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Darzalex IV 100 mg/5mL

Daratumumab · INJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE · Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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Darzalex IV is a injection, solution, concentrate containing daratumumab at 100 mg/5mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Janssen Biotech, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
Darzalex IV
Generic Name
Daratumumab
NDC Code (Product)
57894-505
Manufacturer
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Strength
100 mg/5mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION, CONCENTRATE
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
BLA761036
Drug Class
CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody [EPC]
Marketing Start
10/15/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

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

plasma cell myeloma1,654 reports
off label use1,492 reports
neutropenia1,082 reports
pneumonia1,080 reports
drug ineffective867 reports
thrombocytopenia749 reports
diarrhoea638 reports
anaemia615 reports
pyrexia612 reports
fatigue606 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DARZALEX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma: in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomod

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Pre-medicate with corticosteroids, antipyretics and antihistamines. ( 2.3 ) Dilute and administer as an intravenous infusion. ( 2.5 ) Recommended dose is 16 mg/kg actual body weight. See full prescribing information for drugs used in combination and schedule. ( 2.2 ) Administer post-infusion medications. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Important Dosing Information Administer pre-infusion and post-infusion medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . Administer only as an intravenous infusion after dilution in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. DARZALEX should be administered by a healthcare provider, with immediate access to emergency equipment and appropriate medical support to manage infusion-related reactions if they occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. Type and screen patients prior to starting DARZALEX [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage Monotherapy and In Combination with Lenalidomide (D-Rd) or Pomalidomide (D-Pd) and Dexamethasone The DARZALEX dosing schedule in Table 1 is for combination therapy (4-week cycle regimens) and monotherapy as follows: - combination therapy with lenalidomide an

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DARZALEX is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity (e.g. anaphylactic reactions) to daratumumab or any of the components of the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab or any of the components of the formulation. ( 4 )

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Effects of Daratumumab on Laboratory Tests Interference with Indirect Antiglobulin Tests (Indirect Coombs Test) Daratumumab binds to CD38 on RBCs and interferes with compatibility testing, including antibody screening and cross matching. Daratumumab interference mitigation methods include treating reagent RBCs with dithiothreitol (DTT) to disrupt daratumumab binding [see References (15) ] or genotyping. Since the Kell blood group system is also sensitive to DTT treatment, supply K-negative units after ruling out or identifying alloantibodies using DTT-treated RBCs. If an emergency transfusion is required, administer non-cross-matched ABO/RhD-compatible RBCs per local blood bank practices. Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests Daratumumab may be detected on serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for monitoring disease monoclonal immunoglobulins (M protein). False positive SPE and IFE assay results may occur for patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein impacting initial assessment of complete responses by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. In patients with persistent very goo

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Infusion-related reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . The most frequently reported adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) are: upper respiratory infection, neutropenia, infusion-related reactions, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, constipation, anemia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, fatigue, peripheral edema, nausea, cough, pyrexia, dyspnea, and asthenia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 (1-800-JANSSEN) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience 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. The safety data described below reflects exposure to DARZALEX (16 mg/kg) in 2,459 patients with multiple m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darzalex IV used for?

Darzalex IV contains Daratumumab. It is a injection, solution, concentrate taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Darzalex IV a controlled substance?

Darzalex IV is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Darzalex IV?

The generic name for Darzalex IV is Daratumumab. There are 2 other brand versions of Daratumumab.

What is the NDC code for Darzalex IV 100 mg/5mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Darzalex IV 100 mg/5mL is 57894-505, listed by Janssen Biotech, Inc..

Product NDC

57894-505

Package NDC

57894-505-05

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