Avzivi tnjn bevacizumab 100 mg/4mL Injection, Solution
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Avzivi tnjn 100 mg/4mLthis 82143-0001-01 | Bio-Thera | 1 vial | — | — | Discontinued | — |
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⏳ Availability & biosimilar status
6 biosimilars are FDA-licensed for this reference biologic — see the list below. (Biologics have no small-molecule generics.)
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- A patent the reference product’s maker has publicly listed. A biosimilar generally can’t launch until these expire — unless they’re invalidated or resolved in a settlement.
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- A flat 12 years of FDA market protection from the biologic’s first licensure (the BPCIA). No biosimilar can be licensed before it ends, regardless of patents.
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- The first interchangeable biosimilar can earn a period as the only interchangeable version (pharmacists can substitute it without the prescriber).
- Earliest biosimilar (LOE)
- The latest of all the dates above — the soonest a biosimilar can realistically reach the market. Litigation and settlements can move it earlier.
Biologics have no small-molecule “generics” — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars, tracked in the FDA Purple Book.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 10,208,355 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 14, 2035 |
| US 10,017,732 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2034 |
| US 10,011,856 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | May 26, 2031 |
| US 9,795,672 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | May 28, 2024 |
| US 10,676,710 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2034 |
| US 9,714,293 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Aug 6, 2030 |
| US 9,487,809 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jan 14, 2032 |
| US 9,441,035 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Apr 23, 2034 |
| US 8,574,869 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 8, 2028 |
| US 8,512,983 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jan 4, 2031 |
| US 8,460,895 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Aug 8, 2029 |
| US 7,485,704 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 8, 2025 |
| US 10,336,983 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 31, 2035 |
| US 10,274,466 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 11, 2035 |
| US 11,078,294 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 8, 2028 |
| US 10,982,003 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Aug 6, 2030 |
| US 10,906,986 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Jul 8, 2028 |
| US 10,906,934 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Oct 12, 2033 |
| US 10,829,732 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Mar 14, 2034 |
| US 10,704,071 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Aug 18, 2031 |
| US 10,662,237 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Aug 7, 2031 |
| US 10,513,697 ↗ | Biologic patent | — | Sep 17, 2032 |
| Code | What it grants | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| RefProduct | Reference-product exclusivity (12-year, BPCIA) — no biosimilar can be licensed before this date | Dec 6, 2035 |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 82143-0001-01 You're viewing this | 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON (82143-001-01) / 4 mL in 1 VIAL | 2025-01-01 | Discontinued by firm |
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Avzivi is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with intravenous fluorouracilbased chemotherapy for first- or second-line treatment. ( 1.1 ) Metastatic colorectal cancer, in combination with fluoropyrimidine irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for second-line treatment in patients who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use : Avzivi is not indicated for adjuvant treatment of colon cancer.
( 1.1 ) Unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for first-line treatment. ( 1.2 ) Recurrent glioblastoma in adults. ( 1.3 ) Metastatic renal cell carcinoma in combination with interferon alfa.
( 1.4 ) Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan. ( 1.5 ) Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in combination with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan for platinum-resistant recurrent disease who received no more than 2 prior chemotherapy regimens. ( 1.6 )
1.1Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Avzivi, in combination with intravenous fluorouracil-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-or second-line treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Avzivi, in combination with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, is indicated for the second-line treatment of patients with mCRC who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen. Limitations of Use : Avzivi is not indicated for adjuvant treatment of colon cancer [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )].
1.2First-Line Non-Squamous Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer Avzivi, in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic non–squamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
1.3Recurrent Glioblastoma Avzivi is indicated for the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) in adults.
1.4Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Avzivi, in combination with interferon alfa, is indicated for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC).
1.5Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer Avzivi, in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin or paclitaxel and topotecan, is indicated for the treatment of patients with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer.
1.6Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Avzivi, in combination with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan, is indicated for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who received no more than 2 prior chemotherapy regimens.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Withhold for at least 28 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer Avzivi for 28 days following major surgery and until adequate wound healing. ( 2.1 ) Metastatic colorectal cancer.
( 2.2 ) 5 mg/kg every 2 weeks with bolus-IFL 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with FOLFOX4 5 mg/ kg every 2 weeks or 7.5 mg/kg every 3 weeks with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy after progression on a first-line bevacizumab product containing regimen First-line non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. ( 2.3 ) 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with carboplatin and paclitaxel Recurrent glioblastoma. ( 2.4 ) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks Metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
( 2.5 ) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with interferon alfa Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer. ( 2.6 ) 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan Platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer. ( 2.7 ) 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan given every week 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks with topotecan given every 3 weeks Administer as an intravenous infusion after dilution.
See full Prescribing Information for preparation and administration instructions and dosage modifications for adverse reactions. ( 2.8 , 2.9 )
2.1Important Administration Information Withhold for at least 28 days prior to elective surgery. Do not administer Avzivi until at least 28 days following major surgery and until adequate wound healing.
2.2Metastatic Colorectal Cancer The recommended dosage when Avzivi is administered in combination with intravenous fluorouracil-based chemotherapy is: • 5 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks in combination with bolus-IFL. • 10 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks in combination with FOLFOX4. • 5 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks or 7.5 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan- or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in patients who have progressed on a first-line bevacizumab product-containing regimen.
2.3First-Line Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer The recommended dosage is 15 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel.
2.4Recurrent Glioblastoma The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks.
2.5Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks in combination with interferon alfa.
2.6Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Cervical Cancer The recommended dosage is 15 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin or in combination with paclitaxel and topotecan.
2.7Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Recurrent Disease Platinum Resistant The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg intravenously every 2 weeks in combination with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan (every week). The recommended dosage is 15 mg/kg intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with topotecan (every 3 weeks).
2.8Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Table 1 describes dosage modifications for specific adverse reactions. No dose reductions for Avzivi are recommended. T able 1: Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions A dverse Reaction Severity D osage Modification Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistulae [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].
Gastrointestinal perforation, any grade Tracheoesophageal fistula, any grade Fistula, Grade 4 Fistula formation involving any internal organ Discontinue Avzivi Wound Healing Complications [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Any Withhold Avzivi until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of bevacizumab products after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established.
Necrotizing fasciitis Discontinue Avzivi Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Grade 3 or 4 Discontinue Avzivi Recent history of hemop…
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) or 400 mg/16 mL (25 mg/mL) clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale brown solution in a single-dose vial. Injection: 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL) or 400 mg/16 mL (25 mg/mL) in a single-dose vial. ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistula : Discontinue for gastrointestinal perforations, tracheoesophageal fistula, grade 4 fistula, or fistula formation involving any organ. ( 5.1 ) • Surgery and Wound Healing Complications : In patients who experience wound healing complications during Avzivi treatment, withhold Avzivi until adequate wound healing. Withhold for at least 28 days prior to elective surgery.
Do not administer Avzivi for at least 28 days following a major surgery, and until adequate wound healing. The safety of resumption of bevacizumab products after resolution of wound healing complication has not been established. Discontinue for wound healing complication of necrotizing fasciitis.
( 5.2 ) • Hemorrhage : Severe or fatal hemorrhages have occurred. Do not administer for recent hemoptysis. Discontinue for Grade 3-4 hemorrhage.
( 5.3 ) • Arterial Thromboembolic Events (ATE) : Discontinue for severe ATE. ( 5.4 ) • Venous Thromboembolic Events (VTE) : Discontinue for Grade 4 VTE. ( 5.5 ) • Hypertension : Monitor blood pressure and treat hypertension.
Withhold if not medically controlled; resume once controlled. Discontinue for hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy. ( 5.6 ) • Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) : Discontinue.
( 5.7 ) • Renal Injury and Proteinuria : Monitor urine protein. Discontinue for nephrotic syndrome. Withhold until less than 2 grams of protein in urine.
( 5.8 ) • Infusion-Related Reactions : Decrease rate for infusion-related reactions. Discontinue for severe infusion-related reactions and administer medical therapy. ( 5.9 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : May cause fetal harm.
Advise females of potential risk to fetus and need for use of effective contraception. ( 5.10 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) • Ovarian Failure : Advise females of the potential risk. ( 5.11 , 8.3 ) • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) : Discontinue Avzivi in patients who develop CHF.
( 5.12 )
5.1Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistulae Serious, and sometimes fatal, gastrointestinal perforation occurred at a higher incidence in patients receiving bevacizumab products compared to patients receiving chemotherapy. The incidence ranged from 0.3% to 3% across clinical studies, with the highest incidence in patients with a history of prior pelvic radiation. Perforation can be complicated by intra-abdominal abscess, fistula formation, and the need for diverting ostomies.
The majority of perforations occurred within 50 days of the first dose [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Serious fistulae (including, tracheoesophageal, bronchopleural, biliary, vaginal, renal and bladder sites) occurred at a higher incidence in patients receiving bevacizumab products compared to patients receiving chemotherapy. The incidence ranged from <1% to 1.8% across clinical studies, with the highest incidence in patients with cervical cancer.
The majority of fistulae occurred within 6 months of the first dose. Patients who develop a gastrointestinal vaginal fistula may also have a bowel obstruction and require surgical intervention, as well as a diverting ostomy. Avoid Avzivi in patients with ovarian cancer who have evidence of recto-sigmoid involvement by pelvic examination or bowel involvement on CT scan or clinical symptoms of bowel obstruction.
Discontinue in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation, tracheoesophageal fistula or any Grade 4 fistula. Discontinue in patients with fistula formation involving any internal organ .
5.2Surgery and Wound Healing Complications In a controlled clinical study in which bevacizumab was not administered within 28 days of major surgical procedures, the incidence of wound healing complications, including serious and fatal complications, was 15% in patients with mCRC who underwent surgery while receiving bevacizumab and 4% in patients who did not receive bevacizumab. In a controlled clinical study in patients with relapsed or recurrent GBM, the incidence of wound healing…
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Gastrointestinal Perforations and Fistulae [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Surgery and Wound Healing Complications [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. Hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )].
Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )]. Venous Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )].
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )]. Renal Injury and Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )]. Infusion-Related Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )].
Ovarian Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )]. Congestive Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )]. Most common adverse reactions incidence (incidence >10%) are epistaxis, headache, hypertension, rhinitis, proteinuria, taste alteration, dry skin, hemorrhage, lacrimation disorder, back pain and exfoliative dermatitis.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd. at 400-999-8703 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical studies are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical studies of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety data in Warnings and Precautions and described below reflect exposure to bevacizumab in 4463 patients including those with mCRC (AVF2107g, E3200), non-squamous NSCLC (E4599), GBM (EORTC 26101), mRCC (BO17705), cervical cancer (GOG-0240), epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer (MO22224), or other cancers at the recommended dose and schedule for a median of 6 to 23 doses.
The most common adverse reactions observed in patients receiving bevacizumab as a single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer therapies at a rate >10% were epistaxis, headache, hypertension, rhinitis, proteinuria, taste alteration, dry skin, hemorrhage, lacrimation disorder, back pain, and exfoliative dermatitis. Across clinical studies, bevacizumab was discontinued in 8% to 22% of patients because of adverse reactions [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Metastatic Colorectal Cancer In Combination with bolus-IFL The safety of bevacizumab was evaluated in 392 patients who received at least one dose of bevacizumab in a double-blind, active-controlled study (AVF2107g), which compared bevacizumab (5 mg/kg every 2 weeks) with bolus-IFL to placebo with bolus-IFL in patients with mCRC [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .
Patients were randomized (1:1:1) to placebo with bolus-IFL, bevacizumab with bolus-IFL, or bevacizumab with fluorouracil and leucovorin. The demographics of the safety population were similar to the demographics of the efficacy population. All Grades 3−4 adverse reactions and selected Grades 1−2 adverse reactions (i.e., hypertension, proteinuria, thromboembolic events) were collected in the entire study population.
Adverse reactions are presented in Table 2. Table 2: Grades 3-4 Adverse Reactions Occurring at Higher Incidence (≥2%) in Patients Receiving Bevacizumab vs. Placebo in Study AVF2107g Adverse R e action a Bevacizumab with IFL ( N=392) P lacebo with IFL ( N=396) Hematology Leukopenia 37% 31% Neutropenia 21% 14% G astrointestinal Diarrhea 34% 25% Abdominal pain 8% 5% Constipation 4% 2% Vascular Hypertension 12% 2% Deep vein thrombosis 9% 5% Intra-abdominal thrombosis 3% 1% Syncope 3% 1% General Asthenia 10% 7% Pain 8% 5% a NCI-CTC version 3 In Combination with FOLFOX4 The safety of bevacizumab was evaluated in 521 patients in an open-label, active-controlled study (E3200) in patients who were previously treated with irinotecan and fluorouracil for initial therapy for mCRC.
Patients were randomized (1:1:…
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Effects of Avzivi on Other Drugs No clinically meaningful effect on the pharmacokinetics of irinotecan or its active metabolite SN38, interferon alfa, carboplatin or paclitaxel was observed when bevacizumab was administered in combination with these drugs; however, 3 of the 8 patients receiving bevacizumab with paclitaxel and carboplatin had lower paclitaxel exposure after four cycles of treatment (at Day 63) than those at Day 0, while patients receiving paclitaxel and carboplatin alone had a greater paclitaxel exposure at Day 63 than at Day 0.
👥 Use in Specific Populations ▾
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. ( 8.2 ) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. * Biosimilar means that the biological product is approved based on data demonstrating that it is highly similar to an FDA-approved biological product, known as a reference product, and that there are no clinically meaningful differences between the biosimilar product and the reference product. Biosimilarity of Avzivi has been demonstrated for the condition(s) of use (e.g. indication(s), dosing regimen(s)), strength(s), dosage form(s), and route(s) of administration described in its Full Prescribing Information.
8.1Pregnancy R isk Summary Based on findings from animal studies and their mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )], bevacizumab products may cause fetal harm in pregnant women. Limited postmarketing reports describe cases of fetal malformations with use of bevacizumab products in pregnancy; however, these reports are insufficient to determine drug- associated risks. In animal reproduction studies, intravenous administration of bevacizumab to pregnant rabbits every 3 days during organogenesis at doses approximately 1 to 10 times the clinical dose of 10 mg/kg produced fetal resorptions, decreased maternal and fetal weight gain and multiple congenital malformations including corneal opacities and abnormal ossification of the skull and skeleton including limb and phalangeal defects (see Data) .
Furthermore, animal models link angiogenesis and VEGF and VEGFR2 to critical aspects of female reproduction, embryofetal development, and postnatal development. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data Animal Data Pregnant rabbits dosed with 10 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg bevacizumab (approximately 1 to 10 times the clinical dose of 10 mg/kg) every three days during the period of organogenesis (gestation day 6−18) exhibited decreases in maternal and fetal body weights and increased number of fetal resorptions. There were dose-related increases in the number of litters containing fetuses with any type of malformation (42% for the 0 mg/kg dose, 76% for the 30 mg/kg dose, and 95% for the 100 mg/kg dose) or fetal alterations (9% for the 0 mg/kg dose, 15% for the 30 mg/kg dose, and 61% for the 100 mg/kg dose).
Skeletal deformities were observed at all dose levels, with some abnormalities including meningocele observed only at the 100 mg/kg dose level. Teratogenic effects included: reduced or irregular ossification in the skull, jaw, spine, ribs, tibia and bones of the paws; fontanel, rib and hindlimb deformities; corneal opacity; and absent hindlimb phalanges.
8.2Lactation R isk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of bevacizumab products in human milk, the effects on the breast fed infant, or the effects on milk production. Human IgG is present in human milk, but published data suggest that breast milk antibodies do not enter the neonatal and infant circulation in substantial amounts. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with Avzivi and for 6 months after the last dose.
8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Females Bevacizumab products may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Avzivi and for 6 months after the last dose. Infertility Females Bevacizumab products increases the risk of ovarian failure and may impair fertility.
Inform females of reproductive potential of the risk of ovarian failure prior to the first-dose of Avzivi. Long-term effects of bevacizumab products on fertility are not known. In a clinical study of 179 premenopaus…
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Bevacizumab products bind VEGF and prevent the interaction of VEGF to its receptors (Flt-1 and KDR) on the surface of endothelial cells. The interaction of VEGF with its receptors leads to endothelial cell proliferation and new blood vessel formation in in vitro models of angiogenesis. Administration of bevacizumab to xenotransplant models of colon cancer in nude (athymic) mice caused reduction of microvascular growth and inhibition of metastatic disease progression.
12.2Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetic profile of bevacizumab was assessed using an assay that measures total serum bevacizumab concentrations (i.e., the assay did not distinguish between free bevacizumab and bevacizumab bound to VEGF ligand). Based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis of 491 patients who received 1 to 20 mg/kg of bevacizumab every week, every 2 weeks, or every 3 weeks, bevacizumab pharmacokinetics are linear and the predicted time to reach more than 90% of steady state concentration is 84 days.
The accumulation ratio following a dose of 10 mg/kg of bevacizumab once every 2 weeks is 2.8. Population simulations of bevacizumab exposures provide a median trough concentration of 80.3 mcg/mL on Day 84 (10th, 90th percentile: 45, 128) following a dose of 5 mg/kg once every two weeks. Distribution The mean (% coefficient of variation [CV%]) central volume of distribution is 2.9 (22%) L.
Elimination The mean (CV%) clearance is 0.23 (33) L/day. The estimated half-life is 20 days (11 to 50 days). Specific Populations The clearance of bevacizumab varied by body weight, sex, and tumor burden.
After correcting for body weight, males had a higher bevacizumab clearance (0.26 L/day vs.
0.21L/day) and a larger central volume of distribution (3.2 L vs.
2.7L) than females. Patients with higher tumor burden (at or above median value of tumor surface area) had a higher bevacizumab clearance (0.25 L/day vs.
0.20L/day) than patients with tumor burdens below the median. In Study AVF2107g, there was no evidence of lesser efficacy (hazard ratio for overall survival) in males or patients with higher tumor burden treated with bevacizumab as compared to females and patients with low tumor burden.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Avzivi (bevacizumab-tnjn) injection is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale brown, sterile solution for intravenous infusion supplied as single-dose vials in the following strengths: 100 mg/4 mL (25 mg/mL): carton of one vial (NDC 82143-001-01) 400 mg/16 mL (25 mg/mL) : carton of one vial (NDC 82143-002-01) Store refrigerated at 2 o C to 8 o C (36 o F to 46 o F) in the original carton until time of use to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake the vial or carton.
📋 Description ▾
11 DESCRIPTION Bevacizumab-tnjn is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor. Bevacizumab-tnjn is a recombinant humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that contains human framework regions and murine complementarity-determining regions. Bevacizumab-tnjn has an approximate molecular weight of 149 kDa.
Bevacizumab-tnjn is produced in a mammalian cell (Chinese Hamster Ovary) expression system. Avzivi (bevacizumab-tnjn) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, colorless to pale brown solution in a single-dose vial for intravenous use. Avzivi contains bevacizumab-tnjn at a concentration of 25 mg/mL in either a 100 mg/4 mL or 400 mg/16 mL single-dose vial.
Each mL of solution contains 25 mg bevacizumab-tnjn, dibasic sodium phosphate (1.2 mg), monobasic sodium phosphate (5 mg), polysorbate 20 (0.4 mg), trehalose (54.3 mg) , and Water for Injection, USP. The pH is 6.1.