Country: Եվրոպական Միություն
language: անգլերեն
source: EMA (European Medicines Agency)
Etranacogene dezaparvovec
CSL Behring GmbH
B06
etranacogene dezaparvovec
Other hematological agents
Hemophilia B
Treatment of severe and moderately severe Haemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) in adult patients without a history of Factor IX inhibitors.
Revision: 2
Authorised
2023-02-20
33 B. PACKAGE LEAFLET 34 PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER HEMGENIX 1 X 10 13 GENOME COPIES/ML CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION etranacogene dezaparvovec This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects. READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or nurse. - If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. - Your doctor will give you a Patient Card. Read it carefully and follow the instructions on it. WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Hemgenix is and what it is used for 2. What you need to know before you are given Hemgenix 3. How Hemgenix is given 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Hemgenix 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT HEMGENIX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR WHAT HEMGENIX IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Hemgenix is a gene therapy product that contains the active substance etranacogene dezaparvovec. A gene therapy product works by delivering a gene into the body to correct a genetic defect. Hemgenix is used for the treatment of severe and moderately severe Haemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) in adults who do not have current or past inhibitors (neutralising antibodies) against the Factor IX protein. People with Haemophilia B are born with an altered form of a gene needed to make Factor IX, an essential protein required for blood to clot and stop any bleeding. People with Haemophilia B have insufficient levels of Factor IX and are prone to internal or external bleeding episodes. HOW HEMGENIX WORKS The active substance in Hemgenix is based on a virus that does not cause disease in humans. This virus has been modified so tha read_full_document
1 ANNEX I SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 2 This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions. See section 4.8 for how to report adverse reactions. 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Hemgenix 1 x 10 13 genome copies/mL concentrate for solution for infusion 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Etranacogene dezaparvovec is a gene therapy medicinal product that expresses the human coagulation Factor IX. It is a non-replicating, recombinant adeno-associated virus serotype 5 (AAV5) based vector containing a codon-optimised cDNA of the human coagulation Factor IX variant R338L (FIX-Padua) gene under the control of a liver-specific promoter (LP1). Etranacogene dezaparvovec is produced in insect cells by recombinant DNA technology. 2.2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each mL of etranacogene dezaparvovec contains 1 x 10 13 genome copies (gc). Each vial contains an extractable volume of 10 mL of concentrate for solution for infusion, containing a total of 1 x 10 14 genome copies. The total number of vials in each pack corresponds to the dosing requirement for the individual patient, depending on the patient`s body weight (see sections 4.2 and 6.5). Excipient with known effect This medicinal product contains 35.2 mg sodium per vial (3.52 mg/mL). For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Concentrate for solution for infusion (sterile concentrate) Clear, colourless solution. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Hemgenix is indicated for the treatment of severe and moderately severe Haemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency) in adult patients without a history of Factor IX inhibitors. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Treatment should be initiated under the supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of Haemophilia and/or bleeding disorders. This medicinal product shou read_full_document