Label: HEMLIBRA- emicizumab injection, solution

  • NDC Code(s): 50242-920-01, 50242-921-01, 50242-922-01, 50242-923-01, view more
  • Packager: Genentech, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Biologic Licensing Application

Drug Label Information

Updated October 28, 2024

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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use HEMLIBRA safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for HEMLIBRA. HEMLIBRA® (emicizumab-kxwh) injection, for ...
  • Table of Contents
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  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    WARNING: THROMBOTIC MICROANGIOPATHY AND THROMBOEMBOLISM

    Cases of thrombotic microangiopathy and thrombotic events were reported when on average a cumulative amount of >100 U/kg/24 hours of activated prothrombin complex concentrate was administered for 24 hours or more to patients receiving HEMLIBRA prophylaxis. Monitor for the development of thrombotic microangiopathy and thrombotic events if aPCC is administered. Discontinue aPCC and suspend dosing of HEMLIBRA if symptoms occur.

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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    HEMLIBRA is indicated for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients ages newborn and older with hemophilia A (congenital factor ...
  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    2.1 Recommended Dosage - For subcutaneous use only. The recommended loading dose is 3 mg/kg by subcutaneous injection once weekly for the first 4 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of: 1.5 ...
  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    HEMLIBRA is available as a colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-dose vials. Injection: 12 mg/0.4 mL - 30 mg/mL - 60 mg/0.4 mL - 105 mg/0.7 mL - 150 mg/mL - 300 mg/2 mL (150 mg/mL)
  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
    None.
  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    5.1 Thrombotic Microangiopathy Associated with HEMLIBRA and aPCC - Cases of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) were reported from clinical trials when on average a cumulative amount of >100 U/kg/24 ...
  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Thrombotic Microangiopathy Associated with HEMLIBRA and aPCC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Thromboembolism ...
  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
    7.1 Hypercoagulability with Concomitant Use of aPCC - Clinical experience suggests that a drug interaction exists with HEMLIBRA and aPCC [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 ...
  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    8.1 Pregnancy - Risk Summary - There are no available data on HEMLIBRA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects and miscarriage. Animal reproduction ...
  • 11 DESCRIPTION
    Emicizumab-kxwh is a humanized monoclonal modified immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) bispecific antibody binding factor IXa and factor X. Emicizumab-kxwh has an approximate molecular weight of 145.6 kDa ...
  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    12.1 Mechanism of Action - HEMLIBRA bridges activated factor IX and factor X to restore the function of missing activated factor VIII that is needed for effective hemostasis. 12.3 ...
  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - Studies in animals investigating the carcinogenic effects of emicizumab-kxwh have not been conducted. In vitro and in vivo testing of ...
  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES
    14.1 Hemophilia A without FVIII Inhibitors - The efficacy of HEMLIBRA for routine prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia A without FVIII inhibitors was evaluated in two clinical trials [adult ...
  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    How Supplied - HEMLIBRA (emicizumab-kxwh) injection is available as a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to slightly yellow solution in single-dose vials in the following dosage ...
  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
    Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Use of Bypassing Agents or FVIII - Inform the patient and/or caregiver that HEMLIBRA ...
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    HEMLIBRA® [emicizumab-kxwh] Manufactured by: Genentech, Inc. A Member of the Roche Group - 1 DNA Way - South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990 - HEMLIBRA® is a registered trademark of Chugai Pharmaceutical ...
  • MEDICATION GUIDE
    This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationRevised: 03/2023 - Medication Guide - HEMLIBRA® (hem-lee-bruh) (emicizumab-kxwh) injection, for subcutaneous ...
  • Instructions for UseHEMLIBRA® (hem-lee-bruh)(emicizumab-kxwh)injection, for subcutaneous use
    Be sure that you read, understand, and follow this Instructions for Use before injecting HEMLIBRA. Your healthcare provider should show you or your caregiver how to prepare, measure, and inject ...
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
    Representative sample of labeling (see the HOW SUPPLIED section for complete listing):
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mg Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-920-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 30 mg/mL - For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed - Medication Guide to each ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 mg Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-921-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 60 mg/0.4 mL - For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed - Medication Guide to each ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 105 mg Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-922-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 105 mg/0.7 mL - For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed - Medication Guide to each ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 150 mg Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-923-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 150 mg/mL - For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed - Medication Guide to each ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 300 mg Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-930-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 300 mg/2 mL - (150 mg/mL) For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the enclosed - Medication Guide to ...
  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 12 mg./0.4 mL Vial Carton
    NDC 50242-927-01 - Hemlibra® (emicizumab-kxwh) Injection - 12 mg/0.4 mL - For Subcutaneous Use. Single-Dose Vial. Discard Unused Portion. ATTENTION: Dispense the - enclosed Medication Guide to - each ...
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