通用中文 | 重组抗凝血酶III | 通用外文 | Antithrombin alfa |
品牌中文 | 品牌外文 | ATryn | |
其他名称 | Antithrombin [Recombinant] | ||
公司 | revo Bioloigics(revo Bioloigics) | 产地 | 美国(USA) |
含量 | 525 IU/1ML, | 包装 | 1瓶/盒 |
剂型给药 | 注射针剂 | 储存 | 2度-8度(冰箱冷藏,禁止冷冻) |
适用范围 | 抗凝血酶III缺乏症,用于预防遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的围手术期和围产期血栓栓塞事件 |
通用中文 | 重组抗凝血酶III |
通用外文 | Antithrombin alfa |
品牌中文 | |
品牌外文 | ATryn |
其他名称 | Antithrombin [Recombinant] |
公司 | revo Bioloigics(revo Bioloigics) |
产地 | 美国(USA) |
含量 | 525 IU/1ML, |
包装 | 1瓶/盒 |
剂型给药 | 注射针剂 |
储存 | 2度-8度(冰箱冷藏,禁止冷冻) |
适用范围 | 抗凝血酶III缺乏症,用于预防遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的围手术期和围产期血栓栓塞事件 |
FDA批准ATryn
美国食品和药物管理局(FDA)已批准ATryn(抗凝血酶[重组])用于预防遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的围手术期和围产期血栓栓塞事件。它不适用于治疗遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的血栓栓塞事件。
ATryn是首个转基因生产的治疗性蛋白质,也是美国批准的首个重组抗凝血酶蛋白。
遗传性抗凝血酶缺乏症患者发生静脉血栓栓塞事件的风险增加,包括肺栓塞和深静脉血栓形成,这些都可能危及生命,特别是在高风险情况下。抗凝血酶是一种天然的抗凝血剂,在控制血凝块的形成中起着重要作用。纯化的重组抗凝血酶具有与衍生自人血浆的抗凝血酶相同的氨基酸序列。
ATryn的安全性和有效性建立于在美国,欧洲和加拿大有血栓栓塞事件史的遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者中进行的临床研究中。在这些研究中,ATryn被证明可以预防临床上明显的血栓栓塞事件的形成。进行上市后研究以评估重复给药后的安全性和免疫原性。
关于ATryn
ATryn是世界上第一个获得批准的重组抗凝血酶产品,也是第一个通过欧盟集中程序批准的抗凝血酶产品。它现在也是FDA批准的第一种重组抗凝血酶产品。
重要安全信息
对已知对山羊和山羊奶蛋白过敏的患者禁用ATryn。过敏性超敏反应,包括过敏反应是可能的。如果在给药期间发生这些反应,必须立即停止治疗并进行紧急治疗。
当加入或取出ATryn时,使用抗凝血酶进行抗凝的药物的抗凝血作用可能会改变。为了避免过度或不充分的抗凝,适合于所用抗凝血剂的凝血试验(例如,aPTT和抗因子Xa活性)应定期,间隔,特别是在ATryn开始或停止后的第一个小时内进行。此外,在这种情况下,必须监测患者是否出现出血或血栓形成。
临床研究中报道的严重不良反应是出血(腹内,关节积血和术后)。在临床试验中报告的最常见的不良事件频率= 5%是出血和输注部位反应。
处方信息的要点
这些要点不包括安全有效地使用ATryn所需的所有信息。查看ATryn的完整处方信息。
适应症和用法
ATryn是一种重组抗凝血酶,用于预防遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的围手术期和围产期血栓栓塞事件。它不适用于治疗遗传性抗凝血酶缺陷患者的血栓栓塞事件。
剂量和给药
仅用于重建后静脉注射
ATryn的剂量针对每位患者个体化。治疗目标是恢复和维持正常的抗凝血酶(AT)活性水平在80%-120%(0.8-1.2 IU / mL)之间。
施用负荷剂量作为15分钟的静脉内输注,然后连续输注维持剂量。
AT活动监测是正确治疗所必需的。每天检查AT活动一次或两次,并相应地调整剂量。
继续给予ATryn,直到建立足够的后续抗凝治疗。
储存在2-8°C(36-46°F)。丢弃任何未使用的部分。
剂型和强度
ATryn是一种用于重建的无菌冻干粉末。 ATryn的每个单剂量小瓶含有标签上所述的效力,约为1750IU。
禁忌
已知对山羊和山羊奶蛋白的超敏反应。
警告和注意事项
过敏反应和严重的超敏反应是可能的。如果出现症状,应停止使用该产品进行治疗,并应进行紧急治疗。
当加入或取出ATryn时,使用抗凝血酶进行抗凝的药物的抗凝血作用可能会改变。为了避免过度或不充分的抗凝,定期进行适合所用抗凝血剂的凝血试验,间隔时间很短,特别是在ATryn开始或停止后的第一个小时内,监测患者的出血或血栓形成。
ATryn副作用
在临床试验中报告的频率≥5%的最常见不良反应是出血和输注部位反应。
要报告可疑的不良反应,请致电1-800-455-1141联系Ovation制药公司或1-800-FDA-1088或www.fda.gov/medwatch联系FDA。
药物相互作用
ATryn增强肝素和低分子量肝素的抗凝血作用。
通过使用抗凝血酶发挥其抗凝血作用的抗凝血剂的伴随治疗可以改变ATryn的半衰期。
在特定人群中使用
怀孕类别C.孕妇的研究表明,如果在妊娠晚期服用,ATryn会增加胎儿异常的风险。没有数据可用于怀孕早期的ATryn。
分娩和分娩:ATryn用于治疗遗传性抗凝血酶缺乏的围产妇。
护理母亲:通过输注施用的ATryn将以估计浓度存在于母乳中,其浓度为血液中浓度的1/50至1/100。仅在明确需要时使用。
ATryn的患者咨询信息
告知患者过敏性超敏反应是可能的,并指导他们在ATryn治疗前告知他们的医生过去或现在已知对山羊或山羊奶蛋白过敏或过敏。 告知患者过敏反应的早期迹象,包括荨麻疹,全身性荨麻疹,胸闷,喘息,低血压和过敏反应,并在这些事件发生时立即通知其医疗保健提供者。
当ATryn与其他抗凝剂一起使用时,告知患者出血风险,并指示他们在接受ATryn治疗时通知医生任何出血事件。
Generic Name: Antithrombin [Recombinant]
Date of Approval: February 6, 2009
Company: GTC Biotherapeutics
Treatment for: Prevention of Peri-Operative and Peri-Partum Thromboembolic Events in Hereditary Antithrombin Deficient Patients
Indications and Usage for ATryn
ATryn® is a recombinant antithrombin indicated for the prevention of peri-operative and peri-partum thromboembolic events in hereditary antithrombin deficient patients1.
It is not indicated for treatment of thromboembolic events in hereditary antithrombin deficient patients.
ATryn Dosage and Administration
For Intravenous Use Only after Reconstitution
Preparation for Administration· Bring vials to room temperature no more than 3 hours prior to reconstitution.
· Reconstitute with 10 mL Sterile Water for Injection [(WFI) not supplied with ATryn] immediately prior to use. Do not shake.
· For the 1750 IU vial, reconstitute with 10 mL Sterile Water for Injection [(WFI) not supplied with ATryn] immediately prior to use. Do not shake.
· Do not use solution containing visible particulates or if it is discolored or cloudy.
· Draw solution from one or more vials into a sterile disposable syringe for intravenous administration or add solution to an infusion bag containing 0.9% sterile sodium chloride for injection (e.g., dilute solution to obtain a concentration of 100 IU/mL).
· Administer using an infusion set with a 0.22 micron pore-size, in-line filter.
· Administer contents of infusion syringes or diluted solution within 8 to 12 hours of preparation when stored at room temperature (68-77°F (20-25°C)).
· Discard unused product in accordance with local requirements.
Recommended Dose and Schedule· The dosage of ATryn is to be individualized based on the patient's pre-treatment functional AT activity level (expressed in percent of normal) and body weight (expressed in kilograms) and using therapeutic drug monitoring (Table 1).
· The goal of treatment is to restore and maintain functional antithrombin (AT) activity levels between 80% - 120% of normal (0.8 - 1.2 IU/mL).
· Treatment should be initiated prior to delivery or approximately 24 hours prior to surgery to ensure that the plasma antithrombin level is in the target range at that time.
· Different dosing formulae are used for the treatment of surgical and pregnant patients. Pregnant women who need a surgical procedure other than Cesarean section should be treated according to the dosing formulae for pregnant patients.
· Administer loading dose as a 15-minute intravenous infusion, immediately followed by a continuous infusion of the maintenance dose.
· AT activity monitoring and dose adjustments should be made according to Table 2.
· Continue treatment until adequate follow-on anticoagulation is established.
Table 1: Dosing Formula for Surgical Patients and Pregnant Women |
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Loading Dose |
Maintenance Dose |
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Surgical |
(100 − baseline AT activity level) |
x Body |
(100 − baseline AT activity level) |
x Body |
Pregnant |
(100 − baseline AT activity level) |
x Body |
(100 − baseline AT activity level) |
x Body |
AT Activity Monitoring and Dose Adjustment
AT activity monitoring is required for proper treatment. Check AT activity once or twice per day with dose adjustments made according to Table 2.
Table 2: AT Activity Monitoring and Dose Adjustment |
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Initial Monitor Time |
AT Level |
Dose Adjustment |
Recheck AT Level |
2 hours after initiation of treatment |
< 80% |
Increase 30% |
2 hours after each dose adjustment |
80% to 120% |
None |
6 hours after initiation of treatment or dose adjustment |
|
> 120% |
Decrease 30% |
2 hours after each dose adjustment |
As surgery or delivery may rapidly decrease the AT activity levels, check the AT level just after surgery or delivery. If AT activity level is below 80%, an additional bolus dose may be administered to rapidly restore decreased AT activity level. In such instances, the loading dose formulae in Table 1 should be used, utilizing in the calculation the last available AT activity result. Thereafter, restart the maintenance dose at the same rate of infusion as before the bolus.
Dosage Forms and StrengthsATryn is a sterile lyophilized formulation. Each vial of ATryn contains the potency stated on the label, which is approximately 525 IU or 1750 IU.
ContraindicationsATryn is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to goat and goat milk proteins.
Warnings and PrecautionsHypersensitivity ReactionsAllergic-type hypersensitivity reactions are possible. Patients must be closely monitored and carefully observed for any symptoms throughout the infusion period. Patients should be informed of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions including hives, generalized urticaria, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension, and anaphylaxis. If these symptoms occur during administration, treatment must be discontinued immediately and emergency treatment should be administered.
Coagulation Monitoring TestsThe anticoagulant effect of drugs that use antithrombin to exert their anticoagulation may be altered when ATryn is added or withdrawn. To avoid excessive or insufficient anticoagulation, coagulation tests suitable for the anticoagulant used (e.g., aPTT and anti-Factor Xa activity) are to be performed regularly, at close intervals, and in particular in the first hours following the start or withdrawal of ATryn. Additionally, monitor the patients for the occurrence of bleeding or thrombosis in such situation.
Adverse ReactionsThe serious adverse reaction that has been reported in clinical studies is hemorrhage (intra-abdominal, hemarthrosis and post procedural). The most common adverse events reported in clinical trials at a frequency of ≥ 5% are hemorrhage and infusion site reaction.
Clinical Trial ExperienceBecause clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Adverse reactions that occurred in clinical trials with hereditary AT deficient patients are shown in Table 3 by System Organ Class.
Table 3: Adverse Reactions in Hereditary AT Deficient Patients (one event per patient, 2% of total population, n=47) |
Gastrointestinal Disorders |
Intra-abdominal Hemorrhage |
General Disorders and Administration Site Disorders |
Application Site Pruritus |
Feeling Hot |
Non-cardiac Chest Pain |
Investigations |
Hepatic Enzyme Abnormal |
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders |
Hemarthrosis |
Renal and Urinary Disorders |
Hematuria |
Vascular Disorders |
Hematoma |
Immunogenicity
For ATryn, a potential safety issue is the development of an immunological reaction to the recombinant protein or any of the potential contaminating proteins. Assays were developed and used to detect antibodies directed against antithrombin (Recombinant), goat AT, or goat-milk proteins. No confirmed specific immunological reaction was seen in any of the patients tested, nor were there any clinical adverse events that might indicate such a response.
A post-marketing patient registry has been established to collect additional data on the immunogenic potential of ATryn in patients treated with ATryn on more than one occasion. Physicians are encouraged to participate in the registry by collecting pre- and post-treatment serum samples from patients according to instructions provided by rEVO Biologics, Inc. and submitting them to rEVO Biologics, Inc. for analysis for the development of antibodies to antithrombin (Recombinant). Serum samples should be collected within one week before initiation of treatment and on days 1, 7 and 28 days from initiation of treatment. Physicians wanting to participate in this program are encouraged to contact rEVO Biologics, Inc. at 1-800-610-3776. rEVO Biologics, Inc. will provide detailed instructions for the collection, processing and shipping of samples, as well as all tubes and labels that are necessary for the collection and processing of samples.
Drug InteractionsThe anticoagulant effect of heparin and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is enhanced by antithrombin. The half-life of antithrombin may be altered by concomitant treatment with these anticoagulants due to an altered antithrombin turnover. Thus, concurrent administration of antithrombin with heparin, low molecular weight heparin, or other anticoagulants that use antithrombin to exert their anticoagulant effect must be monitored clinically and biologically. To avoid excessive anticoagulation, regular coagulation tests (aPTT, and where appropriate, anti-Factor Xa activity) are to be performed at close intervals, with adjustment in dosage of the anticoagulant as necessary.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONSPregnancyPregnancy Category C: In rats, a dose of 210 mg/kg/day ATryn (5-6 times the human dose for pregnant women) administered during most of the pregnancy and entire lactation showed a slight but statistically significant increase in pup mortality in day one through day four when compared to concurrent control (90% compared to 94% viability index for 210 mg/kg/day versus control). This slight statistical difference does not reflect a true treatment-related effect. This same dose was shown to be safe in a second rat study when administered around parturition and during lactation where the no adverse effect level for dam and pups was 210 mg/kg/day.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Studies in pregnant women have not shown that ATryn increases the risk of fetal abnormalities if administered during the third trimester of pregnancy. In clinical trials in hereditary AT deficient patients, 22 pregnant women have been treated with ATryn around parturition.
No adverse reactions were reported in 22 neonates born from pregnant women treated with ATryn during clinical trials.
Labor and DeliveryATryn is indicated for the treatment of pregnant women during the peri-partum period. Pregnant patients who need a surgical procedure other than Cesarean section are to be treated according to the dosing formulae for pregnant patients.
Nursing MothersATryn will be present in breast milk at levels estimated to be 1/50 to 1/100 of its concentration in the blood. This level is the same as that estimated to be present in breast milk of normal lactating women which is not known to be harmful to breastfed neonates. However, caution should be exercised when ATryn is administered to a nursing woman. Use only if clearly needed.
In 2 reproductive toxicology studies performed in rats, antithrombin (Recombinant) was administered to pregnant dams at doses up to 210 mg/kg/day, resulting in supraphysiologic plasma levels of antithrombin. Pups were allowed to breastfeed and were monitored for changes in prothrombin (PT) or aPTT, as well as pup viability, body weight at birth, growth, and development. In these studies, there were no adverse effects in offspring who consumed milk from dams treated with ATryn.
Pediatric UseSafety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Geriatric UseClinical studies of ATryn did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
ATryn DescriptionATryn for Injection is a nanofiltered, sterile, terminally heat treated, lyophilized dosage form. Antithrombin (Recombinant), active ingredient of ATryn, is a recombinant human antithrombin. It is a 432 amino acid glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 57,215 Daltons. The molecular formula is: C2191H3457N583O656S18. Antithrombin (Recombinant) is produced by recombinant DNA technology using genetically engineered goats into which the DNA coding sequence for human antithrombin has been introduced along with a mammary gland specific DNA sequence, which directs the expression of the antithrombin into the milk. The goats in which antithrombin (Recombinant) is produced are USDA certified scrapie-free, and controlled for specific pathogens.
The amino acid sequence of Antithrombin (Recombinant) is identical to that of human plasma-derived antithrombin. Antithrombin (Recombinant) and plasma-derived antithrombin both contain six cysteine residues forming three disulphide bridges and 3-4 N-linked carbohydrate moieties. The glycosylation profile of Antithrombin (Recombinant) is different from plasma-derived antithrombin, which results in an increased heparin affinity. When assayed in the presence of excess of heparin the potency of the recombinant product is not different from that of plasma-derived product.
Each vial of ATryn is tested for potency stated on the product label using a reference standard calibrated against the World Health Organization international standard for antithrombin concentrate. In addition to Antithrombin (Recombinant), each vial of the product contains 100 mg glycine, 79 mg sodium chloride, and 26 mg sodium citrate. When reconstituted with 10 mL Sterile Water for Injection, the pH is approximately 7.0. Following reconstitution, the solution may be further diluted into 0.9% sodium chloride for injection.
ATryn does not contain any preservatives nor is it formulated with human plasma proteins. Antithrombin (Recombinant) is affinity purified using a heparin immobilized resin and contains no detectable heparin (<0.0002 IU heparin per IU antithrombin) in the final product.
The purification and drug product manufacturing processes have been validated to demonstrate its capacity for removal and/or inactivation of viruses4. Results of removal and/or inactivation for each of the steps are shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Viral Clearance Results (log10 reductions) |
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NA = Not Applicable since log10 reduction was less than 1.0. |
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Process Step |
Pseudorabies Virus |
Xenotropic Murine Retrovirus |
Human Adenovirus |
Porcine Parvovirus |
Tangential Flow Filtration |
≥5.1 |
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Affinity Chromatography |
1.6 |
1.2 |
NA |
1.4 |
Nanofiltration |
|
≥3.8 |
≥6.3 |
≥3.7 |
Ion Exchange Chromatography |
3.6 |
1.0 |
≥7.1 |
NA |
Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography |
≥5.6 |
≥4.4 |
≥4.8 |
≥5.7 |
Heat Treatment |
2.8 |
≥5.0 |
≥1.8 |
2.4 |
Total Reduction |
≥18.7 |
≥15.4 |
≥20.0 |
≥13.2 |
In addition, although the goats are from a closed, USDA certified scrapie-free herd, the purification process was challenged to remove prions. The manufacturing steps were shown capable of achieving the following log10 reductions: 2.0 (tangential filtration), 2.2 (affinity column), ≥ 3.3 (ion exchange column), ≥ 3.8 (hydrophobic interaction column).
ATryn - Clinical PharmacologyMechanism of ActionAntithrombin (AT) plays a central role in the regulation of hemostasis. AT is the principal inhibitor of thrombin and Factor Xa5, the serine proteases that play pivotal roles in blood coagulation. AT neutralizes the activity of thrombin and Factor Xa by forming a complex which is rapidly removed from the circulation. The ability of antithrombin to inhibit thrombin and Factor Xa can be enhanced by greater than 300 to 1000 fold when AT is bound to heparin.
PharmacodynamicsHereditary AT deficiency causes an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). During high-risk situations such as surgery or trauma or for pregnant women, during the peri-partum period, the risk of development of VTEs as compared to the normal population in these situations is increased by a factor 10 to 506,7.
In hereditary antithrombin deficient patients ATryn restores (normalizes) plasma AT activity levels during peri-operative and peri-partum periods.
PharmacokineticsIn an open-label, single dose pharmacokinetic study, male and female patients (≥ 18 years of age) with hereditary AT deficiency, received either 50 (n = 9, all females) or 100 (n = 6, 2 males and 4 females) IU/kg ATryn intravenously. These patients were not in high-risk situations. The baseline corrected pharmacokinetic parameters for antithrombin (Recombinant) are summarized in Table 5.
Table 5: Baseline Corrected Mean Pharmacokinetic Parameters (%CV) |
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Parameter |
50 IU/kg |
100 IU/kg |
CL (mL/hr/kg) |
9.6 (34.4) |
7.2 (15.3) |
Half-life (hrs) |
11.6 (84.7) |
17.7 (60.9) |
MRT (hrs) |
16.2 (74.9) |
20.5 (40.2) |
Vss (mL/kg) |
126.2 (37.4) |
156.1 (43.4) |
Incremental recovery [mean (%CV)] was 2.24 (20.2) and 1.94 (14.8) %/IU/kg body weight for 50 and 100 IU/kg, respectively.
Population pharmacokinetic analysis of hereditary deficient patients in a high risk situation revealed that the clearance and volume of distribution in pregnant patients were (1.38 L/h and 14.3 L respectively) which are higher than non-pregnant patients (0.67 L/h and 7.7 L respectively). Therefore, distinct dosing formulae for surgical and pregnant patients should be used (see 2.2, Recommended Dose and Schedule).
As compared to plasma derived antithrombin, ATryn has a shorter half-life and more rapid clearance (approximately nine and seven times, respectively).
Pharmacokinetics may be influenced by concomitant heparin administration, as well as surgical procedures, delivery, or bleeding. AT activity monitoring (see 2.2 Recommended Dose and Schedule) should be performed to properly treat such patients.
Nonclinical ToxicologyCarcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility
Carcinogenesis: No carcinogenicity data for ATryn are available in animals or humans.
Mutagenesis and Genotoxicity: ATryn was not mutagenic when tested in the Ames bacterial test and in in vitro cytogenetic assays nor was it shown to be genotoxic when tested in an in vivo test to assess chromosomal aberration.
Impairment of Fertility: No studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of ATryn on fertility in humans.
Animal Toxicology and/or PharmacologyPharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic (1 single, 2 repeated dose) studies of antithrombin (Recombinant) were performed in mice, rats, dogs and monkeys. In toxicokinetic studies in monkeys the area under the curve was 3-4 times greater than in the rat at all doses used.
The toxicological profile of antithrombin (Recombinant) administered by the intravenous route as bolus injections and infusions has been evaluated in both single- and repeat-dose studies performed in rats, dogs, and monkeys across a range of doses from 2.1 to 360 mg/kg. The highest doses in the single dose toxicity studies in rats and dogs were 360 mg/kg and 210 mg/kg, respectively. Toxicities observed were limited to transient injection site swelling observed in rats and dogs at the highest doses tested, and increased AST at highest dose in the dog study, both resolved during recovery period.
The highest dose in the 28-day repeated-dose toxicity study in rats was 360 mg/kg/day. The toxicity at this dose was limited to transient limb swelling and local injection site bruising and swelling. The highest dose in the 14-day repeated-dose toxicity study in monkeys was 300 mg/kg/day or approximately 7-8 times human dose. Toxicities observed in female monkeys at this dose included internal bleeding, hematological changes and liver toxicity, with one out of three female animals showing multifocal hepatic necrosis. Both sexes showed increased AST and ALK on day 15, with both parameters returning to normal by day 22. There was no adverse effect in monkeys dosed with 120 mg/kg/day.
Clinical StudiesThe efficacy of ATryn to prevent the occurrence of venous thromboembolic events was assessed by comparing the incidence of the occurrence of such events in 31 ATryn treated hereditary AT deficient patients with the incidence in 35 human plasma-derived AT treated hereditary AT deficient patients. Data on ATryn-treated patients were derived from two prospective, single-arm, open-label studies. Data on plasma AT treated patients were collected from a prospectively designed concurrently conducted retrospective chart review. Patients in both studies had confirmed hereditary AT deficiency (AT activity ≤ 60% of normal) and a personal history of thromboembolic events. Patients had to be treated in the peri-operative and peri-partum period. ATryn was administered as a continuous infusion for at least 3 days, starting one day prior to the surgery or delivery. Plasma AT was administered for at least two days as single bolus infusions. Due to the retrospective nature of the study, dosing was done with the locally available AT concentrate according to the local practice.
The occurrence of a venous thromboembolic event was confirmed if signs and symptoms for such events were confirmed by a specific diagnostic assessment, or when treatment for an event was initiated based on diagnostic imaging, without the presence of signs and symptoms. The efficacy was assessed during treatment with AT and up to 7 days after stopping AT treatment.
In the ATryn-treated group there was one confirmed diagnosis of an acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The incidence of any thromboembolic event from the start of treatment to 7 days after last dosing is summarized by treatment group in Table 6 as are the Clopper-Pearson exact 95% CI for the proportion of patients with a thromboembolic event and the exact 95% lower confidence bound for the difference between treatments.
Table 6: Overall Incidence of Any Confirmed Thromboembolic Event |
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* The 95% confidence intervals were calculated using Clopper-Pearson methodology. AT=Antithrombin; No.=Number; Pts.=Patients; CI=Confidence Interval |
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Plasma AT |
ATryn |
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No. of |
No. of |
% of |
95% |
No. of |
No. of |
% of |
95% |
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35 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.00, |
31 |
1 |
3.2 |
0.08, |
-0.167 |
The lower 95% confidence bound of difference between treatment groups was -0.167, a value that is greater than the pre-specified lower confidence bound of -0.20. This demonstrates that ATryn was non-inferior to plasma AT in terms of the prevention of peri-operative or peri-partum thromboembolic events.
Supportive data come from a study in the same population with 5 hereditary AT deficient patients treated on 6 occasions in a compassionate use program and provides additional reassurance of the efficacy of ATryn. None of these patients reported a thromboembolic event.2
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How Supplied/Storage and HandlingDosage Form
ATryn 525 IU Vial - NDC 42976-121-01
Approximately 525 IU/vial in a sterile white to off-white lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Each carton contains one single dose vial of ATryn.
The actual potency of ATryn is stated on the vial label and carton.
ATryn 1750 IU Vial - NDC 42976-121-02
Approximately 1750 IU/vial in a sterile white to off-white lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Each carton contains one single dose vial of ATryn.
The actual potency of ATryn is stated on the vial label and carton.
Storage and Handling
Store ATryn refrigerated at between 2-8°C (36-46°F).
Do not use product beyond the expiration date printed on the package. Discard unused portions.
Patient Counseling InformationInform patients that allergic-type hypersensitivity reactions are possible and instruct them to inform their physicians about any past or present known hypersensitivity to goats or goat milk proteins prior to treatment with ATryn. Inform patients of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions including hives, generalized urticaria, tightness of the chest, wheezing, hypotension, and anaphylaxis and to notify their health care provider immediately if these events develop.
Inform patients about the risk of bleeding when ATryn is administered with other anticoagulants and instruct them to notify their physicians of any bleeding events while on treatment with ATryn.
Manufacturer:
rEVO Biologics, Inc.
Framingham, MA 01702, U.S.A.
U.S. License No 1904
Revised: December 2013 LBL-7074 PD
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 42976-125-01
Single Dose Vial
ATryn
Antithrombin
(Recombinant) 525 IU
For Intravenous
Administration Only
Rx only
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Labeler - rEVO Bioloigics, Inc. (807934260) |
rEVO Bioloigics, Inc.