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Uses described in the label
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RHAPSIDO ® is indicated for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adult patients who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment. Limitations of Use: RHAPSIDO is not indicated for other forms of urticaria. RHAPSIDO ® is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adult patients who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Not indicated for other forms of urticaria. ( 1 )
Dosage and administration — label text
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage is 25 mg orally twice daily with or without food. ( 2.1 ) Swallow tablets whole. Do not split, crush, or chew RHAPSIDO. ( 2.1 ) Interrupt RHAPSIDO for 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage is 25 mg taken orally twice daily with or without food. Swallow RHAPSIDO tablet whole with water. Do not split, crush, or chew RHAPSIDO. Missed Dose(s) If a dose or doses of RHAPSIDO is missed, skip the missed dose, and take the next dose at its regularly scheduled time. Do not take an extra dose(s) of RHAPSIDO to make up for a missed dose(s). 2.2 Temporary Interruption of RHAPSIDO for Surgery Interrupt treatment with RHAPSIDO for 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6.1) and Drug Interactions (7.2)] .
Forms and strengths
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 25 mg, light yellow, round, curved, unscored, film-coated tablet, debossed with “LV” on one side and Novartis logo on the other side. The tablet diameter is 7 mm. Tablets: 25 mg ( 3 )
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Bleeding: Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Interrupt treatment with RHAPSIDO if bleeding is observed or pre- and post-surgery. Concomitant use of antithrombotic agents with RHAPSIDO may further increase risk of bleeding. ( 5.1 ) Live Attenuated Vaccines: Avoid live or live-attenuated vaccines in patients receiving RHAPSIDO. ( 5.2 ) 5.1 Risk of Bleeding In placebo-controlled studies in patients with CSU, mucocutaneous-related bleeding occurred in 9% of patients who received RHAPSIDO [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . Interrupt treatment with RHAPSIDO if bleeding is observed and resume if the benefit is expected to outweigh the risk. Interrupt treatment with RHAPSIDO for 3 to 7 days pre- and post-surgery or invasive procedures [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)] . Use of antithrombotic agents concomitantly with RHAPSIDO may further increase the risk of bleeding [see Drug Interactions (7.2)] . Consider the benefits and risks of antithrombotic agents when used concomitantly with RHAPSIDO. Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding. 5.2 Live Attenuated Vaccines No data are available on the effects of live or live-attenuated vaccines in patients receiving RHAPSIDO. The use of live and live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided in patients receiving RHAPSIDO.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥3%) were nasopharyngitis, bleeding, headache, nausea and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse drug reaction (ADR) 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. The safety of RHAPSIDO was based on a pooled safety population from two identical clinical trials of 52 weeks duration, REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 [see Clinical Studies (14)] . The pooled safety population consisted of 912 adult patients with CSU who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment and who received RHAPSIDO 25 mg orally twice daily (N=606) or placebo (N=306) for 24 weeks during the double-blind, controlled treatment period of the trial. Adverse reactions that occurred at an incidence greater than or equal to 3% and more common than the placebo group from the pooled safety population (REMIX-1 and REMIX-2) during the 24-week blinded, placebo-controlled treatment period are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Adverse Reactions with RHAPSIDO with Incidence ≥3% and More Common than Placebo in Adult Patients with CSU (REMIX-1 and REMIX-2) a includes acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, pharyngitis streptococcal, rhinitis, rhinitis allergic, and upper respiratory tract infection b includes conjunctival bleeding, contusion, ecchymosis, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, hematoma, hematuria, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, intermenstrual bleeding, petechiae, purpura, and urinary occult blood c includes headache and migraine d includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal distention, abdominal pain and abdominal pain upper Adverse Reaction RHAPSIDO (N = 606) n (%) Placebo (N = 306) n (%) Nasopharyngitis a 67 (11%) 27 (9%) Bleeding b 55 (9%) 6 (2%) Headache c 41 (7%) 19 (6%) Nausea 18 (3%) 5 (2%) Abdominal Pain d 18 (3%) 6 (2%) Specific Adverse Reactions Bleeding In the pooled safety population (REMIX-1 and REMIX-2), bleeding occurred in 9% of patients treated with RHAPSIDO compared to 2% in the placebo group during the 24-week controlled treatment period [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Drug Interactions (7.2)] . Petechiae (4%) and contusion (2%) were the most commonly reported reactions in patients treated with RHAPSIDO. No severe bleeding reactions occurred. No association between bleeding reactions and low platelet counts was observed. In patients treated with RHAPSIDO, 0.5% experienced bleeding reactions that led to RHAPSIDO discontinuation, while none of these reactions occurred in the placebo group. Similar safety findings were observed through Week 52 [see Clinical Studies (14)] .
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Table 1 Adverse Reactions with RHAPSIDO with Incidence ≥3% and More Common than Placebo in Adult Patients with CSU (REMIX-1 and REMIX-2)
| a includes acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, pharyngitis streptococcal, rhinitis, rhinitis allergic, and upper respiratory tract infection b includes conjunctival bleeding, contusion, ecchymosis, epistaxis, gingival bleeding, hematoma, hematuria, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, intermenstrual bleeding, petechiae, purpura, and urinary occult blood c includes headache and migraine d includes abdominal discomfort, abdominal distention, abdominal pain and abdominal pain upper
| Adverse Reaction | RHAPSIDO (N = 606) n (%) | Placebo (N = 306) n (%)
| Nasopharyngitisa | 67 (11%) | 27 (9%)
| Bleedingb | 55 (9%) | 6 (2%)
| Headachec | 41 (7%) | 19 (6%)
| Nausea | 18 (3%) | 5 (2%)
| Abdominal Paind | 18 (3%) | 6 (2%)
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use with RHAPSIDO. ( 7.1 ) Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with RHAPSIDO. ( 7.1 ) P-gp Substrates: Exposure increases where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions: Monitor more frequently for adverse reactions when used concomitantly with RHAPSIDO. ( 7.2 ) Antithrombotic Agents: Consider the risks and benefits of concomitant use of antithrombotic agents with RHAPSIDO. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on RHAPSIDO Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avoid use of RHAPSIDO with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Remibrutinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor increases remibrutinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] , which may increase the risk of RHAPSIDO adverse reactions. Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid use of RHAPSIDO with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Remibrutinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreases remibrutinib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] , which may decrease the efficacy of RHAPSIDO. 7.2 Effect of RHAPSIDO on Other Drugs P-gp Substrates Monitor more frequently for adverse reactions when using RHAPSIDO with P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions (e.g., digoxin). Remibrutinib is a P-gp inhibitor. Remibrutinib increases exposure of P-gp substrates, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions related to P-gp substrates [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Antithrombotic Agents Consider the risks and benefits of concomitant administration of antithrombotic agents with RHAPSIDO [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.1), and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . No data are available on concomitant use of RHAPSIDO with anticoagulants. The concomitant use of RHAPSIDO and anticoagulants was not allowed in clinical studies. Use of the antiplatelet agents, acetyl salicylic acid at doses up to 100 mg daily or clopidogrel up to 75 mg daily, was allowed in the RHAPSIDO clinical studies.
Special populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Mild, Moderate, or Severe Hepatic Impairment: Avoid use of RHAPSIDO. ( 8.6 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to RHAPSIDO during pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to RHAPSIDO and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682. Risk Summary Available data on the use of RHAPSIDO during pregnancy are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of remibrutinib to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at exposures 141-times the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 25 mg twice daily based on area under the curve (AUC) resulted in adverse developmental outcomes including external malformations. No adverse developmental effects were observed with oral administration of remibrutinib to pregnant rats during organogenesis at exposures up to 126-times the human exposure at the MRHD (see Data) . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development (EFD) study in pregnant rabbits, remibrutinib was administered orally at doses of 100, 300, and 450 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Increased fetal external malformations (e.g. open/opaque eyes, small jaws, hyperflexion of forelimbs) and maternal toxicity (transiently reduced food consumption and adverse clinical signs) occurred at 300 mg/kg/day (141-times the MRHD based on AUC). The fetal findings were considered unlikely to be secondary to the maternal toxicity. The dose of 450 mg/kg/day was not tolerated by the pregnant rabbits. In an EFD study in pregnant rats, remibrutinib was administered orally at doses of 100, 300, and 1000 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Remibrutinib did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at exposures up to 126 times that at the MRHD based on AUC. In a pre- and postnatal development (PPND) study, remibrutinib was administered orally to pregnant rats at doses of 100, 300, and 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation day 6 to lactation day (LD) 21. Remibrutinib induced adverse effects at 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 194 times the MRHD based on body surface area [BSA]), affected maternal animals (moribundity and clinical signs of toxicity, slightly longer gestation lengths) and offspring up to LD1 (slightly higher mean number of stillborn, dead, or missing pups, and smaller mean litter size). No adverse effects at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day were noted in the surviving offspring developing into adulthood. No effects were observed at 300 mg/kg/day (approximately 58 times the MRHD based on BSA). 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of remibrutinib in either human or animal milk, its effects on the breastfed child, or on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for RHAPSIDO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from RHAPSIDO or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of RHAPSIDO have not been established in pediatric patients. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients treated with RHAPSIDO in clinical studies for CSU, 53 (8.7%) were 65 to 85 years of age, with no patients over 85 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14)] . There were no observed differences in safety and/or effectiveness in geriatric patients compared to younger adult patients. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment RHAPSIDO exposure is increased in patients with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, B, and C) relative to patients with normal hepatic function. Avoid use of RHAPSIDO in patients with mild, moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, B, and C) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to RHAPSIDO during pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to RHAPSIDO and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682. Risk Summary Available data on the use of RHAPSIDO during pregnancy are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of remibrutinib to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at exposures 141-times the human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 25 mg twice daily based on area under the curve (AUC) resulted in adverse developmental outcomes including external malformations. No adverse developmental effects were observed with oral administration of remibrutinib to pregnant rats during organogenesis at exposures up to 126-times the human exposure at the MRHD (see Data) . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data In an embryo-fetal development (EFD) study in pregnant rabbits, remibrutinib was administered orally at doses of 100, 300, and 450 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Increased fetal external malformations (e.g. open/opaque eyes, small jaws, hyperflexion of forelimbs) and maternal toxicity (transiently reduced food consumption and adverse clinical signs) occurred at 300 mg/kg/day (141-times the MRHD based on AUC). The fetal findings were considered unlikely to be secondary to the maternal toxicity. The dose of 450 mg/kg/day was not tolerated by the pregnant rabbits. In an EFD study in pregnant rats, remibrutinib was administered orally at doses of 100, 300, and 1000 mg/kg/day during the period of organogenesis. Remibrutinib did not cause adverse effects to the fetus at exposures up to 126 times that at the MRHD based on AUC. In a pre- and postnatal development (PPND) study, remibrutinib was administered orally to pregnant rats at doses of 100, 300, and 1000 mg/kg/day from gestation day 6 to lactation day (LD) 21. Remibrutinib induced adverse effects at 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 194 times the MRHD based on body surface area [BSA]), affected maternal animals (moribundity and clinical signs of toxicity, slightly longer gestation lengths) and offspring up to LD1 (slightly higher mean number of stillborn, dead, or missing pups, and smaller mean litter size). No adverse effects at doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day were noted in the surviving offspring developing into adulthood. No effects were observed at 300 mg/kg/day (approximately 58 times the MRHD based on BSA).
Children and adolescents
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of RHAPSIDO have not been established in pediatric patients.
Older adults
8.5 Geriatric Use Of the total number of patients treated with RHAPSIDO in clinical studies for CSU, 53 (8.7%) were 65 to 85 years of age, with no patients over 85 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14)] . There were no observed differences in safety and/or effectiveness in geriatric patients compared to younger adult patients.
Overdose information
10 OVERDOSAGE Consider contacting the poison help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for overdose management recommendations.
Product description
11 DESCRIPTION RHAPSIDO (remibrutinib) is a kinase inhibitor. Its empirical formula (remibrutinib) is C 27 H 27 F 2 N 5 O 3 . The chemical name for remibrutinib is N-(3-{6-Amino-5-[2-(N-methylprop-2-enamido)ethoxy]pyrimidin-4-yl}-5-fluoro-2-methylphenyl)-4-cyclopropyl-2-fluorobenzamide. Its molecular weight is approximately 507.54 g/mol. The chemical structure of remibrutinib is: Remibrutinib is white to pale yellow powder, and it is practically insoluble in water. RHAPSIDO is supplied as film-coated tablets for oral administration, with each film-coated tablet containing 25 mg of remibrutinib. The tablet core inactive ingredients are copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The tablet coating inactive ingredients are polyethylene glycol 4000, polyvinyl alcohol, red iron oxide (E172), talc, titanium dioxide (E171), and yellow iron oxide (E172). chemical structure of remibrutinib
Clinical pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Remibrutinib is an oral, small molecule kinase inhibitor that inhibits Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK). BTK is an intracellular protein expressed in mast cells, basophils, B cells, macrophages, and thrombocytes. BTK is involved in intracellular signaling via Fc epsilon receptor-1 (FcεR1), Fc gamma receptors (FcγR), and the B cell antigen receptor (BCR). Remibrutinib also inhibits the BTK-related kinases tec protein tyrosine kinase (TEC) and BMX non-receptor tyrosine kinase (BMX). Remibrutinib inhibits mast cell and basophil degranulation, including release of histamine and other proinflammatory mediators, mediated by pathogenic IgE or IgG directed against the FcεR1 or IgE. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Exposure-Response Within the range from 0.2 to 4 times the daily recommended dose, a flat dose-response relationship was observed for the weekly urticaria activity score (UAS7) at Week 4. Cardiac Electrophysiology At concentrations approximately 9 times the mean steady state peak plasma concentrations provided by the recommended dose, clinically significant QTc prolongation was not observed. Effects on Blood Pressure The effect of remibrutinib treatment on blood pressure was assessed in CSU patients using a 24-hour blood pressure measurement by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) at steady state (Week 4) compared to baseline in a multi-center, open-label study (A2305). The study enrolled 144 patients with CSU inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines, who were administered remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily. Remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily was not associated with clinically significant changes in blood pressure. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Following administration of remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily, the mean (standard deviation) C max is 57 (27) ng/mL and AUC last is 193 (136) ng*h/mL at steady state. Remibrutinib C max and AUC increase in a dose-proportional manner between 0.4 to 4 times the recommended dosage. Following administration of multiple doses of 25 mg twice daily, C max increases 1.6-fold and AUC 0-4 increases 2.7-fold. No clinically significant differences in remibrutinib pharmacokinetics were observed between healthy subjects and patients with CSU. Absorption Remibrutinib median (min, max) time to maximum plasma concentration (T max ) is 1 hour (0, 4 hours) at steady state. Effect of food No clinically significant differences in remibrutinib pharmacokinetics were observed following administration of a high-fat meal (1000 calories, 50% fat). Distribution Remibrutinib blood-to-plasma ratio is 0.813 in vitro. Plasma protein binding is 95.4% and is not concentration-dependent in vitro. The estimated remibrutinib steady state apparent (oral) volume of distribution is 1238 L. Elimination Remibrutinib estimated elimination half-life is 1 to 2 hours with an apparent (oral) clearance of 160 L/hr. Metabolism Remibrutinib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Excretion Following IV administration of 14 C remibrutinib to healthy subjects, 70% of the total radioactivity was recovered in feces (0% as unchanged remibrutinib), and 30% was recovered in urine (2.9% as unchanged remibrutinib). Specific Populations No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of remibrutinib were observed based on age (range: 18 to 80 years), sex (63.5% females and 36.5% males), race/ethnicity (59.3% Non-Asian [White, Black, and Others], 8.8% Mainland Chinese, 12.2% Japanese, and 19.7% other Asian), body weight (range: 39 to 162 kg), and mild (eGFR 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , estimated by Cockcroft-Gault), moderate (eGFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) or severe (eGFR 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) renal impairment. Patients with Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of remibrutinib were evaluated in subjects with mild (Child-Pugh Class A), moderate (Child-Pugh Class B), and severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment following administration of 25 mg twice daily. Relative to patients with normal hepatic function, remibrutinib AUC increased 2.33-fold and C max increased 1.85-fold in patients with mild hepatic impairment, AUC increased 2.3-fold and C max increased 1.65-fold in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, and AUC increased 3.49-fold and C max increased 1.99-fold in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Special Populations (8.6)] . Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies and Model-Informed Approaches Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Remibrutinib C max increased by 3.3-fold and AUC increased by 4.3-fold following concomitant administration with ritonavir (a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) 100 mg twice daily for 4 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Remibrutinib C max increased by 1.24-fold and AUC increased by 1.3-fold when co-administered with grapefruit juice. Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Remibrutinib C max is predicted to increase by approximately 1.9-fold and AUC is predicted to increase by approximately 2.3-fold following concomitant administration with erythromycin (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) 500 mg four times a day for 7 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Remibrutinib C max decreased by 74% and AUC decreased by approximately 77% following concomitant administration with carbamazepine (a strong CYP3A4 inducer) 300 mg twice daily for 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Remibrutinib C max is predicted to decrease by approximately 60% and AUC is predicted to decrease by approximately 64% following concomitant administration with efavirenz (a moderate CYP3A4 inducer) 600 mg once daily for 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . P-gp Substrates: Co-administration of remibrutinib at four times the recommended dosage with a single dose of 0.25 mg digoxin (a P-gp substrate) increased digoxin C max by 2.1-fold and AUC by 1.4-fold [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . BCRP Substrates: Co-administration of remibrutinib at four times the recommended dosage with a single dose of 10 mg rosuvastatin (a BCRP and OATP1B substrate) increased rosuvastatin C max by 1.6-fold and AUC by 1.7-fold. Other Drugs: No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of the following drugs were observed when used concomitantly with remibrutinib: oral midazolam (CYP3A4 substrate), oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (CYP3A4 substrate), tolbutamide (CYP2C9 substrate), caffeine (CYP1A2 substrate), and coproporphyrin I (an endogenous OATP1B substrate). In Vitro Studies CYP450 Enzymes: Remibrutinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Remibrutinib inhibits CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4/5. Remibrutinib induces CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4/5. Transporter Systems: In vitro, remibrutinib is a P-gp substrate. Remibrutinib inhibits P-gp, BCRP, BSEP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, OAT3, OCT1, OCT2 and MATE1.
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Remibrutinib is an oral, small molecule kinase inhibitor that inhibits Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK). BTK is an intracellular protein expressed in mast cells, basophils, B cells, macrophages, and thrombocytes. BTK is involved in intracellular signaling via Fc epsilon receptor-1 (FcεR1), Fc gamma receptors (FcγR), and the B cell antigen receptor (BCR). Remibrutinib also inhibits the BTK-related kinases tec protein tyrosine kinase (TEC) and BMX non-receptor tyrosine kinase (BMX). Remibrutinib inhibits mast cell and basophil degranulation, including release of histamine and other proinflammatory mediators, mediated by pathogenic IgE or IgG directed against the FcεR1 or IgE.
Pharmacodynamics
12.2 Pharmacodynamics Exposure-Response Within the range from 0.2 to 4 times the daily recommended dose, a flat dose-response relationship was observed for the weekly urticaria activity score (UAS7) at Week 4. Cardiac Electrophysiology At concentrations approximately 9 times the mean steady state peak plasma concentrations provided by the recommended dose, clinically significant QTc prolongation was not observed. Effects on Blood Pressure The effect of remibrutinib treatment on blood pressure was assessed in CSU patients using a 24-hour blood pressure measurement by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) at steady state (Week 4) compared to baseline in a multi-center, open-label study (A2305). The study enrolled 144 patients with CSU inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines, who were administered remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily. Remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily was not associated with clinically significant changes in blood pressure.
Pharmacokinetics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics Following administration of remibrutinib 25 mg twice daily, the mean (standard deviation) C max is 57 (27) ng/mL and AUC last is 193 (136) ng*h/mL at steady state. Remibrutinib C max and AUC increase in a dose-proportional manner between 0.4 to 4 times the recommended dosage. Following administration of multiple doses of 25 mg twice daily, C max increases 1.6-fold and AUC 0-4 increases 2.7-fold. No clinically significant differences in remibrutinib pharmacokinetics were observed between healthy subjects and patients with CSU. Absorption Remibrutinib median (min, max) time to maximum plasma concentration (T max ) is 1 hour (0, 4 hours) at steady state. Effect of food No clinically significant differences in remibrutinib pharmacokinetics were observed following administration of a high-fat meal (1000 calories, 50% fat). Distribution Remibrutinib blood-to-plasma ratio is 0.813 in vitro. Plasma protein binding is 95.4% and is not concentration-dependent in vitro. The estimated remibrutinib steady state apparent (oral) volume of distribution is 1238 L. Elimination Remibrutinib estimated elimination half-life is 1 to 2 hours with an apparent (oral) clearance of 160 L/hr. Metabolism Remibrutinib is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Excretion Following IV administration of 14 C remibrutinib to healthy subjects, 70% of the total radioactivity was recovered in feces (0% as unchanged remibrutinib), and 30% was recovered in urine (2.9% as unchanged remibrutinib). Specific Populations No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of remibrutinib were observed based on age (range: 18 to 80 years), sex (63.5% females and 36.5% males), race/ethnicity (59.3% Non-Asian [White, Black, and Others], 8.8% Mainland Chinese, 12.2% Japanese, and 19.7% other Asian), body weight (range: 39 to 162 kg), and mild (eGFR 60-89 mL/min/1.73 m 2 , estimated by Cockcroft-Gault), moderate (eGFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) or severe (eGFR 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) renal impairment. Patients with Hepatic Impairment The pharmacokinetics of remibrutinib were evaluated in subjects with mild (Child-Pugh Class A), moderate (Child-Pugh Class B), and severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment following administration of 25 mg twice daily. Relative to patients with normal hepatic function, remibrutinib AUC increased 2.33-fold and C max increased 1.85-fold in patients with mild hepatic impairment, AUC increased 2.3-fold and C max increased 1.65-fold in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, and AUC increased 3.49-fold and C max increased 1.99-fold in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see Use in Special Populations (8.6)] . Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies and Model-Informed Approaches Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Remibrutinib C max increased by 3.3-fold and AUC increased by 4.3-fold following concomitant administration with ritonavir (a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor) 100 mg twice daily for 4 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Remibrutinib C max increased by 1.24-fold and AUC increased by 1.3-fold when co-administered with grapefruit juice. Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Remibrutinib C max is predicted to increase by approximately 1.9-fold and AUC is predicted to increase by approximately 2.3-fold following concomitant administration with erythromycin (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) 500 mg four times a day for 7 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Remibrutinib C max decreased by 74% and AUC decreased by approximately 77% following concomitant administration with carbamazepine (a strong CYP3A4 inducer) 300 mg twice daily for 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers: Remibrutinib C max is predicted to decrease by approximately 60% and AUC is predicted to decrease by approximately 64% following concomitant administration with efavirenz (a moderate CYP3A4 inducer) 600 mg once daily for 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . P-gp Substrates: Co-administration of remibrutinib at four times the recommended dosage with a single dose of 0.25 mg digoxin (a P-gp substrate) increased digoxin C max by 2.1-fold and AUC by 1.4-fold [see Drug Interactions (7.1)] . BCRP Substrates: Co-administration of remibrutinib at four times the recommended dosage with a single dose of 10 mg rosuvastatin (a BCRP and OATP1B substrate) increased rosuvastatin C max by 1.6-fold and AUC by 1.7-fold. Other Drugs: No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of the following drugs were observed when used concomitantly with remibrutinib: oral midazolam (CYP3A4 substrate), oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (CYP3A4 substrate), tolbutamide (CYP2C9 substrate), caffeine (CYP1A2 substrate), and coproporphyrin I (an endogenous OATP1B substrate). In Vitro Studies CYP450 Enzymes: Remibrutinib is a CYP3A4 substrate. Remibrutinib inhibits CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4/5. Remibrutinib induces CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4/5. Transporter Systems: In vitro, remibrutinib is a P-gp substrate. Remibrutinib inhibits P-gp, BCRP, BSEP, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OAT1, OAT3, OCT1, OCT2 and MATE1.
Nonclinical toxicology
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Remibrutinib did not show evidence of carcinogenic potential in a 6-month rasH2 mouse study at oral doses up to 1500 mg/kg/day and a 2-year rat carcinogenicity study at oral doses up to 300 mg/kg/day (approximately 8 times and 98 times than MRHD of 25 mg twice daily based on AUC for males and females, respectively). Remibrutinib was not mutagenic in a bacterial mutagenicity (Ames) assay and was not clastogenic in an in vitro micronucleus assay in human peripheral lymphocytes or in an in vivo blood reticulocyte micronucleus assay in rats. In a fertility study in rats, remibrutinib did not impact fertility in female or male rats up to the maximum achievable exposures of 79 and 15 times higher than MRHD of 25 mg twice daily based on AUC.
Carcinogenesis and mutagenesis and impairment of fertility
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Remibrutinib did not show evidence of carcinogenic potential in a 6-month rasH2 mouse study at oral doses up to 1500 mg/kg/day and a 2-year rat carcinogenicity study at oral doses up to 300 mg/kg/day (approximately 8 times and 98 times than MRHD of 25 mg twice daily based on AUC for males and females, respectively). Remibrutinib was not mutagenic in a bacterial mutagenicity (Ames) assay and was not clastogenic in an in vitro micronucleus assay in human peripheral lymphocytes or in an in vivo blood reticulocyte micronucleus assay in rats. In a fertility study in rats, remibrutinib did not impact fertility in female or male rats up to the maximum achievable exposures of 79 and 15 times higher than MRHD of 25 mg twice daily based on AUC.
Clinical studies in the label
14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy of RHAPSIDO for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in adult patients who remain symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment was evaluated in two identical, 52-week, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials (REMIX-1 [NCT05030311] and REMIX-2 [NCT05032157]). REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 enrolled a total of 925 adult patients, diagnosed with CSU inadequately controlled despite treatment with H1 antihistamines, as defined by the presence of itch and hives for ≥6 consecutive weeks. All patients were required to have a weekly urticaria activity score (UAS7) ≥16 (range 0-42), a weekly itch severity score (ISS7) ≥6 (range 0-21) and a weekly hives severity score (HSS7) ≥6 (range 0-21) for 7 days prior to randomization. Patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either RHAPSIDO 25 mg or placebo, respectively, orally twice daily for 24 weeks during the double-blind treatment period and subsequently continued in a 28-week open-label treatment period, during which all patients received RHAPSIDO 25 mg twice daily. While REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 clinical trials included an open-label period, efficacy is based on results from 912 patients treated during the controlled period of 24 weeks. Demographics and baseline characteristics in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 are provided in Table 2. Table 2 Baseline Demographic and Disease Characteristics of Adult Patients with CSU in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 CSU: chronic spontaneous urticaria, UAS7: weekly urticaria activity score, HSS7: weekly hive severity score, ISS7 score: weekly itch severity score REMIX-1 (N=462) REMIX-2 (N=450) Age 18-65 years, n (%) 419 (91) 416 (92) >65 years, n (%) 43 (9) 34 (8) Mean age, years 45 42 Sex, n (%) Female 313 (68) 294 (65) Race, n (%) White or Caucasian 270 (58) 234 (52) Black or African American 15 (3) 10 (2) Asian 139 (30) 201 (45) Ethnicity, n (%) Hispanic/Latino 116 (25) 21 (5) Disease characteristics UAS7 ≥28, n (%) 298 (65) 269 (60) Mean HSS7 score 16 16 Mean ISS7 score 15 14 Previous experience of Angioedema, n (%) 240 (52) 208 (46) Previous exposure to anti-IgE biologics, n (%) 147 (32) 138 (31) The reported mean duration of CSU at enrollment across treatment groups was 6.6 and 5.2 years in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2, respectively, with 39% and 29% of the patients having a duration of CSU > 5 years. The co-primary endpoints were absolute change from baseline in ISS7 and HSS7 at Week 12. The ISS7 (range 0 to 21) was defined as the sum of the daily itch severity scores (range 0 to 3) recorded over a 7-day period. The HSS7 (range 0 to 21) was defined as the sum of the daily hive severity scores (range 0 to 3) recorded over a 7-day period. The key secondary endpoint was absolute change from baseline in UAS7 at Week 12. The UAS7 (range 0 to 42) was a composite of the ISS7 and HSS7. Secondary endpoints included proportion of patients who achieved UAS7 ≤6 at Weeks 2 and 12, and the proportion of patients who achieved complete absence of itch and hives (UAS7 = 0) at Week 12. In both REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 studies, the co-primary and all secondary endpoints showed statistically significant improvement in itch and hives symptoms in patients treated with RHAPSIDO compared to patients treated with placebo. Results are presented in Table 3. Table 3 Efficacy Results of Adult Patients with CSU in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 at Week 12 a LS Mean: Least squares mean, SE: standard error, CFB: change from baseline, CI: confidence interval a Multiple imputation techniques were implemented for missing data. REMIX-1 REMIX-2 RHAPSIDO (N = 309) Placebo (N = 153) RHAPSIDO (N = 297) Placebo (N = 153) Change from Baseline in ISS7 at Week 12 LS mean (SE) CFB -9.52 (0.34) -6.89 (0.47) -8.95 (0.34) -5.72 (0.45) Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo -2.63 (0.54) -3.23 (0.55) 95% CI for difference -3.70, -1.56 -4.29, -2.16 Change from Baseline in HSS7 at Week 12 LS mean (SE) CFB -10.47 (0.40) -6.86 (0.55) -10.47 (0.39) -6.00 (0.53) Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo -3.61 (0.64) -4.47 (0.64) 95% CI for difference -4.85, -2.36 -5.71, -3.23 Change from Baseline in UAS7 at Week 12 LS mean (SE) CFB -20.02 (0.72) -13.79 (0.98) -19.41 (0.70) -11.73 (0.95) Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo -6.22 (1.14) -7.68 (1.14) 95% CI for difference -8.45, -4.00 -9.91, -5.46 Proportion of Patients with UAS7 ≤6 at Week 2 n (%) 104 (33.7) 5 (3.3) 89 (30.0) 9 (5.9) Treatment difference 30.20 24.55 (95% CI) 24.30, 36.10 18.31, 30.80 Proportion of Patients with UAS7 ≤6 at Week 12 n (%) 154 (49.8) 38 (24.8) 139 (46.8) 30 (19.6) Treatment difference 25.44 27.61 (95% CI) 16.48, 34.39 19.14, 36.08 Proportion of Patients with UAS7 = 0 at Week 12 n (%) 96 (31.1) 16 (10.5) 83 (27.9) 10 (6.5) Treatment difference 20.55 21.60 (95% CI) 13.35, 27.75 15.10, 28.10 Figure 1 shows the effect of RHAPSIDO over time up to Week 24 in REMIX-2 patients treated with RHAPSIDO. The results were similar in REMIX-1. Figure 1 Mean Change from Baseline in Weekly Itch Severity Score (ISS7) and Hive Severity Score (HSS7) up to Week 24 in REMIX-2 (Observed Data) Improvements in ISS7 and HSS7 at Week 12 were consistent regardless of patients’ baseline total IgE level. Figure 1 Mean Change from Baseline in Weekly Itch Severity Score (ISS7) and Hive Severity Score (HSS7) up to Week 24 in REMIX-2 (Observed Data)
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Table 2 Baseline Demographic and Disease Characteristics of Adult Patients with CSU in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2
| CSU: chronic spontaneous urticaria, UAS7: weekly urticaria activity score, HSS7: weekly hive severity score, ISS7 score: weekly itch severity score
| | REMIX-1 (N=462) | REMIX-2 (N=450)
| Age
| 18-65 years, n (%) | 419 (91) | 416 (92)
| >65 years, n (%) | 43 (9) | 34 (8)
| Mean age, years | 45 | 42
| Sex, n (%)
| Female | 313 (68) | 294 (65)
| Race, n (%)
| White or Caucasian | 270 (58) | 234 (52)
| Black or African American | 15 (3) | 10 (2)
| Asian | 139 (30) | 201 (45)
| Ethnicity, n (%)
| Hispanic/Latino | 116 (25) | 21 (5)
| Disease characteristics
| UAS7 ≥28, n (%) | 298 (65) | 269 (60)
| Mean HSS7 score | 16 | 16
| Mean ISS7 score | 15 | 14
| Previous experience of Angioedema, n (%) | 240 (52) | 208 (46)
| Previous exposure to anti-IgE biologics, n (%) | 147 (32) | 138 (31)
Table 3 Efficacy Results of Adult Patients with CSU in REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 at Week 12a
| LS Mean: Least squares mean, SE: standard error, CFB: change from baseline, CI: confidence interval a Multiple imputation techniques were implemented for missing data.
| | REMIX-1 | REMIX-2
| | RHAPSIDO (N = 309) | Placebo (N = 153) | RHAPSIDO (N = 297) | Placebo (N = 153)
| Change from Baseline in ISS7 at Week 12
| LS mean (SE) CFB | -9.52 (0.34) | -6.89 (0.47) | -8.95 (0.34) | -5.72 (0.45)
| Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo | -2.63 (0.54) | -3.23 (0.55)
| 95% CI for difference | -3.70, -1.56 | -4.29, -2.16
| Change from Baseline in HSS7 at Week 12
| LS mean (SE) CFB | -10.47 (0.40) | -6.86 (0.55) | -10.47 (0.39) | -6.00 (0.53)
| Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo | -3.61 (0.64) | -4.47 (0.64)
| 95% CI for difference | -4.85, -2.36 | -5.71, -3.23
| Change from Baseline in UAS7 at Week 12
| LS mean (SE) CFB | -20.02 (0.72) | -13.79 (0.98) | -19.41 (0.70) | -11.73 (0.95)
| Difference in LS mean (SE) vs placebo | -6.22 (1.14) | -7.68 (1.14)
| 95% CI for difference | -8.45, -4.00 | -9.91, -5.46
| Proportion of Patients with UAS7 ≤6 at Week 2
| n (%) | 104 (33.7) | 5 (3.3) | 89 (30.0) | 9 (5.9)
| Treatment difference | 30.20 | 24.55
| (95% CI) | 24.30, 36.10 | 18.31, 30.80
| Proportion of Patients with UAS7 ≤6 at Week 12
| n (%) | 154 (49.8) | 38 (24.8) | 139 (46.8) | 30 (19.6)
| Treatment difference | 25.44 | 27.61
| (95% CI) | 16.48, 34.39 | 19.14, 36.08
| Proportion of Patients with UAS7 = 0 at Week 12
| n (%) | 96 (31.1) | 16 (10.5) | 83 (27.9) | 10 (6.5)
| Treatment difference | 20.55 | 21.60
| (95% CI) | 13.35, 27.75 | 15.10, 28.10
Supply and packaging
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING RHAPSIDO tablets are supplied as described in Table 4: Table 4 RHAPSIDO Tablets and Package Configuration Strength Tablet Description Package Configuration NDC 25 mg light yellow, round, curved, unscored, film-coated tablet, debossed with “LV” on one side and Novartis logo on the other side. Tablet diameter is 7 mm. 40 mL HDPE bottle containing 60 tablets with 2 gm silica gel and a child-resistant closure 0078-1483-20 Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense and store in the original container in order to protect from moisture.
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Table 4 RHAPSIDO Tablets and Package Configuration
| Strength | Tablet Description | Package Configuration | NDC
| 25 mg | light yellow, round, curved, unscored, film-coated tablet, debossed with “LV” on one side and Novartis logo on the other side. Tablet diameter is 7 mm. | 40 mL HDPE bottle containing 60 tablets with 2 gm silica gel and a child-resistant closure | 0078-1483-20
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