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Florbetaben

Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC] — INTRAVENOUS

Florbetaben — Radioactive Diagnostic Agent [EPC]. INDICATIONS AND USAGE NEURACEQ is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in ad

Florbetaben

Brand names

Neuraceq

Active ingredients

FLORBETABEN F-18

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE NEURACEQ is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for: Evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing information of the therapeutic products NEURACEQ is a radioactive diagnostic drug indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of the brain to estimate amyloid beta neuritic plaque density in adults with cognitive impairment for: Evaluation of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of cognitive decline Selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing information of the therapeutic products (1)

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended amount of radioactivity is 300 MBq (8.1 mCi) administered as a slow single intravenous bolus (6 sec/mL) in a total volume of up to 10 mL. (2.2) Follow the injection with an intravenous flush of approximately 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride injection. (2.2) Obtain 15-minute to 20-minute PET images starting approximately 45 minutes to 130 minutes after drug administration. (2.3) See full prescribing information for image interpretation and radiation dosimetry. (2.4, 2.5) 2.1 Radiation Safety - Drug Handling Handle NEURACEQ with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure during administration [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Use waterproof gloves and effective radiation shielding, including lead-glass syringe shields when handling and administering NEURACEQ. Radiopharmaceuticals, including NEURACEQ, should be used by or under the control of healthcare providers who are qualified by specific training and experience in the safe use and handling of radionuclides, and whose experience and training have been approved by the appropriate governmental agency authorized to license the use of radionuclides. 2.2 Recommended Dosing and Administration Instructions Recommended Dosage The recommended amount of radioactivity of NEURACEQ is 300 MBq (8.1 mCi) in a total volume of up to 10 mL, administered as a single slow intravenous bolus (6 sec/mL). The maximum mass dose is 30 micrograms. Follow the administration with an intravenous flush of approximately 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride injection. Patient Preparation Instruct patients to hydrate before and after NEURACEQ administration and to void before imaging and frequently thereafter following NEURACEQ administration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] . Administration Use aseptic technique and radiation shielding to withdraw and administer NEURACEQ. Visually inspect NEURACEQ for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use NEURACEQ if it contains particulate matter or if it is discolored. Do not dilute NEURACEQ. Measure the activity of NEURACEQ with a dose calibrator immediately prior to injection. Verify patency of the indwelling catheter by a test flush with 0.9% sodium chloride injection prior to administration of NEURACEQ. Dispose of unused product in a safe manner in compliance with applicable regulations 2.3 Image Acquisition Guideline Position the patient supine with the head positioned to center the brain, including the cerebellum, in the PET scanner field of view. Tape or other flexible head restraints may be employed to reduce head movement. Acquire 15-minute to 20-minute PET images starting 45 minutes to 130 minutes after NEURACEQ administration. Image reconstruction should include attenuation correction with resulting transaxial pixel sizes between 2 mm and 3 mm. 2.4 Image Display and Interpretation Image Display Display images in the transaxial orientation using gray scale or inverse gray scale. The sagittal and coronal planes may be used for additional orientation purposes. CT or MR images may be helpful for anatomic reference purposes. However, visual assessment should be performed using the axial planes according to the recommended reading methodology. Locate regions which ‘anatomically’ correspond to white matter structures (e.g., the cerebellar white matter or the splenium) for orientation. Review images in a systematic manner, starting with the cerebellum and scrolling up through the lateral temporal and frontal lobes, the posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus, and the parietal lobes. Visual Assessment NEURACEQ images should be interpreted only by readers who successfully complete training provided by the manufacturer. The reader training can be accessed here: https://www.neuraceqreadertraining.com/learn. Perform image interpretation independently of the patient’s clinical features, relying on the recognition of unique image features. Interpret NEURACEQ images based upon the distribution of signal intensity within the cerebral cortex by comparing the signal intensity in the cortical gray matter and the adjacent white matter. Signal intensity in the gray matter is assessed in the following four brain regions: the temporal lobes, the frontal lobes, the posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus, and the parietal lobes. For a gray matter cortical region to be assessed as showing increased signal, the majority of slices from the respective region must be affected. The signal intensity in the cerebellum does not contribute to the scan interpretation. For example, a positive scan may show retained cerebellar gray-white contrast even when the cortical gray-white contrast is lost. Some scans may be difficult to interpret due to image noise, atrophy with a thinned cortex, or image blur. If co-registered computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) images are available, the CT/MR images may be used to clarify the relationship of the NEURACEQ uptake and the gray matter anatomy [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Negative NEURACEQ Scan Signal intensity in gray matter is lower than in white matter in all four brain regions (no amyloid beta deposition). A negative scan indicates sparse to no amyloid beta neuritic plaques. In patients being evaluated for AD and other causes of cognitive decline who have not been treated with amyloid beta-directed therapy, a negative scan is inconsistent with a neuropathological diagnosis of AD at the time of image acquisition and reduces the likelihood that a patient’s cognitive impairment is due to AD. A negative scan result does not preclude the accumulation of amyloid beta in the brain in the future. Positive NEURACEQ Scan Smaller area(s) of signal intensity equal to or higher than that present in white matter extending beyond the white matter rim to the outer cortical margin involving the majority of the slices within at least one of the four brain regions (“moderate” amyloid beta deposition), or a large confluent area of signal intensity equal to or higher than that present in white matter extending beyond the white matter rim to the outer cortical margin and involving the entire region including the majority of slices within at least one of the four brain regions (“pronounced” amyloid beta deposition). There is no known clinical or histopathologic correlation distinguishing “moderate” from “pronounced” amyloid beta deposition. A positive scan establishes the presence of moderate to frequent amyloid beta neuritic plaques. Neuropathological examination has shown that moderate to frequent amyloid beta neuritic plaques are present in patients with AD but may also be present in patients with other types of neurologic conditions as well as older people with normal cognition. Examples of positive and negative scans for each of the four brain regions are illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 1 Axial view of negative (top row) and positive (bottom row) Neuraceq PET scans Cerebellum: A contrast between the white matter (arrows) and gray matter is seen in both negative and positive scans. Extracerebral signal intensity in the scalp and posterior sagittal sinus (arrowhead) can be seen. Lateral temporal lobes: Spiculated or “mountainous” appearance of the white matter (arrows) is seen in the negative scan, and the signal does not reach the outer rim of the brain (dashed line) due to lower signal intensity in the gray matter. The positive scan shows a “plumped”, smooth appearance of the outer border of the brain parenchyma (dashed line) due to signal intensity in the gray matter. Frontal Lobes: Spiculated appearance of the white matter in the frontal lobes (arrows) is seen in the negative scan. The positive scan shows “plumped”, smooth appearance in these regions due to the increased gray matter signal intensity (dashed line). Posterior cingulate/precuneus: Regions adjacent and posterior to the splenium (arrow) appear as a hypo-intense “hole” (circle) in the negative scan, whereas this

Warnings

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Image Misinterpretation and Other Errors: Image interpretation errors have been observed. (5.1) Radiation Risk: NEURACEQ contributes to a patient’s long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and health care providers from unintentional radiation exposure. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration. (2.1, 2.2, 5.2) 5.1 Risk of Image Misinterpretation and Other Errors Errors may occur in the estimation of brain amyloid beta neuritic plaque density during NEURACEQ image interpretation [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]. The use of clinical information in the interpretation of NEURACEQ images has not been evaluated and may lead to an inaccurate assessment. Severe brain atrophy as well as motion artifacts that result in image distortion may limit the ability to distinguish gray and white matter on a NEURACEQ scan. Perform image interpretation independently of the patient’s clinical information. For cases where there is uncertainty as to the location of cortical signal, use co-registered anatomical imaging to improve localization of signal [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . 5.2 Radiation Risk NEURACEQ contributes to a patient's overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and health care providers from unintentional radiation exposure. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 )] . 5.1 Risk of Image Misinterpretation and Other Errors Errors may occur in the estimation of brain amyloid beta neuritic plaque density during NEURACEQ image interpretation [ see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]. The use of clinical information in the interpretation of NEURACEQ images has not been evaluated and may lead to an inaccurate assessment. Severe brain atrophy as well as motion artifacts that result in image distortion may limit the ability to distinguish gray and white matter on a NEURACEQ scan. Perform image interpretation independently of the patient’s clinical information. For cases where there is uncertainty as to the location of cortical signal, use co-registered anatomical imaging to improve localization of signal [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . 5.2 Radiation Risk NEURACEQ contributes to a patient's overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and health care providers from unintentional radiation exposure. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration [ see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 )] .

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS None None.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 1%) were injection site pain, injection site erythema, and injection site irritation (6.1). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lantheus Biosciences Ltd. at 1‑833-491-2524 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 clinical practice. The safety of NEURACEQ was evaluated in 872 adult subjects who received NEURACEQ by intravenous injection in clinical trials. Of these subjects, 724 received a single dose, 78 received two doses, and 70 received three doses at yearly intervals as part of annual repeat scanning. Table 2 shows adverse reactions reported in 1% of these 1,090 administrations from the clinical trials. Table 2: Adverse Reactions Reported in 1% of NEURACEQ Administrations in Adults in Clinical Trials Adverse Reaction NEURACEQ N=1,090 Administrations % Injection site pain 3.4 Injection site erythema 1.7 Injection site irritation 1.1 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 clinical practice. The safety of NEURACEQ was evaluated in 872 adult subjects who received NEURACEQ by intravenous injection in clinical trials. Of these subjects, 724 received a single dose, 78 received two doses, and 70 received three doses at yearly intervals as part of annual repeat scanning. Table 2 shows adverse reactions reported in 1% of these 1,090 administrations from the clinical trials. Table 2: Adverse Reactions Reported in 1% of NEURACEQ Administrations in Adults in Clinical Trials Adverse Reaction NEURACEQ N=1,090 Administrations % Injection site pain 3.4 Injection site erythema 1.7 Injection site irritation 1.1

Mechanism of action

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Florbetaben F 18 binds to amyloid beta plaques in the brain and the F 18 isotope produces a positron signal that is detected by a PET scanner. 3 H-florbetaben in vitro binding experiments revealed two binding sites (K d of 16 nM and 135 nM) in frontal cortex homogenates from patients with AD. Binding of florbetaben F 18 to amyloid beta plaques in postmortem brain sections from patients with AD using autoradiography correlated with both immunohistochemical and Bielschowsky silver stains. Florbetaben F 18 did not bind to tau or α-synuclein in tissue from patients with AD. Neither florbetaben F 18 nor non-radioactive florbetaben F 19 bound to AT8 positive tau deposited in brain tissue from patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), using autoradiography and immunohistochemistry, respectively. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Following intravenous administration, florbetaben F 18 crosses the human blood-brain barrier and shows differential retention in brain regions that contain amyloid beta deposits. Differences in signal intensity between brain regions showing specific and non-specific florbetaben F 18 uptake form the basis for the image interpretation method [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Following intravenous administration of 300 MBq (8.1 mCi) of NEURACEQ in healthy subjects, approximately 6% of the injected radioactivity was distributed to the brain at 10 minutes post-injection. Florbetaben F 18 plasma concentrations declined by approximately 75% at 20 minutes post-injection, and by approximately 90% at 50 minutes. The F 18 in circulation during the 45-minute to 130-minute imaging window was principally in the form of polar metabolites of florbetaben. Florbetaben F 18 was 98.5% bound to plasma proteins and was eliminated from plasma primarily via the hepatobiliary route with a mean biological half-life of approximately 1 hour. In vitro studies show that metabolism of florbetaben is predominantly catalyzed by CYP2J2 and CYP4F2. At 12 hours post-administration, approximately 30% of the injected radioactivity had been excreted in urine. Almost all F 18 radioactivity in urine was excreted as polar metabolites of florbetaben F 18 and only trace amounts of florbetaben F 18 were detected. In in vitro studies using human liver microsomes, florbetaben did not inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes at concentrations present in vivo . 12.1 Mechanism of Action Florbetaben F 18 binds to amyloid beta plaques in the brain and the F 18 isotope produces a positron signal that is detected by a PET scanner. 3 H-florbetaben in vitro binding experiments revealed two binding sites (K d of 16 nM and 135 nM) in frontal cortex homogenates from patients with AD. Binding of florbetaben F 18 to amyloid beta plaques in postmortem brain sections from patients with AD using autoradiography correlated with both immunohistochemical and Bielschowsky silver stains. Florbetaben F 18 did not bind to tau or α-synuclein in tissue from patients with AD. Neither florbetaben F 18 nor non-radioactive florbetaben F 19 bound to AT8 positive tau deposited in brain tissue from patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), using autoradiography and immunohistochemistry, respectively. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Following intravenous administration, florbetaben F 18 crosses the human blood-brain barrier and shows differential retention in brain regions that contain amyloid beta deposits. Differences in signal intensity between brain regions showing specific and non-specific florbetaben F 18 uptake form the basis for the image interpretation method [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Following intravenous administration of 300 MBq (8.1 mCi) of NEURACEQ in healthy subjects, approximately 6% of the injected radioactivity was distributed to the brain at 10 minutes post-injection. Florbetaben F 18 plasma concentrations declined by approximately 75% at 20 minutes post-injection, and by approximately 90% at 50 minutes. The F 18 in circulation during the 45-minute to 130-minute imaging window was principally in the form of polar metabolites of florbetaben. Florbetaben F 18 was 98.5% bound to plasma proteins and was eliminated from plasma primarily via the hepatobiliary route with a mean biological half-life of approximately 1 hour. In vitro studies show that metabolism of florbetaben is predominantly catalyzed by CYP2J2 and CYP4F2. At 12 hours post-administration, approximately 30% of the injected radioactivity had been excreted in urine. Almost all F 18 radioactivity in urine was excreted as polar metabolites of florbetaben F 18 and only trace amounts of florbetaben F 18 were detected. In in vitro studies using human liver microsomes, florbetaben did not inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes at concentrations present in vivo .

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54828-001

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