TYSABRI 300 mg/15mL
natalizumab · INJECTION · Biogen Inc.
TYSABRI is a injection containing natalizumab at 300 mg/15mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Biogen Inc..
Key Facts
- Brand Name
- TYSABRI
- Generic Name
- natalizumab
- NDC Code (Product)
64406-008- Manufacturer
- Biogen Inc.
- Strength
- 300 mg/15mL
- Dosage Form
- INJECTION
- Route
- INTRAVENOUS
- Marketing Status
- Application #
- BLA125104
- Drug Class
- Integrin Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
- Marketing Start
- 11/23/2004
Recall History
No Recall HistorySide Effects Reported to FDA
FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects
Full Prescribing Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TYSABRI is an integrin receptor antagonist indicated for treatment of: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) TYSABRI is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. TYSABRI increases the risk of PML [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. When initiating and continuing treatment with TYSABRI, physicians should consider whether the expected benefit of TYSABRI is sufficient to offset this risk. ( 1.1 ) Crohn's Disease (CD) TYSABRI is indicated for inducing and maintaining clinical response and remission in adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease with evidence of inflammation who have had an inadequate response to, or are unable to tolerate, conventional CD therapies and inhibitors of TNF-α. ( 1.2 ) Important Limitations: In CD, TYSABRI should not be used in combination with immunosuppressants or inhibitors of TNF-α. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) TYSABRI is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, r…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 300 mg infused intravenously over one hour, every four weeks. Do not give as an intravenous push or bolus ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) TYSABRI solution must be administered within 48 hours of preparation ( 2.3 ) Observe patients during all infusions. Post-infusion, for the first 12 infusions, observe patients for one hour after the infusion is complete. For patients who have received 12 infusions without evidence of a hypersensitivity reaction, observe patients post-infusion for the 13th and subsequent infusions according to clinical judgment. ( 2.4 ) In CD, discontinue in patients that have not experienced therapeutic benefit by 12 weeks of induction therapy, and in patients that cannot discontinue chronic concomitant steroids within six months of starting therapy ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Only prescribers registered in the MS TOUCH ® Prescribing Program may prescribe TYSABRI for multiple sclerosis [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ]. The recommended dose of TYSABRI for multiple sclerosis is 300 mg intravenous infusion over one hour every four weeks. 2.2 Crohn's Disease (CD) Only prescribers registered in the CD TOUCH ® Prescribing Program may prescribe…
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TYSABRI is contraindicated in patients who have or have had progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. TYSABRI is contraindicated in patients who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to TYSABRI. Observed reactions range from urticaria to anaphylaxis [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ]. Patients who have or have had PML ( 4 ) Patients who have had a hypersensitivity reaction to TYSABRI ( 4 , 5.3 )
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Because of the potential for increased risk of PML and other infections, Crohn's disease patients receiving TYSABRI should not be treated with concomitant immunosuppressants (e.g., 6-mercaptopurine, azathioprine, cyclosporine, or methotrexate) or inhibitors of TNF-α, and corticosteroids should be tapered in those patients with Crohn's disease who are on chronic corticosteroids when they start TYSABRI therapy [ see Indications and Usage ( 1.2 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.6 ) ]. Ordinarily, MS patients receiving chronic immunosuppressant or immunomodulatory therapy should not be treated with TYSABRI [ see Indications and Usage ( 1.1 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.6 ) ].
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Herpes Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Hypersensitivity/Antibody Formation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Immunosuppression/Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Hematological Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%): MS - headache, fatigue, arthralgia, urinary tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection, gastroenteritis, vaginitis, depression, pain in extremity, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea NOS, and rash ( 6.1 ) CD - headache, upper respiratory tract infections, nausea, and fatigue ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Biogen at 1-800-456-2255 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 t…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TYSABRI used for?
TYSABRI contains natalizumab. It is a injection taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.
Is TYSABRI a controlled substance?
TYSABRI is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.
What is the generic name for TYSABRI?
The generic name for TYSABRI is natalizumab. There are 1 other brand versions of natalizumab.
What is the NDC code for TYSABRI 300 mg/15mL?
The NDC (National Drug Code) for TYSABRI 300 mg/15mL is 64406-008, listed by Biogen Inc..