POSLUMA flotufolastat F-18 158 mCi/mL Injection, 25 mL
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| Posluma 158 mCi/mLthis 69932-0002-50 | Blue | 25 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
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| US 12036290 ↗ | Method of use | U-3614 | Nov 27, 2041 |
| US 12036290 ↗ | Method of use | U-3615 | Nov 27, 2041 |
| US 11413360 ↗ | Drug substance | U-3614 | Nov 22, 2038 |
| US 11413360 ↗ | Drug substance | U-3615 | Nov 22, 2038 |
| US 12390540 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Aug 23, 2038 |
| US 12357711 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 22, 2038 |
| US 12427207 ↗ | Drug product | — | Nov 27, 2041 |
| US 12377176 ↗ | Drug substance | — | Nov 22, 2038 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
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| NCE | New Chemical Entity (5-year) | May 25, 2028 |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69932-0002-50 You're viewing this | 25 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE (69932-002-50) | 2023-05-25 | Active |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE POSLUMA is indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy. with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. POSLUMA is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions in men with prostate cancer: with suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.
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⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended amount of radioactivity of POSLUMA is 296 MBq (8 mCi) administered as an intravenous bolus injection. ( 2.2 ) Initiate imaging approximately 60 minutes after administration. Scanning should start from mid-thigh and proceed to base of skull. ( 2.4 ) See full prescribing information for additional preparation, handling, administration, imaging, and radiation dosimetry information. ( 2.3 , 2.4 )
2.1Radiation Safety - Drug Handling Handle POSLUMA with safety measures to minimize radiation exposure [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Use waterproof gloves, effective radiation shielding, including syringe shields, and other appropriate safety measures when handling and administering POSLUMA. Radiopharmaceuticals should be used by or under the control of physicians 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.
2.2Recommended Dose and Administration Instructions Recommended Dose The recommended amount of radioactivity to be administered in adults is 296 MBq (8 mCi) as an intravenous bolus injection. Preparation and Administration Instructions Inspect POSLUMA visually for particulate matter and discoloration before administration. Do not use the drug if the solution contains particulate matter or is discolored.
Use aseptic technique and radiation shielding when withdrawing and administering POSLUMA. Calculate the necessary volume to administer based on calibration time and required dose. The recommended maximum volume of undiluted POSLUMA is 5 mL.
POSLUMA may be diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP. Assay the dose in a dose calibrator before administration. Post Administration Instructions After the POSLUMA injection, administer an intravenous flush of sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to ensure full delivery of the dose.
Dispose of any unused drug in a safe manner in compliance with applicable regulations.
2.3Patient Preparation Instruct patients to drink water prior to administration of POSLUMA to ensure adequate hydration and to continue drinking and voiding frequently for the first few hours following administration to reduce radiation exposure.
2.4Image Acquisition Patients should void immediately prior to imaging. Position the patient supine with arms above the head. Begin image acquisition approximately 60 minutes after POSLUMA injection.
Image acquisition should start from mid-thigh and proceed to the base of the skull. Scan duration is approximately 20 minutes depending on the number of bed positions and acquisition time per bed position (typically 3 minutes). Adapt imaging technique according to the equipment used and patient characteristics in order to obtain the best image quality possible.
2.5Image Display and Interpretation POSLUMA binds to PSMA. PET images obtained using POSLUMA indicate the presence of PSMA in tissues [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . Lesions should be considered suspicious if uptake is greater than physiologic uptake in that tissue or greater than adjacent background if no physiologic uptake is expected.
Tumors that do not express PSMA will not be visualized. Increased uptake in tumors is not specific for prostate cancer [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].
2.6Radiation Dosimetry Estimated absorbed radiation doses for adult patients following intravenous injection of POSLUMA are shown in Table 1 . The effective radiation dose resulting from the administration of the recommended activity of 296 MBq of POSLUMA is 4.1 mSv. The radiation absorbed doses to the critical organs of adrenal glands, kidneys, and submandibular glands for the recommended activity of 296 MBq are 54.3 mGy, 51 mGy, and 43.8 mGy, respectively.
When PET/CT is performed, exposure to radiation will increase by an amount dependent on the settings used in the CT acqui…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 296 MBq/mL to 5,846 MBq/mL (8 mCi/mL to 158 mCi/mL) as flotufolastat F 18 gallium in approximately 25 mL at end of synthesis supplied as a clear, colorless solution in a multiple-dose vial. Injection: 296 MBq/mL to 5,846 MBq/mL (8 mCi/mL to 158 mCi/mL) as flotufolastat F 18 gallium in approximately 25 mL at end of synthesis in a multiple-dose vial. ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risk of Image Misinterpretation: Image interpretation errors can occur with POSLUMA imaging. Interpretation of POSLUMA PET may differ depending on imaging readers in patients with suspected recurrence of prostate cancer. Consider multidisciplinary consultation and histopathological confirmation.
( 5.1 , 14.2 ) Radiation risk: POSLUMA contributes to a patient's long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Ensure safe handling to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure. ( 2.1 , 5.2 )
5.1Risk of Image Misinterpretation Image interpretation errors can occur with POSLUMA PET. A negative image does not rule out the presence of prostate cancer and a positive image does not confirm the presence of prostate cancer. The performance of POSLUMA for imaging metastatic pelvic lymph nodes in patients prior to initial definitive therapy seems to be affected by serum PSA levels and risk grouping [See Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .
The performance of POSLUMA for imaging patients with biochemical evidence of recurrence of prostate cancer seems to be affected by serum PSA levels [See Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] . Flotufolastat F 18 uptake is not specific for prostate cancer and may occur in other types of cancer, in non-malignant processes, and in normal tissues. Clinical correlation, which may include histopathological evaluation, is recommended.
Risk of Image Misinterpretation in Patients with Suspected Prostate Cancer Recurrence The interpretation of POSLUMA PET may differ depending on imaging readers, particularly in the prostate/prostate bed region [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. Because of the associated risk of false positive interpretation, consider multidisciplinary consultation and histopathological confirmation when clinical decision-making hinges on flotufolastat F18 uptake only in the prostate/prostate bed region or only on uptake interpreted as borderline.
5.2Radiation Risks POSLUMA use contributes to a patient's overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer. Advise patients to hydrate before and after administration and to void frequently after administration. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and health care providers [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 )] .
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥0.4%) are diarrhea, blood pressure increase, and injection site pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd at 1-844-POSLUMA (1-844-767-5862) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
6.1Clinical 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 of POSLUMA was evaluated in 747 patients with prostate cancer [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )] . All patients received a single administration of POSLUMA with an administered radioactivity (mean ± SD) of 307 ± 23 MBq (8.3 ± 0.6 mCi).
The mean age of patients was 67 years (range: 43 to 86 years); distribution by race was 78% White, 12% Black or African American, 2% other, and 7% unreported; and distribution by ethnicity was 5% Hispanic/Latino, 87% non-Hispanic/Latino, and 8% unreported. The adverse reactions reported in ≥ 0.4% of patients are shown in Table 2 . Table 2: Adverse Reactions in ≥ 0.4% of Patients with Prostate Cancer Receiving POSLUMA Adverse Reaction POSLUMA N = 747 n (%) Diarrhea 5 (0.7%) Blood pressure increase 4 (0.5%) Injection site pain 3 (0.4%)
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and other therapies targeting the androgen pathway, such as androgen receptor antagonists, can result in changes in uptake of flotufolastat F 18 in prostate cancer. The effect of these therapies on performance of POSLUMA PET has not been established.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary POSLUMA is not indicated for use in females. There are no available data on the use of POSLUMA in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with flotufolastat F 18.
Radioactive drugs, including POSLUMA, have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of the radiation dose.
8.2Lactation Risk Summary POSLUMA is not indicated for use in females. There are no data on the presence of flotufolastat F 18 in human milk, the effect on the breastfed infant, or the effect on milk production.
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of POSLUMA have not been established in pediatric patients.
8.5Geriatric Use Among the total number of patients receiving POSLUMA in clinical studies of prostate cancer, 463 (62%) were 65 years of age and older, while 118 (16%) were 75 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )] . No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger adult patients.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary POSLUMA is not indicated for use in females. There are no available data on the use of POSLUMA in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with flotufolastat F 18.
Radioactive drugs, including POSLUMA, have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of the radiation dose.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of POSLUMA have not been established in pediatric patients.
🧓 Geriatric Use ▾
8.5Geriatric Use Among the total number of patients receiving POSLUMA in clinical studies of prostate cancer, 463 (62%) were 65 years of age and older, while 118 (16%) were 75 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 , 14.2 )] . No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these patients and younger adult patients.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE In the event of an overdose of POSLUMA, maintain hydration of the patient and frequent voiding to minimize radiation exposure. A diuretic might also be considered. If possible, an estimate of the radiation effective dose administered to the patient should be made.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of action Flotufolastat F 18 binds to PSMA (IC50 = 4.4 nM) expressed on cells, including prostate cancer cells, and is internalized. Prostate cancer cells usually overexpress PSMA. Fluorine-18 is a ß+ emitting radionuclide that can be detected using positron emission tomography.
12.2Pharmacodynamics The relationship between flotufolastat F 18 plasma concentrations and image interpretation has not been fully characterized.
12.3Pharmacokinetics Distribution Following intravenous administration, flotufolastat F 18 distributes to liver (15.8% of administered activity), heart blood pool (7.4%), and kidneys (3.2%) and is cleared from the blood. Elimination Metabolism Flotufolastat F 18 does not undergo metabolism up to 50 minutes post injection. Excretion Elimination is by urinary excretion.
Approximately 7% of the administered activity was excreted in the urine in the first 2 hours post-injection with approximately 15% excreted by 4.5 hours post-injection.
🧬 Mechanism of Action ▾
12.1Mechanism of action Flotufolastat F 18 binds to PSMA (IC50 = 4.4 nM) expressed on cells, including prostate cancer cells, and is internalized. Prostate cancer cells usually overexpress PSMA. Fluorine-18 is a ß+ emitting radionuclide that can be detected using positron emission tomography.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied POSLUMA injection is supplied as a clear, colorless solution in a multiple-dose glass vial (NDC 69932-002-50) containing 296 MBq/mL to 5,846 MBq/mL (8 mCi/mL to 158 mCi/mL) as flotufolastat F 18 gallium in approximately 25 mL at end of synthesis. Storage and Handling Store POSLUMA at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store POSLUMA in the original container in radiation shielding.
The expiration date and time are provided on the container label. Use POSLUMA within 10 hours from end of synthesis. Dispose of unused POSLUMA in compliance with applicable regulations.
This preparation is approved for use by persons under license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the relevant regulatory authority of an Agreement State.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION
11.1Chemical Characteristics POSLUMA (flotufolastat F 18) injection is a radioactive diagnostic agent for intravenous use. The active ingredient of POSLUMA is flotufolastat F 18 gallium, of which the molecular structure includes a DOTAGA complex with nonradioactive gallium. Radioactive fluorine-18 is covalently bound to silicon.
Chemically, flotufolastat F 18 gallium is gallate(6-), [(4 S ,8 S ,13 R ,27 R ,30 R ,35 S )-35-[4,10-bis[(carboxy-k O )methyl]-7-(carboxymethyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododec-1-yl-k N 1 ,k N 4 ,k N 7 ,k N 10 ]-30-[[[4-[bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)fluoro- 18 F -silyl]benzoyl]amino]methyl]-1,36-dihydroxy-1,6,11,18,21,29,32,36-octaoxo-5,7,12,17,22,28,31-heptaazahexatriacontane-4,8,13,27-tetracarboxylato(9-)]-, hydrogen (1:6). The molecular weight is 1537.3 g/mol and the structural formula is: POSLUMA is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, clear, colorless, and isotonic solution.
Each mL contains up to 20 mcg of flotufolastat gallium, up to 5,846 MBq (158 mCi) as flotufolastat F 18 gallium at end of synthesis, and the following inactive ingredients: 6.3% (v/v) alcohol, 1.9 mg anhydrous citric acid, 7.2 mg sodium chloride, and 0.75 mg sodium hydroxide to adjust pH between 4 and 6. POSLUMA contains no preservative. Structural Formula
11.2Physical Characteristics POSLUMA contains fluorine-18 (F 18) which is a cyclotron produced radionuclide that decays by positron emission (β+ decay, 96.7%) and orbital electron capture (3.3%) to stable oxygen-18 with a physical half-life of 109.8 minutes ( Table 3 ). The principal photons useful for diagnostic imaging are the coincident pair of 511 keV gamma photons, resulting from the interaction of the emitted positron with an electron ( Table 4 ). Table 3: Physical Decay Chart for Fluorine-18 Minutes Fraction Remaining 0 1 15 0.909 30 0.826 60 0.683 110 0.5 220
0.25Table 4: Principal Radiation Produced from Decay of Fluorine-18 Energy (keV) Abundance (%) Positron 249.8
96.7Gamma 511 193.5
11.3External Radiation The point source air-kerma coefficient for F 18 is 3.75 × 10 -17 Gy m 2 /(Bq s). The first half-value thickness of lead (Pb) for F 18 gamma rays is approximately 6 mm. The relative reduction of radiation emitted by F 18 that results from various thicknesses of lead shielding is shown in Table 5 .
The use of 8 cm of Pb will decrease the radiation transmission (i.e., exposure) by a factor of about 10,000. Table 5: Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Gamma Rays by Lead Shielding Shield Thickness cm of Lead (Pb) Coefficient of Attenuation 0.6 0.5 2 0.1 4 0.01 6 0.001 8 0.0001
💬 Information for Patients ▾
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Adequate Hydration Instruct patients to drink a sufficient amount of water to ensure adequate hydration before their PET study and urge them to drink and urinate as often as possible during the first hours following the administration of POSLUMA, in order to reduce radiation exposure [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Marketed by Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd., Oxford, OX4 4GA, UK POSLUMA ® is a registered trademark of Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd. © 2023 Blue Earth Diagnostics Ltd. – all rights reserved.
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