ADVERSE REACTIONS SECTION.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS. The most common reported adverse reactions were headache, injection site pain, and increased blood pressure. (6)To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) 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 drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.In clinical studies, 1921 study participants were exposed to TAUVID [see Clinical Studies (14)]. In these studies, 1192 study participants received 240 MBq of TAUVID (about 65% of the recommended dose) and 729 study participants received 370 MBq of TAUVID (the recommended dose). The adverse reactions reported in greater than 0.5% within the studies are shown in Table 2.Table 2: Adverse Reactions with Frequency >=0.5% in Adults Who Received TAUVID in Clinical Trials (n 1921)Adverse Reactionn (%)Headache26 (1.4%)Injection site pain23 (1.2%)Increased blood pressure15 (0.8%).
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CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY SECTION.
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Animal studies to assess the carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity potentials of flortaucipir 18 have not been conducted.In an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation assay (Ames test), increases in the number of revertant colonies were observed in of the strains exposed to flortaucipir 19. In chromosomal aberration in vitro study with Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, flortaucipir 19 increased the percent of cells with structural aberrations with hour exposure with or without S9 metabolic activation. Twenty hour exposure without activation produced an increase in structural aberrations at all tested concentrations.Flortaucipir 19 was evaluated in rat micronucleus study and showed no genotoxicity. In this study, flortaucipir 19 did not increase the number of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes at the highest achievable dose level, 1600 ug/kg/day, when given for two consecutive days.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY. 12.1 Mechanism of Action. Flortaucipir 18 binds to aggregated tau protein. In the brains of patients with AD, tau aggregates combine to form NFTs, one of two components required for the neuropathological diagnosis of AD. In vitro, flortaucipir 18 binds to paired helical filament (PHF) tau purified from brain homogenates of donors with AD. The dissociation constant (Kd) of flortaucipir 18 binding to PHFs is 0.57 nM. In vivo, flortaucipir 18 is differentially retained in neocortical areas that contain aggregated tau. In vitro, tritiated flortaucipir has been reported to bind with low nanomolar affinity to monoamine oxidase-A and monoamine oxidase-B, which could contribute to off target binding.. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics. The relationship between flortaucipir 18 plasma concentrations and image interpretation was not explored in clinical trials.. Effect of MAO Inhibitors on Flortaucipir Binding in AD PatientsTAUVID PET signal was slightly reduced by rasagiline, MAO-B inhibitor, in vivo in low tau, high MAO-B areas of the brain such as the nucleus accumbens, putamen, and caudate. However, there is little potential for MAO binding to affect TAUVID scan interpretation in neocortical areas.. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics. After intravenous administration of TAUVID, flortaucipir 18 was distributed throughout the body with less than 10% of the injected 18 radioactivity present in the blood by minutes following administration, and less than 5% present in the blood by 10 minutes after administration. The residual 18 in circulation during the 80-minute to 100-minute imaging window was approximately 28% to 34% parent, with the remainder being metabolites.Clearance occurs primarily by hepatobiliary and renal excretion.
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CLINICAL STUDIES SECTION.
14 CLINICAL STUDIES. The performance of TAUVID imaging to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) was evaluated in two clinical studies: Study (NCT02516046) and Study (NCT03901092). In each study, TAUVID imaging was interpreted by independent readers who were blinded to clinical information. Readers interpreted TAUVID imaging as positive or negative [see Dosage and Administration (2.6)].Study enrolled 156 terminally ill patients who agreed to undergo TAUVID imaging and to participate in postmortem brain donation program. In 64 of these patients, reader interpretation of the TAUVID scan was compared to tau pathology based on scoring provided by independent pathologists, who evaluated the density and distribution of NFTs in the post-mortem brain (see Table 5). Of the 64 patients, the mean age was 83 years (range 55 to 100); 34 were female; 49 had dementia, had mild cognitive impairment, and 14 had no cognitive impairment on clinical evaluation around the time of TAUVID imaging.Table 5: Study Tau Pathology ScoringTau Pathology ScoreDistribution of Tau NFTs in the BrainB0No NFTsB1NFTs limited to transentorhinal brain regionB2B1 NFTs limited to limbic brain regionsB3B2 NFTs distributed throughout the neocortexImage reader performance for distinguishing B3 (positive) from B0-B2 (negative) tau pathology is shown in Table 6.Table 6: Study TAUVID Scan Reader Performance for B3 Tau Pathologya CI confidence interval.ReaderTrue PositiveTrue NegativeFalse PositiveFalse NegativeSensitivity (95% CIa)Specificity (95% CI)138178197(87, 100)68(48, 83)236232392(80, 97)92(75, 98)336223392(80, 97)88(70, 96)436196392(80, 97)76(57, 89)53913120100(91, 100)52(34, 70)The performance of the five TAUVID readers for sensitivity (95% CI) ranged from 92% (80, 97) to 100% (91, 100) and for specificity (95% CI) ranged from 52% (34, 70) to 92% (75, 98). Exploratory analysis evaluated how the same TAUVID interpretations distinguished B2-B3 from B0-B1 tau pathology, threshold used in integrating tau and amyloid pathology for the neuropathological diagnosis of AD. In this analysis, the performance of the five TAUVID readers for sensitivity (95% CI) ranged from 68% (55, 79) to 86% (74, 93) and for specificity (95% CI) ranged from 63% (31, 86) to 100% (68, 100) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].Study included the same terminally ill patients as in Study (plus 18 additional terminally ill patients) and 159 patients with cognitive impairment being evaluated for AD (the indicated population). Inter-reader agreement for five new TAUVID readers was evaluated using Fleiss kappa statistic (95% CI) and found to be 0.87 (0.83, 0.91) across all 241 patients. Exploratory analysis evaluated inter-reader agreement in two subgroups. In this analysis, Fleiss kappa (95% CI) was 0.82 (0.75, 0.88) in the terminally ill patients and 0.90 (0.85, 0.95) in the indicated population.
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CLINICAL TRIALS EXPERIENCE SECTION.
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience. Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.In clinical studies, 1921 study participants were exposed to TAUVID [see Clinical Studies (14)]. In these studies, 1192 study participants received 240 MBq of TAUVID (about 65% of the recommended dose) and 729 study participants received 370 MBq of TAUVID (the recommended dose). The adverse reactions reported in greater than 0.5% within the studies are shown in Table 2.Table 2: Adverse Reactions with Frequency >=0.5% in Adults Who Received TAUVID in Clinical Trials (n 1921)Adverse Reactionn (%)Headache26 (1.4%)Injection site pain23 (1.2%)Increased blood pressure15 (0.8%).
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CONTRAINDICATIONS SECTION.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS. None.. None. (4).
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DESCRIPTION SECTION.
11 DESCRIPTION. 11.1 Chemical Characteristics. TAUVID contains flortaucipir fluorine 18 (F 18). Chemically, flortaucipir 18 is 7-(6-[F-18]fluoropyridin-3-yl)-5H-pyrido[4,3-b]indole. The molecular weight is 262.27, the molecular formula is C16H10[18F]N3, and the structural formula is:TAUVID is sterile, non-pyrogenic solution for intravenous injection. The clear, colorless solution free of visible particulate matter is supplied ready to use, and each milliliter contains up to micrograms of flortaucipir and 300 to 1,900 MBq (8.1 to 51 mCi) flortaucipir 18 at end of synthesis, and 0.1 mL dehydrated alcohol in 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 and 8.0.. Structural Formula. 11.2 Physical Characteristics. TAUVID is radiolabeled with fluorine 18 (F 18), cyclotron produced radionuclide that decays by positron emission to stable oxygen 18 with half-life of 109.8 minutes. 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 3).Table 3: Principal Radiation Produced from Decay of Fluorine 18RadiationEnergy Level (keV)Abundance (%)Positron249.896.9Gamma511193.5. 11.3 External Radiation. The point source air-kerma coefficient for F18 is 3.74E-17 Gy m2/(Bq s). The first half-value thickness of lead (Pb) for 18 gamma rays is approximately mm. The relative reduction of radiation emitted by 18 that results from various thicknesses of lead shielding is shown in Table 4. The use of cm of Pb will decrease the radiation transmission (i.e., exposure) by factor of about 10,000.Table 4: Radiation Attenuation of 511 keV Gamma Rays by Lead ShieldingShield Thicknesscm of lead (Pb)Coefficient of Attenuation0.60.520.140.0160.00180.0001.
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DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. Recommended dose is 370 MBq (10 mCi), administered as bolus intravenous injection. (2.2)Initiate imaging approximately 80 minutes after drug administration. (2.3)See full prescribing information for additional preparation, administration, imaging, and radiation dosimetry information. (2). Recommended dose is 370 MBq (10 mCi), administered as bolus intravenous injection. (2.2). Initiate imaging approximately 80 minutes after drug administration. (2.3). See full prescribing information for additional preparation, administration, imaging, and radiation dosimetry information. (2). 2.1 Radiation Safety Drug Handling. TAUVID is radioactive drug. Only authorized persons qualified by training and experience should receive, use, and administer TAUVID. Handle TAUVID with appropriate safety measures to minimize radiation exposure during administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Use waterproof gloves and effective shielding, including syringe shields, when preparing and handling TAUVID.. 2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration Instructions. Recommended DoseThe recommended amount of radioactivity to be administered for PET imaging is 370 MBq (10 mCi), administered as an intravenous bolus injection in total volume of 10 mL or less.. Preparation and AdministrationAssessment of pregnancy status is recommended in females of reproductive potential before administering TAUVID.Use aseptic technique and radiation shielding during the preparation and administration of TAUVID [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].Visually inspect the radiopharmaceutical solution prior to administration. Do not use it if it contains particulate matter or if it is discolored (TAUVID is clear, colorless solution).TAUVID may be diluted aseptically with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to maximum dilution of 1:5 by the end-user. Diluted product should be used within hours of dilution and prior to product expiry.Assay the dose in suitable dose calibrator prior to administration.. Assessment of pregnancy status is recommended in females of reproductive potential before administering TAUVID.. Use aseptic technique and radiation shielding during the preparation and administration of TAUVID [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].. Visually inspect the radiopharmaceutical solution prior to administration. Do not use it if it contains particulate matter or if it is discolored (TAUVID is clear, colorless solution).. TAUVID may be diluted aseptically with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to maximum dilution of 1:5 by the end-user. Diluted product should be used within hours of dilution and prior to product expiry.. Assay the dose in suitable dose calibrator prior to administration.. Post-Administration InstructionsFollow the TAUVID injection with an intravenous flush of 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection, USP.Dispose of any unused TAUVID in compliance with applicable regulations.. Follow the TAUVID injection with an intravenous flush of 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection, USP.. Dispose of any unused TAUVID in compliance with applicable regulations.. 2.3 Image Acquisition. Starting approximately 80 minutes after the TAUVID intravenous injection, obtain 20-minute PET image with the patient supine. Position the head to center the brain (including the cerebellum) in the PET scanner field of view. Tape or other flexible head restraints may be used to reduce head movement.. 2.4 Image Display. The goal of the read is to identify and locate areas of flortaucipir activity in the neocortex that are greater than the background activity (background activity is defined as up to 1.65-fold the measured cerebellar average). For optimal display, select color scale with rapid transition between two distinct colors and adjust the scale so that the transition occurs at the 1.65-fold threshold. Examine the posterolateral temporal (PLT), occipital, parietal, and frontal regions bilaterally. Neocortical activity in either hemisphere contributes to image interpretation. Activity in white matter or regions outside the brain does not contribute to image interpretation. To help identify the PLT, consider subdividing the temporal lobe into four quadrants as instructed below. Activity in the anterior and medial temporal lobe does not contribute to image interpretation of positive TAUVID pattern.. Image Display and OrientationDisplay images in the transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. Reorient images to remove head tilt in the transverse and coronal plane. Use sagittal slice just off the midline to align the inferior frontal and inferior occipital poles in the horizontal plane.. Select and Adjust the Color ScaleTo create visual threshold for positivity:Draw region of interest around the cerebellum in the transverse plane.Select the plane to go through the cerebellum at the maximum cross-sectional area of the cerebellum.Record the mean activity or cerebellar counts (MCC). The region of interest should be drawn with the scan in gray scale and in the transverse plane as seen in the example in Figure 1.Figure 1: Example of Cerebellar Region of InterestSelect color scale for image display that has rapid transition between two distinct colors in the general range of 25% to 60% of maximum intensity.Set the upper contrast value (UCV) of the color scale. Use the following formula to set the visual threshold of 1.65 MCC to match the rapid transition in the color scale:UCV (MCC 1.65) (100% % level of color transition)If additional guidance on image display is needed, refer to the TAUVID User Guide for PET Image Display available by request from the manufacturer.. Draw region of interest around the cerebellum in the transverse plane.. Select the plane to go through the cerebellum at the maximum cross-sectional area of the cerebellum.. Record the mean activity or cerebellar counts (MCC). The region of interest should be drawn with the scan in gray scale and in the transverse plane as seen in the example in Figure 1.. Select color scale for image display that has rapid transition between two distinct colors in the general range of 25% to 60% of maximum intensity.. Set the upper contrast value (UCV) of the color scale. Use the following formula to set the visual threshold of 1.65 MCC to match the rapid transition in the color scale:. Figure 1. 2.5 Preparation for Image Interpretation. Before interpreting the image, review the brain to determine the lobar anatomy. Interpret the images by first evaluating the temporal lobes, followed by occipital, parietal, and frontal lobes bilaterally.To evaluate the temporal lobes, subdivide them into four quadrants by placing the horizontal crosshair immediately posterior to the brainstem nuclei and then scrolling inferiorly to place the vertical crosshair through the widest portion of the temporal pole, thus obtaining the anterolateral temporal (ALT), anterior mesial temporal (AMT), posterolateral temporal (PLT) and posterior mesial temporal (PMT) quadrants. See Figure for an example (the left and right image panels show the same scan in two different color scales).Figure 2: Temporal Lobe Quadrants. Before interpreting the image, review the brain to determine the lobar anatomy. Interpret the images by first evaluating the temporal lobes, followed by occipital, parietal, and frontal lobes bilaterally.. To evaluate the temporal lobes, subdivide them into four quadrants by placing the horizontal crosshair immediately posterior to the brainstem nuclei and then scrolling inferiorly to place the vertical crosshair through the widest portion of the temporal pole, thus obtaining the anterolateral temporal (ALT), anterior mesial temporal (AMT), posterolateral temporal (PLT) and posterior mesial temporal (PMT) quadrants. See Figure for an example (the left and right image panels show the same scan in two different color scales).. Figure 2. 2.6 Image Interpretation. Interpret TAUVID imaging independently of the patients clinical features and other imaging.Interpret the PET TAUVID images based upon the pattern and density of the radioactive signal within the neocortical gray matter (not within white matter or in regions outside of the brain). Only uptake of tracer in the neocortical grey matter regions should contribute to scan interpretation.Off-target binding may be seen in the choroid plexus, striatum, and brainstem nuclei. Small foci of noncontiguous tracer uptake may lead to false positive interpretation. Interpret scans that have isolated or noncontiguous, small foci in any region with caution. Some scans may be difficult to interpret due to image noise or motion artifact. For cases where there is uncertainty as to the location of neocortical uptake, use co-registered anatomical imaging to improve localization of uptake.. Positive TAUVID ScanA positive scan shows increased neocortical activity in posterolateral temporal (PLT), occipital, or parietal/precuneus region(s), with or without frontal activity. Neocortical activity in either hemisphere can contribute to identification of the positive pattern. positive scan supports the presence of widely distributed tau neuropathology (B3 tau pathology). See Figure for examples (the left and right image panels show the same scans in two different color scales) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].. Negative TAUVID ScanA negative scan shows no increased neocortical activity, or shows increased neocortical activity isolated to the mesial temporal, anterolateral temporal, and/or frontal regions. See Figure for examples (the left and right image panels show the same scans in two different color scales) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Figure 3: Positive Scan ExamplesA: Off target binding in the striatum.Row 1: Example of patient with increased uptake in PLT.Row 2: Example of patient with increased uptake in PLT and occipital regions.Rows and 4: Example of patient with increased neocortical activity in PLT, occipital lobe (solid arrows) and precuneus (dashed arrows) (row 3: level of temporal lobes, row 4: level of parietal/precuneus).Row 5: Example of patient with increased neocortical activity in medial prefrontal/cingulate, lateral prefrontal, PLT, parietal, occipital and precuneus regions. Figure 4: Negative Scan ExamplesB: Off target binding in the choroid plexus or brainstem nuclei.Row 1: Example of patient with no increased neocortical activity (activity is similar in intensity to cerebellar reference region).Row 2: Example of patient with increased activity isolated to MTL.Row 3: Example of patient with increased neocortical activity isolated to frontal lobe.Row 4: Example of patient with small isolated foci of non-contiguous and variable uptake in the PLT (solid arrows); increased activity in the ALT (dashed arrows). This pattern may also be seen in the occipital or parietal region.. Figure 3. Figure 4. 2.7 Radiation Dosimetry. Radiation absorbed dose estimates are shown in Table for organs and tissues of adults from intravenous administration of TAUVID. The effective radiation dose resulting from administration of 370 MBq (10 mCi) of TAUVID to an adult weighing 70 kg is estimated to be 8.7 mSv. Critical organs include the upper large intestinal wall, small intestine, and liver. When PET/CT is performed, exposure to radiation will increase in an amount dependent on the settings used in the CT acquisition.Table 1: Estimated Radiation Absorbed Dose After TAUVID Injectiona Assumed radiation weighting factor, wr, (formerly defined as quality factor, Q) of for conversion of absorbed dose (Gray or rads) to dose equivalent (Sieverts or rem) for 18. To obtain radiation absorbed dose in rad/mCi from above table, multiply the dose in uGy/MBq by 0.0037 (e.g., 14 uGy/MBq 0.0037 0.0518 rad/mCi).Organ/TissueMean Absorbed Dose Per UnitAdministered Activity (uGy/MBq)Adrenal glands14Brain8Breasts7Gallbladder wall38Lower large intestine wall35Small intestine wall85Stomach wall13Upper large intestine wall96Heart wall30Kidneys40Liver57Lungs34Muscle9Ovaries21Pancreas14Red bone marrow10Osteogenic cells12Skin6Spleen10Testes7Thymus gland9Thyroid7Urinary bladder wall38Uterus18Total body12Effective dose (uSv/MBq)a 24.
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DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS SECTION.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS. Injection: clear, colorless solution in 30 mL or 50 mL multiple-dose vial containing 300 MBq/mL to 1,900 MBq/mL (8.1 mCi/mL to 51 mCi/mL) flortaucipir 18 injection at the end of synthesis.. Injection: 300 MBq/mL to 1,900 MBq/mL (8.1 mCi/mL to 51 mCi/mL) of flortaucipir 18 injection in multiple-dose vial. (3).
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GERIATRIC USE SECTION.
8.5 Geriatric Use. Of 1921 study participants in completed clinical studies of TAUVID, 1544 (80%) TAUVID-treated subjects were >= 65 years old, while 839 (44%) were >= 75 years old. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of TAUVID were observed between subjects >= 65 years old and younger adult subjects.
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HOW SUPPLIED SECTION.
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING. 16.1 How Supplied. TAUVID injection is supplied in 30 mL or 50 mL multiple-dose vial containing clear, colorless solution free of visible particulate matter at strength of 300 MBq/mL to 1,900 MBq/mL (8.1 mCi/mL to 51 mCi/mL) flortaucipir 18 at end of synthesis. Each vial contains multiple doses and is enclosed in shield container to minimize external radiation exposure.30 mLNDC 0002-1210-30 (IC1210)50 mLNDC 0002-1210-50 (IC1210). 16.2 Storage and Handling. StorageStore TAUVID at 25C (77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. TAUVID does not contain preservative. Store TAUVID upright in shielding container [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. The expiration date and time are provided on the container label. Use TAUVID within the labeled expiration.. HandlingThis preparation is approved for use by persons under license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the relevant regulatory authority of an Agreement State.
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INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE. TAUVID is indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimers disease (AD).. TAUVID is radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain to estimate the density and distribution of aggregated tau neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimers disease (AD). (1)Limitations of UseTAUVID is not indicated for use in the evaluation of patients for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). (1, 5.2). Limitations of UseTAUVID is not indicated for use in the evaluation of patients for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Radiation RiskAdvise patients of the radiation risk of TAUVID [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].. PregnancyAdvise pregnant woman of the potential risks of fetal exposure to radiation doses with TAUVID [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].. LactationAdvise lactating woman to avoid breastfeeding for hours after TAUVID administration in order to minimize radiation exposure to breastfed infant [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)].Manufactured for Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, Philadelphia, PA 19104Copyright (C) 2020, Eli Lilly and Company. All rights reserved.TAU-0001-USPI-20200528.
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LACTATION SECTION.
8.2 Lactation. Risk SummaryThere are no data on the presence of flortaucipir 18 in human milk, or its effects on the breastfed infant or milk production. Lactation studies have not been conducted in animals. Advise lactating woman to avoid breastfeeding for hours after TAUVID administration in order to minimize radiation exposure to breastfed infant.
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MECHANISM OF ACTION SECTION.
12.1 Mechanism of Action. Flortaucipir 18 binds to aggregated tau protein. In the brains of patients with AD, tau aggregates combine to form NFTs, one of two components required for the neuropathological diagnosis of AD. In vitro, flortaucipir 18 binds to paired helical filament (PHF) tau purified from brain homogenates of donors with AD. The dissociation constant (Kd) of flortaucipir 18 binding to PHFs is 0.57 nM. In vivo, flortaucipir 18 is differentially retained in neocortical areas that contain aggregated tau. In vitro, tritiated flortaucipir has been reported to bind with low nanomolar affinity to monoamine oxidase-A and monoamine oxidase-B, which could contribute to off target binding.
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NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY SECTION.
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY. 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility. Animal studies to assess the carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity potentials of flortaucipir 18 have not been conducted.In an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation assay (Ames test), increases in the number of revertant colonies were observed in of the strains exposed to flortaucipir 19. In chromosomal aberration in vitro study with Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, flortaucipir 19 increased the percent of cells with structural aberrations with hour exposure with or without S9 metabolic activation. Twenty hour exposure without activation produced an increase in structural aberrations at all tested concentrations.Flortaucipir 19 was evaluated in rat micronucleus study and showed no genotoxicity. In this study, flortaucipir 19 did not increase the number of micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes at the highest achievable dose level, 1600 ug/kg/day, when given for two consecutive days.
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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL.
PDP TEXTTauvid 50 mL SHIELDNDC 0002-1210-50Tauvid(TM)Flortaucipir 18 Injection50 mL Multiple-Dose VialSterileRx OnlyCAUTION RADIOACTIVE MATERIALFor Intravenous Use Only300 MBq/mL to 1,900 MBq/mL (8.1 mCi/mL to 51 mCi/mL) at End of SynthesisMBq (mCi) in mL at on Expires at on Batch No.Dosage: See prescribing information.Contains up to micrograms of flortaucipir and 0.1 mL dehydrated alcohol USP in 0.9% sodium chloride injection USP per milliliter of solution. Store vial upright in shielding container at 25C (77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F).Manufactured by PETNET Solutions, Inc. Knoxville, TN 37932 for Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Principal Display Panel.
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PEDIATRIC USE SECTION.
8.4 Pediatric Use. The safety and effectiveness of TAUVID in pediatric patients have not been established.
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PHARMACODYNAMICS SECTION.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics. The relationship between flortaucipir 18 plasma concentrations and image interpretation was not explored in clinical trials.. Effect of MAO Inhibitors on Flortaucipir Binding in AD PatientsTAUVID PET signal was slightly reduced by rasagiline, MAO-B inhibitor, in vivo in low tau, high MAO-B areas of the brain such as the nucleus accumbens, putamen, and caudate. However, there is little potential for MAO binding to affect TAUVID scan interpretation in neocortical areas.
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12.3 Pharmacokinetics. After intravenous administration of TAUVID, flortaucipir 18 was distributed throughout the body with less than 10% of the injected 18 radioactivity present in the blood by minutes following administration, and less than 5% present in the blood by 10 minutes after administration. The residual 18 in circulation during the 80-minute to 100-minute imaging window was approximately 28% to 34% parent, with the remainder being metabolites.Clearance occurs primarily by hepatobiliary and renal excretion.
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PREGNANCY SECTION.
8.1 Pregnancy. Risk SummaryAll radiopharmaceuticals, including TAUVID, have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of radiation dose. Advise pregnant woman of the potential risks of fetal exposure to radiation doses with administration of TAUVID. TAUVID is not likely to be used in females of reproductive age.There are no available data on TAUVID use in pregnant women. No animal reproduction studies using flortaucipir 18 have been conducted to evaluate its effect on female reproduction and embryo-fetal development.The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.
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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION.
Limitations of UseTAUVID is not indicated for use in the evaluation of patients for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
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STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION.
16.2 Storage and Handling. StorageStore TAUVID at 25C (77F); excursions permitted to 15C to 30C (59F to 86F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. TAUVID does not contain preservative. Store TAUVID upright in shielding container [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. The expiration date and time are provided on the container label. Use TAUVID within the labeled expiration.. HandlingThis preparation is approved for use by persons under license by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the relevant regulatory authority of an Agreement State.
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USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS SECTION.
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS. Lactation: Interrupt breastfeeding. Advise lactating woman to avoid breastfeeding for hours after TAUVID administration. (8.2). 8.1 Pregnancy. Risk SummaryAll radiopharmaceuticals, including TAUVID, have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of radiation dose. Advise pregnant woman of the potential risks of fetal exposure to radiation doses with administration of TAUVID. TAUVID is not likely to be used in females of reproductive age.There are no available data on TAUVID use in pregnant women. No animal reproduction studies using flortaucipir 18 have been conducted to evaluate its effect on female reproduction and embryo-fetal development.The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.. 8.2 Lactation. Risk SummaryThere are no data on the presence of flortaucipir 18 in human milk, or its effects on the breastfed infant or milk production. Lactation studies have not been conducted in animals. Advise lactating woman to avoid breastfeeding for hours after TAUVID administration in order to minimize radiation exposure to breastfed infant.. 8.4 Pediatric Use. The safety and effectiveness of TAUVID in pediatric patients have not been established.. 8.5 Geriatric Use. Of 1921 study participants in completed clinical studies of TAUVID, 1544 (80%) TAUVID-treated subjects were >= 65 years old, while 839 (44%) were >= 75 years old. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness of TAUVID were observed between subjects >= 65 years old and younger adult subjects.
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS SECTION.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS. Risk of Misdiagnosis in Patients Evaluated for Alzheimers disease: Consider additional evaluation to confirm the absence of AD pathology in patients with negative TAUVID scan. (2.6, 5.1)Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Misdiagnosis: The safety and effectiveness of TAUVID have not been established for patients being evaluated for CTE. (1, 5.2)Radiation Risk: Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure. (2.1, 5.3). Risk of Misdiagnosis in Patients Evaluated for Alzheimers disease: Consider additional evaluation to confirm the absence of AD pathology in patients with negative TAUVID scan. (2.6, 5.1). Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Misdiagnosis: The safety and effectiveness of TAUVID have not been established for patients being evaluated for CTE. (1, 5.2). Radiation Risk: Ensure safe drug handling to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure. (2.1, 5.3). 5.1 Risk of Misdiagnosis in Patients Evaluated for Alzheimers disease. TAUVID does not target -amyloid, one of two required components of the neuropathological diagnosis of AD.TAUVID performance for detecting tau pathology was assessed in terminally ill patients, the majority of whom had AD dementia with B3 level NFT pathology. TAUVID performance for detecting tau pathology may be lower in patients in earlier stages of the pathological spectrum [see Clinical Studies (14)].. Negative TAUVID ScanNFTs may be present at levels that qualify for the neuropathological diagnosis of AD (B2 tau pathology in the presence of at least moderate levels of cortical amyloid pathology) in patients with negative TAUVID scan. Consider additional evaluation to confirm the absence of AD pathology in patients with negative TAUVID scan.. False Positive TAUVID ScanSmall foci of noncontiguous tracer uptake may lead to false positive TAUVID scan. Only uptake of tracer in the neocortex should contribute to the interpretation of positive TAUVID scan [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].. 5.2 Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Misdiagnosis. The safety and effectiveness of TAUVID have not been established for patients being evaluated for CTE. Preliminary non-clinical and clinical investigations suggest differences in tau conformation and distribution may limit flortaucipir 18 binding. Therefore, TAUVID is not indicated for detection of CTE.. 5.3 Radiation Risk. Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, including TAUVID, expose patients to radiation [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)]. Radiation exposure is associated with dose-dependent increased risk of cancer. Ensure safe handling and preparation procedures to protect patients and health care workers from unintentional radiation exposure [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2)].
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