Data Sheet

FABRAZYME^®

agalsidase beta - powder for concentrate for solution for infusion

NAME OF THE MEDICINE

FABRAZYME^® (agalsidase beta - rch), powder for concentrate for solution for infusion.

DESCRIPTION

FABRAZYME is produced by recombinant DNA technology and is an enzyme replacement for the human enzyme, α - galactosidase A enzyme with the same amino acid sequence as the native enzyme. Alpha - galactosidase catalyses the hydrolysis of globotriaosylceramide (GL - 3) and other α - galactyl - terminated neutral glycosphingolipids, such as galabiosylceramide and blood group B substances. GL - 3 is hydrolysed to ceramide dihexoside and galactose. Purified agalsidase beta is a homodimeric glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 100 kD. The mature protein is comprised of two subunits of 398 amino acids (approximately 51 kD), each of which contains three N - linked glycosylation sites. Agalsidase beta is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line. The protein is purified by a column chromatography process that includes measures to inactivate and remove potential viruses, resulting in a highly purified, active protein.

FABRAZYME is intended for intravenous infusion. It is supplied as a sterile, non - pyrogenic, white to off - white lyophilised powder in a clear glass vial and contains a nominal value of 5 mg or 35 mg of agalsidase beta and the excipients mannitol, monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate and dibasic sodium phosphate. FABRAZYME does not contain preservatives. Vials are for single use only. After reconstitution with Sterile Water for Injection (see DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION, Instructions for Use) the resulting solution has an agalsidase beta concentration of 5 mg/mL and a pH of approximately 7. The reconstituted solution must be diluted further.

PHARMACOLOGY

Pharmacodynamics

Fabry disease is a rare genetic disorder of glycosphingolipid metabolism. Deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme α - galactosidase leads to progressive accumulation of glycosphingolipids, predominantly globotriaosylceramide (GL - 3), in most body tissues and fluids. Progressive accumulation of GL - 3 occurs predominantly in the lysosomes of endothelial, perithelial and smooth - muscle cells of blood vessels. GL - 3 accumulation also occurs in ganglion cells of the autonomic nervous system, cardiomyocytes of the heart, epithelial cells of glomeruli and tubules in the kidney, epithelial cells of the cornea, and cells of many other tissues.

Excessive accumulation of GL - 3 in the vascular wall results in narrowing and thrombosis of arteries and arterioles. This derangement of the vascular architecture often involves capillaries and has been implicated in the development of peripheral neuritis, angiokeratoma corporis diffusum universale, renal failure, myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. Ultimately, premature death results from renal disease, cardiac disease or cerebrovascular disease.

FABRAZYME is intended as an enzyme replacement therapy to provide an exogenous source of α-galactosidase in Fabry disease patients who are deficient or lacking endogenous enzyme. This recombinant human α - galactosidase (r - hαGAL) will catalyse the hydrolysis of glycosphingolipids including GL - 3. The clinical studies conducted with FABRAZYME support this mechanism of action.

Histological analysis of tissues from patients in the Phase 1/2 trial showed that treatment with FABRAZYME at all dose regimens tested resulted in reduction of GL - 3 from the vasculature of the kidney, heart and skin. GL - 3 was cleared from the plasma in a dose - dependent manner (also refer to CLINICAL TRIALS).

Pharmacokinetics

Plasma profiles of agalsidase beta were studied in adults at 0.3, 1 and 3 mg/kg. The area under the plasma concentration - time curve (AUC∞) did not increase proportionately with increasing dose, demonstrating that the drug displays non - linear pharmacokinetics. Terminal half - life was dose independent with a range of 45 to 102 minutes.

Pharmacokinetics of agalsidase beta were also evaluated in 11 adult Fabry patients participating in a Phase 3 pivotal clinical trial. Following an intravenous infusion of 1 mg/kg FABRAZYME over a period averaging 280 to 300 minutes, mean maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax) ranged from 2000 to 3500 ng/mL. The mean AUC∞ ranged from 372 to 784 min · µg/mL. The mean volume of distribution (Vz) was 0.23 to 0.49 L/kg and the mean volume of distribution at steady state (Vss) was 0.12 to 0.57 L/kg. Mean plasma clearance ranged from 1.75 to 4.87 mL/min/kg and the mean elimination half - life (t1/2) ranged from 82.3 to 119 minutes.

FABRAZYME pharmacokinetics were also evaluated in 15 paediatric patients (8.5 to 16 years old weighing 27.1 to 64.9 kg). Weight did not influence FABRAZYME pharmacokinetics in this population. Baseline clearance was 129 mL/min with a volume of distribution at steady - state (Vdss) of 21.4 L; half - life was 84 min. After seroconversion, clearance decreased to 37 mL/min, Vdss decreased to 8.6 L, and half - life increased to 156 min. The net effect of these changes after seroconversion was an increase in exposure of 2 to 4 - fold based on AUC and Cmax. This increase in exposure after seroconversion was not correlated with an increased incidence of adverse events nor did it result in a change in efficacy.

CLINICAL TRIALS

The safety and efficacy of FABRAZYME were assessed in a randomised, double - blind, placebo -controlled, multicentre study of 58 patients (56 males and 2 females), 16 to 61 years of age. Patients received 1 mg/kg of FABRAZYME or placebo every other week for 5 months (20 weeks) for a total of 11 infusions. The primary efficacy variable, GL - 3 clearance from renal vascular endothelium, was assessed by light microscopy and was graded on an inclusion severity score ranging from 0 (near normal) to 3 (severe). The prospectively defined renal efficacy endpoint (score of 0) was achieved in 20 of 29 (69%) patients treated with FABRAZYME. In contrast, no patients receiving placebo attained this efficacy endpoint (p<0.0001). Similar results were achieved in the capillary endothelium of the heart and skin (refer to Table 1).

The safety and efficacy of FABRAZYME were further investigated in an open - label, multicentre extension study, in which FABRAZYME therapy was administered at 1 mg/kg to all 58 participants of the original pivotal trial for an additional 54 months of treatment.

Table 1
Reduction of GL - 3 Inclusions to Normal or Near - Normal Levels (0 Score) in the Capillary Endothelium of the Kidney, Heart and Skin

	5 Months of the Placebo-Controlled Study (AGAL-1-002-98)		6 Months of the Open-Label Extension Study (AGAL-005-99)		54 Months of the Open-Label Extension Study (AGAL-005-99)
	Placebo (n=29)	FABRAZYME^®(n=29)	Placebo/ FABRAZYME^® (n=29)*	FABRAZYME^®/ FABRAZYME^® (n=29)*	All Patients (n=58)*
Kidney	0/29	20/29	24/24	23/25	8/8**
Heart	1/29	21/29	13/18	19/22	6/8**
Skin	1/29	29/29	25/26	26/27	31/36

* Results reported where biopsies were available.

** Biopsies at the 54-month time point were optional in the AGAL-005-99 study.

Mean plasma GL - 3 levels showed a rapid decrease and return to normal levels (i.e.,
<7.03 µg/mL) within 6 months (i.e., first time point tested) of treatment with FABRAZYME. Importantly, mean plasma GL - 3 levels remained normal through Month 54 (end of the study). Additionally, a retrospective histological review of other renal cell types confirmed that GL - 3 is cleared to normal or near normal levels from mesangial cells, glomerular capillary endothelium, interstitial cells and non - capillary endothelium, and reduced in cell types with the highest substrate burden (vascular smooth muscle cells, tubular epithelium and podocytes).

During the extended follow - up, the kidney function, as measured by estimated GFR and serum creatinine, remained stable throughout the study.

The safety and clinical efficacy of FABRAZYME were also assessed in a randomised (2:1), Phase 4 double - blind, placebo - controlled, multinational, multicentre study of 82 Fabry patients (72 males and 10 females). Patients received either 1 mg/kg of FABRAZYME or placebo every other week for up to a maximum of 35 months. The primary efficacy endpoint was the time to clinically significant progression of the composite outcomes of renal, cardiac and cerebrovascular disease and/or death. Among the 82 patients enrolled, 13 patients (42%) in the placebo group and 14 patients (27%) in the FABRAZYME group met the pre - defined clinical endpoint (progression of clinical symptoms). The results are summarised in Table 2 and Figure 1.

Table 2

Summary of Primary Efficacy Endpoint: Intent - to - Treat Population

FABRAZYME^® (n=51)	Placebo (n=31)	Hazard Ratio (95% CI)	p-Value¹	Absolute Difference (95% CI)	NNT²
14 (27%)	13 (42%)	0.57 (0.27-1.22)	0.145	14.5% (-6.1-34.6%)	7

¹ 2 - sided log - rank procedure

² Numbers needed to treat for 22 months to prevent one composite outcome event

Figure 1
Kaplan - Meier Estimate of Time to First Occurrence of a Primary Endpoint:
Intent - to - Treat Population

While benefit was seen in patients with varying severity of disease, the most pronounced benefit was observed among patients who had less severe disease at baseline.

Paediatric Use

Efficacy and safety of FABRAZYME were studied in an open - label paediatric study. In this study, sixteen patients with Fabry disease (8 - 16 years old; 14 males, 2 females) had been treated for one year. Clearance of GL - 3 in the skin vascular endothelium was achieved in all patients who had accumulated GL - 3 at baseline. Since FABRAZYME treats the underlying pathology of Fabry disease by significantly clearing GL - 3 from vascular endothelium of the kidney, heart and skin, paediatric patients younger than 8 years old would be expected to benefit from treatment with FABRAZYME.

Geriatric Use

Clinical studies did not include any subjects aged 65 and over and therefore did not determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.

INDICATIONS

FABRAZYME is indicated for long - term enzyme replacement therapy in patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease (α- galactosidase deficiency).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Treatment with FABRAZYME is contraindicated if there is clinical evidence of anaphylaxis to agalsidase beta or any of the excipients.

PRECAUTIONS

General

The diagnosis, assessment and management of Fabry disease should only be undertaken by physicians with experience and training in the treatment of inherited diseases of metabolism. FABRAZYME therapy should only be initiated or continued under the ongoing supervision of a physician with such expertise in the treatment of Fabry disease.

As with any intravenously administered protein product, patients may develop IgG antibodies to FABRAZYME (see ADVERSE EFFECTS). Some patients develop IgE or skin reactivity specific to FABRAZYME. Patients with antibodies to FABRAZYME have a higher risk of infusion -associated reactions (see ADVERSE EFFECTS).

Physicians should consider testing for IgE (see PRECAUTIONS: Laboratory Tests) in patients who experienced suspected allergic reactions and consider the risks and benefits of continued treatment in patients with anti - FABRAZYME IgE.

Patients treated with FABRAZYME may develop infusion - associated reactions, the majority of which are mild to moderate in intensity. If an infusion - associated reaction occurs during a FABRAZYME infusion, decreasing the infusion rate, temporarily stopping the infusion and / or administration of antipyretics, antihistamines, and / or steroids may ameliorate the symptoms (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Patients who experience an infusion - associated reaction during a FABRAZYME infusion should be treated with caution when FABRAZYME is re - administered. If severe allergic or anaphylactoid reactions occur, immediate discontinuation of the administration of FABRAZYME and current medical standards for emergency treatment are to be observed. The risks and benefits of re - administering FABRAZYME following a severe hypersensitivity or anaphylactoid reaction should be considered. Patients who have had a positive skin test or who have tested positive for IgE antibodies to r - hαGAL have been successfully rechallenged with FABRAZYME. The initial rechallenge administration should be at a low dose and a lower infusion rate [1/2 the therapeutic dose (0.5mg/kg) at 1/25 the initial standard recommended rate (0.01mg/min)]. Once a patient tolerates the infusion, the dose may be increased to reach the therapeutic dose of 1 mg/kg and the infusion rate may be increased by slowly titrating upwards, as tolerated.

Studies in humans have not been conducted to assess the potential effects of FABRAZYME on impairment of fertility.

FABRAZYME at the proposed clinical use may not produce significant hepatic toxicity, but caution should be exercised in patients with hepatic impairment.

Laboratory Tests

It is suggested that patients be monitored routinely for IgG antibody formation. The recommendation for long - term routine antibody monitoring should be as follows: samples should be drawn at baseline, every 3 months until month 18 and then every 6 months until the results are negative. Once one negative result has been obtained, an additional sample will be collected to confirm the patient has tolerised. Clinicians may submit a sample at any time for immediate testing in the event a patient experiences a reaction that is suspected to be immune - mediated.

Interactions with Other Drugs

No formal drug / drug interaction studies were performed. In the absence of drug interaction studies, FABRAZYME must not be mixed with other medicinal products in the same infusion.

No in vitro metabolism studies have been carried out. Based on its metabolism, agalsidase beta is an unlikely candidate for cytochrome P450 - mediated drug / drug interactions. FABRAZYME is not recommended to be administered with chloroquine, amiodarone, benoquin or gentamicin due to a theoretical risk of inhibited intracellular α - galactosidase activity.

Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Impairment of Fertility

There have been no studies conducted to assess the carcinogenic or mutagenic potential of FABRAZYME and there have been no studies conducted to assess the potential effect of FABRAZYME on fertility.

Use in Pregnancy - Pregnancy Category B2

Studies have not been conducted to assess the potential effects of FABRAZYME on impairment of fertility. There are no adequate data from the use of agalsidase beta in pregnant women.

A study to evaluate the effects of agalsidase beta on embryo - foetal development in rats was conducted. Agalsidase beta did not affect embryo - foetal development in rats at IV doses up to 30 mg/kg/day during organogenesis, associated with maternal plasma AUC about 45 times that expected in humans.

Use in Lactation

FABRAZYME should not be used during lactation unless clearly necessary. Agalsidase beta may be excreted in milk. Because there are no data available on effects in neonates exposed to agalsidase beta via breast milk, it is recommended to stop nursing when FABRAZYME is used.

Paediatric Use

Safety and efficacy of FABRAZYME have been investigated in children aged 8 - 16 years (see PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics and CLINICAL TRIALS). Patients younger than 8 years of age were not included in clinical studies. The safety and efficacy in patients younger than 8 years of age have not been evaluated. Patients younger than 8 years of age with Fabry disease may be treated with FABRAZYME when clearly needed and after a careful risk / benefit analysis has been conducted by the physician.

Effects on Ability to Drive and Use Machines

No studies on the ability to drive and use machines have been conducted with FABRAZYME.

ADVERSE EFFECTS

Clinical Trials

Table 3 below presents the incidence of adverse drug reactions, related to FABRAZYME, in a total of 181 patients treated with FABRAZYME in the Phase 1/2 Extension study, the Phase 3 Double - Blind / Open - Label Extension studies, the Phase 2 Japan Bridging study, the Phase 4 Double - Blind study / Open - Label Extension and the Phase 2 Paediatric studies for a minimum of one infusion to a maximum of 5 years. The majority of these product - related adverse events were judged to be mild to moderate in severity. Currently available data demonstrate that the total number of FABRAZYME - treated patients experiencing any related adverse event on the same day as infusion has decreased over time. Observed adverse events in the Phase 1/2 study and the open-label treatment period following the controlled study were not different in nature or severity.

In the Phase 2 paediatric study (AGAL - 016 - 01), the safety profile of FABRAZYME treatment in paediatric Fabry disease patients, ages 8 to 16 years, was found to be consistent with that seen in adults. The safety of FABRAZYME in patients younger than 8 years of age has not been evaluated.

Table 3
Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions with FABRAZYME^® Treatment
(Seven Studies Combined: Phase 1/2 Extension, Phase 3 Double - Blind, Phase 3 Extension, Phase 2 Japan, Phase 4 Double - Blind, Phase 4 Extension and Phase 2 Paediatric)

System Organ Class	≥10% of Patients	≥5% up to 10% of Patients	≥1% up to 5% of Patients^a
Cardiac disorders	---	tachycardia	palpitations
Eye disorders	---	---	lacrimation increased
Gastrointestinal disorders	nausea, vomiting	abdominal pain	abdominal pain upper, abdominal discomfort, stomach discomfort, hypoaesthesia oral
General disorders and administration site conditions	chills, pyrexia, feeling cold	fatigue, chest discomfort, feeling hot	oedema peripheral, pain, asthenia, chest pain, malaise, face oedema, hyperthermia
Investigations	---	blood pressure increased, body temperature increased	heart rate increased, blood pressure decreased
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders	---	pain in extremity	myalgia, back pain, muscle spasms, arthralgia, muscle tightness, musculoskeletal stiffness
Nervous system disorders	headache, paraesthesia	dizziness, somnolence	hypoaesthesia, burning sensation, lethargy
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders	---	Dyspnoea, nasal congestion	throat tightness, wheezing, cough, dyspnoea exacerbated
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders	---	pruritus, urticaria	rash, erythema, pruritus generalised, angioneurotic oedema, swelling face
Vascular disorders	---	flushing	hypertension, pallor; hypotension, hot flush

Reference: TAEREL.SAS
^a For the purpose of this table, ≥1% is defined as events occurring in 2 or more patients.

The occurrence of somnolence can be attributed to clinical trial specified pre - treatment with antihistamines. Most of the patients had experienced one or more infusion - associated events during the long - term treatment.

One hundred and twenty eight (128) of 181 patients in the 7 clinical studies combined experienced at least one adverse event (AE) that was considered related to FABRAZYME treatment. Additional drug - related AEs as assessed by the investigator seen in ≥1% of patients in clinical trials include (≥1% defined as occurring in at least one patient): Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: anaemia, eosinophilia, leucopoenia; Cardiac Disorders: aortic valve incompetence, arrhythmia, bradycardia, arrhythmia supraventricular, bundle branch block right, cardiac arrest, cardiac valve disease, dilatation atrial, dilation ventricular, mitral valve disease, mitral valve incompetence, mitral valve sclerosis, pulmonary valve incompetence, sinus bradycardia, supraventricular extrasystoles, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular hypokinesia; Ear and Labyrinth Disorders: auricular swelling, ear discomfort, ear pain, tinnitus, vertigo; Eye Disorders: diplopia, eye oedema, eye pruritus, night blindness, ocular hyperaemia, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual disturbance; General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: axillary pain, catheter site rash, catheter site related reaction, discomfort, feeling cold and hot, feeling jittery, gait disturbance, influenza - like illness, infusion site pain, infusion site reaction, injection site thrombosis, oedema, sluggishness, thirst; Gastrointestinal Disorders: dysphagia, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, gingivitis, retching; Immune System Disorders: seasonal allergy; Infections and Infestations: gingival infection, infection, rash pustular, nasopharyngitis, rhinitis, tooth infection; Injury, Poisoning and Procedural Complications: excoriation, fall, post - procedural nausea, vascular access complication; Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: chest wall pain, flank pain, groin pain, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, pain in jaw, shoulder pain; Investigations: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, cardiac imaging procedure abnormal, cardiac output decreased, creatinine renal clearance decreased, cystatin C increased, ejection fraction decreased, electrocardiogram PR shortened, electrocardiogram ST segment abnormal, electrocardiogram T wave abnormal, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate irregular, hepatic enzyme increased, prostate examination abnormal, intraocular pressure increased, right ventricular systolic pressure increased, albumin urine present/protein urine present, skin test positive; Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: hypocalcaemia; Nervous System Disorders: cerebrovascular accident/ischaemic stroke, migraine, psychomotor hyperactivity, sinus headache, syncope/syncope vasovagal, restless legs syndrome, tremor, balance disorder, dyskinesia, hyperaesthesia; Psychiatric Disorders: agitation, anxiety, confusional state, depression, hallucination visual, flat effect, restlessness; Renal and Urinary Disorders: dysuria, haematuria, renal failure, renal impairment, benign prostatic hyperplasia, proteinuria; Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: dysmenorrhoea, nipple pain, erectile dysfunction; Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: bronchospasm, productive cough, pharyngolaryngeal pain, pulmonary oedema, respiratory distress, rhinitis allergic, rhinorrhea, rhonchi, tachypnoea, throat irritation, upper respiratory tract congestion; Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: acne, eczema, generalised erythema, hair growth abnormal, rash erythematous, rash maculo - papular, rash pruritic, livedo reticularis, skin discolouration, skin discomfort, urticaria localised; Vascular Disorders: orthostatic hypotension, peripheral coldness, poor peripheral circulation, poor venous access, vasoconstriction and vasospasm.

The safety profile of FABRAZYME treatment in paediatric patients was consistent with that seen in adults.

Infusion - associated reactions (IARs) (defined as product - related adverse events occurring on the same day as the infusion) were the most frequently reported related adverse events in the 7 clinical studies discussed in Table 3. The majority (65%) of patients ever on FABRAZYME experienced at least one infusion-associated event during the long - term treatment. These IARs included events of chills, fever (pyrexia/body temperature increased/hyperthermia), temperature change sensation (feeling cold/feeling hot), hypertension (blood pressure increased), nausea, vomiting, flushing (hot flush), paraesthesia (burning sensation), fatigue (lethargy/malaise/asthenia), pain (pain in extremity), headache, chest pain (chest discomfort), pruritus (pruritus generalised), urticaria, dyspnoea (dyspnoea exacerbated), dizziness, pallor, somnolence and tachycardia.

In the majority of patients, the adverse events associated with FABRAZYME infusions have been successfully managed using standard medical practices, such as reduction in infusion rate and/or pre - medication with, or additional administration of non - steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, antihistamines and/or corticosteroids.

The majority of these IARs are thought to be associated with the formation of IgG antibodies and/or complement activation. The majority of patients developed IgG antibodies to r-hαGAL, which is not unexpected (see PRECAUTIONS, General). The mean time to seroconversion was within three months of the first infusion of treatment with FABRAZYME. The majority of patients in clinical trials demonstrated either a downward trend in titres (based on a ≥ 4 - fold reduction in titre from the peak measurement to the last measurement) or tolerised (no detectable antibody by radioimmunoprecipitation (RIP)). There was no evidence that IgG seroconversion inhibited or neutralised the activity of FABRAZYME.

Post - Marketing Adverse Drug Reactions

During the post - marketing period, the adverse drug reaction profile was generally similar to that seen during the clinical studies. Adverse drug reactions seen during the post - marketing period included: feeling hot and cold, malaise, musculoskeletal pain, oedema, rhinitis, rhinorrhoea and oxygen saturation decreased / hypoxia. Infusion site reaction was seen and not unexpected given the route of administration. One patient reported an event of leukocytoclastic vasculitis.

A small number of patients have experienced anaphylactoid reactions which in some cases were considered life - threatening. Signs and symptoms of possible anaphylactoid reactions have included events of localised angioedema, generalised urticaria, bronchospasm and hypotension (see PRECAUTIONS).

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Therapy with FABRAZYME should only be initiated or continued by a physician with expertise in the treatment of Fabry disease (see PRECAUTIONS).

If an infusion - associated reaction occurs during a FABRAZYME infusion, decreasing the infusion rate, temporarily stopping the infusion and / or administration of antipyretics, antihistamines and/or steroids may ameliorate the symptoms. Patients who experience an infusion - associated reaction during a FABRAZYME infusion should be treated with caution when FABRAZYME is re-administered. If severe allergic or anaphylactoid reactions occur, immediate discontinuation of the administration of FABRAZYME and current medical standards for emergency treatment are to be observed.

Table 4

Managing Therapy for Patients Experiencing Infusion-Associated Reactions

Event Severity and Frequency	Single Mild to Moderate Event or Recurrent Mild to Moderate Event	Single Severe Event or Recurrent Moderate to Severe Event
Pre -Treatment Regimen	Approximately 1 hr prior to infusion: - Antihistamines - Paracetamol/ Ibuprofen	Approximately 13 hrs, 7 hrs, and 1 hr prior to infusion: - Corticosteroids* Approximately 1 hr prior to infusion: - Antihistamines - Paracetamol/Ibuprofen
Infusion Rate	~ 0.15 mg/min (10 mg/hr)*	~ 0.15 mg/min (10 mg/hr)*
*If infusion proceeds without incident, consideration may be given to increasing infusion rates in a stepwise manner and to reducing premedication.

The recommended dosage is 1 mg/kg of FABRAZYME per dose, infused every 2 weeks. Dosage should be individualised for each patient and small adjustments can be made to avoid discarding partially used vials.

No dose adjustment is necessary for paediatric patients 8 - 16 years old. The safety and efficacy in patients younger than 8 years of age have not been evaluated. However, patients with Fabry disease younger than 8 years old may be treated with FABRAZYME when clearly needed and after a careful risk / benefit analysis has been conducted by the physician.

The initial infusion rate should be no more than 0.25 mg/min (15 mg/hr) to minimise the potential occurrence of infusion - associated reactions. After patient tolerance is established, the infusion rate may be increased gradually with subsequent infusions.

Instructions for Use

Determine the number of vials for reconstitution based on the patient's body weight (kg) and the recommended dose of 1 mg/kg.

Using aseptic technique, reconstitute each vial with Sterile Water for Injection to yield a 5 mg/mL clear, colourless solution. The final concentration and administration volumes are provided in Table 5 below:

Table 5
Final Concentration and Administration Volumes

	5 mg Presentation	35 mg Presentation
Sterile water for reconstitution	1.1 mL	7.2 mL
Final volume of reconstituted product	1.1 mL	7.4 mL
Concentration after reconstitution	5 mg/mL	5 mg/mL
Extractable volume	1.0 mL	7.0 mL
Amount (mg) of enzyme within extractable volume	5 mg	35 mg

Visually inspect the reconstituted vials for particulate matter and discolouration. Do not use vials exhibiting particulate matter or discolouration. FABRAZYME does not contain preservatives. Vials are for single use only.

Immediately withdraw reconstituted solution from each vial, and using aseptic technique, further dilute with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection to a total volume based on the individual dose dispensed (see Table 6 below). Total infusion volumes as low as 50 mL were used in the Phase 1/2 trial.

Table 6
Minimum Total Volume for Infusion Based on Individual Dose

Individual Patient Dose Dispensed (mg)	Minimum Total Volume
<35	50
35.1 to 70	100
70.1 to 100	250
>100	500

Administer the solution intravenously at an initial rate of no more than 0.25 mg/min.
FABRAZYME should not be infused in the same intravenous line with other products.

FABRAZYME does not contain any preservatives; therefore after dilution with saline in the infusion bag, the unused product should be discarded.

OVERDOSAGE

There have been no reported cases of overdose with FABRAZYME. In clinical trials, patients received doses up to 3 mg/kg body weight were used.

Contact the Australian Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) or the New Zealand National Poisons Information Centre (telephone 0800 POISON or 0800 764 766) for advice on management.

PRESENTATION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS

FABRAZYME is supplied as a sterile, non - pyrogenic, white to off - white lyophilised powder. FABRAZYME is supplied in individually - boxed, single - use 5 mL or 20 mL glass vials containing an extractable amount of 5 mg or 35 mg agalsidase beta per vial, respectively.

Store FABRAZYME under refrigeration between 2°C - 8°C (36°F - 46°F). DO NOT USE FABRAZYME after the expiration date on the vial. This product contains no antimicrobial agent. Product is for single use in one patient only. Discard any residue.

To reduce microbiological hazard, use as soon as practicable after reconstitution / dilution.

FABRAZYME diluted for infusion in 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at 2°C - 8°C (36°F - 46°F), without microbial contamination.

Medicine Classification

Prescription Only Medicine

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Date of Preparation

11 June 2009

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