Brolucizumab
JFDA label: Beovu Solution for injection in Pre-filled Syringe
Mechanism of Action
Inhibitor of Vascular endothelial growth factor A, long form — Vascular endothelial growth factor A inhibitor
| Target | Action | Gene / class |
|---|---|---|
| Vascular endothelial growth factor A, long form efficacy | INHIBITOR | VEGFA · Secreted protein |
Indications
Approved
- Retinal Neovascularization — ocular vascular disease
- Wet Macular Degeneration — wet macular degeneration
Off-label
- Choroidal Neovascularization
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Edema
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
Contraindications
Source: openFDA
- Ocular or Periocular Infections ( 4.1 ) Active Intraocular Inflammation ( 4.2 ) Hypersensitivity ( 4.3 ) 4.1 Ocular or Periocular Infections BEOVU is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections. 4.2 Active Intraocular Inflammation BEOVU is contraindicated in patients with active intraocular inflammation. 4.3 Hypersensitivity BEOVU is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to brolucizumab or any of the excipients in BEOVU. Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as rash, pruritus, urticaria, erythema, or severe intraocular inflammation. Absolute
Adverse Reactions
Vascular disorders (1)
Not Known Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Eye disorders (2)
Not Known Eye Pain · Visual Acuity Reduced
General disorders and administration site conditions (1)
Not Known Cataract
Dosing
Source: openFDA
Warnings & Precautions
Source: openFDA
Warnings & Precautions
Endophthalmitis and retinal detachment may occur following intravitreal injections. Patients should be instructed to report any symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis or retinal detachment without delay ( 5.1 ). Retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion, typically in the presence of intraocular inflammation, have been reported following BEOVU injections. Patients should be instructed to report any change in vision without delay ( 5.2 ). Increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) have been seen within 30 minutes of an intravitreal injection ( 5.3 ). There is a potential risk of arterial thromboembolic events (ATE) following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors ( 5.4 ).
Endophthalmitis and Retinal Detachment Intravitreal injections, includ
Endophthalmitis and Retinal Detachment Intravitreal injections, including those with BEOVU, have been associated with endophthalmitis and retinal detachment [see Contraindications (4.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Proper aseptic injection techniques must always be used when administering BEOVU. Patients should be instructed to report any symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis or retinal detachment without delay and should be managed appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Patient Counseling Information (17)] .
Retinal Vasculitis and/or Retinal Vascular Occlusion Retinal vasculiti
Retinal Vasculitis and/or Retinal Vascular Occlusion Retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion, typically in the presence of intraocular inflammation, have been reported with the use of BEOVU. These immune-mediated adverse events may occur following the first intravitreal injection. Discontinue treatment with BEOVU in patients who develop these events. Patients treated with BEOVU who experience intraocular inflammation may be at risk of developing retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion and should be closely monitored [see Contraindications (4.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1, 6.2)] . Patients should be instructed to report any change in vision without delay.
Increase in Intraocular Pressure Acute increases in intraocular pressu
Increase in Intraocular Pressure Acute increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) have been seen within 30 minutes of intravitreal injection, including with BEOVU [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Sustained IOP increases have also been reported. Both IOP and perfusion of the optic nerve head must be monitored and managed appropriately [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)] .
Thromboembolic Events Although there was a low rate of arterial thromb
Thromboembolic Events Although there was a low rate of arterial thromboembolic events (ATEs) observed in the BEOVU clinical trials, there is a potential risk of ATEs following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors. Arterial thromboembolic events are defined as nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or vascular death (including deaths of unknown cause). The ATE rate in the two controlled 96-week neovascular AMD studies (HAWK and HARRIER) during the first 96 weeks was 4.5% (33 of 730) in the pooled brolucizumab arms compared with 4.7% (34 of 729) in the pooled aflibercept arms [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] .
Pregnancy & Lactation
Lactation
The manufacturer states that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for at least one month after the last dose.
Registered Products (1)
| Brand | Form / strength | Pack | Agent | Citizen (JOD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beovu Solution for injection in Pre-filled Syringe | Injection 120 mg/1 ml | 1 PFS | The Jordan Drugstore Co | — |