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ALYMSYS 100 mg/4mL

bevacizumab-maly · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC

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ALYMSYS is a injection, solution containing bevacizumab-maly at 100 mg/4mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
ALYMSYS
Generic Name
bevacizumab-maly
NDC Code (Product)
70121-1754
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Strength
100 mg/4mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA761231
Drug Class
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor [EPC]
Marketing Start
04/15/2022

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

asthenia14 reports
death13 reports
nausea11 reports
neutropenia11 reports
decreased appetite10 reports
mucosal inflammation7 reports
aspartate aminotransferase increased6 reports
blood alkaline phosphatase increased6 reports
gamma-glutamyltransferase increased6 reports
somnolence6 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Alymsys is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with intravenous fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for first- or second-line treatment. (1.1) Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for second-line treatment in patients who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen. (1.1) Limitations of Use: Alymsys is not indicated for adjuvant treatment of colon cancer. (1.1) Unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for first-line treatment. (1.2) Recurrent glioblastoma in adults. (1.3) Metastatic renal cell carcinoma in combination with interferon alfa. (1.4) Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan. (1.5) Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in combination with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan for platinum-resistant recurrent diseas

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Withhold for at least 28 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer Alymsys for 28 days following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. (2.1) Metastatic colorectal cancer (2.2) 5 mg/kg every 2 weeks with bolus-IFL 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with FOLFOX4 5 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 7.5 mg/kg every 3 weeks with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy after progression on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen First-line non−squamous non−small cell lung cancer (2.3) 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with carboplatin and paclitaxel Recurrent glioblastoma (2.4) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (2.5) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with interferon alfa Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer (2.6) 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan Platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer (2.7) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan given every week 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with topotecan given every 3 weeks Administer as an intravenous infusion (2.9) 2.1 Imp

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None (4)

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Effects of Alymsys on Other Drugs No clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of irinotecan or its active metabolite SN38, interferon alfa, carboplatin or paclitaxel was observed when bevacizumab was administered in combination with these drugs; however, 3 of the 8 patients receiving bevacizumab with paclitaxel and carboplatin had lower paclitaxel exposure after four cycles of treatment (at Day 63) than those at Day 0, while patients receiving paclitaxel and carboplatin alone had a greater paclitaxel exposure at Day 63 than at Day 0.

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistulae [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Surgery and Wound Healing Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Venous Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] . Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] . Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] . Renal Injury and Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] . Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] . Ovarian Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] . Congestive Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] . Most common adverse reactions incidence (incidence > 10%) are epistaxis, headache, hypertension, rhinitis, proteinuria, taste alteration, dry skin, hemorrhage, lacrimation disorder, back pain and exfoliative dermatitis. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Valorum Biologics, LLC at 1-844-576-2709 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or ww

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALYMSYS used for?

ALYMSYS contains bevacizumab-maly. It is a injection, solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is ALYMSYS a controlled substance?

ALYMSYS is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for ALYMSYS?

The generic name for ALYMSYS is bevacizumab-maly. There are no other listed brand versions of bevacizumab-maly.

What is the NDC code for ALYMSYS 100 mg/4mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for ALYMSYS 100 mg/4mL is 70121-1754, listed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.

Product NDC

70121-1754

Package NDC

70121-1754-1

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