AbbVie Provides Update on RINVOQ® (upadacitinib) for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the U.S. |

NORTH CHICAGO, Unwell., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) at the moment introduced an replace to the U.S. Prescribing Info and Medicine Information for RINVOQ^® (upadacitinib) for the remedy of adults with reasonable to extreme rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This replace follows a Drug Security Communication (DSC) issued on Sept. 1, 2021 by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) following its closing assessment of the post-marketing examine, ORAL Surveillance, evaluating XELJANZ^® (tofacitinib) in sufferers with RA.¹ The outcomes of this examine confirmed the next fee of main opposed cardiac occasions (MACE), malignancy, mortality and thrombosis in XELJANZ (a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor) versus TNF blockers.¹ The DSC and this label replace apply to the category of systemically administered FDA-approved JAKs indicated for the remedy of RA and different inflammatory illnesses.¹

Primarily based on this class-wide replace, the U.S. label for RINVOQ will now embrace extra details about the dangers of malignancy and thrombosis, and the addition of mortality and MACE (outlined as cardiovascular dying, myocardial infarction and stroke) dangers inside the Boxed Warnings and Warnings and Precautions sections.¹ The indication has additionally been up to date to the next: RINVOQ is indicated for the remedy of adults with reasonably to severely energetic rheumatoid arthritis who’ve had an insufficient response or intolerance to a number of TNF blockers.¹

“RINVOQ is a crucial remedy choice for individuals dwelling with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those that haven’t been capable of obtain remission or low illness exercise. We stay dedicated to proceed producing proof that assist its benefit-risk profile throughout many inflammatory circumstances,” stated Michael Severino, M.D., vice chairman and president, AbbVie.

Supplemental New Drug Functions (sNDAs) for upadacitinib (RINVOQ) in atopic dermatitis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis stay underneath assessment by the FDA.  

About RINVOQ^® (upadacitinib)

Found and developed by AbbVie scientists, RINVOQ is a selective JAK inhibitor that’s being studied in a number of immune-mediated inflammatory illnesses. Primarily based on enzymatic and mobile assays, RINVOQ demonstrated larger inhibitory efficiency for JAK-1 vs JAK-2, JAK-3, and TYK-2.² The relevance of inhibition of particular JAK enzymes to therapeutic effectiveness just isn’t at present identified. RINVOQ 15 mg is accredited by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults with reasonably to severely energetic rheumatoid arthritis who’ve had an insufficient response or intolerance to a number of TNF blockers. RINVOQ 15 mg can also be accredited by the European Fee for adults with reasonable to extreme energetic rheumatoid arthritis, adults with energetic psoriatic arthritis and adults with energetic ankylosing spondylitis. RINVOQ is accredited by the European Fee for adults (15 mg and 30 mg) and adolescents (15 mg) with reasonable to extreme atopic dermatitis. Part 3 trials of RINVOQ in rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, Crohn’s illness, ulcerative colitis, large cell arteritis and Takayasu arteritis are ongoing.^3-10

Necessary Security Details about RINVOQ® (upadacitinib)

RINVOQ U.S. Use and Necessary Security Info

RINVOQ is a prescription drugs used to deal with reasonable to extreme rheumatoid arthritis in adults when a number of tumor necrosis issue (TNF) blockers have been used and didn’t work effectively or couldn’t be tolerated. It’s not identified if RINVOQ is protected and efficient in youngsters underneath 18 years of age.

What’s an important data I ought to learn about RINVOQ?

RINVOQ might trigger critical unintended effects, together with:

• Severe infections. RINVOQ can decrease the power of your immune system to battle infections. Some individuals have had critical infections whereas taking RINVOQ, together with tuberculosis (TB) and infections attributable to micro organism, fungi, or viruses that may unfold all through the physique. Some individuals have died from these infections. Your healthcare supplier (HCP) ought to take a look at you for TB earlier than beginning RINVOQ and examine you carefully for indicators and signs of TB throughout remedy with RINVOQ. You shouldn’t begin taking RINVOQ when you’ve got any form of an infection except your HCP tells you it’s okay. You might be at increased danger of growing shingles (herpes zoster).
• Elevated danger of dying in individuals 50 years and older who’ve a minimum of 1 coronary heart illness (cardiovascular) danger issue.
• Most cancers and immune system issues. Lymphoma and different cancers, together with pores and skin and lung cancers, can occur. Individuals taking RINVOQ have the next danger of sure cancers, together with lymphoma and lung most cancers, particularly in case you are a present or previous smoker.
• Elevated danger of main cardiovascular (CV) occasions resembling coronary heart assault, stroke, or dying in individuals 50 years and older who’ve a minimum of 1 coronary heart illness (CV) danger issue, particularly in case you are a present or previous smoker.
• Blood Clots. Blood clots within the veins of the legs or lungs and arteries can occur in some individuals taking RINVOQ. This can be life-threatening and trigger dying. Blood clots within the veins of the legs and lungs have occurred extra typically in people who find themselves 50 years and older and with a minimum of 1 coronary heart illness (CV) danger issue.
• Tears within the abdomen or intestines and adjustments in sure laboratory exams can occur. Your HCP ought to do blood exams earlier than you begin taking RINVOQ and when you take it. Your HCP might cease your RINVOQ remedy for a time period if wanted due to adjustments in these blood take a look at outcomes.

What ought to I inform my HCP BEFORE beginning RINVOQ?

Inform your HCP in the event you:

• Are being handled for an an infection, have an an infection that will not go away or retains coming again, or have signs of an an infection resembling:

• Have TB or have been in shut contact with somebody with TB.
• Are a present or previous smoker.
• Have had a coronary heart assault, different coronary heart issues, or stroke.
• Have had any kind of most cancers, hepatitis B or C, shingles (herpes zoster), or blood clots within the veins of your legs or lungs, diverticulitis (irritation in components of the big gut), or ulcers in your abdomen or intestines.
• Produce other medical circumstances together with liver issues, low blood cell counts, diabetes, power lung illness, HIV, or a weak immune system.
• Dwell, have lived, or have traveled to components of the nation that enhance your danger of getting sure sorts of fungal infections, such because the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the Southwest. In case you are uncertain in the event you’ve been to those areas, ask your HCP.
• Have just lately obtained or are scheduled to obtain a vaccine. Individuals who take RINVOQ mustn’t obtain reside vaccines.
• Are pregnant or plan to change into pregnant. Primarily based on animal research, RINVOQ might hurt your unborn child. Your HCP will examine whether or not or not you might be pregnant earlier than you begin RINVOQ. It is best to use efficient contraception (contraception) to keep away from changing into pregnant whereas taking RINVOQ and for a minimum of 4 weeks after your final dose.
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. RINVOQ might move into your breast milk. You shouldn’t breastfeed whereas taking RINVOQ and for a minimum of 6 days after your final dose.

Inform your HCP about all of the medicines you’re taking, together with prescription and over-the-counter medicines, nutritional vitamins, and natural dietary supplements. RINVOQ and different medicines might have an effect on one another, inflicting unintended effects.

Particularly inform your HCP in the event you take:

• Medicines for fungal or bacterial infections
• Rifampicin or phenytoin
• Medicines that have an effect on your immune system

Ask your HCP or pharmacist in case you are undecided in case you are taking any of those medicines.

What ought to I do or inform my HCP AFTER beginning RINVOQ?

• Inform your HCP immediately when you’ve got any signs of an an infection. RINVOQ could make you extra prone to get infections or make any infections you may have worse.
• Get emergency assist immediately when you’ve got any signs of a coronary heart assault or stroke whereas taking RINVOQ, together with:
• discomfort within the heart of your chest that lasts for various minutes, or that goes away and comes again
• extreme tightness, ache, strain, or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw
• ache or discomfort in your arms, again, neck, jaw, or abdomen
• shortness of breath with or with out chest discomfort
• breaking out in a chilly sweat
• nausea or vomiting
• feeling lightheaded
• weak spot in a single half or on one aspect of your physique
• slurred speech
• Inform your HCP immediately when you’ve got any indicators or signs of blood clots throughout remedy with RINVOQ, together with:

• Inform your HCP immediately when you’ve got a fever or stomach-area ache that doesn’t go away, and a change in your bowel habits.

What are the frequent unintended effects of RINVOQ?

These embrace higher respiratory tract infections (frequent chilly, sinus infections), nausea, cough, and fever. These will not be all of the attainable unintended effects of RINVOQ.

How ought to I take RINVOQ?

RINVOQ is taken as soon as a day with or with out meals. RINVOQ is accessible in 15 mg extended-release tablets. Don’t cut up, break, crush, or chew the pill. Take RINVOQ precisely as your HCP tells you to make use of it.

That is an important data to learn about RINVOQ. For extra data, discuss to your HCP.

You’re inspired to report destructive unintended effects of prescribed drugs to the FDA. Go to www.fda.gov/medwatch or name 1-800-FDA-1088.

In case you are having issue paying on your drugs, AbbVie could possibly assist. Go to AbbVie.com/myAbbVieAssist to study extra.

Please click on right here for the Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide.

Globally, prescribing data varies; consult with the person nation product label for full data.

About AbbVie in Rheumatology

For greater than 20 years, AbbVie has been devoted to bettering look after individuals dwelling with rheumatic illnesses. Our longstanding dedication to discovering and delivering transformative therapies is underscored by our pursuit of cutting-edge science that improves our understanding of promising new pathways and targets with a purpose to assist extra individuals dwelling with rheumatic illnesses attain their remedy targets. For extra data on AbbVie in rheumatology, go to https://www.abbvie.com/our-science/therapeutic-focus-areas/immunology/immunology-focus-areas/rheumatology.html.

About AbbVie

AbbVie’s mission is to find and ship progressive medicines that clear up critical well being points at the moment and tackle the medical challenges of tomorrow. We attempt to have a outstanding impression on individuals’s lives throughout a number of key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, ladies’s well being and gastroenterology, along with services and products throughout its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For extra details about AbbVie, please go to us at www.abbvie.com. Observe @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Ahead-Wanting Statements

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