Overview
11 DESCRIPTION AMVUTTRA contains vutrisiran, a chemically modified double-stranded small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) that targets mutant and wild-type transthyretin (TTR) messenger RNA (mRNA) and is covalently linked to a ligand containing three N -acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc) residues to enable delivery of the siRNA to hepatocytes.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Vutrisiran is a double-stranded siRNA-GalNAc conjugate that causes degradation of mutant and wild-type TTR mRNA through RNA interference, which results in a reduction of serum TTR protein and TTR protein deposits in tissues. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamic effects of AMVUTTRA were evaluated in patients with hATTR-PN and ATTR-CM, treated with 25 mg AMVUTTRA administered by subcutaneous injection once every 3 months. Polyneuropathy of Hereditary Transthyretin-mediated Amyloidosis In HELIOS-A [see Clinical Studies (14) ] , vutrisiran reduced mean serum TTR at steady state by 83%. Similar TTR reductions were observed regardless of Val30Met genotype status, weight, sex, age, or race.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AMVUTTRA is a transthyretin-directed small interfering RNA indicated for the treatment of: the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults ( 1.1 ) the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults to reduce cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular hospitalizations and urgent heart failure visits ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Polyneuropathy of Hereditary Transthyretin-mediated Amyloidosis AMVUTTRA is indicated for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR-PN) in adults.
Common Doses
- 25 mg
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of AMVUTTRA is 25 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once every 3 months. ( 2.1 ) AMVUTTRA is for subcutaneous use only and should be administered by a healthcare professional. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of AMVUTTRA is 25 mg administered by subcutaneous injection once every 3 months [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Missed Dose If a dose is missed, administer AMVUTTRA as soon as possible. Resume dosing every 3 months from the most recently administered dose. 2.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) were pain in extremity, arthralgia, dyspnea, and vitamin A decreased. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alnylam Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-256-9526 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.
Interactions
- No major interactions listed on the FDA label. Always consult a healthcare professional.