Brodalumab


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Subcutaneous
Plaque psoriasis
Adult: Moderate to severe cases in patients requiring systemic therapy or phototherapy and have failed to response, or have lost response to other systemic therapies: 210 mg once weekly for 3 doses (week 0, 1, and 2), then every 2 weeks thereafter. Discontinue therapy if no response after 16 weeks.
Contraindications
Active Crohn’s disease, clinically important active infections (e.g. active tuberculosis). Concomitant use with live vaccines.
Special Precautions
Patient with history of Crohn’s disease, depression or suicidality, chronic or recurrent infection. Pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Significant: Suicidal ideation and behaviour, serious infections and fungal infection, cryptococcal meningitis, exacerbation of Crohn’s disease.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Neutropenia.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Diarrhoea, nausea, oropharyngeal pain.
General disorders and admin site conditions: Fatigue.
Infections and infestations: Influenza, fungal infections including tinea infections (e.g. tinea pedis, tinea versicolor, tinea cruris), skin and mucosal candidiasis.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: Injection site reactions (e.g. erythema, pain, pruritus, bruising, haemorrhage).
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Arthralgia, myalgia.
Nervous system disorders: Headache.
Monitoring Parameters
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infections and signs of suicidal ideation or behaviour. Perform TB evaluation prior to initiation of therapy.
Drug Interactions
May increase serum concentration of midazolam.
Potentially Fatal: May diminish therapeutic and enhance adverse/toxic effects of live vaccines.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Brodalumab is a recombinant human monoclonal (IgG2) antibody which selectively binds to with high affinity and antagonises the interleukin-17 receptor A (IL-17RA). It blocks the activity with cytokine IL-17RA IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17A/F heterodimer and IL-25, leading to inhibition of cytokine-induced responses, including release of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Bioavailability: Approx 55% (SC). Time to peak plasma concentration: Approx 3 days.
Distribution: Crosses placenta, enters breastmilk (small amounts). Volume of distribution: 8.9 ± 9.4 L.
Metabolism: Undergoes degradation via catabolic pathways into small peptides and amino acids.
Storage
Store between 2-8°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light. Stable for 14 days at room temperature (≤25°C).
MIMS Class
Immunosuppressants
ATC Classification
L04AC12 - brodalumab ; Belongs to the class of interleukin inhibitors. Used as immunosuppressants.
References
Anon. Brodalumab. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 07/10/2019.

Buckingham R (ed). Brodalumab. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 07/10/2019.

Joint Formulary Committee. Brodalumab. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 07/10/2019.

Siliq (Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/. Accessed 07/10/2019.

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