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LR-MDS (FIRST-LINE) LR-MDS-RS (SECOND-LINE) BETA-THALASSEMIA

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INDICATIONS

INDICATIONS

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who may require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia failing an erythropoiesis stimulating agent and requiring 2 or more red blood cell (RBC) units over 8 weeks in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS) or with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T).

REBLOZYL is not indicated for use as a substitute for RBC transfusions in patients who require immediate correction of anemia.

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DOSING AND ADMINISTRATION: REBLOZYL DOSING

REBLOZYL has 2 dose levels to optimize response in patients with beta-thalassemia1

Assess and review patients’ Hgb and transfusion record prior to each administration

  • If an RBC transfusion occurred prior to dosing, use the pretransfusion Hgb for dose evaluation
  • If a patient experiences
    a dose delay due
    to Hgb increase,
    measure Hgb
    every week2

Hgb=hemoglobin;
RBC=red blood cell.

HCP standing

REBLOZYL dose titration for response1

  • Increase REBLOZYL dose with the goal of achieving reduction in transfusion burden, but do not increase if patient is experiencing adverse reactions. Discontinue REBLOZYL after 3 doses at the maximum dose if no transfusion burden reduction or if unacceptable toxicity occurs
REBLOZYL® dose modification in Beta Thallassemia flowchart REBLOZYL® dose modification in Beta Thallassemia flowchart

Treat for at least 15 weeks (5 doses) unless unacceptable toxicity occurs at any time

Download Dosing Flashcard

*Do not increase the dose if the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction as described in the Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions table.

Modifications for predose Hgb levels or rapid Hgb rise1

SCENARIO REBLOZYL
Dosing recommendation
Predose Hgb is ≥11.5 g/dL in the absence of transfusions
  • Interrupt treatment
  • Restart when the Hgb is no more than 11 g/dL
Increase in Hgb >2 g/dL within 3 weeks in the absence of transfusions and:
Current dose is 1.25 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 1 mg/kg
Current dose is 1 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 0.8 mg/kg
Current dose is 0.8 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 0.6 mg/kg
Current dose is 0.6 mg/kg
  • Discontinue treatment
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Dose increase in the event of loss of response1

  • A dose increase to 1.25 mg/kg may occur at any time during treatment after patients have received at least 2 consecutive doses of 1 mg/kg
  • Do not increase the dose beyond the maximum dose of 1.25 mg/kg
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Discontinue treatment if no reduction in transfusion burden is observed1

  • Discontinue REBLOZYL if a patient does not experience a decrease in transfusion burden after 3 doses (9 weeks of treatment) at the maximum dose level or if unacceptable toxicity occurs at any time
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If a planned administration of REBLOZYL is delayed or missed1

  • Administer REBLOZYL as soon as possible and continue dosing as prescribed, with at least 3 weeks between doses

REBLOZYL dosing modifications for adverse reactions1

SCENARIO REBLOZYL
Dosing recommendation
Grade 3 or 4 hypersensitivity reactions*
  • Discontinue treatment
Other Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions*
  • Interrupt treatment
  • Restart when the adverse reaction resolved to no more than Grade 1†
Extramedullary hematopoietic (EMH) masses causing serious complications
  • Discontinue treatment

*Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, and Grade 4 is life-threatening.
†Per dose reductions in table above.

Dosing experience in the BELIEVE trial

54%(n=120/223)

of patients in the REBLOZYL arm received a maximum dose of 1 mg/kg3

94%

of patients receiving REBLOZYL were exposed for 6 months or longer1

46%(n=103/223)

of patients in the REBLOZYL arm had their dose increased to 1.25 mg/kg3

72%

of patients receiving REBLOZYL were exposed for greater than 1 year1

147DAYS

was the median time to first titration in the REBLOZYL arm (min, max: 57, 575 days)2

63.3WEEKS

was the median duration of treatment with REBLOZYL (similar to placebo group, 62.1 weeks)1

Drip bag icon

REBLOZYL reduces transfusion burden

See efficacy data

Syringe icon

Learn how to administer REBLOZYL

REBLOZYL administration

DOSING AND ADMINISTRATION: REBLOZYL DOSING

REBLOZYL has 2 dose levels to optimize response in patients with beta-thalassemia1

Assess and review patients’ Hgb and transfusion record prior to each administration

  • If an RBC transfusion occurred prior to dosing, use the pretransfusion Hgb for dose evaluation
  • If a patient experiences
    a dose delay due
    to Hgb increase,
    measure Hgb
    every week2

Hgb=hemoglobin;
RBC=red blood cell.

HCP standing

REBLOZYL dose titration for response1

  • Increase REBLOZYL dose with the goal of achieving reduction in transfusion burden, but do not increase if patient is experiencing adverse reactions. Discontinue REBLOZYL after 3 doses at the maximum dose if no transfusion burden reduction or if unacceptable toxicity occurs
REBLOZYL® dose modification in Beta Thallassemia flowchart REBLOZYL® dose modification in Beta Thallassemia flowchart

Treat for at least 15 weeks (5 doses) unless unacceptable toxicity occurs at any time

Download Dosing Flashcard

*Do not increase the dose if the patient is experiencing an adverse reaction as described in the Dose Modifications for Adverse Reactions table.

Modifications for predose Hgb levels or rapid Hgb rise1

SCENARIO REBLOZYL
Dosing recommendation
Predose Hgb is ≥11.5 g/dL in the absence of transfusions
  • Interrupt treatment
  • Restart when the Hgb is no more than 11 g/dL
Increase in Hgb >2 g/dL within 3 weeks in the absence of transfusions and:
Current dose is 1.25 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 1 mg/kg
Current dose is 1 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 0.8 mg/kg
Current dose is 0.8 mg/kg
  • Reduce dose to 0.6 mg/kg
Current dose is 0.6 mg/kg
  • Discontinue treatment
Dose titration icon

Dose increase in the event of loss of response1

  • A dose increase to 1.25 mg/kg may occur at any time during treatment after patients have received at least 2 consecutive doses of 1 mg/kg
  • Do not increase the dose beyond the maximum dose of 1.25 mg/kg
Stop icon

Discontinue treatment if no reduction in transfusion burden is observed1

  • Discontinue REBLOZYL if a patient does not experience a decrease in transfusion burden after 3 doses (9 weeks of treatment) at the maximum dose level or if unacceptable toxicity occurs at any time
Syringe icon

If a planned administration of REBLOZYL is delayed or missed1

  • Administer REBLOZYL as soon as possible and continue dosing as prescribed, with at least 3 weeks between doses

REBLOZYL dosing modifications for adverse reactions1

SCENARIO REBLOZYL
Dosing recommendation
Grade 3 or 4 hypersensitivity reactions*
  • Discontinue treatment
Other Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions*
  • Interrupt treatment
  • Restart when the adverse reaction resolved to no more than Grade 1†
Extramedullary hematopoietic (EMH) masses causing serious complications
  • Discontinue treatment

*Grade 1 is mild, Grade 2 is moderate, Grade 3 is severe, and Grade 4 is life-threatening.
†Per dose reductions in table above.

Dosing experience in the BELIEVE trial

54%(n=120/223)

of patients in the REBLOZYL arm received a maximum dose of 1 mg/kg3

94%

of patients receiving REBLOZYL were exposed for 6 months or longer1

46%(n=103/223)

of patients in the REBLOZYL arm had their dose increased to 1.25 mg/kg3

72%

of patients receiving REBLOZYL were exposed for greater than 1 year1

147DAYS

was the median time to first titration in the REBLOZYL arm (min, max: 57, 575 days)2

63.3WEEKS

was the median duration of treatment with REBLOZYL (similar to placebo group, 62.1 weeks)1

Drip bag icon

REBLOZYL reduces transfusion burden

See efficacy data

Syringe icon

Learn how to administer REBLOZYL

REBLOZYL administration

INDICATIONS

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia without previous erythropoiesis stimulating agent use (ESA-naïve) in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who may require regular red blood cell (RBC) transfusions.

REBLOZYL® (luspatercept-aamt) is indicated for the treatment of anemia failing an erythropoiesis stimulating agent and requiring 2 or more red blood cell (RBC) units over 8 weeks in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS) or with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with ring sideroblasts and thrombocytosis (MDS/MPN-RS-T).

REBLOZYL is not indicated for use as a substitute for RBC transfusions in patients who require immediate correction of anemia.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Thrombosis/Thromboembolism

In adult patients with beta thalassemia, thromboembolic events (TEE) were reported in 8/223 (3.6%) of REBLOZYL-treated patients. TEEs included deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, portal vein thrombosis, and ischemic stroke. Patients with known risk factors for thromboembolism (splenectomy or concomitant use of hormone replacement therapy) may be at further increased risk of thromboembolic conditions. Consider thromboprophylaxis in patients at increased risk of TEE. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of thromboembolic events and institute treatment promptly.

Hypertension

Hypertension was reported in 11.4% (63/554) of REBLOZYL-treated patients. Across clinical studies, the incidence of Grade 3 to 4 hypertension ranged from 2% to 9.6%. In patients with beta thalassemia with normal baseline blood pressure, 13 (6.2%) patients developed systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥130 mm Hg and 33 (16.6%) patients developed diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥80 mm Hg. In ESA-refractory or -intolerant adult patients with MDS with normal baseline blood pressure, 26 (30%) patients developed SBP ≥130 mm Hg and 23 (16%) patients developed DBP ≥80 mm Hg. In ESA-naïve adult patients with MDS with normal baseline blood pressure, 23 (36%) patients developed SBP ≥140 mm Hg and 11 (6%) patients developed DBP ≥80 mm Hg. Monitor blood pressure prior to each administration. Manage new or exacerbations of preexisting hypertension using anti-hypertensive agents.

Extramedullary Hematopoietic (EMH) Masses

In adult patients with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, EMH masses were observed in 3.2% of REBLOZYL-treated patients, with spinal cord compression symptoms due to EMH masses occurring in 1.9% of patients (BELIEVE and REBLOZYL long-term follow-up study).

In a study of adult patients with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, a higher incidence of EMH masses was observed in 6.3% of REBLOZYL-treated patients vs. 2% of placebo-treated patients in the double-blind phase of the study, with spinal cord compression due to EMH masses occurring in 1 patient with a prior history of EMH. REBLOZYL is not indicated for use in patients with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.

Possible risk factors for the development of EMH masses in patients with beta thalassemia include history of EMH masses, splenectomy, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, or low baseline hemoglobin (<8.5 g/dL). Signs and symptoms may vary depending on the anatomical location. Monitor patients with beta thalassemia at initiation and during treatment for symptoms and signs or complications resulting from the EMH masses and treat according to clinical guidelines. Discontinue treatment with REBLOZYL in case of serious complications due to EMH masses. Avoid use of REBLOZYL in patients requiring treatment to control the growth of EMH masses.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

REBLOZYL may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. REBLOZYL caused increased post-implantation loss, decreased litter size, and an increased incidence of skeletal variations in pregnant rat and rabbit studies. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 3 months after the final dose.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Beta-Thalassemia

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 3.6% of patients on REBLOZYL. Serious adverse reactions occurring in 1% of patients included cerebrovascular accident and deep vein thrombosis. A fatal adverse reaction occurred in 1 patient treated with REBLOZYL who died due to an unconfirmed case of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Most common adverse reactions (at least 10% for REBLOZYL and 1% more than placebo) were headache (26% vs 24%), bone pain (20% vs 8%), arthralgia (19% vs 12%), fatigue (14% vs 13%), cough (14% vs 11%), abdominal pain (14% vs 12%), diarrhea (12% vs 10%) and dizziness (11% vs 5%).

ESA-naïve adult patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Grade ≥3 (≥2%) adverse reactions included hypertension and dyspnea.

The most common (≥10%) all-grade adverse reactions included diarrhea, fatigue, hypertension, peripheral edema, nausea, and dyspnea.

ESA-refractory or -intolerant adult patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Grade ≥3 (≥2%) adverse reactions included fatigue, hypertension, syncope and musculoskeletal pain. A fatal adverse reaction occurred in 5 (2.1%) patients.

The most common (≥10%) adverse reactions included fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, hypersensitivity reactions, hypertension, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, and urinary tract infection.

LACTATION

It is not known whether REBLOZYL is excreted into human milk or absorbed systemically after ingestion by a nursing infant. REBLOZYL was detected in milk of lactating rats. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the unknown effects of REBLOZYL in infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue treatment. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.

DRUG ABUSE POTENTIAL

Abuse: Abuse of REBLOZYL may be seen in athletes for the effects on erythropoiesis. Misuse of drugs that increase erythropoiesis, such as REBLOZYL, by healthy persons may lead to polycythemia, which may be associated with life-threatening cardiovascular complications.

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References: 1. REBLOZYL [US Prescribing Information]. Summit, NJ: Celgene Corporation; 2023. 2. Data on file. Celgene Corporation. Summit, New Jersey. 3. Cappellini MD, Viprakasit V, Taher AT, et al. A phase 3 trial of luspatercept in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(13):1219-1231.

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References: 1. REBLOZYL [US Prescribing Information]. Summit, NJ: Celgene Corporation; 2023. 2. Data on file. Celgene Corporation. Summit, New Jersey. 3. Cappellini MD, Viprakasit V, Taher AT, et al. A phase 3 trial of luspatercept in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(13):1219-1231.