Summary of product characteristics
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Serious adverse reactions were not observed in clinical trials using BabyBIG. The most common adverse reaction observed with BabyBIG treatment during clinical trials (>5%) was skin rash. Other reactions such as chills, muscle cramps, back pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and wheezing were the most frequent adverse reactions observed during the clinical trials of similarly-prepared human IGIV products. [15] The incidence of these reactions was less than 5% of all infusions in BabyBIG clinical trials, and these reactions were most often related to infusion rates. [7] The most common adverse reaction occurring in at least 5% of the patients treated with BabyBIG in a controlled clinical study was mild and transient erythematous rash of the face or trunk ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the California Department of Public Health at 1-510-231-7600 and http://www.infantbotulism.org/ 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. Two clinical studies of BabyBIG were performed: (1) an adequate and well-controlled study to evaluate safety and efficacy of BabyBIG, which used BabyBIG Lot 1, and (2) an open label study to collect additional safety data and confirm efficacy, which used BabyBIG Lot 2 [ see CLINICAL STUDIES (14) ]. [16, 17] Different methodologies were used to collect adverse events in the controlled study and open label study. Minor clinical events that were not recorded as adverse events in the controlled study were recorded as adverse events in the open label study. The only adverse event considered possibly related to BabyBIG administration was a mild, transient erythematous rash of the face or trunk. The following table summarizes the occurrence of rash by day of study relative to day of treatment for the randomized, controlled clinical trial (RCT) and for the open label study (OLS). Day of Study Relative to Treatment RCT OLS Placebo Both Gammagard 5% and Gammagard S/D 5% were used as placebo in this study. (N=64) BabyBIG (N=65) BabyBIG (N=293) n (%) Day -5 0 (0) 1 (2) 6 (2) Day -4 2 (3) 1 (2) 5 (2) Day -3 3 (5) 4 (6) 6 (2) Day -2 5 (8) 2 (3) 22 (8) Day -1 4 (6) 11 (17) 28 (10) Day 0 Day 0 is the day of treatment. Before In reference to treatment. 5 (8) 9 (14) 32 (11) During & After 2 (3) 9 (14) 39 (13) Day +1 2 (3) 1 (2) 18 (6) Day +2 1 (2) 2 (3) 13 (4) Day +3 3 (5) 0 (0) 7 (2) Day +4 1 (2) 2 (3) 11 (4) Day +5 2 (3) 0 (0) 5 (2) In the controlled study, when only treatment emergent events are considered, 14% of the BabyBIG-treated patients experienced erythematous rash during or after study infusion. Eight percent of placebo-treated patients also experienced erythematous rash in this study. A similar rash is known to occur both in infant botulism patients who have not received any IGIV products [18] and in patients treated with other IGIVs, [2, 3] making it difficult to ascertain the causality of the rash. In the controlled study only, the following adverse events occurred in at least 5% of the patients receiving BabyBIG or placebo: Adverse Event BabyBIG N=65 Placebo Both Gammagard 5% and Gammagard S/D 5% were used as placebo in this study. N=64 n (%) N (%) of Patients with any AE 20 (31) 29 (45) Rash erythematous 9 (14) 5 (8) Otitis media 7 (11) 5 (8) Pneumonia 7 (11) 9 (14) Anemia 3 (5) 9 (14) Hyponatremia 3 (5) 9 (14) Hypertension 1 (2) 3 (5) Respiratory arrest 1 (2) 6 (9) Urinary tract infection 1 (2) 8 (13) Convulsions 0 3 (5) In the open label study only, the following adverse events occurred in at least 5% of the patients: Adverse Event BabyBIG N=293 N (%) Patients with Any AE 285 (97) Blood pressure increased 221 (75) Dysphagia 190 (65) Irritability 121 (41) Atelectasis 113 (39) Rhonchi 100 (34) Pallor 83 (28) Loose stools 73 (25) Dermatitis contact 70 (24) Rash erythematous 64 (22) Vomiting 58 (20) Nasal congestion 54 (18) Edema 54 (18) Oxygen saturation decreased 51 (17) Pyrexia 51 (17) Body temperature decreased 48 (16) Blood pressure decreased 47 (16) Cardiac murmur 45 (15) Cough 39 (13) Rales 37 (13) Abdominal distension 33 (11) Breath sounds decreased 30 (10) Dehydration 30 (10) Agitation 29 (10) Hemoglobin decreased 27 (9) Stridor 26 (9) Lower respiratory tract infection 23 (8) Oral candidiasis 23 (8) Injection-site reaction 21 (7) Tachycardia NOS 20 (7) Peripheral coldness 19 (7) Dyspnea NOS 16 (6) Hyponatremia 16 (6) Injection-site erythema 15 (5) Intubation NOS 15 (5) Metabolic acidosis 15 (5) Neurogenic bladder 15 (5) Anemia 14 (5) Tachypnea 14 (5) Adverse event coding was used in the open label study to distinguish between minor clinical events that required no intervention and more significant events that required intervention. For example, "increased blood pressure" or "decreased blood pressure" was assigned when transient changes in blood pressure were observed, whereas "hypertension" or "hypotension" was assigned when more prolonged or significant changes were observed. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Because postmarketing reporting of adverse reactions is voluntary and from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate the frequency of these reactions or establish a causal relationship to product exposure. Experience with BabyBIG. No adverse reactions have been identified or reported that are ascribed to the use of BabyBIGduring postapproval use. Retrospective publications have shown safety-related information consistent with the safety-related information in the approved product labeling, and no new safety-related information has been presented for BabyBIG. [19, 20] Experience with Other IGIV Products. Some classes of adverse reactions that have not been reported in BabyBIG clinical studies or postmarketing experience have been observed with the overall post-approval use of other IGIV products, as shown in the following table. Respiratory Apnea, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Transfusion Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI), cyanosis, hypoxemia, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, bronchospasm Cardiovascular Cardiac arrest, thromboembolism, vascular collapse, hypotension Neurological Coma, loss of consciousness, seizures, tremor Integumentary Steven-Johnson syndrome, epidermolysis, erythema multiforme, bullous dermatitis Hematologic Pancytopenia, leukopenia, hemolysis, positive direct antiglobulin (Coombs') test General /Body as a Whole Pyrexia, rigors Musculoskeletal Back pain Gastrointestinal Hepatic dysfunction, abdominal pain
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS As with other immunoglobulin preparations, BabyBIG should not be used in individuals with a prior history of severe reaction to other human immunoglobulin preparations. [1-4] Individuals with selective immunoglobulin A deficiency have the potential for developing antibodies to immunoglobulin A and could have anaphylactic reactions to the subsequent administration of blood products that contain immunoglobulin A. Prior history of severe reaction to other human immunoglobulin preparations ( 4 ) Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency with anti-IgA antibodies ( 4 )
Description
11 DESCRIPTION BabyBIG, Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (BIG-IV), is a solvent-detergent-treated, sterile, lyophilized powder of immunoglobulin G (IgG), stabilized with 5% sucrose and 1% albumin (human). It contains no preservative. The purified immunoglobulin is derived from pooled adult plasma from persons who were immunized with recombinant botulinum vaccine for serotypes A and B (rBV A/B) and selected for their high titers of neutralizing antibody against botulinum neurotoxins type A and B. All donors were tested and their sera found to be negative for antibodies against the human immunodeficiency virus and the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses. The pooled plasma was fractionated by cold ethanol precipitation of the proteins according to the Cohn/Oncley method, modified to yield a product suitable for intravenous administration. [22, 23] Several steps in the manufacturing process have been validated for their ability to inactivate or remove viruses that may not have been detected in the Source Plasma. [1, 24-27] These include Cohn/Oncley fractionation (Fraction I through Supernatant III Filtrate); nanofiltration through one 75-nm and two 35-nm filters; and solvent/detergent viral inactivation. These viral reduction steps have been validated in a series of in vitro experiments for their capacity to inactivate and/or remove Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) and the following model viruses: bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) as a model for hepatitis C virus; mouse encephalomyelitis virus (MEMV) as a model for hepatitis A virus; and pseudorabies virus (PRV), feline calicivirus (FCV), and Sindbis virus to cover a wide range of physicochemical properties in the model viruses studied. Total mean log 10 reductions range from 4.63 to greater than 16 log 10 as shown in the following table. Process Step Mean Reduction Factor (log 10 ) Enveloped Viruses (size in nm) Non-Enveloped Viruses (size in nm) Sindbis (60-70) HIV-1 (80-100) PRV (120-200) BVDV (40-60) MEMV (22-30) FCV (35-39) Cohn/Oncley fractionation 6.6 > 9.44 > 10.37 6.25 4.06 Not done Nanofiltration ≥ 6.84 Not done Not done ≥ 5.4 Not done ≥ 6.92 Solvent/detergent treatment Not done > 4.51 > 5.53 > 4.85 0.57 Included hydrophobic chromatography after solvent/detergent treatment. Not done Cumulative Reduction Factor (log 10 ) ≥ 13.44 > 13.95 > 15.9 ≥ 16.5 4.63 ≥ 6.92 Additional testing performed with bovine parvovirus (as a model for parvovirus B19) showed a mean cumulative reduction factor of greater than 7.34 log 10 for Cohn/Oncley fractionation and solvent/detergent treatment followed by hydrophobic chromatography. A mean cumulative reduction factor of 2.55 log 10 was observed for removal of porcine parvovirus by nanofiltration. When reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection USP, each cubic centimeter (milliliter) contains approximately 50 ± 10 mg immunoglobulin, primarily IgG, and trace amounts of IgA and IgM; 50 mg sucrose; 10 mg albumin (human); and approximately 20 × 10 -3 mEq sodium. The reconstituted solution should appear colorless and translucent [ see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2.1) , WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5) ].
Dosage And Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For Intravenous Use Only Intravenous use only ( 2 ) Recommended dose is 1.0 mL/kg (50 mg/kg) given as a single intravenous infusion ( 2 ). Reconstitute in 2 mL Sterile Water for Injection USP and initiate infusion within 2 hours of reconstitution ( 2.1 ). Administer BabyBIG through a separate intravenous line ( 2.3 ). Begin infusion slowly (0.5 mL/kg/h); if no untoward reaction in 15 minutes, increase rate to 1.0 mL/kg/h ( 2.2 , 2.3 ). DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE, CONCENTRATION, AND RATE OF INFUSION ( 2.3 ). 2.1 Preparation for Administration BabyBIG does not contain a preservative. After reconstitution of the lyophilized product, the vial should be entered only once for the purpose of administration, and the infusion should begin within 2 hours of reconstitution. Remove the tab portion of the vial cap and clean the rubber stopper with 70% alcohol or equivalent. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder with 2 mL of Sterile Water for Injection USP, to obtain a 50 mg/mL BabyBIG solution. A double-ended transfer needle or large syringe is suitable for adding the water for reconstitution. When using a double-ended transfer needle, insert one end first into the vial of water. The lyophilized powder is supplied in an evacuated vial; therefore, the water should transfer by suction (the jet of water should be aimed to the side of the vial). After the water is transferred into the evacuated vial, the residual vacuum should be released to hasten the dissolution. Rotate the container gently to wet all the powder. An approximately 30-minute interval should be allowed for dissolving the powder. DO NOT SHAKE THE VIAL, AS THIS WILL CAUSE FOAMING. Inspect BabyBIG visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Infuse the solution only if it is colorless, free of particulate matter, and not turbid [ see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5) ]. To prevent the transmission of hepatitis viruses or other infectious agents from one person to another, use sterile disposable syringes and needles. Never reuse syringes and needles. 2.2 Treatment of Infant Botulism Caused by Toxin Type A or B The recommended total dosage of BabyBIG is 1.0 mL/kg (50 mg/kg), given as a single intravenous infusion as soon as the clinical diagnosis of infant botulism is made. BabyBIG should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency and in patients judged to be at increased risk of developing renal insufficiency (including, but not limited to, those with diabetes mellitus, volume depletion, paraproteinemia, sepsis, or who are receiving known nephrotoxic drugs) [ see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1) ]. 2.3 Administration Do not pre-dilute BabyBIG before infusion. Begin infusion within 2 hours after reconstitution is complete and conclude within 4 hours of reconstitution, unless infusion is temporarily interrupted for adverse reaction. Monitor vital signs continuously during infusion. Administer BabyBIG intravenously using low volume tubing and a constant infusion pump ( i.e. , an IVAC pump or equivalent) through a separate intravenous line. If a separate line is not possible, it may be "piggybacked" into a pre-existing line if that line contains either Sodium Chloride Injection USP, or one of the following dextrose solutions (with or without NaCl added): 2.5% dextrose in water, 5% dextrose in water, 10% dextrose in water, or 20% dextrose in water. If a pre-existing line must be used, do not dilute BabyBIG more than 1:2 with any of the above-named solutions. Admixtures of BabyBIG with any other solutions have not been evaluated. Use an in-line or syringe-tip sterile, disposable filter (18 μm) for the administration of BabyBIG. In the absence of prospective data allowing identification of the maximum safe dose, concentration, and rate of infusion in these patients, DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE, CONCENTRATION, AND RATE OF INFUSION. Begin infusion slowly. Administer BabyBIG intravenously at 0.5 mL per kg body weight per hour (25 mg/kg/h). If no untoward reactions occur after 15 minutes, the rate may be increased to 1.0 mL/kg/h (50 mg/kg/h). DO NOT EXCEED THIS RATE OF ADMINISTRATION. Monitor the patient closely during and after each rate change [ see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1) ]. At the recommended rates, infusion of the indicated dose should take 67.5 minutes total elapsed time. Time (minutes) Rate of 5% Solution mg/kg/hr 0-15 0.5 mL/kg/h 25 15 to end of infusion 1.0 mL/kg/h 50 As adverse reactions experienced by patients treated with immune globulin intravenous (human) (IGIV) products have been related to the infusion rate, if the patient develops a minor side effect ( i.e. , flushing), slow the rate of infusion or temporarily interrupt the infusion. If anaphylaxis or a significant drop in blood pressure occurs, discontinue the infusion and administer epinephrine.
Indications And Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BabyBIG ® , Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human), is indicated for the treatment of infant botulism caused by toxin type A or B in patients below one year of age. BabyBIG is an immune globulin intravenous (human) indicated for: Treatment of infant botulism caused by toxin types A or B in patients below one year of age ( 1 ).
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE Although limited data are available, clinical experience with other immunoglobulin preparations suggests that the major manifestations would be those related to volume overload. [1]
Adverse Reactions Table
Day of Study Relative to Treatment | RCT | OLS | ||
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Placebo | BabyBIG (N=65) | BabyBIG (N=293) | ||
n (%) | ||||
Day -5 | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 6 (2) | |
Day -4 | 2 (3) | 1 (2) | 5 (2) | |
Day -3 | 3 (5) | 4 (6) | 6 (2) | |
Day -2 | 5 (8) | 2 (3) | 22 (8) | |
Day -1 | 4 (6) | 11 (17) | 28 (10) | |
Day 0 | Before | 5 (8) | 9 (14) | 32 (11) |
During & After | 2 (3) | 9 (14) | 39 (13) | |
Day +1 | 2 (3) | 1 (2) | 18 (6) | |
Day +2 | 1 (2) | 2 (3) | 13 (4) | |
Day +3 | 3 (5) | 0 (0) | 7 (2) | |
Day +4 | 1 (2) | 2 (3) | 11 (4) | |
Day +5 | 2 (3) | 0 (0) | 5 (2) |
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Admixtures of BabyBIG with other drugs have not been evaluated. It is recommended that BabyBIG be administered separately from other drugs or medications that the patient may be receiving [ see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION (2) ]. Antibodies present in immune globulin preparations may interfere with the immune response to live virus vaccines such as polio, measles, mumps, and rubella; therefore, vaccination with live virus vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella), and monovalent varicella vaccines should be deferred until six months after administration of BabyBIG. This interval may be shortened if exposure to measles is likely. If such vaccinations were given shortly before or after BabyBIG administration, revaccination may be necessary. [21] The passive transfer of antibodies may interfere with the response to live viral vaccines ( 7 ).
Clinical Pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY BabyBIG contains IgG antibodies from the immunized donors who contributed to the plasma pool from which the product was derived. The titer of antibodies in the reconstituted product against type A botulinum toxin is at least 15 IU/mL and against type B toxin is at least 4.0 IU/mL. For toxin types A and B, by definition, 1 IU of botulinum antitoxin neutralizes 10,000 intraperitoneal mouse LD 50 of botulinum toxin. The titers of antibody against botulinum neurotoxins C, D, and E have not been determined. In the case of infants who may be exposed to botulinum neurotoxin type A or B, this product is expected to provide the relevant antibodies at levels sufficient to neutralize the expected levels of circulating neurotoxin. [16, 28] 12.1 Mechanism of Action BabyBIG contains antibodies specific for botulinum neurotoxin types A and B that bind to and neutralize circulating toxin types A and B in the patient. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Formal studies on pharmacodynamics have not been conducted with BabyBIG. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Traditional pharmacokinetic studies of BabyBIG have not been performed. However, the following table summarizes the mean serum titer of the anti-A component of BabyBIG following administration. Time BabyBIG Lot 1 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) BabyBIG Lot 2 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) mIU/mL NOTE: 1 IU of anti-type A or anti-type B antibody neutralizes, by definition, 10 4 mouse LD 50 of botulinum toxin. Day 1 Not done 537.1 ± 213.4 Week 2 106.7 ± 44.6 192.2 ± 71.2 Week 4 90.0 ± 39.2 155.5 ± 56.7 Week 8 54.9 ± 22.8 96.0 ± 33.2 Week 12 26.0 ± 20.5 61.4 ± 32.3 Week 16 15.6 ± 10.4 33.0 ± 22.3 Week 20 7.6 ± 6.6 19.3 ± 14.1 The half-life of injected BabyBIG has been shown to be approximately 28 days in infants, [16] which is in agreement with existing data for other immunoglobulin preparations. [2, 16]
Clinical Pharmacology Table
Time | BabyBIG Lot 1 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) | BabyBIG Lot 2 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) |
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mIU/mL | ||
NOTE: 1 IU of anti-type A or anti-type B antibody neutralizes, by definition, 104 mouse LD50 of botulinum toxin. | ||
Day 1 | Not done | 537.1 ± 213.4 |
Week 2 | 106.7 ± 44.6 | 192.2 ± 71.2 |
Week 4 | 90.0 ± 39.2 | 155.5 ± 56.7 |
Week 8 | 54.9 ± 22.8 | 96.0 ± 33.2 |
Week 12 | 26.0 ± 20.5 | 61.4 ± 32.3 |
Week 16 | 15.6 ± 10.4 | 33.0 ± 22.3 |
Week 20 | 7.6 ± 6.6 | 19.3 ± 14.1 |
Mechanism Of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action BabyBIG contains antibodies specific for botulinum neurotoxin types A and B that bind to and neutralize circulating toxin types A and B in the patient.
Pharmacodynamics
12.2 Pharmacodynamics Formal studies on pharmacodynamics have not been conducted with BabyBIG.
Pharmacokinetics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics Traditional pharmacokinetic studies of BabyBIG have not been performed. However, the following table summarizes the mean serum titer of the anti-A component of BabyBIG following administration. Time BabyBIG Lot 1 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) BabyBIG Lot 2 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) mIU/mL NOTE: 1 IU of anti-type A or anti-type B antibody neutralizes, by definition, 10 4 mouse LD 50 of botulinum toxin. Day 1 Not done 537.1 ± 213.4 Week 2 106.7 ± 44.6 192.2 ± 71.2 Week 4 90.0 ± 39.2 155.5 ± 56.7 Week 8 54.9 ± 22.8 96.0 ± 33.2 Week 12 26.0 ± 20.5 61.4 ± 32.3 Week 16 15.6 ± 10.4 33.0 ± 22.3 Week 20 7.6 ± 6.6 19.3 ± 14.1 The half-life of injected BabyBIG has been shown to be approximately 28 days in infants, [16] which is in agreement with existing data for other immunoglobulin preparations. [2, 16]
Pharmacokinetics Table
Time | BabyBIG Lot 1 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) | BabyBIG Lot 2 Anti-A Titer (mean ± S.D.) |
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mIU/mL | ||
NOTE: 1 IU of anti-type A or anti-type B antibody neutralizes, by definition, 104 mouse LD50 of botulinum toxin. | ||
Day 1 | Not done | 537.1 ± 213.4 |
Week 2 | 106.7 ± 44.6 | 192.2 ± 71.2 |
Week 4 | 90.0 ± 39.2 | 155.5 ± 56.7 |
Week 8 | 54.9 ± 22.8 | 96.0 ± 33.2 |
Week 12 | 26.0 ± 20.5 | 61.4 ± 32.3 |
Week 16 | 15.6 ± 10.4 | 33.0 ± 22.3 |
Week 20 | 7.6 ± 6.6 | 19.3 ± 14.1 |
Effective Time
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Description Table
Process Step | Mean Reduction Factor (log10) | |||||
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Enveloped Viruses (size in nm) | Non-Enveloped Viruses (size in nm) | |||||
Sindbis (60-70) | HIV-1 (80-100) | PRV (120-200) | BVDV (40-60) | MEMV (22-30) | FCV (35-39) | |
Cohn/Oncley fractionation | 6.6 | > 9.44 | > 10.37 | 6.25 | 4.06 | Not done |
Nanofiltration | ≥ 6.84 | Not done | Not done | ≥ 5.4 | Not done | ≥ 6.92 |
Solvent/detergent treatment | Not done | > 4.51 | > 5.53 | > 4.85 | 0.57 | Not done |
Cumulative Reduction Factor (log10) | ≥ 13.44 | > 13.95 | > 15.9 | ≥ 16.5 | 4.63 | ≥ 6.92 |
Dosage And Administration Table
Time (minutes) | Rate of 5% Solution | mg/kg/hr |
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0-15 | 0.5 mL/kg/h | 25 |
15 to end of infusion | 1.0 mL/kg/h | 50 |
Dosage Forms And Strengths
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 100 mg ± 20 mg lyophilized immunoglobulin per single-dose vial Single-use vial of 100 mg ± 20 mg lyophilized immunoglobulin ( 3 ) Reconstitution as directed results in a BabyBIG solution concentration of 50 mg/mL ( 2.1 )
Spl Product Data Elements
BabyBIG human botulinum neurotoxin a/b immune globulin human botulinum neurotoxin a/b immune globulin human botulinum neurotoxin a/b immune globulin sucrose albumin human sodium phosphate, monobasic, anhydrous
Application Number
BLA125034
Brand Name
BabyBIG
Generic Name
human botulinum neurotoxin a/b immune globulin
Product Ndc
68403-1100
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mL Vial Label Botulism Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (BIG-IV) BabyBIG ® DO NOT SHAKE VIAL AFTER RECONSTITUTION; AVOID FOAMING. See package insert for reconstitution, dosage, and administration. Rx only. Single use container. 007404 Manufactured for: California Department of Public Health by: Baxalta Inc. and Cangene bioPharma Inc. LOT EXP. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 mL Vial Label
Recent Major Changes
Drug Interactions (7) 06/2021
Recent Major Changes Table
Drug Interactions (7) | 06/2021 |
Spl Unclassified Section
For additional information concerning BabyBIG, contact: Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program California Department of Public Health 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Room E-361 Richmond, California 94804 Telephone: 510-231-7600 US Govt. License No. 1797 Manufactured by: Baxalta Inc. Westlake Village, CA 91362, USA; and Cangene bioPharma Inc. Baltimore, MD 21230, USA Distributed by: FFF Enterprises Temecula, CA 92590, USA FFF Enterprises Kernersville, NC 27284, USA Distributed for: Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program California Department of Public Health 850 Marina Bay Parkway, Room E-361 Richmond, CA 94804 Revised June 2021
Information For Patients
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Discuss the risks and benefits of BabyBIG use with the patient's legal guardians, including the possibility of adverse reactions, e.g., hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, as well as aseptic meningitis, TRALI, hemolysis, renal failure, and thrombosis [ see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5) ] . Inform patient's legal guardians that BabyBIG is made from human plasma and may contain infectious agents that can cause disease. While the risk of transmitting an infection has been reduced by screening plasma donors for prior exposure, testing donated plasma, and inactivating or removing certain viruses during manufacturing, the patient's guardian should report any symptoms that concern them [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3) ] . Inform patient's legal guardians that BabyBIG may interfere with immune response to live viral vaccines (e.g., MMR) and instruct them to notify the healthcare provider of this potential interaction when the patient is to receive vaccinations [ see DRUG INTERACTIONS (7) ] .
Clinical Studies
14 CLINICAL STUDIES Two clinical studies in infant botulism were performed: [16] (1) an adequate and well-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BabyBIG (N=129), and (2) an open label study to collect additional safety data and confirm efficacy (N=293). In the adequate and well-controlled clinical study, BabyBIG, given within the first 3 days of hospital admission to 59 patients with laboratory-confirmed infant botulism, has been shown to reduce the following: Average Length in Weeks p-value Placebo Both Gammagard 5% and Gammagard S/D 5% were used as placebo in this study. N=63 BabyBIG N=59 Hospital stay 5.7 2.6 p<0.0001 Intensive Care Unit stay 3.6 1.3 p<0.01 Mechanical ventilation 2.4 0.7 p<0.05 Tube-feeding 10.0 3.6 p<0.01 Length of hospital stay was also analyzed by patient age in both the adequate and well-controlled study and in an open label study. Age (days) Mean Length of Hospital Stay in Weeks Placebo Both Gammagard 5% and Gammagard S/D 5% were used as placebo in this study. N=63 BabyBIG (RCT) N=59 BabyBIG (OLS) N=206 RCT = randomized clinical trial OLS = open label study 0-60 3.8 (N=10) 2.8 (N=10) 2.0 (N=46) 61-120 5.6 (N=29) 1.9 (N=17) 2.0 (N=68) >120 6.6 (N=24) 3.0 (N=32) 1.8 (N=92) The observed reduction in length of hospital stay was statistically significant (p<0.01) with the exception of the 0 to 60-day age stratum, where small patient numbers limited the statistical power. Length of hospital stay was analyzed in the adequate and well-controlled study by race (white versus non-white): Race Mean Length of Hospital Stay in Weeks Placebo Both Gammagard 5% and Gammagard S/D 5 % were used as placebo in this study. BabyBIG (RCT) White 6.3 (N=40) 2.8 (N=35) Non-white 4.6 (N=23) 2.4 (N=24) Length of hospital stay was significantly reduced in both white and non-white patients (p=0.002). BabyBIG has not been tested for safety and efficacy in adults.
Clinical Studies Table
Average Length in Weeks | p-value | ||
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Placebo | BabyBIG N=59 | ||
Hospital stay | 5.7 | 2.6 | p<0.0001 |
Intensive Care Unit stay | 3.6 | 1.3 | p<0.01 |
Mechanical ventilation | 2.4 | 0.7 | p<0.05 |
Tube-feeding | 10.0 | 3.6 | p<0.01 |
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Pediatric Use
8.4 Pediatric Use BabyBIG has been studied for safety and efficacy only in patients below one year of age [ see ADVERSE REACTIONS (6) and CLINICAL STUDIES (14) ]. It has not been tested in other populations.
Use In Specific Populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS For use only in patients below one year of age ( 8.4 ) Renal impairment: Administer at minimum concentration and rate of infusion ( 2.3 ) 8.4 Pediatric Use BabyBIG has been studied for safety and efficacy only in patients below one year of age [ see ADVERSE REACTIONS (6) and CLINICAL STUDIES (14) ]. It has not been tested in other populations.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING NDC 68403-1100-6, 100 mg ± 20 mg lyophilized immunoglobulin single-dose vial individually packaged in a carton. Store the vial containing the lyophilized product between 2° and 8°C (35.6° to 46.4°F). Do not store BabyBIG in the reconstituted state. Use reconstituted BabyBIG within 2 hours. Do not use beyond expiration date, and dispose unused product in accordance with local requirements.
Storage And Handling
NDC 68403-1100-6, 100 mg ± 20 mg lyophilized immunoglobulin single-dose vial individually packaged in a carton. Store the vial containing the lyophilized product between 2° and 8°C (35.6° to 46.4°F). Do not store BabyBIG in the reconstituted state. Use reconstituted BabyBIG within 2 hours. Do not use beyond expiration date, and dispose unused product in accordance with local requirements.
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