分在早上变黄(黄疸)、“茶色”尿少色大便(排便)、呕吐食欲不振、胃右侧区域触痛。
4.抑郁或情绪变化。如果您有以下任何症状,请立即联系医生:感到悲伤或绝望、焦虑或不安、有伤害自己的想法(自杀)或试图伤害自己。
5.Cabenuva最常见的副作用包括:疼痛、触痛、硬块或肿块、肿胀、发红、瘙痒、瘀伤和注射部位发热、疲劳、头痛、肌肉或骨骼疼痛、恶心、睡眠问题、头晕、皮疹。
【Cabenuva在特殊人群中使用】
1.妊娠
妊娠暴露登记处,用于监测妊娠期暴露于Cabenuva的妇女的妊娠结局,鼓励医生向抗逆转录病毒怀孕登记处(APR)登记患者。关于孕期使用Cabenuva的人体数据不足以充分评估出生缺陷和流产的药物相关风险。虽然没有足够的人类数据来评估妊娠期暴露于Cabenuva的神经管缺陷(NTDs)的风险,但NTDs与另一种整合酶抑制剂dolutegravir有关。用药前应详细讨论对有生育能力或怀孕期间的个体使用Cabenuva的利弊。在停止注射Cabenuva后的12个月或更长时间内,在体循环中检测到药物;因此,应考虑怀孕期间胎儿暴露的可能性。如果患者在怀孕期间继续使用Cabenuva,应密切监测病毒载量。
2.哺乳期
建议感染HIV-1病毒的母亲不要母乳喂养婴儿,以避免HIV-1病毒感染的产后传播风险。目前还不知道Cabenuva的成分是否存在于母乳中,是否影响泌乳,或者是否对母乳喂养的婴儿有影响。如果母乳中含有药物,则在最后一次注射后,残留暴露可能会持续12个月或更长时间。由于潜在的(1) HIV-1传播(在艾滋病毒阴性的婴儿中),(2)发展病毒抗性(在艾滋病毒阳性的婴儿中),(3)母乳喂养的婴儿中出现与成人相似的不良反应,以及(4)在停止注射Cabenuva后的12个月或更长时间内,体循环中可检测到药物,建议接受卡本奴娃的母亲不要母乳喂养。
3.儿科用药
尚未在儿科患者中评估Cabenuva的安全性和有效性。
4.老年患者用药
Cabenuva的临床试验没有包括足够数量的65岁及以上的受试者,以确定他们的反应是否与年轻受试者不同。一般来说,老年患者服用Cabenuva时应谨慎,因为老年患者肝、肾或心脏功能下降以及伴随疾病或其他药物治疗的更高频率。
5.肾脏损伤
基于口服cabotegravir的研究和口服rilpivirine的群体药代动力学分析,对于轻度(肌酐清除率大于或等于60至小于90毫升/分钟)或中度肾损害(肌酐清除率大于或等于30至小于60毫升/分钟)的患者,无需调整Cabenuva的剂量。对于严重肾损害(肌酐清除率15至小于30毫升/分钟)或终末期肾病(肌酐清除率小于15毫升/分钟)的患者,建议增加对不良反应的监测。在非透析的终末期肾病患者中,cabotegravir或rilpivirine对药代动力学的影响尚不清楚。由于cabotegravir或rilpivirine的蛋白结合率高于99%,透析预计不会改变cabotegravir或rilpivirine的暴露。
6.肝损伤
基于口服cabotegravir或rilpivirine的单独研究,轻度或中度肝损伤(Child-Pugh A或B)患者无需调整Cabenuva的剂量。严重肝功能损害对cabotegravir或rilpivirine的药代动力学的影响尚不清楚。
【药物相互作用】
1.与其他抗逆转录病毒药物合用
因为Cabenuva是一个完整的治疗方案,所以不建议与其他抗逆转录病毒药物联合使用来治疗HIV-1感染。
2.Cabenuva后停用其他抗逆转录病毒药物
cabotegravir或rilpivirine的残留浓度可能会在患者的体循环中长时间存在(长达12个月或更长时间)。预计这些残留浓度不会影响停用Cabenuva后开始的抗逆转录病毒药物暴露。
3.Cabotegravir
cabotegravir主要由UGT1A1代谢,也有一部分由UGT1A9代谢。UGT1A1或1A9的强诱导剂的药物预计会降低卡波替格雷的血浆浓度,并可能导致病毒学应答的丧失;因此,Cabenuva不能与这些药物联合用药。根据药物相互作用研究结果,下列药物可与cabotegravir (非抗逆转录病毒药物和rilpivirine)合用,或在停用cabotegravir (抗逆转录病毒药物和非抗逆转录病毒药物)后给药,无需调整剂量:艾曲维林、咪达唑仑、含左炔诺孕酮和炔雌醇的口服避孕药和利匹维林。
4.Rilpivirine
5. rilpivirine主要由CYP3A代谢。Cabenuva和诱导CYP3A的药物联合给药可能导致Rilpivirine血浆浓度降低,病毒学应答丧失,并可能对Rilpivirine或NNRTIs类产生耐药性。Cabenuva和抑制CYP3A的药物联合给药可能导致Rilpivirine的血浆浓度增加。根据药物相互作用研究结果,下列药物可与Rilpivirine (非抗逆转录病毒药物和cabotegravir)合用,或在停用Rilpivirine (抗逆转录病毒药物和非抗逆转录病毒药物)后给药:对乙酰氨基酚、阿托伐他汀、卡波替格雷韦、氯唑沙宗、多乐替格雷韦、炔雌醇、炔诺酮、拉尔替格雷韦、利托那韦增强的阿塔扎那韦、利托那韦增强的达鲁纳韦、西地那非、替诺福韦阿拉芬胺和替诺福韦酯利匹韦林对地高辛或二甲双胍的药代动力学没有临床显著影响。
6.延长QT的药物
在平均稳态Cmax值比推荐的600mg剂量的Rilpivirine缓释注射混悬液高4.4倍和11.6倍时,Rilpivirine可延长QTc间期。Cabenuva应谨慎与已知有尖端扭转型室性心动过速风险的药物联合使用。
【Cabenuva一般描述】
Cabenuva含有cabotegravir缓释注射混悬剂,一种HIV INSTI,与rilpivirine缓释注射混悬剂,一种HIV NNRTI共同包装。
1.Cabotegravir
Cabotegravir的化学名称是(3S,11aR)-N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamide。化学式为C19H17F2N3O5,分子量为405.35 g/mol。结构式如下:
Cabotegravir缓释可注射混悬剂是一种用于肌肉注射的白色至浅粉色混悬剂。每个无菌单剂量小瓶含有2毫升或3毫升以下物质:cabotegravir 200 mg/mL和以下非活性成分:甘露醇(35 mg/mL)、聚乙二醇3350 (20 mg/mL)、聚山梨醇酯20 (20 mg/mL)和注射用水。
2.Rilpivirine
Rilpivirine的化学名称是4-[[4-[[4-[(E)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,6-dimethylphenyl]
amino]-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]benzonitrile。其分子式为C22H18N6,分子量为366.42。Rilpivirine具有以下结构式:
Rilpivirine缓释注射混悬液是一种用于肌肉注射的白色至灰白色混悬液。每个无菌单剂量小瓶含有2毫升或3毫升以下物质:Rilpivirine300mg/mL和以下非活性成分:柠檬酸一水合物(1mg/mL)、泊洛沙姆338 (50mg/mL)、注射用水、确保等渗性的葡萄糖一水合物、磷酸二氢钠一水合物和调节pH值的氢氧化钠。
该药物的瓶塞不是用天然橡胶胶乳制成的。
3.作用机制
Cabotegravir通过与整合酶活性位点结合并阻断逆转录病毒脱氧核糖核酸(DNA)整合的链转移步骤来抑制HIV整合酶,这是HIV复制周期所必需的。在使用纯化的重组HIV-1整合酶的链转移试验中,cabotegravir的平均50%抑制浓度(IC50)值为3.0 nM。Rilpivirine是HIV-1的二芳基嘧啶类神经营养因子,通过非竞争性抑制HIV-1逆转录酶来抑制HIV-1复制。Rilpivirine不抑制人细胞DNA聚合酶α、β和γ。
4.交互抗性
Ÿ Cabotegravir
在INSTIs间观察到交叉抵制。Cabotegravir对含有下列整合酶氨基酸取代的重组HIV-1株NL432病毒的易感性降低(大于5倍的变化):G118R、Q148K、Q148R、T66K+L74M、E92Q+N155H、E138A+Q148R、E138K+Q148K/R、G140C+Q148R、G140S+Q148H/K/R、Y143H+N155H和Q148R+N155H(取代E138K+Q148K和Q148R+N155H使敏感性分别降低了81倍和61倍。Cabotegravir对含有NRTI替代物K103N或Y188L,或NRTI替代物M184V、D67N/K70R/T215Y,或V75I/F77L/F116Y/Q151M的病毒具有活性。
Ÿ Rilpivirine
在NNRTIs中观察到交叉抗性。单个NNRTI取代K101P、Y181I和Y181V分别赋予Rilpivirine52倍、15倍和12倍的变化。K103N取代本身并未显示对Rilpivirine的敏感性降低。在38%和66%的替换中,2个或3个NNRTI抗性相关替换的组合对Rilpivirine的改变分别为3.7倍至554倍。考虑到所有可用的细胞培养和临床数据,当在基线时存在以下任何氨基酸替代时,都可能降低Rilpivirine的抗病毒活性:K101E和P;E138A,G,K,R,Q;V179LY181C、I、V;Y188LH221YF227CM230I和L,以及L100I/K103N的组合。
【患者资讯资料】
1.什么是Cabenuva
Cabenuva是一种处方药,在没有其他人类免疫缺陷病毒-1 (HIV-1)药物的情况下使用,用于治疗成人HIV-1感染,当医生确定其符合特定要求时,可替代目前的HIV-1药物。HIV-1病毒是导致获得性免疫缺陷综合征(艾滋病)的病毒。Cabenuva含有2种不同的药物:cabotegravir和rilpivirine。尚不清楚Cabenuva对儿童是否安全有效。
2.如果您有以下情况,请不要使用Cabenuva
曾经对cabotegravir和rilpivirine过敏。正在服用以下任何一种药物:
carbamazepine
oxcarbazepine
phenobarbital
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment
St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
3.在接受Cabenuva之前,请告知您的医生您的所有医疗状况,包括您是否:怀孕期间服用Cabenuva的妇女应该进行怀孕登记,该注册表的目的是收集关于您和您的宝宝健康的信息;曾经有过皮疹或对含有cabotegravir和rilpivirine的药物过敏反应;患有或曾经患有肝脏疾病,包括乙型或丙型肝炎感染;有过精神健康问题;怀孕或计划怀孕,不知道Cabenuva是否会伤害您未出生的宝宝。Cabenuva在最后一次注射后可以在体内保留12个月或更长时间。
4.正在哺乳或计划哺乳。如果服用Cabenuva,不要母乳喂养,如果您有HIV-1,那么不应该母乳喂养,因为这样会有把HIV-1传给孩子的风险。目前还不知道Cabenuva是否能通过母乳传给宝宝。在Cabenuva治疗期间,与您的医生讨论喂养婴儿的最佳方法。
5.告诉您的医生您服用的所有药物,包括处方药和非处方药、维生素和草药补充剂,一些药物可能与Cabenuva相互作用。保留一份药物清单,并在您获得新药时向您的医生和药剂师出示。您可以向您的医生索要一份与Cabenuva相互作用的药物列表。不要在没有告诉您的医生的情况下开始服用新药。您的医生可以告诉您服用Cabenuva和其他药物是否安全。
2021年01月22日,美国FDA宣布批准由ViiV Healthcare公司开发的Cabenuva(Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)卡博特韦/利匹韦林注射制剂上市,治疗接受抗逆转录病毒治疗后出现病毒学抑制的成人HIV-1感染患者,这些患者无失败治疗史,对卡博特韦或利匹韦林均无已知或疑似耐药性。这是美国FDA批准的首个只需每月给药一次用于HIV感染成人患者的完整注射方案。
Cabenuva是一款肌肉注射的长效抗病毒疗法。它由两种有效成分构成,分别为利匹韦林和卡博特韦。利匹韦林是一款口服非核苷逆转录酶抑制剂。卡博特韦是一款整合酶抑制剂,它的作用是抑制病毒DNA整合到人体免疫细胞的基因组中。这一整合步骤是HIV病毒复制过程中不可缺少的一步,也是导致慢性感染的的重要原因。
【生产企业】:ViiV
Healthcare公司(由葛兰素史克(GSK)控股、辉瑞(Pfizer)和盐野义(Shionogi)持股的HIV/AIDS药物研发公司)
【规格】:Cabenuva由一瓶Cabotegravir (白色至浅粉色缓释注射剂混悬液)和一瓶Rilpivirine(白色至灰白色缓释注射剂混悬液)组成,规格如下:
400-mg/600-mg装:由400
mg/2 mL (200 mg/mL)单剂量cabotegravir和600 mg/2 mL
(300 mg/mL)单剂量rilpivirine组成。
600-mg/900-mg装:由600
mg/3 mL (200 mg/mL)单剂量cabotegravir和900 mg/3 mL
(300 mg/mL)单剂量rilpivirine组成。
【商标】:Cabenuva
【通用名】:(Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine)卡博特韦/利匹韦林注射混悬液
【贮藏】:
1.将Cabenuva置于原包装纸箱中,储存在2-8℃的冰箱中,直到用前再取出。不要使药物冻结。请勿将药物与任何其他药物或稀释剂混合。
2.给药前,应将药瓶置于室温(不超过25℃)。在室温下,药瓶可以在纸箱中保留长达6小时;如果6小时内没有使用,必须丢弃。
3.一旦混悬药物被吸入相应的注射器,应尽快进行注射,但只能在注射器中保留长达2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
【Cabenuva适应症】:
1.用于治疗接受稳定方案已实现病毒学抑制(HIV RNA<50拷贝/毫升)、无任何治疗失败史、对cabotegravir或rilpivirine均无已知或疑似耐药的HIV-1成人感染者,取代其但前的抗逆转录病毒(ARV)方案。
2.Cabenuva是一种处方药,在没有其他HIV-1药物的情况下使用,用于治疗成人HIV-1感染,当医生确定其符合特定要求时,可替代目前的HIV-1药物。HIV-1病毒是导致获得性免疫缺陷综合征(艾滋病)的病毒。
3.Cabenuva含有2种不同的药物:cabotegravir和rilpivirine;尚不清楚Cabenuva对儿童是否安全有效。
【Cabenuva推荐剂量和给药方法】:
1.使用Cabenuva
必须由医生来开具Cabenuva处方。在开始Cabenuva治疗之前,医生应仔细选择同意且需要每月注射给药计划的患者,并就遵守计划给药访视的重要性向患者提供咨询,以帮助维持病毒抑制,降低病毒反弹的风险和因错过剂量而产生耐药性的可能性。
2.口服导入剂量评估Cabenuva的耐受性
在开始Cabenuva治疗之前,口服导入应使用约1个月(至少28天),以评估药物的耐受性。推荐的每日口服导入剂量是一片30mg的Vocabria (cabotegravir)和一片25mg的Edurant
(rilpivirine)。Cabenuva推荐的口服导入和肌肉注射给药方案见表1。
3.开始注射
(Cabenuva 600-mg/900-mg剂量)
在口服导入的最后一天开始注射。成人Cabenuva的推荐初始注射剂量为单次600mg(3mL)臀肌内注射cabotegravir和单次900mg(3
mL)臀肌内注射rilpivirine。在同一次访视中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)使用cabotegravir和rilpivirine。持续注射应在开始注射后一个月开始。
4.持续注射(Cabenuva 400-mg/600-mg剂量)
开始注射后,建议成人每月连续注射Cabenuva的剂量为每次400mg(2mL)臀肌内注射cabotegravir和每次600mg(2mL)臀肌内注射rilpivirine。在同一次就诊中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)使用cabotegravir和rilpivirine。患者可以在计划每月接受注射的日期之前或之后的7天内注射给药。
表1
推荐成人口服导入和肌肉注射给药方案
药物 |
口服导入(至少28天) |
肌内(臀肌)初始注射(一次性给药) |
肌肉(臀部)持续注射(每月一次) |
第1个月 |
第2个月(口服导入的最后一天) |
第3个月起 |
|
Cabotegravir |
每日一次,每次30毫克,随餐服用 |
600 mg (3 mL) |
400 mg (2 mL) |
Rilpivirine |
每日一次,每次25毫克,随餐服用 |
900 mg (3 mL) |
600 mg (2 mL) |
5. 错过注射
强烈建议遵守每月注射给药计划。错过预定注射就诊的患者应再次进行临床评估,以确保恢复治疗仍然合适。关于错过注射后的剂量建议,请参考表2。
6.计划内错过的注射(口服给药以替代最多2次连续每月注射)
如果患者计划错过预定的注射就诊超过7天,则采取每日口服治疗来替代最多2次连续的每月注射就诊。推荐的每日口服剂量是一片30mg的Vocabria (cabotegravir)和一片25mg的Edurant
(rilpivirine)。第一次口服治疗应在最后一次注射Cabenuva后约1个月进行,并持续至重新开始注射给药之日。有关注射剂量的建议,请参考表2。
7.计划外错过的注射
如果每月注射错过或延迟超过7天,并且在此期间没有进行口服治疗,临床上应重新评估患者,以确定恢复注射剂量是否仍然合适。如果将继续注射给药,给药建议见表2。
表2
.错过注射后的注射剂量建议
自上次注射完的时间 |
建议 |
小于或等于2个月 |
尽快恢复每月400mg(2mL)cabotegravir和600mg(2mL)rilpivirine肌肉注射。 |
超过2个月 |
重新开始对患者进行600mg(3mL) cabotegravir和900mg(3 mL) rilpivirine肌肉注射,然后继续遵循400mg(2mL)cabotegravir和600mg(2mL)rilpivirine肌肉注射每月给药方案。 |
8.用药过量
目前还没有已知的cabotegravir和rilpivirine过量的治疗方法。如果出现用药过量,应对患者进行监测,并根据需要进行标准的支持性治疗,包括监测生命体征和心电图(QT间期)以及观察患者的临床状态。由于cabotegravir和rilpivirine都与血浆蛋白高度结合,因此两者都不太可能通过透析去除。在评估治疗需求和恢复时,考虑注射后长期暴露于cabotegravir和rilpivirine。
9.给药建议
您的医生将向您臀部两侧的肌肉注射Cabenuva。
您将接受两次Cabenuva注射(cabotegravir和rilpivirine),每月一次。在接受首次Cabenuva注射剂量之前,您的医生将让您服用1片Vocabria (cabotegravir)片剂和1片Edurant
(rilpivirine)片剂,每天一次,持续一个月(至少28天)。这将用于您的医生评估您对这些药物的耐受程度。
Cabenuva是一种长效药物,在您最后一次注射后可能会在您的体内停留12个月或更长时间。
在使用Cabenuva治疗期间,你要参加计划好的注射给药预约,接受注射剂量的Cabenuva。如果您错过或计划内错过7天以上的Cabenuva每月注射计划,请立即联系医生,讨论您的治疗方案。如果您停止使用Cabenuva治疗,您将需要服用其他药物来治疗HIV-1感染,并降低产生病毒耐药性的风险。
详细的给药方法,请参考后文中带插图的完整说明。一次完整剂量需要两次注射:注射一次cabotegravir和一次rilpivirine。cabotegravir和rilpivirine是臀肌内注射的混悬液,不需要进一步稀释或复溶。
在同一次给药就诊中,在不同的臀肌注射部位(相对两侧或相隔2厘米)进行注射,推荐注射在腹膜腔部位。不要通过任何其他途径或解剖部位给药。考虑患者的体重指数(BMI),确保针头长度足以到达臀肌。对于体重指数较高(例如:大于30 kg/m2)的患者,可能需要较长的针头长度(不包含在给药套件中),以确保注射是肌肉注射,而不是皮下注射。cabotegravir和rilpivirine注射液的给药顺序并不重要。
在准备注射之前,从冰箱中取出Cabenuva,等待至少15分钟,让药物达到室温。药瓶可以在室温下保存在纸箱中长达6小时。如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
在溶液和容器允许的情况下,肠胃外药物产品应在给药前目视检查颗粒物质和变色情况。Cabotegravir药瓶的玻璃呈棕色,这可能会影响目视检查。如果任何一种药物出现颗粒物质或变色,则必须丢弃。
用药前充分摇动药瓶,使混悬液更为均匀,小气泡是可以接受的。一旦混悬液被吸入相应的注射器,应尽快进行注射,但只能在注射器中保留2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
给药方法图解
· 在准备注射之前,药瓶可以在室温(最高温度为25℃)下放置在纸箱中长达6小时。如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
· 一旦药物被吸入注射器,药物在注射前可在注射器中保留长达2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
· 如果没有立即给药,建议在注射器上标记药物被吸入注射器的时间。
药物套件中含有:
· 1瓶Cabotegravir
· 1瓶Rilpivirine
· 2个小瓶适配器
· 2个注射器
· 2个注射器标签
· 2个注射针(23号)
考虑患者的体型来选择合适的注射针长度。
你还需要:
· 无菌手套
· 4块酒精湿巾
· 4块纱布垫
· 一个尖锐物容器
Ø 准备注射:
1. 检查两个药瓶.
图A
注意:Cabenuva小瓶呈棕色。
如果过期,请勿使用:检查过期日期是否已过,方法参见图A。检查药瓶,如果你能看到异物,不要使用该药物。
2. 等待15分钟
图B
在准备注射前至少等待15分钟,让药物达到室温,见图B。
3. 用力摇晃药瓶
图C
o 紧握药瓶,用力摇晃10秒钟,参见图C。
o 翻转药瓶使混悬液均匀,如果不均匀,再次摇动药瓶。
o 瓶中有小气泡是正常现象。
4. 取下瓶盖
图D
擦拭后,不要让任何东西接触橡胶塞。
o 将瓶盖从药瓶中取出,参见图D。
o 用酒精湿巾擦拭橡胶塞。
5. 打开药瓶的适配器
图E
注意:下一步请将适配器放在包装中。
将药瓶适配器包装上的衬纸剥离,参见图E。
6. 连接药瓶适配器
小瓶适配器应牢固地卡入到位
图F
o 如图所示,使用包装将药瓶适配器直接向下放在药瓶上。
o 准备好之后,取下药瓶适配器的包装,见图F。
7. 准备注射器
图G
o 将注射器从包装中取出。
o 向注射器中注入1mL空气,这样更容易配药,见图G。
8. 连接注射器
图H
o 如图所示,牢牢握住药瓶适配器和药瓶。
o 将注射器牢牢固定在适配器上。
o 向下按压活塞,将空气推入小瓶,见图H。
9. 慢慢调好剂量
图I
o 连接注射器和药瓶,慢慢地将尽可能多的药物吸入注射器。瓶中药物可能比规定剂量多,见图I。
10. 拧开注射器
图J
注意:保持注射器直立以避免泄漏。检查混悬液看起来是否均匀且呈乳白色。从适配器上拧下注射器,握住小瓶适配器,如图J所示。参见图J。
11. 连接针头并贴上注射器标签
图K
o 打开针头包装部分,露出针头底座。
o 将注射器直立,用力将注射器拧到针头上。
o 将针头包装从针头上移开。
o 在注射器标签上写下药物的名称,将标签贴在注射器上,确保刻度清晰可见。参见图K。
12. 确定注射部位
必须注射在臀肌部位,参见图L
图L
从以下注射部位中选择:
注意:仅用于臀部肌肉注射,不可静脉注射。
如图所示(推荐):侧臀;经肛门直肠处(上外象限处)
13. 去掉针帽
图M
o 将针头保护器从针头上移开,请参见图M。
o 取下注射针帽。
14. 从注射器中取出多余的液体
图N
注意:用酒精擦拭清洁注射部位,待酒精完全挥发后再进行下一步。
o 将针头朝上取出注射器,将柱塞压至3mL定量标记,以去除多余的液体和气泡,参见图N。
15. 拉伸皮肤
使用Z形轨迹注射技术,将注射部位的药物泄漏量降至最低。
图O
o 轻轻拉伸覆盖注射部位的皮肤,使其移位约2.5厘米,见图O。
o 注射时保持在这个位置。
16. 插入针头
图P
o 将针插入到最大深度,或者深到足以触及肌肉,见图P。
17. 注射目标剂量的药物
图Q
o 保持皮肤伸展,慢慢向下按压注射器柱塞,参见图Q。
o 确保注射器中已经没有药物。
o 拔出针头,立即松开拉伸的皮肤。
18. 评估注射部位
图R
请勿按摩该区域。
o 用纱布垫向注射部位施压,见图R。
o 如果出血,可以使用小型绷带。
19. 确保针头安全.
图S
o 将针帽套在针头上。
o 用坚硬的表面用力将针帽锁定到位。
o 针帽锁定时会发出咔嗒声,参见图S。
20. 安全处置
注射第二种药物时重复以上步骤。
o 根据当地健康和安全法律,废弃针头、注射器、药瓶和药瓶适配器的处置,请参见图T。
o 如果您尚未注射这两种药物,请使用相同的步骤准备和注射另一种药物。
o 另一种药物必须注射到其他的臀肌部位(相对两侧或至少相隔2厘米)。
注意事项
1.药物最好一达到到室温就注射,药瓶可以在室温(最高温度为25℃下在纸箱中放置6小时,如果6小时内没有使用,药物必须丢弃。
2.最好在吸取药物之后尽快注射(室温)药物,药物在注射前可以在注射器中保留2小时。如果超过2小时,必须丢弃药物、注射器和针头。
3.向药瓶中注入1毫升空气可以更容易地将药物吸入注射器。如果没有空气,一些液体可能会回流到药瓶中,从而在注射器中留下比预期少的药物。
4.两种药物的注射顺序不重要。
5.最好让药瓶自然达到室温,也可以使用手的温暖来加快预热时间,但请确保小瓶不会超过25℃,不要使用任何其他加热方法。
【Cabenuva的警告和注意事项】
一、超敏反应
据报道,在上市后使用含rilpivirine的治疗方案时出现过敏反应。反应包括嗜酸性粒细胞增多的药物反应和全身症状。虽然一些皮肤反应伴有发热等体质症状,但其他皮肤反应与器官功能障碍有关,包括肝血清生化升高。据报道,严重或严重的超敏反应与其他整合酶抑制剂有关,并可能发生在Cabenuva中。保持警惕,如果怀疑有过敏反应,停止使用Cabenuva。如果出现过敏反应的体征或症状(包括但不限于严重皮疹,或伴有发热、全身不适、疲劳、肌肉或关节痛、水泡、粘膜反应[口腔水泡或损伤]、结膜炎、面部水肿、肝炎、嗜酸性粒细胞增多、血管性水肿、呼吸困难的皮疹),立即停止使用Cabenuva。应监测临床状态,包括肝转氨酶,并开始适当的治疗。在给予Cabenuva之前给予口服导入剂量,以帮助确定可能有过敏反应风险的患者。
二、注射后反应
在临床试验中,在注射rilpivirine后几分钟内报告了严重的注射后反应,包括呼吸困难、躁动、腹部绞痛、潮红、出汗、口腔麻木和血压变化。不到1%的受试者报告了这些事件,并在注射后几分钟内开始缓解。这些事件可能与意外的静脉注射有关。在准备和服用Cabenuva时,请仔细遵循使用说明,以避免意外的静脉注射。注射后短暂观察患者(约10分钟)。如果患者出现注射后反应,按照临床指示进行监测和治疗。
1.肝毒性
据报告,在接受cabotegravir或rilpivirine治疗的患者中,存在或不存在已知的既往肝病或可识别的风险因素,均存在肝毒性。患有潜在肝病或治疗前转氨酶显著升高的患者,转氨酶升高恶化或发展的风险可能增加。建议监测肝脏化学成分,如果怀疑有肝毒性,应停止使用Cabenuva治疗。
2.抑郁症
据报道,Cabenuva或单个药物产品存在抑郁障碍(包括抑郁情绪、抑郁、重度抑郁、情绪改变、情绪波动、烦躁不安、消极想法、自杀意念或企图)。立即评估有抑郁症状的患者,评估这些症状是否与Cabenuva有关,并确定继续治疗的风险是否大于益处。
3.由于药物相互作用导致不良反应或病毒学应答丧失的风险
Cabenuva和其他药物的同时使用可能会导致已知的或潜在的显著药物相互作用,其中一些可能会导致不良事件、Cabenuva病毒学应答的丧失以及病毒耐药性的可能发展。健康成人每日一次口服75mg和300mg的rilpivirine (推荐口服剂量的3倍和12倍),其平均稳态Cmax值比推荐剂量600 mg的rilpivirine缓释注射剂混悬剂相关的Cmax值高4.4倍和11.6倍,并延长了QTc间期。Cabenuva应谨慎与已知有尖端扭转型室性心动过速风险的药物联合使用。考虑在Cabenuva治疗之前、期间和停药之后药物相互作用的可能性;审查Cabenuva治疗期间的合并用药。
4.Cabenuva的长效特性和潜在相关风险
Cabotegravir和rilpivirine的残留浓度可能会在患者的体循环中长时间存在(长达12个月或更长时间)。仔细选择同意每月注射给药计划的患者非常重要,因为不坚持每月注射或错过剂量可能会导致病毒学应答丧失和耐药性的产生。为了最大限度地降低产生病毒耐药性的潜在风险,至关重要的是在最后一次注射Cabenuva剂量后1个月内启动替代的、完全抑制性的抗逆转录病毒方案。如果怀疑病毒学失败,尽快将患者换成替代方案。
【Cabenuva禁忌症】
· 以前对cabotegravir或rilpivirine有过敏反应
· 接受下列联合用药的患者,由于尿苷二磷酸(UDP)-葡萄糖醛酸转移酶(UGT)1A1和/或细胞色素P450 (CYP)3A酶诱导,可能导致血浆cabotegravir和/或rilpivirine浓度显著降低,这可能导致病毒学应答丧失:
镇静剂:卡马西平、奥卡西平、苯巴比妥、苯妥英
抗菌药物:利福布丁、利福平、利福喷丁
糖皮质激素(全身):地塞米松(单剂量以上治疗)
草药:圣约翰草(贯叶连翘)
【Cabenuva不良反应】
Cabenuva可能导致严重的副作用,包括:
1.过敏反应。如果您因Cabenuva出现皮疹,请立即联系医生。如果您出现具有以下任何迹象或症状的皮疹,请停止接受Cabenuva,并立即寻求医疗帮助:全身不适、肌肉或关节痛、呼吸困难、口腔溃疡、口腔闭塞或眼睛肿胀、口腔、面部、嘴唇或舌头肿胀。
2.注射后反应。注射后反应症状在一些人接受注射后的几分钟内发生。大多数症状在注射后几分钟内就消失了。注射后反应的症状可能包括:呼吸困难、口臭、痉挛、口干舌燥、焦虑、发烧、头晕或血压变化。
3.肝脏问题。有乙型或丙型肝炎病毒病史的人或有某些肝功能试验变化的人,在用Cabenuva治疗期间,在某些肝功能试验中出现新的或恶化的变化的风险可能会增加。没有肝病史或其他危险因素的人也会出现肝脏问题。您的医生可能会做血液测试来检查您的肝功能。如果您出现以下任何肝脏问题的迹象或症状,请立即联系医生:皮肤或眼睛的白色部分在早上变黄(黄疸)、“茶色”尿少色大便(排便)、呕吐食欲不振、胃右侧区域触痛。
4.抑郁或情绪变化。如果您有以下任何症状,请立即联系医生:感到悲伤或绝望、焦虑或不安、有伤害自己的想法(自杀)或试图伤害自己。
5.Cabenuva最常见的副作用包括:疼痛、触痛、硬块或肿块、肿胀、发红、瘙痒、瘀伤和注射部位发热、疲劳、头痛、肌肉或骨骼疼痛、恶心、睡眠问题、头晕、皮疹。
【Cabenuva在特殊人群中使用】
1.妊娠
妊娠暴露登记处,用于监测妊娠期暴露于Cabenuva的妇女的妊娠结局,鼓励医生向抗逆转录病毒怀孕登记处(APR)登记患者。关于孕期使用Cabenuva的人体数据不足以充分评估出生缺陷和流产的药物相关风险。虽然没有足够的人类数据来评估妊娠期暴露于Cabenuva的神经管缺陷(NTDs)的风险,但NTDs与另一种整合酶抑制剂dolutegravir有关。用药前应详细讨论对有生育能力或怀孕期间的个体使用Cabenuva的利弊。在停止注射Cabenuva后的12个月或更长时间内,在体循环中检测到药物;因此,应考虑怀孕期间胎儿暴露的可能性。如果患者在怀孕期间继续使用Cabenuva,应密切监测病毒载量。
2.哺乳期
建议感染HIV-1病毒的母亲不要母乳喂养婴儿,以避免HIV-1病毒感染的产后传播风险。目前还不知道Cabenuva的成分是否存在于母乳中,是否影响泌乳,或者是否对母乳喂养的婴儿有影响。如果母乳中含有药物,则在最后一次注射后,残留暴露可能会持续12个月或更长时间。由于潜在的(1) HIV-1传播(在艾滋病毒阴性的婴儿中),(2)发展病毒抗性(在艾滋病毒阳性的婴儿中),(3)母乳喂养的婴儿中出现与成人相似的不良反应,以及(4)在停止注射Cabenuva后的12个月或更长时间内,体循环中可检测到药物,建议接受卡本奴娃的母亲不要母乳喂养。
3.儿科用药
尚未在儿科患者中评估Cabenuva的安全性和有效性。
4.老年患者用药
Cabenuva的临床试验没有包括足够数量的65岁及以上的受试者,以确定他们的反应是否与年轻受试者不同。一般来说,老年患者服用Cabenuva时应谨慎,因为老年患者肝、肾或心脏功能下降以及伴随疾病或其他药物治疗的更高频率。
5.肾脏损伤
基于口服cabotegravir的研究和口服rilpivirine的群体药代动力学分析,对于轻度(肌酐清除率大于或等于60至小于90毫升/分钟)或中度肾损害(肌酐清除率大于或等于30至小于60毫升/分钟)的患者,无需调整Cabenuva的剂量。对于严重肾损害(肌酐清除率15至小于30毫升/分钟)或终末期肾病(肌酐清除率小于15毫升/分钟)的患者,建议增加对不良反应的监测。在非透析的终末期肾病患者中,cabotegravir或rilpivirine对药代动力学的影响尚不清楚。由于cabotegravir或rilpivirine的蛋白结合率高于99%,透析预计不会改变cabotegravir或rilpivirine的暴露。
6.肝损伤
基于口服cabotegravir或rilpivirine的单独研究,轻度或中度肝损伤(Child-Pugh A或B)患者无需调整Cabenuva的剂量。严重肝功能损害对cabotegravir或rilpivirine的药代动力学的影响尚不清楚。
【药物相互作用】
1.与其他抗逆转录病毒药物合用
因为Cabenuva是一个完整的治疗方案,所以不建议与其他抗逆转录病毒药物联合使用来治疗HIV-1感染。
2.Cabenuva后停用其他抗逆转录病毒药物
cabotegravir或rilpivirine的残留浓度可能会在患者的体循环中长时间存在(长达12个月或更长时间)。预计这些残留浓度不会影响停用Cabenuva后开始的抗逆转录病毒药物暴露。
3.Cabotegravir
cabotegravir主要由UGT1A1代谢,也有一部分由UGT1A9代谢。UGT1A1或1A9的强诱导剂的药物预计会降低卡波替格雷的血浆浓度,并可能导致病毒学应答的丧失;因此,Cabenuva不能与这些药物联合用药。根据药物相互作用研究结果,下列药物可与cabotegravir (非抗逆转录病毒药物和rilpivirine)合用,或在停用cabotegravir (抗逆转录病毒药物和非抗逆转录病毒药物)后给药,无需调整剂量:艾曲维林、咪达唑仑、含左炔诺孕酮和炔雌醇的口服避孕药和利匹维林。
4.Rilpivirine
5. rilpivirine主要由CYP3A代谢。Cabenuva和诱导CYP3A的药物联合给药可能导致Rilpivirine血浆浓度降低,病毒学应答丧失,并可能对Rilpivirine或NNRTIs类产生耐药性。Cabenuva和抑制CYP3A的药物联合给药可能导致Rilpivirine的血浆浓度增加。根据药物相互作用研究结果,下列药物可与Rilpivirine (非抗逆转录病毒药物和cabotegravir)合用,或在停用Rilpivirine (抗逆转录病毒药物和非抗逆转录病毒药物)后给药:对乙酰氨基酚、阿托伐他汀、卡波替格雷韦、氯唑沙宗、多乐替格雷韦、炔雌醇、炔诺酮、拉尔替格雷韦、利托那韦增强的阿塔扎那韦、利托那韦增强的达鲁纳韦、西地那非、替诺福韦阿拉芬胺和替诺福韦酯利匹韦林对地高辛或二甲双胍的药代动力学没有临床显著影响。
6.延长QT的药物
在平均稳态Cmax值比推荐的600mg剂量的Rilpivirine缓释注射混悬液高4.4倍和11.6倍时,Rilpivirine可延长QTc间期。Cabenuva应谨慎与已知有尖端扭转型室性心动过速风险的药物联合使用。
【Cabenuva一般描述】
Cabenuva含有cabotegravir缓释注射混悬剂,一种HIV INSTI,与rilpivirine缓释注射混悬剂,一种HIV
NNRTI共同包装。
1.Cabotegravir
Cabotegravir的化学名称是(3S,11aR)-N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8-carboxamide。化学式为C19H17F2N3O5,分子量为405.35 g/mol。结构式如下:
Cabotegravir缓释可注射混悬剂是一种用于肌肉注射的白色至浅粉色混悬剂。每个无菌单剂量小瓶含有2毫升或3毫升以下物质:cabotegravir 200 mg/mL和以下非活性成分:甘露醇(35 mg/mL)、聚乙二醇3350 (20 mg/mL)、聚山梨醇酯20
(20 mg/mL)和注射用水。
2.Rilpivirine
Rilpivirine的化学名称是4-[[4-[[4-[(E)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,6-dimethylphenyl]
amino]-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]benzonitrile。其分子式为C22H18N6,分子量为366.42。Rilpivirine具有以下结构式:
Rilpivirine缓释注射混悬液是一种用于肌肉注射的白色至灰白色混悬液。每个无菌单剂量小瓶含有2毫升或3毫升以下物质:Rilpivirine300mg/mL和以下非活性成分:柠檬酸一水合物(1mg/mL)、泊洛沙姆338 (50mg/mL)、注射用水、确保等渗性的葡萄糖一水合物、磷酸二氢钠一水合物和调节pH值的氢氧化钠。
该药物的瓶塞不是用天然橡胶胶乳制成的。
3.作用机制
Cabotegravir通过与整合酶活性位点结合并阻断逆转录病毒脱氧核糖核酸(DNA)整合的链转移步骤来抑制HIV整合酶,这是HIV复制周期所必需的。在使用纯化的重组HIV-1整合酶的链转移试验中,cabotegravir的平均50%抑制浓度(IC50)值为3.0 nM。Rilpivirine是HIV-1的二芳基嘧啶类神经营养因子,通过非竞争性抑制HIV-1逆转录酶来抑制HIV-1复制。Rilpivirine不抑制人细胞DNA聚合酶α、β和γ。
4.交互抗性
Ÿ Cabotegravir
在INSTIs间观察到交叉抵制。Cabotegravir对含有下列整合酶氨基酸取代的重组HIV-1株NL432病毒的易感性降低(大于5倍的变化):G118R、Q148K、Q148R、T66K+L74M、E92Q+N155H、E138A+Q148R、E138K+Q148K/R、G140C+Q148R、G140S+Q148H/K/R、Y143H+N155H和Q148R+N155H(取代E138K+Q148K和Q148R+N155H使敏感性分别降低了81倍和61倍。Cabotegravir对含有NRTI替代物K103N或Y188L,或NRTI替代物M184V、D67N/K70R/T215Y,或V75I/F77L/F116Y/Q151M的病毒具有活性。
Ÿ Rilpivirine
在NNRTIs中观察到交叉抗性。单个NNRTI取代K101P、Y181I和Y181V分别赋予Rilpivirine52倍、15倍和12倍的变化。K103N取代本身并未显示对Rilpivirine的敏感性降低。在38%和66%的替换中,2个或3个NNRTI抗性相关替换的组合对Rilpivirine的改变分别为3.7倍至554倍。考虑到所有可用的细胞培养和临床数据,当在基线时存在以下任何氨基酸替代时,都可能降低Rilpivirine的抗病毒活性:K101E和P;E138A,G,K,R,Q;V179LY181C、I、V;Y188LH221YF227CM230I和L,以及L100I/K103N的组合。
【患者资讯资料】
1.什么是Cabenuva
Cabenuva是一种处方药,在没有其他人类免疫缺陷病毒-1 (HIV-1)药物的情况下使用,用于治疗成人HIV-1感染,当医生确定其符合特定要求时,可替代目前的HIV-1药物。HIV-1病毒是导致获得性免疫缺陷综合征(艾滋病)的病毒。Cabenuva含有2种不同的药物:cabotegravir和rilpivirine。尚不清楚Cabenuva对儿童是否安全有效。
2.如果您有以下情况,请不要使用Cabenuva
曾经对cabotegravir和rilpivirine过敏。正在服用以下任何一种药物:
carbamazepine
oxcarbazepine
phenobarbital
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment
St John’s
wort (Hypericum perforatum)
3.在接受Cabenuva之前,请告知您的医生您的所有医疗状况,包括您是否:怀孕期间服用Cabenuva的妇女应该进行怀孕登记,该注册表的目的是收集关于您和您的宝宝健康的信息;曾经有过皮疹或对含有cabotegravir和rilpivirine的药物过敏反应;患有或曾经患有肝脏疾病,包括乙型或丙型肝炎感染;有过精神健康问题;怀孕或计划怀孕,不知道Cabenuva是否会伤害您未出生的宝宝。Cabenuva在最后一次注射后可以在体内保留12个月或更长时间。
4.正在哺乳或计划哺乳。如果服用Cabenuva,不要母乳喂养,如果您有HIV-1,那么不应该母乳喂养,因为这样会有把HIV-1传给孩子的风险。目前还不知道Cabenuva是否能通过母乳传给宝宝。在Cabenuva治疗期间,与您的医生讨论喂养婴儿的最佳方法。
5.告诉您的医生您服用的所有药物,包括处方药和非处方药、维生素和草药补充剂,一些药物可能与Cabenuva相互作用。保留一份药物清单,并在您获得新药时向您的医生和药剂师出示。您可以向您的医生索要一份与Cabenuva相互作用的药物列表。不要在没有告诉您的医生的情况下开始服用新药。您的医生可以告诉您服用Cabenuva和其他药物是否安全。
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use CABENUVA safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
CABENUVA.
CABENUVA (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension; rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension), co-packaged for intramuscular use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2021
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CABENUVA, a 2-drug co-packaged product of cabotegravir, a human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), and rilpivirine, an HIV-1 non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and with no known or suspected resistance to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine. (1)
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• Prior to initiating treatment with CABENUVA, oral lead-in dosing should be used for approximately 1 month to assess the tolerability of cabotegravir and rilpivirine. (2.2)
• For intramuscular (IM) gluteal injection only. (2.3, 2.5)
• Recommended Dosing Schedule: Initiate injections of CABENUVA (600 mg of cabotegravir and 900 mg of rilpivirine) on the last day of oral lead-in and continue with injections of CABENUVA (400 mg of cabotegravir and 600 mg of rilpivirine) every month thereafter. (2.3)
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Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension and rilpivirine extended- release injectable suspension, co-packaged as follows: (3)
CABENUVA 400-mg/600-mg Kit:
• single-dose vial of 400 mg/2 mL (200 mg/mL) cabotegravir
• single-dose vial of 600 mg/2 mL (300 mg/mL) rilpivirine CABENUVA 600-mg/900-mg Kit:
• single-dose vial of 600 mg/3 mL (200 mg/mL) cabotegravir
• single-dose vial of 900 mg/3 mL (300 mg/mL) rilpivirine
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• Previous hypersensitivity reaction to cabotegravir or rilpivirine. (4)
• Coadministration with drugs where significant decreases in cabotegravir and/or rilpivirine plasma concentrations may occur, which may result in loss of virologic response. (4)
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• Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with rilpivirine-containing regimens and in association with other integrase inhibitors. Discontinue
CABENUVA immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop. (5.1)
• Serious post-injection reactions with rilpivirine were reported. Monitor and treat as clinically indicated. (5.2)
• Hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients receiving cabotegravir or rilpivirine. Monitoring of liver chemistries is recommended. Discontinue
CABENUVA if hepatotoxicity is suspected. (5.3)
• Depressive disorders have been reported with CABENUVA. Immediate medical evaluation is recommended for depressive symptoms. (5.4)
• Residual concentrations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine may remain in the systemic circulation of patients up to 12 months or longer. It is essential to initiate an alternative, fully suppressive antiretroviral regimen no later
than 1 month after the final injection doses of CABENUVA. If virologic failure is suspected, prescribe an alternative regimen as soon as possible. (5.6)
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The most common adverse reactions (Grades 1 to 4) observed in ≥2% of subjects receiving CABENUVA were injection site reactions, pyrexia, fatigue,
headache, musculoskeletal pain, nausea, sleep disorders, dizziness, and rash. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ViiV Healthcare at 1-877-844-8872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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• Refer to the full prescribing information for important drug interactions with CABENUVA. (4, 5.5, 7)
• Because CABENUVA is a complete regimen, coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended. (7.1)
• Drugs that induce uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase (UGT)1A1 or cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A4 may decrease the plasma
concentrations of the components of CABENUVA. (4, 7.3, 7.4)
• CABENUVA should be used with caution in combination with drugs with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes. (7.3)
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• Pregnancy: After oral use of rilpivirine, exposures were generally lower during pregnancy compared with the postpartum period. (8.1)
• Lactation: Breastfeeding is not recommended due to the potential for HIV-1 transmission. (8.2)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-
approved patient labeling.
Revised: 1/2021
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
2.2 Oral Lead-in Dosing to Assess Tolerability of CABENUVA
2.3 Intramuscular Injection Dosing with CABENUVA
2.5 Administration Instructions
5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions
5.3 Hepatotoxicity
5.5 Risk of Adverse Reactions or Loss of Virologic Response Due to Drug Interactions
5.6 Long-Acting Properties and Potential Associated Risks with CABENUVA
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
7.1 Concomitant Use with Other Antiretroviral Medicines
7.2 Use of Other Antiretroviral Drugs after Discontinuation of CABENUVA
7.3 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect CABENUVA
7.4 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions
7.5 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions
8.1 Pregnancy
8.2 Lactation
8.4 Pediatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use
8.6 Renal Impairment
10 OVERDOSAGE
11 DESCRIPTION
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
12.4 Microbiology
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
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14.1 Clinical Trials in Adults
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HOW
SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
*Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed.
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
CABENUVA is indicated as a complete regimen for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults to replace the current antiretroviral regimen in those who are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) on a stable antiretroviral regimen with no history of treatment failure and with no known or suspected resistance to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
CABENUVA must be administered by a healthcare professional. Prior to starting CABENUVA, healthcare professionals should carefully select patients who agree to the required monthly injection dosing schedule and counsel patients about the importance of adherence to scheduled dosing visits to help maintain viral suppression and reduce the risk of viral rebound and potential development of resistance with missed doses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
2.2 Oral Lead-in Dosing to Assess Tolerability of CABENUVA
Oral lead-in should be used for approximately 1 month (at least 28 days) prior to the initiation of CABENUVA to assess the tolerability of cabotegravir and rilpivirine. The recommended oral lead-in daily dose is one 30-mg tablet of VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) and one 25-mg tablet of EDURANT (rilpivirine). See Table 1 for recommended oral lead-in and intramuscular injection dosing schedule for CABENUVA [Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
2.3 Intramuscular Injection Dosing with CABENUVA
Initiation Injections (CABENUVA 600-mg/900-mg Kit)
Initiate injections on the last day of oral lead-in. CABENUVA contains cabotegravir and rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspensions. The recommended initial injection doses of CABENUVA in adults are a single 600-mg (3-mL) gluteal intramuscular injection of cabotegravir and a single 900-mg (3-mL) gluteal intramuscular injection of rilpivirine. Administer cabotegravir and rilpivirine at separate gluteal injection sites (on opposite sides or 2 cm apart) during the same visit [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]. Continuation injections should be initiated a month after the initiation injections.
Continuation Injections (CABENUVA 400-mg/600-mg Kit)
After the initiation injections, the recommended monthly continuation injection doses of CABENUVA in adults are a single 400-mg (2-mL) gluteal intramuscular injection of cabotegravir and a single 600-mg (2-mL) gluteal intramuscular injection of rilpivirine at each visit. Administer cabotegravir and rilpivirine at separate gluteal injection sites (on opposite sides or 2 cm apart) during the same visit [see Dosage and
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Administration (2.5)]. Patients may be given CABENUVA up to 7 days before or after the date the patient is scheduled to receive monthly injections.
Table 1. Recommended Oral Lead-In and Intramuscular Injection Dosing Schedule in Adults
Drug |
Oral Lead-In (at Least 28 Days) |
Intramuscular (Gluteal) Initiation Injections (One-Time Dosing) |
Intramuscular (Gluteal) Continuation Injections (Once-Monthly Dosing) |
Month 1 |
At Month 2 (On the Last Day of Oral Lead-In Dosing) |
Month 3 Onwards |
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Cabotegravir |
30 mg once daily with a meal |
600 mg (3 mL) |
400 mg (2 mL) |
Rilpivirine |
25 mg once daily with a meal |
900 mg (3 mL) |
600 mg (2 mL) |
Adherence to the monthly injection dosing schedule is strongly recommended. Patients who miss a scheduled injection visit should be clinically reassessed to ensure resumption of therapy remains appropriate. Refer to Table 2 for dosing recommendations after missed injections.
Planned Missed Injections (Oral Dosing to Replace Up to 2 Consecutive Monthly Injections)
If a patient plans to miss a scheduled injection visit by more than 7 days, take daily oral therapy to replace up to 2 consecutive monthly injection visits. The recommended oral daily dose is one 30-mg tablet of VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) and one 25-mg tablet of EDURANT (rilpivirine). The first dose of oral therapy should be taken approximately 1 month after the last injection dose of CABENUVA and continued until the day injection dosing is restarted. Refer to Table 2 for injection dosing recommendations.
Unplanned Missed Injections
If monthly injections are missed or delayed by more than 7 days and oral therapy has not been taken in the interim, clinically reassess the patient to determine if resumption of injection dosing remains appropriate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. If injection dosing will be continued, see Table 2 for dosing recommendations.
Table 2. Injection Dosing Recommendations after Missed Injectionsa
Time Since Last Injection |
Recommendation |
Less than or equal to 2 months |
Resume with 400-mg (2-mL) cabotegravir and 600-mg (2-mL) rilpivirine intramuscular monthly injections as soon as possible. |
Greater than 2 months |
Re-initiate the patient with 600-mg (3-mL) cabotegravir and 900-mg (3-mL) rilpivirine intramuscular injections then continue to follow the 400-mg |
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(2-mL) cabotegravir and 600-mg (2-mL) rilpivirine intramuscular monthly injection dosing schedule.
a Refer to oral dosing recommendations if a patient plans to miss a scheduled injection visit.
2.5 Administration Instructions
Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete administration instructions with illustrations.
A complete dose requires 2 injections: one injection of cabotegravir and one injection of rilpivirine[see Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are suspensions for gluteal intramuscular injection that do not need further dilution or reconstitution.
Administer each injection at separate gluteal injection sites (on opposite sides or 2 cm apart) during the same visit. The ventrogluteal site is recommended. Do not administer by any other route or anatomical site. Consider the body mass index (BMI) of the patient to ensure that the needle length is sufficient to reach the gluteus muscle. Longer needle lengths (not included in the dosing kit) may be required for patients with higher BMI (example: greater than 30 kg/m2) to ensure that injections are administered intramuscularly as opposed to subcutaneously. The administration order of cabotegravir and rilpivirine injections is not important.
Before preparing the injections, remove CABENUVA from the refrigerator and wait at least 15 minutes to allow the medicines to come to room temperature. The vials may remain in the carton at room temperature for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, the medication must be discarded.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. The cabotegravir vial has a brown tint to the glass which may limit visual inspection. Discard CABENUVA if either medicine exhibits particulate matter or discoloration.
Shake each vial of CABENUVA vigorously so that the suspensions look uniform before injecting. Small air bubbles are expected and acceptable.
Once the suspensions have been drawn into the respective syringes, the injections should be administered as soon as possible, but may remain in the syringes for up to 2 hours. If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
CABENUVA contains a single-dose vial of cabotegravir as a white to light pink, free-flowing extended- release injectable suspension and a single-dose vial of rilpivirine as a white to off-white extended- release injectable suspension, co-packaged as follows:
CABENUVA 400-mg/600-mg Kit
• Injection: 400 mg/2 mL (200 mg/mL) of cabotegravir suspension in single-dose vial
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• Injection: 600 mg/2 mL (300 mg/mL) of rilpivirine suspension in single-dose vial
CABENUVA 600-mg/900-mg Kit
• Injection: 600 mg/3 mL (200 mg/mL) of cabotegravir suspension in single-dose vial
• Injection: 900 mg/3 mL (300 mg/mL) of rilpivirine suspension in single-dose vial
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
CABENUVA is contraindicated in patients:
• with previous hypersensitivity reaction to cabotegravir or rilpivirine[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
• receiving the following coadministered drugs for which significant decreases in cabotegravir and/or rilpivirine plasma concentrations may occur due to uridine diphosphate (UDP)-glucuronosyl transferase (UGT)1A1 and/or cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A enzyme induction, which may result in loss of virologic response [see Drug Interactions (7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]:
o Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
o Antimycobacterials: Rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
o Glucocorticoid (systemic): Dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment)
o Herbal product: St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported during postmarketing experience with rilpivirine- containing regimens [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. Reactions include cases of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). While some skin reactions were accompanied by constitutional symptoms such as fever, other skin reactions were associated with organ dysfunctions, including elevations in hepatic serum biochemistries. Serious or severe hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in association with other integrase inhibitors and could occur with CABENUVA. Remain vigilant and discontinue CABENUVA if a hypersensitivity reaction is suspected [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Discontinue CABENUVA immediately if signs or symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions develop (including, but not limited to, severe rash, or rash accompanied by fever, general malaise, fatigue, muscle or joint aches, blisters, mucosal involvement [oral blisters or lesions], conjunctivitis, facial edema, hepatitis, eosinophilia, angioedema, difficulty breathing). Clinical status, including liver transaminases, should be monitored and appropriate therapy initiated. For information regarding the long-acting properties of CABENUVA, [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. Administer oral lead-in dosing prior to administration of CABENUVA to help identify patients who may be at risk of a hypersensitivity reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Contraindications (4)].
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In clinical trials, serious post-injection reactions were reported within minutes after the injection of rilpivirine, including dyspnea, agitation, abdominal cramping, flushing, sweating, oral numbness, and changes in blood pressure. These events were reported in less than 1% of subjects and began to resolve within a few minutes after the injection. These events may have been associated with inadvertent (partial) intravenous administration [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Carefully follow the Instructions for Use when preparing and administering CABENUVA to avoid accidental intravenous administration [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)]. Observe patients briefly (approximately 10 minutes) after the injection. If a patient experiences a post-injection reaction, monitor and treat as clinically indicated.
5.3 Hepatotoxicity
Hepatotoxicity has been reported in patients receiving cabotegravir or rilpivirine with or without known pre-existing hepatic disease or identifiable risk factors [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Patients with underlying liver disease or marked elevations in transaminases prior to treatment may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations.
Monitoring of liver chemistries is recommended and treatment with CABENUVA should be discontinued if hepatotoxicity is suspected. For information regarding the long-acting properties of CABENUVA, [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
5.4 Depressive Disorders
Depressive disorders (including depressed mood, depression, major depression, mood altered, mood swings, dysphoria, negative thoughts, suicidal ideation or attempt) have been reported with CABENUVA or the individual drug products [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Promptly evaluate patients with depressive symptoms to assess whether the symptoms are related to CABENUVA and to determine whether the risks of continued therapy outweigh the benefits.
5.5 Risk of Adverse Reactions or Loss of Virologic Response Due to Drug Interactions
The concomitant use of CABENUVA and other drugs may result in known or potentially significant drug interactions, some of which may lead to adverse events, loss of virologic response of CABENUVA, and possible development of viral resistance [see Contraindications (4), Drug Interactions (7.4)].
Rilpivirine 75-mg and 300-mg once-daily oral doses (3 and 12 times the recommended oral dosage) in healthy adults resulted in mean steady-state Cmax values 4.4-fold and 11.6-fold higher than Cmax values associated with the recommended 600-mg dose of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension and prolonged the QTc interval [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. CABENUVA should be used with caution in combination with drugs with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes [see Drug Interactions (7.3, 7.4)].
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See Table 5 for steps to prevent or manage these possible and known significant drug interactions, including dosing recommendations. Consider the potential for drug interactions prior to and during therapy with, and after discontinuation of CABENUVA; review concomitant medications during therapy with CABENUVA [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
5.6 Long-Acting Properties and Potential Associated Risks with CABENUVA
Residual concentrations of both cabotegravir and rilpivirine may remain in the systemic circulation of patients for prolonged periods (up to 12 months or longer). It is important to carefully select patients who agree to the required monthly injection dosing schedule because non-adherence to monthly injections or missed doses could lead to loss of virologic response and development of resistance [see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Adverse Reactions (6.1), Drug Interactions (7.2)].
To minimize the potential risk of developing viral resistance, it is essential to initiate an alternative, fully suppressive antiretroviral regimen no later than 1 month after the final injection doses of CABENUVA. If virologic failure is suspected, switch the patient to an alternative regimen as soon as possible.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following adverse reactions are described below and in other sections of the labeling:
• Hypersensitivity reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
• Post-injection reactions[see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]
• Hepatotoxicity[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]
• Depressive disorders[see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect rates observed in practice.
The safety assessment of CABENUVA is based on the analysis of pooled 48-week data from 1,182 virologically suppressed subjects with HIV-1 infection in 2 international, multicenter, open-label pivotal trials, FLAIR and ATLAS [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Additional safety information from other ongoing or earlier clinical trials in the cabotegravir and rilpivirine program have been considered in assessing the overall safety profile of CABENUVA.
Adverse reactions were reported following exposure to CABENUVA extended-release injectable suspensions (median time exposure: 54 weeks) and data from VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) tablets and EDURANT (rilpivirine) tablets administered in combination as oral lead-in therapy (median time exposure: 5.3 weeks). Adverse reactions included those attributable to both the oral and injectable formulations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine administered as a combination regimen. Refer to the prescribing information for EDURANT for other adverse reactions associated with oral rilpivirine.
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The most common adverse reactions regardless of severity reported in greater than or equal to 2% of adult subjects in the pooled analyses from FLAIR and ATLAS are presented in Table 3. Selected laboratory abnormalities are included in Table 4.
Overall, 4% of subjects in the group receiving CABENUVA and 2% of subjects in the control group discontinued due to adverse events. Non-injection-site-related adverse events leading to discontinuation and occurring in more than 1 subject were headache, diarrhea, hepatitis A, and acute hepatitis B (all with an incidence less than 1%).
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a Adverse reactions defined as “treatment-related” as assessed by the investigator.
b See Injection-Associated Adverse Reactions for additional information.
c Pyrexia: includes pyrexia, feeling hot, chills, influenza-like illness, body temperature increased.
d Fatigue: includes fatigue, malaise, asthenia.
e Musculoskeletal pain: includes musculoskeletal pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, back pain, myalgia, pain in extremity.
f Sleep disorders: includes insomnia, poor quality sleep, somnolence.
g Rash: includes erythema, pruritus, pruritus generalized, purpura, rash, rash- erythematous, generalized, macular.
Injection-Associated Adverse Reactions
Local Injection Site Reactions (ISRs): The most frequent adverse reactions associated with the intramuscular administration of CABENUVA were ISRs. After 14,682 injections, 3,663 ISRs were reported. One percent (1%) of subjects discontinued treatment with CABENUVA because of ISRs. Most ISRs were mild (Grade 1, 75%) or moderate (Grade 2, 36%). Four percent (4%) of subjects experienced
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severe (Grade 3) ISRs, and no subjects experienced Grade 4 ISRs. The most commonly reported ISR was localized pain/discomfort (79%) regardless of severity or relatedness. Other manifestations of ISRs reported in more than 1% of subjects over the duration of the analysis period included nodules (14%), induration (12%), swelling (8%), erythema (4%), pruritus (4%), bruising (3%), warmth (2%), and hematoma (2%). Abscess and cellulitis at the injection site were each reported in less than 1% of subjects. The median duration of ISR events was 3 days.
Other Injection-Associated Adverse Reactions: In the ATLAS and FLAIR clinical trials, an increased incidence of pyrexia (8%) was reported by subjects receiving cabotegravir plus rilpivirine injections compared with no events among subjects receiving current antiretroviral regimen. No cases were serious or led to withdrawal and the occurrences of pyrexia may represent a response to administration of CABENUVA via intramuscular injection.
Reports of musculoskeletal pain (3%) and less frequently, sciatica, were also more common in subjects receiving cabotegravir plus rilpivirine compared with the current antiretroviral regimen and some events had a temporal association with injection.
Vasovagal or pre-syncopal reactions were reported in less than 1% of subjects after injection with rilpivirine or cabotegravir.
Less Common Adverse Reactions
The following select adverse reactions (regardless of severity) occurred in less than 2% of subjects receiving cabotegravir plus rilpivirine.
Gastrointestinal Disorders:Abdominal pain (including upper abdominal pain), gastritis, dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Hepatobiliary Disorders:Hepatotoxicity.
Investigations:Weight increase(see below).
Psychiatric Disorders:Anxiety (including anxiety and irritability), depression, abnormal dreams.
Skin and Hypersensitivity Reactions:Hypersensitivity reactions. Weight Increase
At Week 48, subjects in FLAIR and ATLAS who received cabotegravir plus rilpivirine had a median weight gain of 1.5 kg; those in the current antiretroviral regimen group had a median weight gain of
1.0 kg (pooled analysis). In the FLAIR trial, the median weight gain in subjects receiving cabotegravir plus rilpivirine or a dolutegravir-containing regimen was 1.3 kg and 1.5 kg, respectively, compared with
1.8 kg and 0.3 kg in the ATLAS trial in subjects receiving either cabotegravir plus rilpivirine or a protease inhibitor-, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-, or integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)-containing regimen, respectively.
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Selected laboratory abnormalities with a worsening grade from baseline and representing the worst- grade toxicity are presented in Table 4.
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ULN = Upper limit of normal.
Changes in Total Bilirubin: Small, non-progressive increases in total bilirubin (without clinical jaundice) were observed with cabotegravir plus rilpivirine. These changes are not considered clinically relevant as they likely reflect competition between cabotegravir and unconjugated bilirubin for a common clearance pathway (UGT1A1) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Serum Cortisol: In pooled Phase 3 trials of EDURANT (rilpivirine), the overall mean change from baseline in basal cortisol was -0.69 (-1.12, 0.27) micrograms/dL in the group receiving EDURANT compared with -0.02 (-0.48, 0.44) micrograms/dL in the control group. Abnormal responses to ACTH stimulation tests were also higher in the group receiving EDURANT. The clinical significance of the higher abnormal rate of ACTH stimulation tests in the group receiving EDURANT is not known. Refer to the prescribing information for EDURANT for additional information.
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postmarketing experience in patients receiving an oral rilpivirine-containing regimen. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Renal and Genitourinary Disorders Nephrotic syndrome.
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Severe skin and hypersensitivity reactions, including DRESS[see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
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7.1 Concomitant Use with Other Antiretroviral Medicines
Because CABENUVA is a complete regimen, coadministration with other antiretroviral medications for the treatment of HIV-1 infection is not recommended [see Indications and Usage (1)].
7.2 Use of Other Antiretroviral Drugs after Discontinuation of CABENUVA
Residual concentrations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine may remain in the systemic circulation of patients for prolonged periods (up to 12 months or longer). These residual concentrations are not expected to affect the exposures of antiretroviral drugs that are initiated after discontinuation of CABENUVA[see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Drug Interactions (7.4), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
7.3 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect CABENUVA
Refer to the prescribing information for VOCABRIA and EDURANT for additional drug interaction information related to oral cabotegravir and oral rilpivirine, respectively.
Cabotegravir
Cabotegravir is primarily metabolized by UGT1A1 with some contribution from UGT1A9. Drugs that are strong inducers of UGT1A1 or 1A9 are expected to decrease cabotegravir plasma concentrations and may result in loss of virologic response; therefore, coadministration of CABENUVA with these drugs is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4)].
Rilpivirine
Rilpivirine is primarily metabolized by CYP3A. Coadministration of CABENUVA and drugs that induce CYP3A may result in decreased plasma concentrations of rilpivirine and loss of virologic response and possible resistance to rilpivirine or to the class of NNRTIs[see Contraindications (4), Drug Interactions (7.4)].Coadministration of CABENUVA and drugs that inhibit CYP3A may result in increased plasma concentrations of rilpivirine[see Drug Interactions (7.4), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
QT-Prolonging Drugs:At mean steady-state Cmax values 4.4-fold and 11.6-fold higher than those with the recommended 600-mg dose of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension, rilpivirine may prolong the QTc interval[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.2)]. CABENUVA should be used with caution in combination with drugs with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes[see Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Drug Interactions (7.4)].
7.4 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions
Refer to the prescribing information for VOCABRIA and EDURANT for additional drug interaction information related to oral cabotegravir and oral rilpivirine, respectively.
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Information regarding potential drug interactions with cabotegravir and rilpivirine is provided in Table
5. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction trials following oral administration of cabotegravir or rilpivirine or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of the interaction and potential for loss of virologic response[see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.5), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].Table 5 includes potentially significant interactions but is not all inclusive.
Table 5. Drug Interactions with CABENUVA
Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name |
Effect on Concentration |
Clinical Comment |
Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine Oxcarbazepine Phenobarbital Phenytoin |
Cabotegravir Rilpivirine |
Coadministration is contraindicated with CABENUVA due to potential for loss of virologic response and development of resistance[see Contraindications (4)]. |
Antimycobacterials: Rifampina Rifapentine |
Cabotegravir Rilpivirine |
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Antimycobacterial: Rifabutina |
Cabotegravir Rifabutin Rilpivirine |
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Glucocorticoid (systemic): Dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment) |
Rilpivirine |
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Herbal Product: St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) |
Rilpivirine |
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Macrolide or ketolide antibiotics: Azithromycin Clarithromycin Erythromycin |
Cabotegravir Rilpivirine |
Macrolides are expected to increase concentrations of rilpivirine and are associated with a risk of Torsade de Pointes[Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].Where possible, consider alternatives, such as azithromycin, which increases rilpivirine concentrations less than other macrolides. |
Narcotic analgesic: Methadonea |
Cabotegravir Methadone Rilpivirine |
No dose adjustment of methadone is required when starting coadministration of methadone with CABENUVA. However, clinical monitoring is |
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recommended as methadone maintenance therapy may need to be adjusted in some patients. |
= Increase, = Decrease, = No change.
aSee Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) for magnitude of interaction.
7.5 Drugs without Clinically Significant Interactions
Cabotegravir
Based on drug interaction study results, the following drugs can be coadministered with cabotegravir (non-antiretrovirals and rilpivirine) or given after discontinuation of cabotegravir (antiretrovirals and non-antiretrovirals) without a dose adjustment: etravirine, midazolam, oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, and rilpivirine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Rilpivirine
Based on drug interaction study results, the following drugs can be coadministered with rilpivirine (non- antiretrovirals and cabotegravir) or given after discontinuation of rilpivirine (antiretrovirals and non- antiretrovirals): acetaminophen, atorvastatin, cabotegravir, chlorzoxazone, dolutegravir, ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, raltegravir, ritonavir-boosted atazanavir, ritonavir-boosted darunavir, sildenafil, tenofovir alafenamide, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Rilpivirine did not have a clinically significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of digoxin or metformin.
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Pregnancy Exposure Registry
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to CABENUVA during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263.
Risk Summary
There are insufficient human data on the use of CABENUVA during pregnancy to adequately assess a drug-associated risk of birth defects and miscarriage. While there are insufficient human data to assess the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) with exposure to CABENUVA during pregnancy, NTDs were associated with dolutegravir, another integrase inhibitor. Discuss the benefit-risk of using CABENUVA with individuals of childbearing potential or during pregnancy.
Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are detected in systemic circulation for up to 12 months or longer after discontinuing injections of CABENUVA; therefore, consideration should be given to the potential for fetal exposure during pregnancy[see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Drug Interactions (7.2)].
Cabotegravir use in pregnant women has not been evaluated. Available data from the APR show no difference in the overall risk of birth defects for rilpivirine compared with the background rate for major
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birth defects of 2.7% in a U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP) (see Data).
The rate of miscarriage is not reported in the APR. The background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The background rate for major birth defects in a
U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP) is 2.7%. The estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the U.S. general population is 15% to 20%. The APR uses the MACDP as the U.S. reference population for birth defects in the general population. The MACDP evaluates women and infants from a limited geographic area and does not include outcomes for births that occurred at less than 20 weeks’ gestation.
In animal reproduction studies with oral cabotegravir, a delay in the onset of parturition and increased stillbirths and neonatal deaths were observed in a rat pre- and postnatal development study at greater than 28 times the exposure at the recommended human dose (RHD). No evidence of adverse developmental outcomes was observed with oral cabotegravir in rats or rabbits (greater than 28 times or similar to the exposure at the RHD, respectively) given during organogenesis (see Data).
No adverse developmental outcomes were observed when rilpivirine was administered orally at exposures 15 (rats) and 70 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD (see Data).
Clinical Considerations
Lower exposures with oral rilpivirine were observed during pregnancy. Viral load should be monitored closely if the patient remains on CABENUVA during pregnancy. Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are detected in systemic circulation for up to 12 months or longer after discontinuing injections of CABENUVA; therefore, consideration should be given to the potential for fetal exposure during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Data
Human Data: Cabotegravir: Data from an observational study in Botswana showed that dolutegravir, another integrase inhibitor, was associated with increased risk of NTDs when administered at the time of conception and in early pregnancy. Data from clinical trials are insufficient to address this risk with cabotegravir.
Rilpivirine: Based on prospective reports to the APR of over 390 exposures to oral rilpivirine-containing regimens during the first trimester of pregnancy and over 170 during second/third trimester of pregnancy, the prevalence of birth defects in live births was 1.3% (95% CI: 0.4% to 3.0%) and 1.1% (95% CI: 0.1% to 4.0%) following first and second/third trimester exposures, respectively, compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% in the U.S. reference population of the MACDP. In a clinical trial, total oral rilpivirine exposures were generally lower during pregnancy compared with the postpartum period. Refer to the prescribing information for EDURANT for additional information on rilpivirine.
Animal Data: Cabotegravir: Cabotegravir was administered orally to pregnant rats at 0, 0.5, 5, or 1,000 mg/kg/day from 15 days before cohabitation, during cohabitation, and from Gestation Days 0 to
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17. There were no effects on fetal viability when fetuses were delivered by caesarean, although a minor decrease in fetal body weight was observed at 1,000 mg/kg/day (greater than 28 times the exposure in humans at the RHD). No drug-related fetal toxicities were observed at 5 mg/kg/day (approximately 13 times the exposure in humans at the RHD) and no drug-related fetal malformations were observed at any dose.
Cabotegravir was administered orally to pregnant rabbits at 0, 30, 500, or 2,000 mg/kg/day from Gestation Days 7 to 19. No drug-related fetal toxicities were observed at 2,000 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.7 times the exposure in humans at the RHD).
In a rat pre- and postnatal development study, cabotegravir was administered orally to pregnant rats at 0, 0.5, 5, or 1,000 mg/kg/day from Gestation Day 6 to Lactation Day 21. A delay in the onset of parturition and increases in the number of stillbirths and neonatal deaths by Lactation Day 4 were observed at 1,000 mg/kg/day (greater than 28 times the exposure in humans at the RHD); there were no alterations to growth and development of surviving offspring. In a cross-fostering study, similar incidences of stillbirths and early postnatal deaths were observed when rat pups born to cabotegravir-treated mothers were nursed from birth by control mothers. There was no effect on neonatal survival of control pups nursed from birth by cabotegravir-treated mothers. A lower dose of 5 mg/kg/day (13 times the exposure at the RHD) was not associated with delayed parturition or neonatal mortality in rats. Studies in pregnant rats showed that cabotegravir crosses the placenta and can be detected in fetal tissue.
Rilpivirine: Rilpivirine was administered orally to pregnant rats (40, 120, or 400 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (5, 10, or 20 mg/kg/day) through organogenesis (on Gestation Days 6 through 17, and 6 through 19, respectively). No significant toxicological effects were observed in embryo-fetal toxicity studies performed with rilpivirine in rats and rabbits at exposures 15 (rats) and 70 (rabbits) times the exposure in humans at the RHD. In a pre- and postnatal development study, rilpivirine was administered orally up to 400 mg/kg/day through lactation. No adverse effects were noted in the offspring at maternal exposures up to 63 times the exposure in humans at the RHD.
8.2 Lactation
Risk Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that HIV-1−infected mothers in the United States not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of HIV-1 infection.
It is not known if the components of CABENUVA are present in human breast milk, affect human milk production, or have effects on the breastfed infant. When administered to lactating rats, cabotegravir and rilpivirine were present in milk (see Data). If cabotegravir and/or rilpivirine are present in human milk, residual exposures may remain for 12 months or longer after the last injections have been administered [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Because of the potential for (1) HIV-1 transmission (in HIV-negative infants), (2) developing viral resistance (in HIV-positive infants), (3) adverse reactions in a breastfed infant similar to those seen in adults, and (4) detectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine concentrations in systemic circulation for up to 12
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months or longer after discontinuing injections of CABENUVA, instruct mothers not to breastfeed if they are receiving CABENUVA.
Data
Animal Data: Cabotegravir: Animal lactation studies with cabotegravir have not been conducted. However, cabotegravir was detected in the plasma of nursing pups on Lactation Day 10 in the rat pre- and postnatal development study.
Rilpivirine: Animal lactation studies with rilpivirine have not been conducted. However, rilpivirine was detected in the plasma of nursing pups on Lactation Day 7 in the rat pre- and postnatal development study.
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and efficacy of CABENUVA have not been evaluated in pediatric patients.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical trials of CABENUVA did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, caution should be exercised in administration of CABENUVA in elderly patients reflecting greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
8.6 Renal Impairment
Based on studies with oral cabotegravir and population pharmacokinetic analyses of oral rilpivirine, no dosage adjustment of CABENUVA is necessary for patients with mild (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 60 to less than 90 mL/min) or moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 to less than 60 mL/min). In patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance 15 to less than 30 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease (creatinine clearance less than 15 mL/min), increased monitoring for adverse effects is recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. In patients with end-stage renal disease not on dialysis, effects on the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir or rilpivirine are unknown. As cabotegravir and rilpivirine are greater than 99% protein bound, dialysis is not expected to alter exposures of cabotegravir or rilpivirine.
8.7 Hepatic Impairment
Based on separate studies with oral cabotegravir and oral rilpivirine, no dosage adjustment of CABENUVA is necessary for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B). The effect of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) on the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir or rilpivirine is unknown [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
10 OVERDOSAGE
There is no known specific treatment for overdose with cabotegravir or rilpivirine. If overdose occurs, monitor the patient and apply standard supportive treatment as required, including monitoring of vital
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signs and ECG (QT interval) as well as observation of the clinical status of the patient. As both cabotegravir and rilpivirine are highly bound to plasma proteins, it is unlikely that either would be significantly removed by dialysis. Consider the prolonged exposure to cabotegravir and rilpivirine (components of CABENUVA) following an injection when assessing treatment needs and recovery [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
11 DESCRIPTION
CABENUVA contains cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension, an HIV INSTI, co-packaged with rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension, an HIV NNRTI.
Cabotegravir: The chemical name for cabotegravir is (3S,11aR)-N-[(2,4-difluorophenyl)methyl]-6- hydroxy-3-methyl-5,7-dioxo-2,3,5,7,11,11a-hexahydro[1,3]oxazolo[3,2-a]pyrido[1,2-d]pyrazine-8- carboxamide.The empirical formula is C19H17F2N3O5 and the molecular weight is 405.35 g/mol. It has the following structural formula:
Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension is a white to light pink free-flowing suspension for intramuscular injection. Each sterile single-dose vial contains 2 mL or 3 mL of the following: cabotegravir 200 mg/mL and the following inactive ingredients: mannitol (35 mg/mL), polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 (20 mg/mL), polysorbate 20 (20 mg/mL), and Water for Injection.
Rilpivirine: The chemical name for rilpivirine is 4-[[4-[[4-[(E)-2-cyanoethenyl]-2,6- dimethylphenyl]amino]-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]benzonitrile. Its molecular formula is C22H18N6 and its molecular weight is 366.42. Rilpivirine has the following structural formula:
Rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension is a white to off-white suspension for intramuscular injection. Each sterile single-dose vial contains 2 mL or 3 mL of the following: rilpivirine 300 mg/mL and the following inactive ingredients: citric acid monohydrate (1 mg/mL), poloxamer 338 (50 mg/mL), Water for Injection, glucose monohydrate to ensure isotonicity, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.
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12.1 Mechanism of Action
CABENUVA contains 2 long-acting HIV-1 antiretroviral drugs, cabotegravir and rilpivirine[see Microbiology (12.4)].
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Cardiac Electrophysiology
At a dose of cabotegravir 150 mg orally every 12 hours (10 times the recommended total daily oral lead- in dosage for CABENUVA), the QT interval is not prolonged to any clinically relevant extent. Administration of 3 doses of cabotegravir 150 mg orally every 12 hours resulted in a geometric mean Cmax approximately 2.8-fold and 5.4-fold above the geometric mean steady-state Cmax associated with the recommended 30-mg dose of oral cabotegravir and the recommended 400-mg monthly dose of cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension, respectively.
At the recommended dose of rilpivirine 25 mg orally once daily, the QT interval is not prolonged to any clinically relevant extent. The rilpivirine 25-mg once-daily mean steady-state Cmax was 247 ng/mL, which is 1.7-fold higher than the mean steady-state Cmax observed with the recommended 600-mg monthly dose of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension.
When rilpivirine 75-mg and 300-mg once-daily oral doses (3 and 12 times the recommended oral lead-in dosage) were studied in healthy adults, the maximum mean time-matched (95% upper confidence bound) differences in QTcF interval were 10.7 (15.3) and 23.3 (28.4) msec, respectively, after baseline and placebo adjustment. Steady-state administration of rilpivirine 75 mg once daily and 300 mg once daily resulted in a mean steady-state Cmax approximately 4.4-fold and 11.6-fold, respectively, higher than the mean steady-state Cmax observed with the recommended 600-mg monthly dose of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension. The corresponding Cmax ratios are 2.6 and 6.7 when compared with the recommended oral rilpivirine dosage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion
The pharmacokinetic properties of the components of CABENUVA are provided in Table 6. The multiple-dose pharmacokinetic parameters are provided in Table 7. For the pharmacokinetic properties of oral cabotegravir and oral rilpivirine, refer to the full prescribing information for VOCABRIA and EDURANT, respectively.
Table 6. Pharmacokinetic Properties of the Components of CABENUVA
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Cabotegravir |
Rilpivirine |
Absorptiona |
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Tmax (days), median |
7 |
3 to 4 |
Distribution |
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% Bound to human plasma proteins |
>99.8 |
99.7 |
Blood-to-plasma ratio |
0.52 |
0.7 |
CSF-to-plasma concentration ratio (median [range])b |
0.003 (0.002 to 0.004) |
0.01 (BLQ to 0.02) |
Elimination |
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t1/2 (weeks) meanc |
5.6 to 11.5 |
13 to 28 |
Metabolism |
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Metabolic pathways |
UGT1A1 UGT1A9 (minor) |
CYP3A |
Excretion |
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Major route of elimination |
Metabolism |
Metabolism |
% of dose excreted as total 14C (unchanged drug) in urined |
27 (0) |
6 (<1) |
% of dose excreted as total 14C (unchanged drug) in fecesd |
59 (47) |
85 (26) |
a When taken orally with a high-fat meal versus fasted, the AUC(0-inf) (geometric mean ratio [90% CI] of cabotegravir and rilpivirine are 1.14 [1.02, 1.28] and 1.72 [1.36, 2.16]), respectively.
b The clinical relevance of CSF-to-plasma concentration ratios is unknown. Concentrations were
measured at steady-state one week after administration of cabotegravir and rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspensions given monthly or every 2 months.
c Elimination half-life driven by slow absorption rate from the injection site.
d Dosing in mass balance studies: single-dose oral administration of [14C] cabotegravir; single-dose oral administration of [14C] rilpivirine.
BLQ = Below limit of quantification.
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Drug |
Dosing Phase |
Dosage Regimen |
Geometric Mean (5th, 95th Percentile)a |
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AUC(0-tau)b (ng•h/mL) |
Cmax (ng/mL) |
Ctau (ng/mL) |
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Rilpivirine |
Oral Lead-Inb,f |
25 mg once daily |
2,083 (1,125, 3,748) |
116 (48.6, 244) |
78.9 (32.2, 180) |
Initial |
900 mg IM |
41,069 |
139 |
37.2 |
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Injectiond |
initial dose |
(20,062, 76,855) |
(87.6, 219) |
(19.4, 69.2) |
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Monthly |
600 mg IM |
65,603 |
116 |
82.2 |
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Injectione |
monthly |
(37,239, 113,092) |
(66.8, 199) |
(47.5, 140) |
a Pharmacokinetic parameter values based on individual post-hoc estimates from separate cabotegravir and rilpivirine population pharmacokinetic models (pooled FLAIR and ATLAS, n = 581), except for oral rilpivirine (see footnote e).
b tau is dosing interval: 24 hours for oral cabotegravir and rilpivirine; 1 month for cabotegravir and
rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspensions.
c Oral lead-in pharmacokinetic parameter values represent steady-state.
d Initial injection AUC(0-tau) and Cmax values primarily reflect values following oral dosing because the initial injection was administered on the same day as the last oral dose; however, the Ctau value at Week 4 reflects the initial injection.
e Monthly injection pharmacokinetic parameter values represent Week 48 data.
f Oral rilpivirine: AUC(0-tau) based on population pharmacokinetic estimates of rilpivirine 25 mg once daily from pooled Phase 3 trials with EDURANT (rilpivirine); Ctau based on observed data from FLAIR and ATLAS; Cmax based on observed data for rilpivirine 25 mg once daily from a pharmacokinetic substudy in pooled Phase 3 trials with EDURANT.
IM = Intramuscular. Specific Populations
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir or rilpivirine were observed based on age, sex, race/ethnicity, body mass index, or UGT1A1 polymorphisms.
The effect of hepatitis B and C virus co-infection on the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir is unknown. No clinically relevant differences in the pharmacokinetics of oral rilpivirine have been observed with hepatitis B and/or C virus co-infection.
The pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir (oral or injectable) and of injectable rilpivirine have not been studied in pediatric patients and data are limited in subjects aged 65 years or older [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4, 8.5)].
Patients with Renal Impairment: With oral cabotegravir, no clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir are expected in patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment. Cabotegravir has not been studied in patients with end-stage renal disease not on dialysis.
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As cabotegravir is greater than 99% protein bound, dialysis is not expected to alter exposures of cabotegravir[see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Population pharmacokinetic analyses indicated that mild renal impairment had no clinically relevant effect on the exposure of oral rilpivirine. There is limited or no information regarding the pharmacokinetics of rilpivirine in patients with moderate or severe renal impairment, or end-stage renal disease not on dialysis. As rilpivirine is greater than 99% protein bound, dialysis is not expected to alter exposures of rilpivirine [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].
Patients with Hepatic Impairment:No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir are expected in mild to moderate (Child-Pugh A or B) hepatic impairment. The effect of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) on the pharmacokinetics of cabotegravir has not been studied[see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of rilpivirine were observed in mild to moderate (Child-Pugh A or B) hepatic impairment. The effect of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh
C) has not been studied[see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)]. Drug Interaction Studies
Cabotegravir is not a clinically relevant inhibitor of the following enzymes and transporters: CYP1A2, 2A6, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4; UGT1A1, 1A3, 1A4, 1A6, 1A9, 2B4, 2B7, 2B15, and 2B17;
P-glycoprotein (P-gp); breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP); bile salt export pump (BSEP); organic cation transporter (OCT)1, OCT2; organic anion transporter polypeptide (OATP)1B1, OATP1B3; multidrug and toxin extrusion transporter (MATE) 1, MATE 2-K; multidrug resistance protein (MRP)2 or MRP4.
In vitro, cabotegravir inhibited renal OAT1 (IC50 = 0.81 microM) and OAT3 (IC50 = 0.41 microM). Based on physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, cabotegravir may increase the AUC of OAT1/3 substrates up to approximately 80%.
In vitro, cabotegravir did not induce CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4.
Simulations using PBPK modeling show that no clinically significant interaction is expected during coadministration of cabotegravir with drugs that inhibit UGT1A1.
In vitro, cabotegravir was not a substrate of OATP1B1, OATP1B3, or OCT1.
Cabotegravir is a substrate of P-gp and BCRP in vitro; however, because of its high permeability, no alteration in cabotegravir absorption is expected with coadministration of P-gp or BCRP inhibitors.
Rilpivirine is not likely to have a clinically relevant effect on the exposure of drugs metabolized by CYP enzymes.
Drug interaction studies were not conducted with injectable cabotegravir or injectable rilpivirine. Drug interaction studies with oral cabotegravir or oral rilpivirine are summarized in Tables 8, 9, 10, and 11.
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Coadministered Drug(s) and Dose(s) |
Dose of Cabotegravir |
n |
Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Cabotegravir Pharmacokinetic Parameters with/without Coadministered Drugs No Effect = 1.00 |
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Cmax |
AUC |
C or C24 |
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Etravirine |
30 mg |
12 |
1.04 |
1.01 |
1.00 |
200 mg twice daily |
once daily |
(0.99, 1.09) |
(0.96, 1.06) |
(0.94, 1.06) |
|
Rifabutin |
30 mg |
12 |
0.83 |
0.77 |
0.74 |
300 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.76, 0.90) |
(0.74, 0.83) |
(0.70, 0.78) |
|
Rifampin |
30-mg |
15 |
0.94 |
0.41 |
0.50 |
600 mg once daily |
single dose |
(0.87, 1.02) |
(0.36, 0.46) |
(0.44, 0.57) |
|
Rilpivirine |
30 mg |
11 |
1.05 |
1.12 |
1.14 |
25 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.96, 1.15) |
(1.05, 1.19) |
(1.04, 1.24) |
CI = Confidence Interval; n = Maximum number of subjects with data; NA = Not available.
Table 9. Effect of Coadministered Drugs on the Pharmacokinetics of Rilpivirine
Coadministered Drug(s) and Dose(s) |
Dose of Rilpivirine |
n |
Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Rilpivirine Pharmacokinetic Parameters with/without Coadministered Drugs No Effect = 1.00 |
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Cmax |
AUC |
Cmin |
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Acetaminophen |
150 mg |
16 |
1.09 |
1.16 |
1.26 |
500-mg single dose |
once dailya |
(1.01 to 1.18) |
(1.10 to 1.22) |
(1.16 to 1.38) |
|
Atorvastatin |
150 mg |
16 |
0.91 |
0.90 |
0.90 |
40 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.79 to 1.06) |
(0.81 to 0.99) |
(0.84 to 0.96) |
|
Chlorzoxazone |
150 mg |
16 |
1.17 |
1.25 |
1.18 |
500-mg single dose taken |
once dailya |
(1.08 to 1.27) |
(1.16 to 1.35) |
(1.09 to 1.28) |
|
2 hours after rilpivirine |
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Darunavir/ritonavir |
150 mg |
14 |
1.79 |
2.30 |
2.78 |
800/100 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(1.56 to 2.06) |
(1.98 to 2.67) |
(2.39 to 3.24) |
|
Didanosine |
150 mg |
21 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
400 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.90 to 1.10) |
(0.95 to 1.06) |
(0.92 to 1.09) |
|
delayed release capsules |
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taken 2 hours before |
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rilpivirine |
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Ethinylestradiol/ Norethindrone 0.035 mg once daily/ 1 mg once daily |
25 mg once daily |
15 |
b |
b |
b |
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Ketoconazole 400 mg once daily |
150 mg once dailyb |
15 |
1.30 (1.13 to 1.48) |
1.49 (1.31 to 1.70) |
1.76 (1.57 to 1.97) |
Lopinavir/ritonavir 400/100 mg twice daily (soft gel capsule) |
150 mg once dailya |
15 |
0.96 (0.88 to 1.05) |
0.99 (0.89 to 1.10) |
0.89 (0.73 to 1.08) |
Methadone 60 to 100 mg once daily, individualized dose |
25 mg once daily |
12 |
b |
b |
b |
Raltegravir |
25 mg |
23 |
1.12 |
1.12 |
1.03 |
400 mg twice daily |
once daily |
(1.04 to 1.20) |
(1.05 to 1.19) |
(0.96 to 1.12) |
|
Rifabutin |
25 mg |
18 |
0.69 |
0.58 |
0.52 |
300 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.62 to 0.76) |
(0.52 to 0.65) |
(0.46 to 0.59) |
|
Rifabutin |
50 mg |
18 |
1.43 |
1.16 |
0.93 |
300 mg once daily |
once daily |
(1.30 to 1.56) |
(1.06 to 1.26) |
(0.85 to 1.01) |
|
(reference arm for comparison was 25 mg-once- daily rilpivirine administered alone) |
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Rifampin |
150 mg |
16 |
0.31 |
0.20 |
0.11 |
600 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.27 to 0.36) |
(0.18 to 0.23) |
(0.10 to 0.13) |
|
Sildenafil |
75 mg |
16 |
0.92 |
0.98 |
1.04 |
50-mg single dose |
once dailya |
(0.85 to 0.99) |
(0.92 to 1.05) |
(0.98 to 1.09) |
|
Tenofovir disoproxil |
150 mg |
16 |
0.96 |
1.01 |
0.99 |
fumarate |
once dailya |
(0.81 to 1.13) |
(0.87 to 1.18) |
(0.83 to 1.16) |
|
300 mg once daily |
CI = Confidence Interval; n = Maximum number of subjects with data; NA = Not available; = No change.
a This interaction study has been performed with a dose higher than the recommended dose for
rilpivirine (25 mg once daily) assessing the maximal effect on the coadministered drug.
b Comparison based on historic controls.
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Coadministered Drug(s) and Dose(s) |
Dose of Cabotegravir |
n |
Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Coadministered Drug with/without Cabotegravir No Effect = 1.00 |
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Cmax |
AUC |
C or C24 |
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Ethinyl estradiol |
30 mg |
19 |
0.92 |
1.02 |
1.00 |
0.03 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.83, 1.03) |
(0.97, 1.08) |
(0.92, 1.10) |
|
Levonorgestrel |
30 mg |
19 |
1.05 |
1.12 |
1.07 |
0.15 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.96, 1.15) |
(1.07, 1.18) |
(1.01, 1.15) |
|
Midazolam |
30 mg |
12 |
1.09 |
1.10 |
NA |
3 mg |
once daily |
(0.94, 1.26) |
(0.95, 1.26) |
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Rilpivirine |
30 mg |
11 |
0.96 |
0.99 |
0.92 |
25 mg once daily |
once daily |
(0.85, 1.09) |
(0.89, 1.09) |
(0.79, 1.07) |
CI = Confidence Interval; n = Maximum number of subjects with data; NA = Not available.
Table 11. Effect of Rilpivirine on the Pharmacokinetics of Coadministered Drugs
Coadministered Drug(s) and Dose(s) |
Dose of Rilpivirine |
n |
Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Coadministered Drug Pharmacokinetic Parameters with/without EDURANT No Effect = 1.00 |
||
Cmax |
AUC |
Cmin |
|||
Acetaminophen 500-mg single dose |
150 mg once dailya |
16 |
0.97 (0.86 to 1.10) |
0.91 (0.86 to 0.97) |
NA |
Atorvastatin |
150 mg |
16 |
1.35 |
1.04 |
0.85 |
40 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(1.08 to 1.68) |
(0.97 to 1.12) |
(0.69 to 1.03) |
|
2-hydroxy-atorvastatin |
1.58 |
1.39 |
1.32 |
||
|
(1.33 to 1.87) |
(1.29 to 1.50) |
(1.10 to 1.58) |
||
4-hydroxy-atorvastatin |
1.28 |
1.23 |
NA |
||
(1.15 to 1.43) |
(1.13 to 1.33) |
||||
Chlorzoxazone |
150 mg |
16 |
0.98 |
1.03 |
NA |
500-mg single dose taken |
once dailya |
(0.85 to 1.13) |
(0.95 to 1.13) |
||
2 hours after rilpivirine |
|||||
Darunavir/ritonavir |
150 mg |
15 |
0.90 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
800/100 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.81 to 1.00) |
(0.81 to 0.99) |
(0.68 to 1.16) |
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Didanosine 400 mg once daily delayed release capsules taken 2 hours before rilpivirine |
150 mg once dailya |
13 |
0.96 (0.80 to 1.14) |
1.12 (0.99 to 1.27) |
NA |
Digoxin 0.5-mg single dose |
25 mg once daily |
22 |
1.06 (0.97 to 1.17) |
0.98 (0.93 to 1.04)c |
NA |
Ethinylestradiol |
25 mg |
17 |
1.17 |
1.14 |
1.09 |
0.035 mg once daily |
once daily |
(1.06 to 1.30) |
(1.10 to 1.19) |
(1.03 to 1.16) |
|
Norethindrone |
0.94 |
0.89 |
0.99 |
||
1 mg once daily |
(0.83 to 1.06) |
(0.84 to 0.94) |
(0.90 to 1.08) |
||
Ketoconazole |
150 mg |
14 |
0.85 |
0.76 |
0.34 |
400 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.80 to 0.90) |
(0.70 to 0.82) |
(0.25 to 0.46) |
|
Lopinavir/ritonavir |
150 mg |
15 |
0.96 |
0.99 |
0.89 |
400/100 mg twice daily |
once dailya |
(0.88 to 1.05) |
(0.89 to 1.10) |
(0.73 to 1.08) |
|
(soft gel capsule) |
|||||
Methadone |
25 mg |
13 |
0.86 |
0.84 |
0.78 |
60 to 100 mg once daily, |
once daily |
||||
individualized dose |
|||||
R(-) methadone |
|||||
|
(0.78 to 0.95) |
(0.74 to 0.95) |
(0.67 to 0.91) |
||
S(+) methadone |
0.87 |
0.84 |
0.79 |
||
(0.78 to 0.97) |
(0.74 to 0.96) |
(0.67 to 0.92) |
|||
Metformin 850-mg single dose |
25 mg once daily |
20 |
1.02 (0.95 to -1.10) |
0.97 (0.90 to 1.06)b |
NA |
Raltegravir |
25 mg |
23 |
1.10 |
1.09 |
1.27 |
400 mg twice daily |
once daily |
(0.77 to 1.58) |
(0.81 to 1.47) |
(1.01 to 1.60) |
|
Rifampin |
150 mg |
16 |
1.02 |
0.99 |
NA |
600 mg once daily |
once dailya |
(0.93 to 1.12) |
(0.92 to 1.07) |
|
|
25-desacetylrifampin |
1.00 |
0.91 |
NA |
||
(0.87 to 1.15) |
(0.77 to 1.07) |
||||
Sildenafil |
75 mg |
16 |
0.93 |
0.97 |
NA |
50-mg single dose |
once dailya |
(0.80 to 1.08) |
(0.87 to 1.08) |
|
|
N-desmethyl-sildenafil |
0.90 |
0.92 |
NA |
||
(0.80 to 1.02) |
(0.85 to 0.99)c |
||||
Tenofovir disoproxil |
150 mg |
16 |
1.19 |
1.23 |
1.24 |
fumarate |
once dailya |
(1.06 to 1.34) |
(1.16 to 1.31) |
(1.10 to 1.38) |
|
300 mg once daily |
CI = Confidence Interval; n = Maximum number of subjects with data; NA = Not available.
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a This interaction study has been performed with a dose higher than the recommended dose for rilpivirine (25 mg once daily) assessing the maximal effect on the coadministered drug.
b n = (maximum number of subjects with data) for AUC(0-∞) = 15.
c AUC(0-last).
12.4 Microbiology
Mechanism of Action
Cabotegravir inhibits HIV integrase by binding to the integrase active site and blocking the strand transfer step of retroviral deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) integration which is essential for the HIV replication cycle. The mean 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of cabotegravir in a strand transfer assay using purified recombinant HIV-1 integrase was 3.0 nM.
Rilpivirine is a diarylpyrimidine NNRTI of HIV-1 and inhibits HIV-1 replication by non-competitive inhibition of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase (RT). Rilpivirine does not inhibit the human cellular DNA polymerases α, β, and γ.
Antiviral Activity in Cell Culture
Cabotegravir exhibited antiviral activity against laboratory strains of HIV-1 (subtype B, n = 4) with mean 50 percent effective concentration (EC50) values of 0.22 nM to 1.7 nM in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and 293 cells. Cabotegravir demonstrated antiviral activity in PBMCs against a panel of 24 HIV-1 clinical isolates (3 in each of group M subtypes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G and 3 in group O) with a median EC50 value of 0.19 nM (range: 0.02 nM to 1.06 nM, n = 24). The median EC50 value against subtype B clinical isolates was 0.05 nM (range: 0.02 to 0.50 nM, n = 3). Against clinical HIV-2 isolates, the median EC50 value was 0.12 nM (range: 0.10 nM to 0.14 nM, n = 4).
Rilpivirine exhibited activity against laboratory strains of wild-type HIV-1 in an acutely infected T-cell line with a median EC50 value for HIV-1IIIB of 0.73 nM (0.27 ng/mL). Rilpivirine demonstrated antiviral activity against a broad panel of HIV-1 group M (subtypes A, B, C, D, F, G, and H) primary isolates with EC50 values ranging from 0.07 nM to 1.01 nM (0.03 to 0.37 ng/mL) and was less active against group O primary isolates with EC50 values ranging from 2.88 to 8.45 nM (1.06 to 3.10 ng/mL).
In cell culture, cabotegravir was not antagonistic in combination with the NNRTI rilpivirine, or the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) emtricitabine (FTC), lamivudine (3TC), or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).
The antiviral activity of rilpivirine was not antagonistic when combined with the NNRTIs efavirenz, etravirine, or nevirapine; the NRTIs abacavir, didanosine, emtricitabine, lamivudine, stavudine, tenofovir, or zidovudine; the protease inhibitors amprenavir, atazanavir, darunavir, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, or tipranavir; the fusion inhibitor enfuvirtide; the CCR5 co-receptor antagonist maraviroc, or the INSTI raltegravir.
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Resistance
Cell Culture: Cabotegravir-resistant viruses were selected during passage of HIV-1 strain IIIB in MT-2 cells in the presence of cabotegravir. Amino acid substitutions in integrase which emerged and conferred decreased susceptibility to cabotegravir included Q146L (fold change: 1.3 to 4.6), S153Y (fold change:
2.8 to 8.4), and I162M (fold change: 2.8). The integrase substitution T124A also emerged alone (fold change: 1.1 to 7.4 in cabotegravir susceptibility), in combination with S153Y (fold change: 3.6 to 6.6 in cabotegravir susceptibility), or I162M (2.8-fold change in cabotegravir susceptibility). Cell culture passage of virus harboring integrase substitutions Q148H, Q148K, or Q148R selected for additional substitutions (C56S, V72I, L74M, V75A, T122N, E138K, G140S, G149A, and M154I), with substituted viruses having reduced susceptibility to cabotegravir of 2.0-fold to 410-fold change. The combinations of E138K+Q148K and V72I+E138K+Q148K conferred the greatest reductions of 53-fold to 260-fold change and 410-fold change, respectively.
Rilpivirine-resistant strains were selected in cell culture starting from wild-type HIV-1 of different origins and subtypes as well as NNRTI-resistant HIV-1. The frequently observed amino acid substitutions that emerged and conferred decreased phenotypic susceptibility to rilpivirine included L100I; K101E; V106I and A; V108I; E138K and G, Q, R; V179F and I; Y181C and I; V189I; G190E; H221Y; F227C; and M230I and L.
Clinical Trials: In the pooled Phase 3 FLAIR and ATLAS trials, there were 7 confirmed virologic failures (2 consecutive HIV-1 RNA greater than or equal to 200 copies/mL) on cabotegravir plus rilpivirine (7/591, 1.2%) and 7 confirmed virologic failures on current antiretroviral regimen (7/591, 1.2%). Of the 7 virologic failures in the cabotegravir plus rilpivirine arm, 6 had post-baseline resistance data. All 6 had treatment-emergent NNRTI resistance-associated substitutions K101E, V108I, E138A, E138K, or H221H/L in reverse transcriptase, and 5 of them showed reduced phenotypic susceptibility to rilpivirine (range: 2.4-fold to 7.1-fold).
Additionally, 4 of the 6 (67%) cabotegravir plus rilpivirine virologic failures with post-baseline resistance data had treatment-emergent INSTI resistance-associated substitutions and reduced phenotypic susceptibility to cabotegravir (Q148R [n = 2; 5-fold and 9-fold decreased susceptibility to cabotegravir], G140R [n = 1; 7-fold decreased susceptibility to cabotegravir], or N155H [n = 1; 3-fold decreased susceptibility to cabotegravir]).
In comparison, 2 of the 7 (29%) virologic failures in the current antiretroviral regimen arm who had post-baseline resistance data had treatment-emergent resistance substitutions and phenotypic resistance to their antiretroviral drugs; both had treatment-emergent NRTI substitutions, M184V or I, which conferred resistance to emtricitabine or lamivudine in their regimen and one of them also had the treatment-emergent NNRTI resistance substitution G190S, conferring resistance to efavirenz in their regimen.
In other Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials (207966, LATTE and LATTE-2), virologic failures on cabotegravir plus rilpivirine also showed emergent genotypic and phenotypic cabotegravir and rilpivirine resistance (with emergent INSTI resistance-associated substitutions Q148R, N155H, E138K+Q148R,
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E138K+G140A+Q148R, G140S+Q148R, Q148R+N155H, and NNRTI resistance-associated substitutions K101E, K101E+E138A or K, K101E+M230L, K103N+K238T, K103N+E138G+K238T, E138K or Q, and Y188L).
Association of Subtype A1 and Baseline L74I Substitution in Integrase with Cabotegravir plus Rilpivirine Virologic Failure
Five of the 7 cabotegravir plus rilpivirine virologic failures in FLAIR and ATLAS had HIV-1 subtype A1 and the integrase substitution L74I detected at baseline and failure timepoints. Subjects with subtype A1 infection whose virus did not have L74I at baseline did not experience virologic failure (Table 12). In addition, there was no detectable phenotypic resistance to cabotegravir conferred by the presence of L74I at baseline.
The other 2 virologic failures had subtype AG and did not have the integrase substitution L74I at baseline or at failure. Six of the virologic failures with subtype A1 and AG were from Russia where the prevalence of subtypes A, A1, and AG are high. Subtypes A, A1, and AG are uncommon in the United States.
The presence of the integrase substitution L74I in other subtypes, such as subtype B commonly seen in the United States, was not associated with virologic failure (Table 12). In contrast to the Phase 3 trials where all virologic failures were subtype A1 or AG, subtypes of the cabotegravir plus rilpivirine virologic failures in Phase 2 clinical trials included A1, A, B, and C.
Table 12. Rate of Virologic Failure in FLAIR Trial: Baseline Analysis (Subtypes A1 and B, and Presence of Integrase Substitution L74I)
Patient Characteristics |
Cabotegravir plus Rilpivirinea |
Current Antiretroviral Regimenb |
Subtype A1 |
3/8 (38%) |
1/4 (25%) |
+L74I |
3/5 (60%) |
1/3 (33%) |
-L74I |
0/3 |
0/1 |
Subtype B |
0/174 |
2/174 (1%) |
+L74I |
0/12 |
0/11 |
-L74I |
0/153 |
2/150 (1%) |
Missing data |
0/9 |
0/13 |
Russia |
4/54 (7%) |
1/39 (3%) |
+L74I |
3/35 (9%) |
1/29 (3%) |
-L74I |
1/12 (8%) |
0/7 |
Missing data |
0/7 |
0/3 |
a There were 4 virologic failures in the cabotegravir arm. One virologic failure in the cabotegravir arm had subtype AG.
b There were 3 virologic failures in the current antiretroviral regimen arm. Two virologic failures in the
current antiretroviral regimen arm had subtype B.
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Cross-Resistance
Cabotegravir: Cross-resistance has been observed among INSTIs. Cabotegravir had reduced susceptibility (greater than 5-fold change) to recombinant HIV-1 strain NL432 viruses harboring the following integrase amino acid substitutions: G118R, Q148K, Q148R, T66K+L74M, E92Q+N155H, E138A+Q148R, E138K+Q148K/R, G140C+Q148R, G140S+Q148H/K/R, Y143H+N155H, and
Q148R+N155H (range: 5.1-fold to 81-fold). The substitutions E138K+Q148K and Q148R+N155H conferred the greatest reductions in susceptibility of 81-fold and 61-fold, respectively.
Cabotegravir was active against viruses harboring the NNRTI substitutions K103N or Y188L, or the NRTI substitutions M184V, D67N/K70R/T215Y, or V75I/F77L/F116Y/Q151M.
Rilpivirine: Cross-resistance has been observed among NNRTIs. The single NNRTI substitutions K101P, Y181I, and Y181V conferred 52-, 15-, and 12-times fold change to rilpivirine, respectively. The K103N substitution did not show reduced susceptibility to rilpivirine by itself. Combinations of 2 or 3 NNRTI resistance-associated substitutions gave 3.7-fold to 554-fold change to rilpivirine in 38% and 66% of substitutions, respectively. Considering all available cell culture and clinical data, any of the following amino acid substitutions, when present at baseline, are likely to decrease the antiviral activity of rilpivirine: K101E and P; E138A, G, K, R, and Q; V179L; Y181C, I, and V; Y188L; H221Y; F227C;
M230I and L, and the combination of L100I/K103N.
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenesis
Two-year carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats were conducted with cabotegravir. In mice, no drug- related increases in tumor incidence were observed at cabotegravir exposures (AUC) up to approximately 8 times (males) and 7 times (females) higher than those in humans at the RHD. In rats, no drug-related increases in tumor incidence were observed at cabotegravir exposures up to approximately 26 times higher than those in humans at the RHD.
Two-year carcinogenicity studies in mice and rats were conducted with rilpivirine. In mice, rilpivirine was positive for hepatocellular neoplasms in both males and females. The observed hepatocellular findings in mice may be rodent-specific. At the lowest tested dose in the mouse carcinogenicity study, the systemic exposure to rilpivirine was 21 times that observed in humans at the RHD. In rats, no drug- related neoplasms were observed at exposures 3 times those observed in humans at the RHD.
Mutagenesis
Cabotegravir and rilpivirine were not genotoxic in the bacterial reverse mutation assay, mouse lymphoma assay, or in the in vivo rodent micronucleus assay.
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Impairment of Fertility
In rats, no effects on fertility were observed at cabotegravir exposures (AUC) greater than 20 times (male) and 28 times (female) the exposure in humans at the RHD. Similarly, no effects on fertility were observed in rats at rilpivirine exposures (AUC) greater than 36 times (male) and 40 times (female) the exposure in humans at the RHD.
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
14.1 Clinical Trials in Adults
The efficacy of CABENUVA has been evaluated in two Phase 3 randomized, multicenter, active- controlled, parallel-arm, open-label, non-inferiority trials:
• Trial 201584 (FLAIR, [NCT02938520]), (n = 629): HIV-1–infected, antiretroviral treatment (ART)- naive subjects received a dolutegravir INSTI-containing regimen for 20 weeks (either dolutegravir/abacavir/lamivudine or dolutegravir plus 2 other NRTIs if subjects were HLA-B*5701 positive). Subjects who were virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL, n = 566) were then randomized (1:1) to receive either a cabotegravir plus rilpivirine regimen or remain on the current antiretroviral regimen. Subjects randomized to receive cabotegravir plus rilpivirine initiated treatment with daily oral lead-in dosing with one 30-mg VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) tablet plus one 25-mg EDURANT (rilpivirine) tablet for at least 4 weeks followed by monthly injections with CABENUVA for an additional 44 weeks.
• Trial 201585 (ATLAS, [NCT02951052]), (n = 616): HIV-1–infected, ART-experienced, virologically-suppressed (for at least 6 months; median prior treatment duration was 4.3 years) subjects (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies/mL) were randomized and received either a cabotegravir plus rilpivirine regimen or remained on their current antiretroviral regimen. Subjects randomized to receive cabotegravir plus rilpivirine initiated treatment with daily oral lead-in dosing with one 30-mg VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) tablet plus one 25-mg EDURANT (rilpivirine) tablet for at least 4 weeks followed by monthly injections with CABENUVA for an additional 44 weeks.
The primary analysis was conducted after all subjects completed their Week 48 visit or discontinued the trial prematurely.
At baseline, in FLAIR and ATLAS, respectively, the median age was 34 years and 40 years, 22% and 32% were female, 24% and 31% were nonwhite. In both studies, 7% had CD4+ cell count less than 350 cells/mm3; these characteristics were similar between treatment arms. In ATLAS, subjects received an NNRTI (50%), integrase inhibitor (33%), or protease inhibitor (17%) as their baseline third-agent class prior to randomization; this was similar between treatment arms. Subjects with hepatitis B co-infection were excluded from the trial.
The primary endpoint of FLAIR and ATLAS was the proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA greater than or equal to 50 copies/mL at Week 48.
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The primary endpoint and other Week 48 outcomes, including outcomes by key baseline factors, for FLAIR and ATLAS are shown in Tables 13 and 14.
Table 13. Virologic Outcomes of Randomized Treatment in FLAIR and ATLAS Trials at Week 48
Virologic Outcomes |
FLAIR |
ATLAS |
||
CAB plus RPV (n = 283) |
CAR (n = 283) |
CAB plus RPV (n = 308) |
CAR (n = 308) |
|
HIV-1 RNA ≥50 copies/mLa |
2% |
2% |
2% |
1% |
Treatment Difference |
-0.4% (95% CI: -2.8%, 2.1%) |
0.7% (95% CI: -1.2%, 2.5%) |
||
HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL |
94% |
93% |
93% |
95% |
No virologic data at Week 48 window |
4% |
4% |
6% |
4% |
Discontinued due to adverse event or |
3% |
<1% |
4% |
2% |
death |
|
|
|
|
Discontinued for other reasons |
1% |
4% |
2% |
2% |
Missing data during window but on |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
study |
a Includes subjects who discontinued for lack of efficacy and discontinued while not suppressed. n = Number of subjects in each treatment group, CI = Confidence interval, CAB = Cabotegravir, RPV = Rilpivirine, CAR = Current antiretroviral regimen.
Adjusted for study and randomization stratification factors, treatment difference of HIV-1 RNA greater than or equal to 50 copies/mL for the pooled data was 0.2% with 95% CI (-1.4%, 1.7%).
|
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BMI <30 kg/m2 30 kg/m2 |
3/243 (1%) 3/40 (8%) |
7/246 (3%) 0/37 |
3/248 (1%) 2/60 (3%) |
1/242 (<1%) 2/66 (3%) |
Age (years) <50 50 |
5/250 (2%) 1/33 (3%) |
6/254 (2%) 1/29 (3%) |
4/242 (2%) 1/66 (2%) |
2/212 (<1%) 1/96 (1%) |
Baseline antiviral therapy at |
0 |
0 |
1/51 (2%) |
0/54 |
randomization |
||||
Protease inhibitor-containing regimen |
||||
Integrase inhibitor-containing regimen |
6/283 (2%) |
7/283 (2%) |
0/102 |
2/99 (2%) |
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase |
0 |
0 |
4/155 (3%) |
1/155 (<1%) |
inhibitor-containing regimen |
CAB = Cabotegravir, RPV = Rilpivirine, CAR = Current antiretroviral regimen.
Subjects in both the FLAIR and ATLAS trials were virologically suppressed prior to Day 1 or at study entry, respectively, and no clinically relevant change from baseline in CD4+ cell counts was observed.
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
How Supplied
CABENUVA is supplied in 2 dosing kits. Each kit contains one vial of cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension and one vial of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension, co-packaged as follows:
CABENUVA 400-mg/600-mg Kit (NDC 49702-253-15) containing:
• One single-dose vial of cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension containing 400 mg/2 mL (200 mg/mL) of cabotegravir.
• One single-dose vial of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension containing
600 mg/2 mL (300 mg/mL) of rilpivirine
CABENUVA 600-mg/900-mg Kit (NDC 49702-240-15) containing:
• One single-dose vial of cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension containing 600 mg/3 mL (200 mg/mL) of cabotegravir.
• One single-dose vial of rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension containing
900 mg/3 mL (300 mg/mL) of rilpivirine.
Each dosing kit also contains 2 syringes, 2 syringe labels, 2 vial adapters, and 2 needles for intramuscular injection (23-gauge, 1½ inch). The vial stoppers are not made with natural rubber latex.
Storage and Handling
Store CABENUVA in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton until ready to use. Do not freeze. Do not mix with any other product or diluent.
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Prior to administration, vials should be brought to room temperature (not to exceed 25°C [77°F]). Vials may remain in the carton at room temperature for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, they must be discarded.
Once the suspensions have been drawn into the respective syringes, the injections should be administered as soon as possible, but may remain in the syringe for up to 2 hours. If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they develop a rash. Instruct patients to immediately stop taking CABENUVA and seek medical attention if they develop a rash associated with any of the following symptoms, as it may be a sign of a more serious reaction such as DRESS or severe hypersensitivity: fever; generally ill feeling; extreme tiredness; muscle or joint aches; blisters; oral blisters or lesions; eye inflammation; facial swelling; swelling of the eyes, lips, tongue, or mouth; difficulty breathing; and/or signs and symptoms of liver problems (e.g., yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes; dark or tea-colored urine; pale-colored stools or bowel movements; nausea; vomiting; loss of appetite; or pain, aching, or sensitivity on the right side below the ribs). Advise patients that if hypersensitivity occurs, they will be closely monitored, laboratory tests will be ordered, and appropriate therapy will be initiated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Adverse Reactions Following Injections
Advise patients that injection site reactions have been reported in the majority of patients receiving CABENUVA. These local reactions typically consist of one or more of the following: pain, erythema, tenderness, pruritus, and local swelling. Systemic reactions have also been reported, such as fever, musculoskeletal pain, and sciatica pain [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Serious post-injection reactions were reported within minutes after the injection of rilpivirine, including dyspnea, agitation, abdominal cramping, flushing, sweating, oral numbness, and changes in blood pressure. These events began to resolve within a few minutes after the injection. Advise patients that they will be observed briefly (approximately 10 minutes) after the injection. If they experience a post-injection reaction, they will be monitored, and appropriate treatment administered [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Hepatotoxicity
Inform patients that hepatotoxicity has been reported with cabotegravir and rilpivirine, components of CABENUVA[see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Inform patients that monitoring for liver transaminases is recommended.
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Depressive Disorders
Inform patients that depressive disorders (including depressed mood, depression, major depression, mood altered, mood swings, unusual mood, feeling tense, negative thoughts, suicidal ideation or attempt) have been reported with at least one of the components of CABENUVA. Advise patients to seek immediate medical evaluation if they experience depressive symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Drug Interactions
CABENUVA may interact with other drugs; therefore, advise patients to report to their healthcare provider the use of any other prescription or nonprescription medication or herbal products, including St. John’s wort. CABENUVA is an extended-release injectable which may be systemically present for 12 months or longer. These residual concentrations are not expected to affect the exposures of antiretroviral drugs that are initiated after discontinuation of CABENUVA [see Contraindications (4), Drug Interactions (7)].
Adherence to CABENUVA
Counsel patients about the importance of continued medication adherence and scheduled visits to help maintain viral suppression and to reduce risk of loss of virologic response and development of resistance[see Dosage and Administration (2.1), Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Missed Dose
Inform patients that CABENUVA can remain in the body for up to 12 months or longer after receiving their last injection. Advise patients that they should contact their healthcare provider if they miss or plan to miss a scheduled monthly injection visit and that oral therapy may be used to replace up to 2 consecutive monthly injections. Advise patients that if they stop treatment with CABENUVA, they will need to take other medicines to treat their HIV-1 infection [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.5), Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Pregnancy Registry
Inform patients that there is an antiretroviral pregnancy registry to monitor fetal outcomes in those exposed to CABENUVA during pregnancy. Patients who are of reproductive potential should be informed of the long duration of exposure of CABENUVA and that there is very limited clinical experience in human pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Lactation
Instruct mothers with HIV-1 infection not to breastfeed because HIV-1 can be passed to the baby in the breast milk[see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].
CABENUVA and VOCABRIA are trademarks owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.
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The other brand listed is a trademark owned by or licensed to its respective owner and is not a trademark owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies. The maker of this brand is not affiliated with and does not endorse the ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its products.
Manufactured for:
ViiV Healthcare
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
by: GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
©2021 ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its licensor. CBN:1PI
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PHARMACIST-DETACH HERE AND GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT
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PATIENT INFORMATION
CABENUVA (kab' en ue vah) (cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension; rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension) co-packaged for intramuscular use |
What is CABENUVA? CABENUVA is a prescription medicine used without other Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) medicines to treat HIV-1 infection in adults to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their healthcare provider determines that they meet certain requirements. HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). CABENUVA contains 2 different medicines: • cabotegravir • rilpivirine It is not known if CABENUVA is safe and effective in children. |
Do not receive CABENUVA if you: • have ever had an allergic reaction to cabotegravir or rilpivirine. • are taking any of the following medicines:
o carbamazepine o rifampin o oxcarbazepine o rifapentine o phenobarbital o dexamethasone (more than a single-dose treatment o phenytoin o St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) o rifabutin |
Before you receive CABENUVA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: • have ever had a skin rash or an allergic reaction to medicines that contain cabotegravir or rilpivirine. • have or have had liver problems, including hepatitis B or C infection. • have ever had mental health problems. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if CABENUVA will harm your unborn baby. CABENUVA can remain in your body for up to 12 months or longer after the last injection. Pregnancy Registry. There is a pregnancy registry for women who take CABENUVA during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about how you can take part in this registry. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Do not breastfeed if you take CABENUVA. o You should not breastfeed if you have HIV-1 because of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby. o It is not known if CABENUVA can pass to your baby in your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with CABENUVA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines interact with CABENUVA. Keep a list of your medicines and show it to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of medicines that interact with CABENUVA. |
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Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take CABENUVA with other medicines. |
How will I receive CABENUVA? • Your healthcare provider will inject CABENUVA into the muscle of each side of your buttocks. • You will receive CABENUVA as 2 injections (cabotegravir and rilpivirine), one time every month. • Before receiving your first injection doses of CABENUVA, your healthcare provider will have you take 1 VOCABRIA (cabotegravir) tablet and 1 EDURANT (rilpivirine) tablet one time a day for one month (at least 28 days). This will allow your healthcare provider to assess how well you tolerate these medicines. • CABENUVA is a long-acting medicine and may stay in your system for 12 months or longer after your last injection. • Stay under the care of a healthcare provider during treatment with CABENUVA. It is important that you attend your planned appointments to receive your injection doses of CABENUVA. • If you miss or plan to miss a scheduled monthly injection of CABENUVA by more than 7 days, call your healthcare provider right away to discuss your treatment options. • If you stop treatment with CABENUVA you will need to take other medicines to treat your HIV-1 infection and reduce the risk of developing viral resistance. Call your healthcare provider right away to discuss your treatment options. |
What are the possible side effects of CABENUVA? CABENUVA may cause serious side effects including: • Allergic reactions. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop a rash with CABENUVA. Stop receiving CABENUVA and get medical help right away if you develop a rash with any of the following signs or symptoms:
o fever o blisters or sores in mouth o generally ill feeling o blisters o tiredness o redness or swelling of the eyes o muscle or joint aches o swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue o trouble breathing
• Post-injection reactions. Post-injection reaction symptoms have happened within minutes in some people after receiving their rilpivirine injection. Most symptoms resolved within a few minutes after the injection. Symptoms of post-injection reactions may include:
o trouble breathing o feeling anxious o stomach cramps o feeling warm o sweating o feeling lightheaded or feeling like you are going to pass out (faint) o numbness of your mouth o blood pressure changes
• Liver problems. People with a history of hepatitis B or C virus or people who have certain liver function test changes may have an increased risk of developing new or worsening changes in certain liver tests during treatment with CABENUVA. Liver problems have also happened in people without history of liver problems or other risk factors. Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check your liver function. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: |
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o your skin or the white part of your eyes o loss of appetite turns yellow (jaundice) o pain or tenderness on the right side of your o dark or “tea-colored” urine stomach area o light-colored stools (bowel movements) o itching o nausea or vomiting
• Depression or mood changes. Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: o feeling sad or hopeless o feeling anxious or restless o have thoughts of hurting yourself (suicide) or have tried to hurt yourself The most common side effects of CABENUVA include:
• Pain, tenderness, hardened mass or lump, • muscle or bone pain swelling, redness, itching, bruising, and warmth at • nausea the injection site • sleep problems • fever • dizziness • tiredness • rash • headache These are not all the possible side effects of CABENUVA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General information about the safe and effective use of CABENUVA. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about CABENUVA that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in CABENUVA? Cabotegravir extended-release injectable suspension: Active ingredient: cabotegravir Inactive ingredients: mannitol, polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350, polysorbate 20, and Water for Injection. Rilpivirine extended-release injectable suspension: Active ingredient: rilpivirine Inactive ingredients: citric acid monohydrate, poloxamer 338, Water for Injection, glucose monohydrate to ensure isotonicity, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, and sodium hydroxide to adjust pH. |
Manufactured for: by:
GlaxoSmithKline Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
ViiV Healthcare Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
CABENUVA and VOCABRIA are trademarks owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies. The other brand listed is a trademark owned by or licensed to its respective owner and is not a trademark owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies. The maker of this brand is not affiliated with and does not endorse the ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its products. ©2021 ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its licensor. CBN:1PIL For more information, go to www.cabenuva.com or call 1-877-844-8872. |
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 01/2021
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Overview:
A complete dose of CABENUVA requires two injections: 400 mg (2 mL) of cabotegravir and 600 mg (2 mL) of rilpivirine.
Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are suspensions that do not need further dilution or reconstitution. The preparation steps for both medicines are the same. Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are for gluteal intramuscular use only. Each injection must be administered to separate gluteal intramuscular sites (on opposite sides or at least 2 cm apart). The administration order is not important. Note: The ventrogluteal site is recommended. |
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Storage information |
• Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
Do not freeze. |
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Prior to administration: |
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· Before preparing the injections, the vials may sit in the carton at room temperature (maximum temperature of 25°C [77°F]) for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, the medication must be discarded. · Once the medicines have been drawn into the syringe, the medication can remain in the syringes for up to 2 hours before injecting. If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded. · It is recommended to label the syringe with the time that the medication has been drawn into the syringe if the medication is not administered immediately. |
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Your pack contains: |
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· 1 vial of Cabotegravir · 1 vial of Rilpivirine · 2 vial adaptors · 2 syringes · 2 syringe labels · 2 injection needles (23 gauge, 1½ inch)
Consider the patient’s build and use medical judgment to select an appropriate injection needle length. |
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You will also need: |
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· Non-sterile gloves · 4 alcohol wipes · 4 gauze pads · A suitable sharps container |
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Preparation: |
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1. Inspect both vials. |
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Figure A |
· Check that the expiration date has not passed. See Figure A. · Inspect the vials immediately. If you can see foreign matter, do not use the product.
Note: The Cabotegravir vial has a brown tint to the glass.
Do not use if the expiration date has passed. |
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2. Wait 15 minutes. |
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Figure B |
· Wait at least 15 minutes before you are ready to give the injection to allow the medication to come to room temperature. See Figure B. |
3. Shake the vial vigorously. |
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10 secs
Figure C |
· Hold the vial firmly, and vigorously shake for a full 10 seconds. See Figure C. · Invert the vial and confirm the suspension is uniform. · If the suspension is not uniform, shake the vial again. · It is also normal to see small air bubbles. |
4. Remove the vial cap. |
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Figure D |
· Remove the cap from the vial. See Figure D. · Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol wipe.
Do not allow anything to touch the rubber stopper after wiping it. |
5. Peel open the vial adaptor. |
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Figure E |
· Peel off the paper backing from the vial adaptor packaging. See Figure E.
Note: Keep the adaptor in place in its packaging for the next step. |
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6. Attach the vial adaptor. |
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Figure F |
· Press the vial adaptor straight down onto the vial using the packaging, as shown. The vial adaptor should snap securely into place. · When you are ready, lift off the vial adaptor packaging as shown. See Figure F. |
7. Prepare the syringe. |
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Figure G |
· Remove the syringe from its packaging. · Draw 1 mL of air into the syringe. This will make it easier to draw up the medicine later. See Figure G. |
8. Attach the syringe. |
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Figure H |
· Hold the vial adaptor and vial firmly, as shown. · Screw the syringe firmly onto the vial adaptor. · Press the plunger all the way down to push the air into the vial. See Figure H. |
9. Slowly draw up the dose. |
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Figure I |
· Invert the syringe and vial and slowly withdraw as much of the medicine as possible into the syringe. There may be more medicine than the dose amount. See Figure I. |
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10. Unscrew the syringe. |
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Figure J |
· Unscrew the syringe from the vial adaptor, holding the vial adaptor as shown. See Figure J.
Note: Keep the syringe upright to avoid leakage. Check that the suspension looks uniform and milky white. |
11. Attach the needle and affix syringe label. |
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Figure K |
· Peel open the needle packaging part way to expose the needle base. · Keeping the syringe upright, firmly twist the syringe onto the needle. · Remove the needle packaging from the needle. · Write the name of the medicine on the syringe label. Affix the label to the syringe making sure the gradations remain visible. See Figure K. |
Injection: |
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12. Prepare the injection site. |
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Figure L |
Injections must be administered to the gluteal sites. See Figure L.
Select from the following areas for the injection: • Ventrogluteal, as shown (recommended) • Dorsogluteal (upper outer quadrant)
Note: For gluteal intramuscular use only. Do not inject intravenously. |
13. Remove the cap. |
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Figure M |
· Fold the needle guard away from the needle. See Figure M. · Pull off the injection needle cap. |
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14. Remove extra liquid from the syringe. |
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2 mL
Figure N |
· Hold the syringe with the needle pointing up. Press the plunger to the 2-mL dosing mark to remove extra liquid and any air bubbles. See Figure N.
Note: Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe. Allow the skin to air dry before continuing. |
15. Stretch the skin. |
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1 inch (2.5 cm)
Figure O |
Use the z-track injection technique to minimize medicine leakage from the injection site.
· Firmly drag the skin covering the injection site, displacing it by about an inch (2.5 cm). See Figure O. · Keep it held in this position for the injection. |
16. Insert the needle. |
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Figure P |
· Insert the needle to its full depth, or deep enough to reach the muscle. See Figure P. |
17. Inject the dose of medicine. |
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Figure Q |
· Still holding the skin stretched – slowly press the plunger all the way down. See Figure Q. · Ensure the syringe is empty. · Withdraw the needle and release the stretched skin immediately. |
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18. Assess the injection site. |
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Figure R |
· Apply pressure to the injection site using a gauze pad. See Figure R. · A small bandage may be used if bleeding occurs.
Do not massage the area. |
19. Make the needle safe. |
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click
Figure S |
· Fold the needle guard over the needle. · Gently apply pressure using a hard surface to lock the needle guard in place. · The needle guard will make a click when it locks. See Figure S. |
After injection: |
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20. Dispose safely. |
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SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER
Figure T |
· Dispose of used needles, syringes, vials, and vial adaptors according to local health and safety laws. See Figure T. |
Repeat for 2nd medicine. |
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Repeat all steps for 2nd medicine |
· If you have not yet injected both medicines, use the same steps for preparation and injection of the other medicine. · The second medicine must be injected into a separate gluteal intramuscular site (on opposite sides or at least 2 cm apart). |
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Questions and Answers
1. How long can the medicine be left out of the refrigerator?
It is best to inject the medicine as soon as it reaches room temperature. However, the vials may sit in the carton at room temperature (maximum temperature of 25°C [77°F]) for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, the medication must be discarded.
2. How long can the medicine be left in the syringe?
It is best to inject the (room temperature) medicine as soon as possible after drawing it up. However, the medication can remain in the syringe for up to 2 hours before injecting.
If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded.
3. Why do I need to inject air into the vial?
Injecting 1 mL of air into the vial makes it easier to draw up the medicine into the syringe. Without the air, some liquid may flow back into the vial unintentionally, leaving less medicine than intended in the syringe.
4. Does the order in which I give the medicines matter?
No, the order is unimportant.
5. Is it safe to warm the vials up to room temperature more quickly?
It is best to let the vials come to room temperature naturally. However, you can use the warmth of your hands to speed up the warm-up time, but make sure the vials do not get above 25°C (77°F).
Do not use any other heating methods. Manufactured for:
by: GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
ViiV Healthcare
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Trademark is owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.
©2021 ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its licensor. CBN:1IFU2
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 01/2021
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Overview:
A complete dose of CABENUVA requires two injections: 600 mg (3 mL) of cabotegravir and 900 mg (3 mL) of rilpivirine.
Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are suspensions that do not need further dilution or reconstitution. The preparation steps for both medicines are the same. Cabotegravir and rilpivirine are for gluteal intramuscular use only. Each injection must be administered to separate gluteal intramuscular sites (on opposite sides or at least 2 cm apart). The administration order is not important. Note: The ventrogluteal site is recommended. |
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Storage information |
• Store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).
Do not freeze. |
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Prior to administration: |
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· Before preparing the injections, the vials may sit in the carton at room temperature (maximum temperature of 25°C [77°F]) for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, the medication must be discarded. · Once the medicines have been drawn into the syringe, the medication can remain in the syringes for up to 2 hours before injecting. If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded. · It is recommended to label the syringe with the time that the medication has been drawn into the syringe if the medication is not administered immediately. |
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3 ml |
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Your pack contains: |
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· 1 vial of Cabotegravir · 1 vial of Rilpivirine · 2 vial adaptors · 2 syringes · 2 syringe labels · 2 injection needles (23 gauge, 1½ inch)
Consider the patient’s build and use medical judgment to select an appropriate injection needle length. |
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You will also need: |
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· Non-sterile gloves · 4 alcohol wipes · 4 gauze pads · A suitable sharps container |
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Preparation: |
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1. Inspect both vials. |
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Figure A |
· Check that the expiration date has not passed. See Figure A. · Inspect the vials immediately. If you can see foreign matter, do not use the product.
Note: The Cabotegravir vial has a brown tint to the glass.
Do not use if the expiration date has passed. |
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2. Wait 15 minutes |
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Figure B |
· Wait at least 15 minutes before you are ready to give the injection to allow the medication to come to room temperature. See Figure B. |
3. Shake the vial vigorously. |
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10 secs
Figure C |
· Hold the vial firmly, and vigorously shake for a full 10 seconds. See Figure C. · Invert the vial and confirm the suspension is uniform. · If the suspension is not uniform, shake the vial again. · It is also normal to see small air bubbles. |
4. Remove the vial cap. |
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Figure D |
· Remove the cap from the vial. See Figure D. · Wipe the rubber stopper with an alcohol wipe.
Do not allow anything to touch the rubber stopper after wiping it. |
5. Peel open the vial adaptor. |
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Figure E |
· Peel off the paper backing from the vial adaptor packaging. See Figure E.
Note: Keep the adaptor in place in its packaging for the next step. |
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6. Attach the vial adaptor. |
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Figure F |
· Press the vial adaptor straight down onto the vial using the packaging, as shown. The vial adaptor should snap securely into place. · When you are ready, lift off the vial adaptor packaging as shown. See Figure F. |
7. Prepare the syringe. |
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Figure G |
· Remove the syringe from its packaging. · Draw 1 mL of air into the syringe. This will make it easier to draw up the medicine later. See Figure G. |
8. Attach the syringe. |
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Figure H |
· Hold the vial adaptor and vial firmly, as shown. · Screw the syringe firmly onto the vial adaptor. · Press the plunger all the way down to push the air into the vial. See Figure H. |
9. Slowly draw up the dose. |
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Figure I |
· Invert the syringe and vial and slowly withdraw as much of the medicine as possible into the syringe. There may be more medicine than the dose amount. See Figure I. |
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10. Unscrew the syringe. |
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Figure J |
· Unscrew the syringe from the vial adaptor, holding the vial adaptor as shown. See Figure J.
Note: Keep the syringe upright to avoid leakage. Check that the suspension looks uniform and milky white. |
11. Attach the needle and affix syringe label. |
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Figure K |
· Peel open the needle packaging part way to expose the needle base. · Keeping the syringe upright, firmly twist the syringe onto the needle. · Remove the needle packaging from the needle. · Write the name of the medicine on the syringe label. Affix the label to the syringe making sure the gradations remain visible. See Figure K. |
Injection: |
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12. Prepare the injection site. |
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Figure L |
Injections must be administered to the gluteal sites. See Figure L.
Select from the following areas for the injection: • Ventrogluteal, as shown (recommended) • Dorsogluteal (upper outer quadrant)
Note: For gluteal intramuscular use only. Do not inject intravenously. |
13. Remove the cap. |
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Figure M |
· Fold the needle guard away from the needle. See Figure M. · Pull off the injection needle cap. |
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14. Remove extra liquid from the syringe. |
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3 mL
Figure N |
· Hold the syringe with the needle pointing up. Press the plunger to the 3-mL dosing mark to remove extra liquid and any air bubbles. See Figure N.
Note: Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe. Allow the skin to air dry before continuing. |
15. Stretch the skin. |
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1 inch (2.5 cm)
Figure O |
Use the z-track injection technique to minimize medicine leakage from the injection site.
· Firmly drag the skin covering the injection site, displacing it by about an inch (2.5 cm). See Figure O. · Keep it held in this position for the injection. |
16. Insert the needle. |
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Figure P |
· Insert the needle to its full depth, or deep enough to reach the muscle. See Figure P. |
17. Inject the dose of medicine. |
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Figure Q |
· Still holding the skin stretched – slowly press the plunger all the way down. See Figure Q. · Ensure the syringe is empty. · Withdraw the needle and release the stretched skin immediately. |
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18. Assess the injection site. |
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Figure R |
· Apply pressure to the injection site using a gauze pad. See Figure R. · A small bandage may be used if bleeding occurs.
Do not massage the area. |
19. Make the needle safe. |
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click
Figure S |
· Fold the needle guard over the needle. · Gently apply pressure using a hard surface to lock the needle guard in place. · The needle guard will make a click when it locks. See Figure S. |
After injection: |
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20. Dispose safely. |
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SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER
Figure T |
· Dispose of used needles, syringes, vials and vial adaptors according to local health and safety laws. See Figure T. |
Repeat for 2nd medicine. |
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Repeat all steps for 2nd medicine |
· If you have not yet injected both medicines, use the same steps for preparation and injection of the other medicine. · The second medicine must be injected into a separate gluteal intramuscular site (on opposite sides or at least 2 cm apart). |
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Questions and Answers
1. How long can the medicine be left out of the refrigerator?
It is best to inject the medicine as soon as it reaches room temperature. However, the vials may sit in the carton at room temperature (maximum temperature of 25°C [77°F]) for up to 6 hours. If not used within 6 hours, the medication must be discarded.
2. How long can the medicine be left in the syringe?
It is best to inject the (room temperature) medicine as soon as possible after drawing it up. However, the medication can remain in the syringe for up to 2 hours before injecting.
If 2 hours are exceeded, the medication, syringes, and needles must be discarded.
3. Why do I need to inject air into the vial?
Injecting 1 mL of air into the vial makes it easier to draw up the medicine into the syringe. Without the air, some liquid may flow back into the vial unintentionally, leaving less medicine than intended in the syringe.
4. Does the order in which I give the medicines matter?
No, the order is unimportant.
5. Is it safe to warm the vials up to room temperature more quickly?
It is best to let the vials come to room temperature naturally. However, you can use the warmth of your hands to speed up the warm-up time, but make sure the vials do not get above 25°C (77°F).
Do not use any other heating methods.
Manufactured for:
ViiV Healthcare
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
by: GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Trademark is owned by or licensed to the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.
©2021 ViiV Healthcare group of companies or its licensor. CBN:1IFU3
This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Issued: 01/2021
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