Vilsin-60
Indications & Use
Vilsin60 is a gene therapy based on adenovirus vectors, used to treat adults with severe hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency, factor VIII activity < 1 IU/dL) who have not been tested for pre-existing adenovirus serotype 5 antibodies and have been approved by the FDA.
That is: an AAV-based gene therapy for adult patients with severe hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency, FVIII activity < 1 IU/dL). Pre-treatment testing for existing adenovirus serotype 5 (AAV5) antibodies is required; the product has been approved by the FDA.
Mechanism of Action
Gene therapy based on adenovirus vectors (gene therapy based on adenovirus vectors).
Prerequisites for use
- Pre-treatment testing for existing adenovirus serotype 5 (AAV5) antibodies
- Testing for the presence of factor VIII inhibitors
- Liver function assessment
Dosage & Administration
For one-time single-dose intravenous injection only (for one-time single dose intravenous injection only).
Recommended dose
6 × 10¹³ vector genomes (vg) per kg of body weight.
Infusion rate
Start at 1 mL/min; if well tolerated, increase by 1 mL/min every 30 minutes, up to a maximum of 4 mL/min.
Specifications & Presentation
Suspension for intravenous infusion.
Nominal concentration: 2 × 10¹³ vg of valoctogene roxaparvovec rvox per mL; extractable volume per vial not less than 8 mL (i.e., 16 × 10¹³ vg). Each carton contains a single-dose vial.
Appearance: sterile, preservative-free, clear colorless to pale yellow suspension.
Storage & Preparation
Storage
≤ -60 °C (-76 °F) frozen transport; store upright in the carton, protected from light.
During thawing & preparation
- Thaw at room temperature (not exceeding 25 °C / 77 °F)
- After thawing, may be kept at room temperature for up to 10 hours, including preparation and infusion time
- If storage is needed, intact un-punctured vials may be refrigerated upright, protected from light (e.g., in the original carton) at 2–8 °C for up to 3 days
- Must not be exposed to UV disinfection lamps
- Do not refreeze after thawing
Spill handling
Spilled product should be treated with a virucidal agent with proven activity against non-enveloped viruses and absorbed with absorbent material. Dispose of unused product and all disposable materials that may have contacted the product according to local pharmaceutical waste guidelines.
Contraindications
- Active infection, including acute infection or uncontrolled chronic infection
- Known significant hepatic fibrosis (stage 3 or 4) or cirrhosis
- Known allergy to mannitol
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%)
Nausea, fatigue, headache, infusion-related reactions, vomiting, abdominal pain.
Most common laboratory abnormalities (incidence ≥ 10%)
ALT, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine phosphokinase (CPK), factor VIII activity levels, gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), bilirubin > ULN.
Use in Special Populations
- Within 6 months after administration, males must not donate semen, and male patients and their female partners must prevent or postpone pregnancy
- Safety and efficacy data for Vilsin-60 in HIV-infected patients are limited
- Safety and efficacy in patients with pre-existing or active factor VIII inhibitors have not been established