Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2023
ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of ambulatory pediatric patients aged 4 through 5 years with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene.
This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on expression of ELEVIDYS micro-dystrophin observed in patients treated with ELEVIDYS [see Clinical Pharmacology (12), Clinical Studies (14)]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).
For single-dose intravenous infusion only.
Select patients for treatment with ELEVIDYS with anti-AAVrh74 total binding antibody titers <1:400. An FDA-authorized test for the detection of AAVrh74 total binding antibodies is not currently available. Currently available tests may vary in accuracy and design.
The recommended dose of ELEVIDYS is 1.33 × 1014 vector genomes per kilogram (vg/kg) of body weight (or 10 mL/kg body weight). For the number of vials required, refer to Table 7 [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16.1)].
Calculate the dose as follows:
The multiplication factor 10 represents the per kilogram dose (1.33 × 1014 vg/kg) divided by the amount of vector genome copies per mL of the ELEVIDYS suspension (1.33 × 1013 vg/mL).
Number of ELEVIDYS vials needed = ELEVIDYS dose (in mL) divided by 10 (round to the nearest number of vials).
Example: Calculation of volume needed for a 19.6 kg patient
Number of ELEVIDYS vials needed = 196 divided by 10, rounded to the nearest number of vials = 20 vials
Prior to ELEVIDYS infusion:
ELEVIDYS administration is not recommended in patients with elevated anti-AAVrh74 total binding antibody titers (≥1:400). Re-administration of ELEVIDYS is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].
Immune responses to the AAVrh74 vector can occur after administration of ELEVIDYS [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)]. To reduce the risk associated with an immune response, corticosteroids should be administered starting 1 day prior to ELEVIDYS infusion. Initiate a corticosteroid regimen following the appropriate schedule (see Table 1). This regimen is recommended for a minimum of 60 days after the infusion, unless earlier tapering is clinically indicated. Table 2 includes the recommended corticosteroid regimen dose modification for patients with liver function abnormalities following ELEVIDYS infusion. If acute serious liver injury is suspected, a consultation with a specialist is recommended.
For patients previously taking corticosteroids at baseline, taper off the additional peri-ELEVIDYS corticosteroids (back to baseline corticosteroid dose) over 2 weeks, or longer as needed. For patients not previously taking corticosteroids at baseline, taper the added peri-ELEVIDYS corticosteroids off (back to no corticosteroids) over 4 weeks, or longer, as needed, and the corticosteroids should not be stopped abruptly.
Table 1. Recommended pre- and post-infusion corticosteroid dosing:
Baseline corticosteroid dosinga | Peri-ELEVIDYS infusion corticosteroid dose (prednisone equivalent)b | Recommended maximum total daily dose (prednisone equivalent)b |
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Daily or intermittent dose | Start 1 day prior to infusion: 1 mg/kg/day (and continue baseline dose) | 60 mg/day |
High dose for 2 days per week | Start 1 day prior to infusion: 1 mg/kg/day taken on days without high-dose corticosteroid treatment (and continue baseline dose) | 60 mg/day |
Not on corticosteroids | Start 1 week prior to infusion: 1.5 mg/kg/day | 60 mg/day |
a Patient continues to receive this dose
b Deflazacort is not recommended for use as a peri-ELEVIDYS infusion corticosteroid
Table 2. Recommended corticosteroid regimen dose modification for liver function abnormalities following ELEVIDYS infusiona:
Peri-ELEVIDYS infusion corticosteroid dosing | Modified corticosteroid dose following ELEVIDYS infusion (prednisone equivalent)b | Recommended maximum total daily dose (prednisone equivalent)b |
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Baseline + 1 mg/kg/day | Increase to 2 mg/kg/day (and continue baseline dose) | 120 mg/day |
Baseline + 1 mg/kg/day taken on days without high- dose corticosteroid treatment | Increase to 2 mg/kg/day taken on days without high-dose corticosteroid treatment (and continue baseline dose) | 120 mg/day |
1.5 mg/kg/day | Increase from 1.5 mg/kg/day to 2.5 mg/kg/day | 120 mg/day |
a GGT ≥150 U/L and/or other clinically significant liver function abnormalities (e.g., total bilirubin >2 x ULN) following infusion. For GGT or bilirubin elevations that do not respond to these oral corticosteroid increases, IV bolus corticosteroids may be considered.
b Deflazacort is not recommended for use as a peri-ELEVIDYS infusion corticosteroid
General precautions:
Recommended supplies and materials:
Preparing ELEVIDYS infusion:
Recommended supplies and materials:
* PVC = Polyvinyl chloride, DEHP = Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, PES = Polyether sulfone
Administer ELEVIDYS as a single-dose intravenous infusion through a peripheral venous catheter:
Consider application of a topical anesthetic to the infusion site prior to administration of IV insertion.
Recommend inserting a back-up catheter.
Monitoring Post-ELEVIDYS Administration
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