TZIELD- teplizumab-mzwv injection
Provention Bio, Inc.
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TZIELD® (teplizumab-mzwv) injection, for intravenous use Initial U.S. Approval: 2022 WARNING: Viral Reactivation
RECENT MAJOR CHANGES
INDICATIONS AND USAGETZIELD is a CD3-directed antibody indicated to: (1)
Limitations of Use: (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSInjection: 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL) single-dose vial (3). CONTRAINDICATIONSTZIELD is contraindicated in patients who are immunocompromised or have active viral infection (such as EBV or CMV infection) (4). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONSMost common adverse reactions were lymphopenia, vomiting, rash, leukopenia, diarrhea, neutropenia, increased liver transaminase and headache (6.1). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Provention Bio, Inc. at 1-800-633-1610 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONSSee 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and Medication Guide. Revised: 6/2026 |
TZIELD is indicated to [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]:
Limitations of Use:
Patients with Stage 2 T1D
Select adult and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older with Stage 2 T1D for TZIELD treatment to delay the onset of Stage 3 T1D based on the confirmation of:
Ensure the patient's diagnosis confirms an autoimmune origin and does not suggest insulin resistance due to obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D) or dysglycemia due to other forms of diabetes. These may include, but are not limited to, genetic forms of diabetes, maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY), latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), or diabetes secondary to medications or surgery.
Patients with Stage 3 T1D
Select pediatric patients aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed (within the last 8 weeks) with Stage 3 T1D for TZIELD treatment to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production based on confirmation of both of the following:
Prior to each of the first 5 days of TZIELD infusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]:
If needed, administer additional premedication doses.
Body Surface Area Dosage Calculation
The dosage of TZIELD is based on body surface (BSA) area, which is calculated using the Mosteller formula, below:
Using the patient's BSA, calculate the dose based on treatment day:
Dose (mcg) = Daily dosage (mcg/m2) × BSA (m2)
Recommended Dosage and Administration in Patients with Stage 2 T1D
Administer TZIELD once daily for 14 consecutive days using BSA-based dosing per the schedule below:
| Day(s) | Daily Dosage |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 65 mcg/m2 |
| Day 2 | 125 mcg/m2 |
| Day 3 | 250 mcg/m2 |
| Day 4 | 500 mcg/m2 |
| Days 5 through 14 | 1,030 mcg/m2 |
Administer TZIELD by intravenous infusion over a minimum of:
Recommended Dosage and Administration in Patients with Stage 3 T1D
Initiate treatment as soon as possible following Stage 3 T1D diagnosis but no later than 8 weeks from diagnosis.
Administer TZIELD by intravenous infusion over a minimum of 30 minutes, once daily for 12 consecutive days for each treatment course, for a total of two treatment courses, using the BSA-based dosing schedule below:
| Day(s) | Daily Dosage |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 106 mcg/m2 |
| Day 2 | 425 mcg/m2 |
| Days 3 through 12 | 850 mcg/m2 |
Second treatment Course:
Administer the second 12-day treatment course 6 months after the first treatment course.
If the second course is delayed, administer the second treatment course within 6 to 12 months after the first treatment course.
If a planned TZIELD infusion is missed, administer the missed dose as soon as possible and all remaining doses on consecutive days to complete the 14 total dose regimen in patients with Stage 2 T1D or each of the two 12-day treatment courses in patients with Stage 3 T1D.
Do not administer two doses on the same day.
The following are preparation and administration instructions based on BSA dosing requirements [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]:
TZIELD 100 mcg/mL Dilution Preparation:
TZIELD Infusion Solution Preparation:
| Volume of 100 mcg/mL dilution (mL) = | Dose (mcg) | ||
| 100 mcg/mL |
There are two different methods for preparation of the infusion: infusion bag (Method 1) or syringe (Method 2, for syringe pump infusion). Use the appropriate steps below depending on the selected method.
Method 1: Infusion bag for intravenous administration:
Infusion bag administration:
Method 2: Syringe for intravenous infusion via syringe pump:
If the calculated dose is:
| VolumeInfusion (mL) | = | Dose (mcg) |
| Minimum infusion concentration 15 mcg/mL |
For all doses:
Syringe administration:
Compatibility has been demonstrated with the materials listed in Table 1. Other materials should not be used.
| Step | Equipment | Product Contact Material |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviations: PP=polypropylene, PC=polycarbonate, PVC with DEHP=polyvinylchloride with di-(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, PE=polyethylene. | ||
| Initial dilution | Containers | PP, PC, glass, PVC with DEHP IV bag |
| Syringes | PP, PC, glass | |
| Infusion with IV bags | IV bags | PVC with DEHP for all doses EVA bags for doses ≥ 240 mcg |
| Infusion sets | PVC with DEHP | |
| Infusion with syringe pump | Infusion dilution container | Syringe: PP, PC |
| Syringes | PP, PC | |
| Infusion/extension sets | PE, PVC with or without DEHP | |
Use of in-line filter is not recommended. If necessary, use a polyethylene sulfone (PES) filter.
Do not use light protected (colored) infusion sets.
Injection: 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL) clear and colorless solution in a single-dose vial.
TZIELD is contraindicated in patients who are immunocompromised or have active viral infection (such as EBV or CMV infection) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Serious, life-threatening cases of viral reactivation, including EBV and CMV infections, have been reported with TZIELD. During and within 2 months of TZIELD treatment, if primary infection or reactivation of EBV or CMV occurs, it may present with increased severity, including EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disease and organ failure.
Patients who are immunocompromised, including patients with Down syndrome, may be at increased risk. TZIELD is contraindicated in patients who are immunocompromised or have active viral infection (such as EBV or CMV infection). The majority of serious viral reactivation cases occurred in patients who continued TZIELD despite persistent, severe lymphopenia. The duration of severe lymphopenia following TZIELD treatment may be prolonged in adults [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Serious cases have also been reported in adults with higher body surface area or comorbid conditions, such as adrenal insufficiency or cardiovascular disease.
Prior to initiating treatment with TZIELD, evaluate patients for active EBV and CMV infection and confirm absence of active infection on assessment of viral load (e.g., PCR). TZIELD is contraindicated in patients who are immunocompromised or have active viral infection (such as EBV or CMV infection) [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
During treatment with TZIELD, regularly monitor lymphocyte counts [see Dosage and Administration (2.6), Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] and monitor patients for signs and symptoms of viral reactivation during treatment and for at least 2 months following the last infusion. If viral reactivation is suspected, discontinue TZIELD and obtain viral load (e.g., PCR) promptly. Consider appropriate expert consultation for diagnostic testing recommendations as some diagnostic tests may give inaccurate results following treatment with TZIELD, including rapid heterophile antibody testing. If viral reactivation is confirmed, permanently discontinue TZIELD [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)]. Consider appropriate expert consultation for the management of severe viral reactivation.
Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) has been observed in TZIELD-treated patients. In a pool of clinical trials, CRS was reported in 5% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 0.8% of control-treated patients. In the PROTECT study, CRS was reported in 9% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 1% of placebo-treated patients during the treatment period and through 28 days after the last study drug administration. Manifestations of CRS in TZIELD-treated patients included fever, nausea (with or without vomiting), fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, increased ALT, increased AST, and increased total bilirubin. These manifestations typically occurred during the first 5 days of TZIELD treatment [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. To mitigate CRS:
Bacterial and viral infections have occurred in TZIELD-treated patients. In a pool of clinical trials, TZIELD-treated patients had a higher rate of serious infections (3.5%) than control-treated patients (2%), including gastroenteritis, cellulitis, pneumonia, abscess, sepsis [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Adults may have a longer duration of severe lymphopenia following TZIELD treatment, which may increase the risk for serious infections.
Use of TZIELD is not recommended in patients with active serious infection, or chronic infection other than localized skin infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection during and after TZIELD treatment. If serious infection develops, treat appropriately, and discontinue TZIELD.
In a pool of clinical trials, 78% of TZIELD-treated patients developed lymphopenia compared to 11% of control-treated patients. For most TZIELD-treated patients who experienced lymphopenia, lymphocyte levels began to recover after the fifth day of treatment and returned to pre-treatment values within two weeks after treatment completion and without dose interruption. Severe lymphopenia (<500 cells per mcL) lasting 1 week or longer occurred in 0.9% of TZIELD-treated patients, 0.5% of TZIELD-treated patients permanently discontinued TZIELD because of lymphopenia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
In the PROTECT study, 51% of TZIELD-treated patients developed lymphopenia compared to 3% of placebo-treated patients. Severe lymphopenia lasting 1 week or longer occurred in 1.4% of TZIELD-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Severe lymphopenia following TZIELD treatment may be more prolonged in adults. Obtain a CBC prior to starting TZIELD and monitor lymphocyte counts during TZIELD treatment. If prolonged severe lymphopenia (<500 cells per mcL lasting 1 week or longer) develops, permanently discontinue TZIELD.
Acute hypersensitivity reactions including serum sickness, angioedema, urticaria, rash, vomiting and bronchospasm occurred in TZIELD-treated patients [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. If severe hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue use of TZIELD and treat promptly.
The safety of immunization with live-attenuated vaccines in TZIELD-treated patients has not been studied. Additionally, TZIELD may interfere with the immune response to vaccination and decrease vaccine efficacy.
The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the Prescribing Information:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction 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.
Placebo-Controlled Study in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 8 Years and Older with Stage 2 T1D (TN-10)
The data in Table 2 are derived from the placebo-controlled study (Study TN-10) in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with Stage 2 T1D [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. These data reflect exposure of 44 patients of whom 93% completed the full 14-day treatment course.
Table 2 presents common (≥5%) adverse reactions that occurred during treatment and through 28 days after the last study drug administration in patients with Stage 2 T1D in Study TN-10. Adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients 8 years and older who received TZIELD were consistent with those reported in adult patients in this study.
| Adverse Reaction | TZIELD N=44 | Placebo N=32 |
|---|---|---|
| Lymphopenia‡ | 73% | 6% |
| Rash‡ | 36% | 0% |
| Leukopenia‡ | 21% | 0% |
| Headache | 11% | 6% |
| Neutropenia‡ | 5% | 3% |
| Increased alanine aminotransferase | 5% | 3% |
| Nausea | 5% | 3% |
| Diarrhea | 5% | 0% |
| Nasopharyngitis | 5% | 0% |
Placebo-Controlled Trial in Pediatric Patients Aged 8 to 17 Years with Stage 3 T1D
In a 78-week placebo-controlled trial (PROTECT) in patients aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with Stage 3 T1D, 328 patients were randomized to TZIELD or placebo daily by intravenous infusion for a 12-day course followed by another 12-day course 6 months later [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Table 3 presents common adverse reactions (≥5%) that occurred during either of the two 12-day treatment courses and through 28 days after the last dose of study drug administration in the PROTECT trial.
| Adverse Reaction | TZIELD n=217 | Placebo n=111 |
|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ||
| Lymphopenia† | 51% | 3% |
| Rash† | 51% | 9% |
| Leukopenia† | 34% | 3% |
| Nausea | 34% | 12% |
| Headache | 29% | 16% |
| Vomiting | 26% | 5% |
| Neutropenia† | 23% | 5% |
| Abdominal pain† | 18% | 11% |
| Pyrexia | 16% | 3% |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 11% | 0% |
| Diarrhea | 10% | 6% |
| Cytokine release syndrome | 7% | 1% |
| Hypotension | 7% | 6% |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 7% | 1% |
| Hemoglobin decreased† | 5% | 4% |
| Chills | 5% | 0% |
No new adverse reactions were observed with the second course of TZIELD treatment. Incidence rates were similar than those reported during the first treatment course.
Pool of Five Controlled Clinical Studies in Stage 2 or Stage 3 T1D
Adverse reactions in TZIELD-treated patients were also evaluated in a larger pool of adult and pediatric patients who participated in five controlled clinical studies (including Study TN-10 described above):
In this pool:
In these studies, 436 patients received a 14-day dosing regimen of TZIELD with a total drug exposure that was comparable to the total drug exposure achieved with the recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)], 168 patients received a 14-day course of TZIELD with a lower total TZIELD drug exposure, and 169 patients received a 6-day course of TZIELD with a lower total TZIELD drug exposure. The mean age of TZIELD-treated patients was 17.6 years (median 15 years), 62% were less than 18 years old (40% age 12 to 17; 21% age 8 to 11), 38% were 18 years and older (36% age 18 to 34; 2% age ≥35), and 64% were male. The population was 72% White, 26% Asian, 1% Black or African American, 1% were multiple or unknown race, and less than 1% American Indian or Alaska Native; 5% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity.
Common Adverse Reactions
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)
In Study TN-10, CRS was reported in 2% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 0% of placebo-treated patients.
In the PROTECT Study, CRS was reported in 9% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 1% of placebo-treated patients.
Of the 39 TZIELD-treated patients developed CRS (5% of all TZIELD-treated patients), in the pool of 5 clinical trials, 13% of the CRS cases were serious adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Liver transaminase elevations were observed in 56% of TZIELD-treated patients who experienced CRS; 64% were up to 2.5 times ULN, 32% were more than 2.5 to 5 times ULN, and 4.5% were greater than 5 –10 times ULN.
Serious Infections
In Study TN-10, serious infections (cellulitis, gastroenteritis, pneumonia, wound infection) were reported in 9% (4/44) of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 0% (0/32) of placebo-treated patients any time during or after the first dose of study treatment.
In clinical trials, serious infections were reported in 3.5% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 2% of control-treated patients any time during or after the first dose of study treatment.
Rash and Hypersensitivity Reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions were reported with TZIELD treatment in Study TN-10. Serum sickness was observed in 2% (1/44) of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 0% (0/32) of placebo-treated patients. The patient who developed serum sickness had a prior history of positive anti-nuclear antibody and presented with arthralgias and elevated c-reactive protein and low C4 complement five days after completing their course of TZIELD; illness resolved in 2.5 months.
In the PROTECT Study, hypersensitivity reactions were reported in 1% of TZIELD-treated patients and 0% in the placebo group. One patient in the TZIELD group experienced delayed hypersensitivity. The patient had a prior history of allergic rhinitis and presented with symptoms of rash and arthralgia 16 days after completing Course 1. The event resolved with antihistamine treatment.
In the pool of 5 clinical trials of patients with Stage 2 or Stage 3 T1D:
Immunogenicity: Anti-Drug Antibody-Associated Adverse Reactions
In Study TN-10, rash occurred in 39% of TZIELD-treated patients who developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies and in 33% of TZIELD-treated patients who did not develop anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].
In the PROTECT Study, rash occurred in 30% of TZIELD-treated patients who developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies and in 17% of TZIELD-treated patients who did not develop anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.6)].
Open Label Study in Pediatric Patients Age 1 to Less Than 8 Years with Stage 2 T1D
The safety of TZIELD was evaluated in a non-randomized, single arm, open-label, multicenter study in 23 pediatric patients age 1 to less than 8 years with Stage 2 T1D (PETITE-T1D Study; NCT05757713)[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. In this trial, 87% completed the full 14-day treatment course. The median age was 4.9 years (1 patient was less than 2 years old; 52% were 2 to less than 5 years old; 44% were 5 to less than 8 years old; range 1.7 to 6.8 years) and 52% were female. The majority of the population (96%) was White and one patient (4%) was Asian; 3 patients (13%) were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. At baseline, 87% of participants had a first-degree relative with T1D. The majority (87%) were positive for 3 or more diabetes-related autoantibodies. The most common autoantibodies were anti-insulin (87%), anti-ICA (85%), anti-GAD65 (83%), anti-ZnT8 (74%), and anti-IA2 (68%). The median HbA1c was 5.5%.
Overall, the safety profile of TZIELD observed in pediatric patients less than 8 years of age with Stage 2 T1D was consistent with that observed in patients 8 years of age and older with Stage 2 T1D. The most common adverse reactions that occurred in patients less than 8 years of age were vomiting (52%) and diarrhea (30%).
Other Adverse Reactions
Lymphopenia
In Study TN-10, lymphopenia was reported in 73% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 6% of placebo-treated patients. The average lymphocyte count nadir occurred at Day 5 of treatment, with recovery and return to baseline by Week 6 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
In the PROTECT Study, lymphopenia was reported in 51% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 3% of placebo-treated patients. Lymphocyte count nadir occurred at approximately Day 4 of treatment, with recovery and return to baseline by Week 4 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Neutropenia
In Study TN-10, neutropenia was observed in 7% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 3% of placebo-treated patients.
In the PROTECT Study, neutropenia was observed in 23% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 5% of placebo-treated patients.
Decreased Hemoglobin and Thrombocytopenia
In the pool of 5 clinical trials, decreased hemoglobin was reported in 27% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 21% of placebo-treated patients, and thrombocytopenia was reported in 13% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 5% of placebo-treated patients during the 14-day treatment course; recovery occurred within 2 to 4 weeks of treatment. In these clinical trials, 1.8% of TZIELD-treated patients discontinued treatment due to hemoglobin less than 8.5 g/dL (or a decrease of more than 2 g/dL to a value less than 10 g/dL), and 1% discontinued TZIELD due to platelet count less than 50,000 platelets/mcL.
Liver Enzyme Elevations
Liver enzyme and bilirubin elevations were observed in TZIELD-treated patients, both in the context of CRS and in patients without CRS. In the pool of 5 clinical trials, ALT increased was reported in 25% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 11% of placebo-treated patients during the 14-day treatment course. On laboratory analysis, 5.1% of TZIELD-treated patients experienced a peak ALT more than 3 times the ULN compared to 0.8% of control-treated patients. Most liver enzyme elevations were transient and resolved 1–2 weeks after treatment; 98% resolved by week 14.
Procedure-Related Venous Thrombosis
Venous thrombus and thrombophlebitis have been reported in patients receiving teplizumab intravenously administered via peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). In the pool of 5 clinical trials of patients, deep vein thrombus was reported in 0.4% of TZIELD-treated patients compared to 0 placebo-treated patients. One teplizumab-treated patient (4.3%) in the PETITE-T1D study experienced a deep vein thrombosis.
Other Laboratory Abnormalities
In the pool of 5 clinical trials, other laboratory abnormalities including decreased bicarbonate (15% in TZIELD-treated patients, compared to 7% in placebo-treated patients) and decreased blood calcium (19% in TZIELD-treated patients, compared to 13% in placebo-treated patients) were noted.
Risk Summary
Available case reports from clinical trials with TZIELD are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Although there are no data on teplizumab-mzwv in nonclinical studies, monoclonal antibodies can be actively transported across the placenta, and TZIELD may cause immunosuppression in the utero-exposed infant (see Clinical Considerations). To minimize exposure to a fetus, avoid use of TZIELD during pregnancy and at least 30 days prior to planned pregnancy.
TZIELD is not active in rodents. In animal reproduction studies, mice were given a surrogate anti-mouse CD3 antibody subcutaneously during organogenesis through lactation. Pups born to dams administered the murine surrogate antibody during pregnancy showed a reduction in the adaptive immune response consistent with the expected pharmacology (see Data).
The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2%–4% and 15%–20%, respectively.
Report pregnancies to Provention Bio, Inc.'s Adverse Event reporting line at 1-800-633-1610 or visit https://ae.reporting.sanofi.
Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions
Transport of endogenous IgG antibodies across the placenta increases as pregnancy progresses, and peaks during the third trimester. Because teplizumab-mzwv may interfere with immune response to infections, risks and benefits should be considered prior to administering live vaccines to infants exposed to teplizumab-mzwv in utero. There are insufficient data regarding infant serum levels of teplizumab-mzwv at birth and the duration of persistence of teplizumab-mzwv in infant serum after birth to identify a specific timeframe to delay live virus immunizations in infants exposed in utero.
Animal Data
In an embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study, pregnant mice were administered a murine surrogate anti-mouse CD3 antibody by subcutaneous injection at dose levels of 0, 0.03, 0.3, or 20 mg/kg on Gestation Days 6, 10, and 14. Increase in post-implantation loss occurred in the 20 mg/kg group, in the presence of maternal toxicity.
In a pre- and postnatal development toxicity study in pregnant mice, in which the murine surrogate antibody was administered every 3 days from gestation day 6 through lactation day 19 at doses of 0, 0.3, 3, or 20 mg/kg, no maternal toxicity or increased incidence of post-implantation loss was observed. Reductions in T cell populations and increases in B cells, and a reduction in the adaptive immune response to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) were observed in the offspring on postnatal days 35 and 84 at 20 mg/kg. The surrogate antibody was present in the offspring serum at level less than 1.5% that of maternal serum at the high dose. A trend towards reduction in fertility was observed in the offspring of dams administered the murine surrogate antibody at 20 mg/kg. The human relevance of this finding is unknown.
Risk Summary
There are no data on the presence of teplizumab-mzwv in either human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Endogenous maternal IgG and monoclonal antibodies are transferred into human milk. The effects of local gastrointestinal exposure and limited systemic exposure in the breastfed infant to teplizumab-mzwv are unknown.
Although the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for TZIELD and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from TZIELD or from the underlying maternal condition, a lactating woman may interrupt breastfeeding and pump and discard breast milk during treatment and for 20 days after TZIELD administration to minimize drug exposure to a breastfed child.
The safety and effectiveness of TZIELD have been established to:
Adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older who received TZIELD were consistent with those reported in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
The safety and effectiveness of TZIELD have not been established to delay the onset of Stage 3 T1D in pediatric patients younger than 1 year of age with Stage 2 T1D.
The safety and effectiveness of TZIELD have not been established to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in pediatric patients less than 8 years of age years recently diagnosed with Stage 3 T1D.
Teplizumab-mzwv is a CD3-directed monoclonal antibody (humanized IgG1 kappa) that has a molecular weight of approximately 150 kilodalton (kDa) and is expressed from a recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell line.
TZIELD (teplizumab-mzwv) injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free, clear and colorless solution in a 2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL) single-dose vial for intravenous use. Each mL contains 1 mg of teplizumab-mzwv, dibasic sodium phosphate (0.26 mg), monobasic sodium phosphate (0.98 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.05 mg), sodium chloride (8.78 mg), and water for injection. The pH is 6.1.
Teplizumab-mzwv binds to CD3 (a cell surface antigen present on T lymphocytes) and delays the onset of Stage 3 T1D in adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with Stage 2 T1D and delays the decline in endogenous insulin production in patients aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with Stage 3 T1D.
The mechanism may involve partial agonistic signaling and deactivation of pancreatic beta cell autoreactive T lymphocytes. Teplizumab-mzwv leads to an increase in the proportion of regulatory T cells and of exhausted CD8+ T cells in peripheral blood.
Clinical studies have shown that teplizumab-mzwv binds to CD3 molecules on the surface of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells during TZIELD treatment, with internalization of the teplizumab-mzwv/CD3 complex from the surface of T cells. Pharmacodynamic effects include lymphopenia in the absence of depletion of T cells with a nadir approximately on the 5th day of dosing, during a 14-day course (Stage 2) or 12-day course (Stage 3) of TZIELD treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Teplizumab-mzwv exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of teplizumab-mzwv have not been fully characterized.
Distribution
The central volume of distribution (Vd) of teplizumab-mzwv was 2.27 L in a 60 kg subject.
Elimination
Teplizumab-mzwv showed saturable binding and elimination. The clearance of teplizumab-mzwv is 2.66 L/day in a 60 kg subject.
Metabolism
Teplizumab-mzwv is expected to be metabolized into small peptides by catabolic pathways.
Specific Populations
No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of teplizumab-mzwv were observed based on age (1 to 35 years old), sex, or racial groups (White, Asians).
Pediatric Patients 1 to Less Than 8 Years Old
No clinically significant difference in the AUC of teplizumab-mzwv was observed in pediatric patients aged 1 to less than 8 years compared to that in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older. By extending the infusion duration from 30 minutes to 2 hours in pediatric patients aged 1 to less than 8 years, the Cmax of teplizumab-mzwv was comparable to that in adult and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older.
Body weight
BSA-based dosing normalizes the exposure to teplizumab-mzwv across body weight.
The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in other studies, including those of teplizumab-mzwv or of other teplizumab products.
In the placebo-controlled study in patients aged 8 years of age and older with Stage 2 T1D (Study TN-10) [see Clinical Studies (14.1)], approximately 57% (24/42) of TZIELD-treated patients developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies after one 14-day course of TZIELD treatment, 46% (11/24) of whom developed neutralizing antibodies. There was a higher incidence of rash in TZIELD-treated patients who developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (39%) compared to those who did not develop anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (33%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
Results from the analysis up to Week 52 from the PETITE-T1D study in patients 1 to less than 8 years of age with Stage 2 T1D, approximately 87% (20/23) of TZIELD-treated patients developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies, 70% (14/20) of whom developed neutralizing antibodies [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. There was a higher incidence of skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (most of which were mild or moderate) in TZIELD-treated patients who developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (70%) compared to those who did not develop anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (33%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
There is insufficient information to characterize the effects of ADA on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, or effectiveness of TZIELD in patients aged 1 year and older with Stage 2 T1D.
In the placebo-controlled study in patients 8 to 17 years of age with Stage 3 T1D (PROTECT Study) [see Clinical Studies (14.2)], approximately 98% (172/175) of TZIELD-treated patients developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies after two 12-day courses of TZIELD treatment, 77% (132/172) of whom developed neutralizing antibodies. Following the second course of TZIELD treatment, ADA titers and neutralizing activity were higher, and geometric mean teplizumab-mzwv AUC and Ctrough after the last dose decreased by 51% and 81%, respectively, compared to those in first course. There is insufficient information to characterize the effects of ADA on pharmacodynamics or effectiveness of TZIELD to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in patients with Stage 3 T1D. There was a higher incidence of rash in TZIELD-treated patients who developed anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (30%) compared to those who did not develop anti-teplizumab-mzwv antibodies (17%) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
No long-term studies have been performed to assess the carcinogenic potential of teplizumab-mzwv.
No studies have been performed to assess the mutagenic potential of teplizumab-mzwv. As an antibody, teplizumab-mzwv is not expected to interact directly with DNA.
Fertility and reproductive performance were unaffected in female and male mice that received a murine surrogate anti-mouse CD3 antibody administered by the subcutaneous route at doses up to 20 mg/kg.
The effectiveness of TZIELD to delay the onset of Stage 3 T1D was investigated in a randomized, double-blind, event-driven, placebo-controlled study (Study TN-10; NCT01030861) in 76 patients, 8 to 49 years of age with Stage 2 T1D. Stage 2 T1D was defined as having both of the following:
In Study TN-10, patients were randomized to receive TZIELD or placebo once daily by intravenous infusion for 14 days. Patients in the TZIELD group had a total drug exposure that was comparable to the total drug exposure achieved with the recommended total TZIELD dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].
The primary efficacy endpoint in Study TN-10 was the time from randomization to development of Stage 3 T1D diagnosis.
Baseline Patient Characteristics in Study TN-10
In Study TN-10, 45% were female; 97% White, 1% Asian, and 1% reported multiracial background; 3% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity; and 95% were from the United States. The median age was 14 years. The age range was 8.5 to 49.5 years old (72% were <18 years old; 14% were ≥35 years old) (Table 4).
| TZIELD N=44 | Placebo N=32 |
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| ≥18 Years | 34% | 19% |
| <18 years | 66% | 81% |
| Pediatric Age Group Quartiles | ||
| 8 to <11 years | 21% | 25% |
| 11 to <14 years | 27% | 31% |
| 14 to <18 years | 18% | 25% |
Baseline Disease Characteristics in Study TN-10
Table 5 displays the baseline disease characteristics in Study TN-10.
| TZIELD N=44 | Placebo N=32 |
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| Abbreviations: HbA1c=hemoglobin A1c, SD=standard deviation, HLA = human leukocyte antigen, GAD65=Glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GAD) autoantibodies, IAA=Insulin autoantibody, IA-2A=Insulinoma-associated antigen 2 autoantibody, ZnT8A=Zinc transporter 8 autoantibody, ICA=Islet cell autoantibody | ||
| Glucose, mg/dL† | ||
| median (min, max) | 165 (115, 207) | 154 (103, 200) |
| HbA1c, % | ||
| median (min, max) | 5.2 (4.6, 6.1) | 5.3 (4.3, 5.6) |
| HLA-DR4 | ||
| Missing | 5% | 0 |
| Absent | 34% | 34% |
| Present | 61% | 66% |
| HLA-DR3 | ||
| Missing | 5% | 0 |
| Absent | 48% | 53% |
| Present | 48% | 47% |
| HLA-DR3/DR4 | ||
| Both DR3 and DR4 | 25% | 22% |
| DR3 only | 23% | 25% |
| DR4 only | 36% | 44% |
| Missing | 5% | 0 |
| Neither DR3 nor DR4 | 11% | 9% |
| Autoantibodies Positive (N) | ||
| 1 | 2% | 0 |
| 2 | 27% | 22% |
| 3 | 25% | 16% |
| 4 | 27% | 44% |
| 5 | 18% | 19% |
| Autoantibody Type Positive | ||
| GAD65 | 91% | 88% |
| IAA | 43% | 34% |
| IA-2A | 59% | 75% |
| ICA | 66% | 88% |
| ZnT8 | 73% | 75% |
Efficacy Results in Study TN-10
In Study TN-10, Stage 3 T1D was diagnosed in 20 (45%) of the TZIELD-treated patients and in 23 (72%) of the placebo-treated patients. A Cox proportional hazards model, stratified by age and oral glucose tolerance test status at randomization, demonstrated that the median time from randomization to Stage 3 T1D diagnosis was 50 months in the TZIELD group and 25 months in the placebo group, for a difference of 25 months. With a median follow-up time of 51 months, therapy with TZIELD resulted in a statistically significant delay in the development of Stage 3 T1D, hazard ratio 0.41 (95% CI: 0.22 to 0.78; p=0.0066) (Figure 1).
Study TN-10 was not designed to assess whether there were differences in the effectiveness between subgroups based on demographic characteristics or baseline disease characteristics.
Figure 1: Kaplan-Meier Curve of Time to Diagnosis of Stage 3 T1D in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 8 Years and Older with Stage 2 T1D by Treatment Group (Study TN-10)1

The PROTECT Study
The effectiveness of TZIELD to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in patients recently diagnosed with Stage 3 T1D was investigated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multinational, multicenter study (PROTECT Study; NCT03875729) in 328 patients aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with Stage 3 T1D (within 6 weeks of diagnosis). This trial enrolled patients with residual beta cell function, as indicated by peak stimulated C-peptide >0.2 pmol/mL on a mixed-meal stimulation test.
In the PROTECT study, patients were randomized to receive TZIELD or placebo once daily by intravenous infusion for a 12-day course followed by another 12-day course 6 months later (or at approximately 12 months for a subset of 28 patients) [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. The primary efficacy endpoint in the PROTECT study was the change from baseline in stimulated C-peptide at Week 78, as a marker of beta cell function.
Baseline Patient Characteristics in the PROTECT Study
In the PROTECT study, 43% of patients were female; 86% White, 3% Black or African American, 2% Asian, and 2% reported multiracial background; 6% were Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The median age was 12 years (42% were <12 years old).
Baseline Disease Characteristics in the PROTECT Study
Table 6 displays the baseline disease characteristics in PROTECT Study.
| TZIELD N=217 | Placebo N=111 |
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| Abbreviations: GAD=glutamic acid decarboxylase, HbA1c=hemoglobin A1c, HLA=human leukocyte antigen, IA=islet antigen, ICA=islet cell cytoplasmic autoantibody, ITT=intent to treat, T1D=type 1 diabetes, ZnT8=zinc transporter 8. | ||
| HbA1c (%) | 8.90 | 9.18 |
| History of diabetic ketoacidosis, (%) | 1% | 4% |
| T1D-related Autoantibodies, (%) | ||
| anti-GAD65 | 84% | 87% |
| anti-IA-2 | 77% | 78% |
| anti-ZnT8 | 75% | 75% |
| anti-insulin | 66% | 77% |
| anti-ICA | 52% | 49% |
| Number of Positive T1D Autoantibodies, (%) | ||
| 0 | <1%* | 0% |
| 1 | 5% | 3% |
| 2 | 18% | 12% |
| 3 | 22% | 27% |
| 4 | 30% | 35% |
| 5 | 25% | 23% |
| HLA genotype†: DR3, (%) | ||
| Positive | 44% | 51% |
| Negative | 55% | 49% |
| HLA genotype†: DR4, (%) | ||
| Positive | 64% | 69% |
| Negative | 36% | 31% |
A statistically significant difference in decline of C-peptide AUC from baseline at Week 78 was observed in TZIELD-treated patients compared to placebo (see Table 7).
| TZIELD N=217 | Placebo N=111 |
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| Abbreviations: ANCOVA = Analysis of Covariance, AUC = Area Under the Curve, CI = Confidence Interval, ITT= intent to treat, LSMean = Least Squares Mean, SD = Standard Deviation | ||
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| Baseline, mean (SD) | 0.54 (0.20) | 0.53 (0.17) |
| Change from baseline, LSMean (95% CI) | -0.09 (-0.11, -0.07) | -0.22 (-0.25, -0.18) |
| Difference from placebo, LSMean (95% CI) | 0.13 (0.08, 0.17)* | |
Subgroup analyses of the primary endpoint by age group (age 8 to 11, 12 to 17 years), sex (males, females), race (White, other races), geographic region (North America, Europe), baseline insulin use (<0.5, ≥0.5 unit/kg/day), baseline peak C-peptide category (0.2–0.7, >0.7 pmol/mL), baseline HbA1c category (<7.5, ≥7.5%), timing of second course of TZIELD (month 6 or 12), number of positive T1D autoantibodies (1–2, ≥3), HLA genotype DR3 (positive, negative), HLA genotype DR 4 (positive, negative), and BMI z-score by quartile were carried out. The estimated treatment effect in maintaining C-peptide AUC was consistent among patients treated with TZIELD relative to placebo in patients in all subgroups.
TZIELD (teplizumab-mzwv) injection is a clear and colorless solution (2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL)) supplied in a single-dose vial as follows:
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Refrigerate TZIELD vials at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Store upright. Do not freeze or shake the vials.
Once diluted, it is recommended that the product should be used immediately [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)].
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide).
Viral Reactivation
Inform patients that TZIELD may cause serious, life-threatening viral reactivation, including EBV and CMV infections. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they develop any symptoms of viral reactivation (such as fever, malaise, or swollen glands) during or at least 2 months after TZIELD treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Cytokine Release Syndrome
Advise patients that TZIELD may cause cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which most commonly occurs during the first 5 days of treatment. Inform the patient that signs and symptoms of CRS may include fever, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, muscle or joint pain, and increased transaminases or bilirubin. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider promptly if any of these symptoms occur. Inform patients that premedication will be given before each of the first 5 days of TZIELD infusion to help reduce the risk of CRS [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Serious Infections
Advise patients that TZIELD may lower the immune system's ability to fight infections. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately if they develop signs or symptoms of infection during or after TZIELD treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Lymphopenia
Advise patients that a decrease in white blood cell counts (lymphopenia) is common with TZIELD treatment and in some instances it may be severe and may require discontinuation. Instruct patients to inform their healthcare provider immediately of fatigue, malaise, swollen glands, or signs of infection, as these may indicate lymphopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Hypersensitivity Reactions
Advise patients that TZIELD may cause serious allergic reactions, including serum sickness, angioedema, urticaria, rash, vomiting and bronchospasm. Advise patients on the symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions and instruct them to stop taking TZIELD and seek medical attention promptly if such symptoms occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
Vaccinations
Advise patient to receive all age-appropriate vaccinations prior to starting TZIELD. Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider before receiving any vaccination prior to any TZIELD treatment course, during treatment, or after a treatment course [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Advise patient to contact their healthcare provider if planning any vaccination between treatment courses [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Pregnancy
Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy. Inform patients that TZIELD may cause fetal harm and that use of TZIELD during pregnancy and at least 30 days prior to a planned pregnancy should be avoided. Advise patients who are exposed to TZIELD during pregnancy to contact Provention Bio, Inc.'s Adverse Event reporting line at 1-800-633-1610 or visit https://ae.reporting.sanofi [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Lactation
Advise a lactating woman that she may interrupt breastfeeding and pump and discard breast milk during treatment and for 20 days after TZIELD administration to minimize drug exposure to a breastfed child [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].
Manufactured by:
Provention Bio, Inc.
Morristown, NJ 07960
A SANOFI COMPANY
U.S. License Number: 2170
TZIELD is a registered trademark of Provention Bio, Inc.
Copyright © 2026, Provention Bio, Inc. All rights reserved.
| This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | Revised: 06/2026 | |||
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| What are the ingredients in TZIELD?
Active ingredient: teplizumab-mzwv. Inactive ingredients: dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodium phosphate, polysorbate 80, sodium chloride, and water for injection. Manufactured by: Provention Bio, Inc. Morristown, NJ 07960 A SANOFI COMPANY U.S. License Number: 2170 TZIELD is a registered trademark of Provention Bio, Inc. Copyright © 2026, Provention Bio, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, call 1-800-633-1610 or go to www.tzield.com. |
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NDC 73650-316-01
Rx only
Tzield®
(teplizumab-mzwv)
INJECTION
2 mg/2 mL (1 mg/mL)
Contains 1 single dose vial.
Discard unused portion.
For intravenous infusion after dilution.
Store in the original carton
to protect from light.
Dispense the accompanying
Medication Guide to each patient.
sanofi

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