SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions. See section 4.8 for how to report adverse reactions.

• 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen

• 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Each 0.8 mL single dose pre-filled syringe contains 40 mg of adalimumab.

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen

Each 0.8 mL single dose pre-filled pen contains 40 mg of adalimumab.

Adalimumab is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary cells.

For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.

• 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM

Solution for injection (injection).

Clear to slightly opalescent solution.

• 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS

  • 4.1 Therapeutic indications

Rheumatoid arthritis

Cyltezo in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for:

the treatment of moderate to severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients when the response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs including methotrexate has been inadequate.

the treatment of severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis in adults not previously treated with methotrexate.

Cyltezo can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to methotrexate or when continued treatment with methotrexate is inappropriate.

Cyltezo reduces the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray and improves physical function, when given in combination with methotrexate.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Adalimumab in combination with methotrexate is indicated for the treatment of active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, in patients from the age of 2 years who have had an inadequate response to one or more disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Adalimumab can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to methotrexate or when continued treatment with methotrexate is inappropriate (for the efficacy in monotherapy see section 5.1). Adalimumab has not been studied in patients aged less than 2 years.

Enthesitis-related arthritis

Adalimumab is indicated for the treatment of active enthesitis-related arthritis in patients, 6 years of age and older, who have had an inadequate response to, or who are intolerant of, conventional therapy (see section 5.1).

Axial spondyloarthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of adults with severe active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.

Axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence ofAS

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of adults with severe axial

evidence of AS but with objective signs of inflammation by elevated CRP and/or MRI, who have had an inadequate response to, or are intolerant to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Psoriatic arthritis

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis in adults when the response to previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy has been inadequate. Adalimumab has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of peripheral joint damage as measured by X-ray in patients with polyarticular symmetrical subtypes of the disease (see Section 5.1) and to improve physical function.

Psoriasis

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy.

Paediatric plaque psoriasis

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents from 4 years of age who have had an inadequate response to or are inappropriate candidates for topical therapy and phototherapies.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with an inadequate response to conventional systemic HS therapy (see sections 5.1 and 5.2).

isease

Cyltezo is indicated for treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, in adult patients who have not responded despite a full and adequate course of therapy with a corticosteroid and/or an immunosuppressant; or who are intolerant to or have medical contraindications for such therapies.

Paediatric Crohn's disease

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in paediatric patients (from 6 years of age) who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy including primary nutrition therapy and a corticosteroid and/or an immunomodulator, or who are intolerant to or have contraindications for such therapies.

Ulcerative colitis

Cyltezo is indicated for treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy including corticosteroids and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) or azathioprine (AZA), or who are intolerant to or have medical contraindications for such therapies.

Uveitis

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior and panuveitis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids, in patients in need of corticosteroid-or in whom corticosteroid treatment is inappropriate.

Paediatric Uveitis

Cyltezo is indicated for the treatment of paediatric chronic non-infectious anterior uveitis in patients from 2 years of age who have had an inadequate response to or are intolerant to conventional therapy, or in whom conventional therapy is inappropriate.

• 4.2 Posology and method of administration

Cyltezo treatment should be initiated and supervised by specialist and treatment of conditions for which Cyltezo is indicated. Ophthalmologists are advised to consult with an appropriate specialist before initiation of treatment with Cyltezo (see section 4.4). Patients treated with Cyltezo should be given the patient alert card.

After proper training in injection technique, patients may self-inject with Cyltezo if their physician determines that it is appropriate and with medical follow-up as necessary.

During treatment with Cyltezo, other concomitant therapies (e.g., corticosteroids and/or immunomodulatory agents) should be optimised.

ltezo for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis is 40 mg adalimumab ek as a single dose via subcutaneous injection. Methotrexate should be continued o.

Glucocorticoids, salicylates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or analgesics can be continued during treatment with Cyltezo. Regarding combination with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs other than methotrexate see sections 4.4 and 5.1.

In monotherapy, some patients who experience a decrease in their response to Cyltezo 40 mg every other ek may benefit from an increase in dosage to 40 mg adalimumab every week or 80 mg every other week.

vailable data suggest that the clinical response is usually achieved within 12 weeks of treatment. Continued therapy should be reconsidered in a patient not responding within this time period.

Dose interruption

There may be a need for dose interruption, for instance before surgery or if a serious infection occurs.

Available data suggest that re-introduction of adalimumab after discontinuation for 70 days or longer resulted in the same magnitudes of clinical response and similar safety profile as before dose interruption.

Ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of AS and psoriatic arthritis

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for patients with ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of AS and for patients with psoriatic arthritis is 40 mg adalimumab administered every other week as a single dose via subcutaneous injection.

Available data suggest that the clinical response is usually achieved within 12 weeks of treatment. Continued therapy should be reconsidered in a patient not responding within this time period.

Psoriasis

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for adult patients is an initial dose of 80 mg administered subcutaneously, followed by 40 mg subcutaneously given every other week starting one week after the initial dose.

Continued therapy beyond 16 weeks should be carefully reconsidered in a patient not responding within this time period.

Beyond 16 weeks, patients with inadequate response to Cyltezo 40 mg every other week may benefit from an increase in dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. The benefits and risks of continued 40 mg weekly or 80 mg every other week therapy should be carefully reconsidered in a patient with an inadequate response after the increase in dosage (see section 5.1). If adequate response is achieved with 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week, the dosage may subsequently be reduced to 40 mg every other week.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

The recommended Cyltezo dose regimen for adult patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is 160 mg initially at Day 1 (given as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later at Day 15 (given as two 40 mg injections in one day). Two weeks later (Day 29) continue with a dose of 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week (given as two 40 mg injections in one day). Antibiotics may be continued during treatment with Cyltezo if necessary. It is recommended that the patient should use a topical antiseptic wash on their HS lesions on a daily basis during treatment with Cyltezo.

Continued therapy beyond 12 weeks should be carefully reconsidered in a patient with no improvement within this time period.

Should treatment be interrupted, Cyltezo 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week may be re-introduced (see section 5.1).

The benefit and risk of continued long-term treatment should be periodically evaluated (see section 5.1).

Crohn’s disease

The recommended Cyltezo induction dose regimen for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease is 80 mg at week 0 followed by 40 mg at week 2. In case there is a need for a more rapid response to therapy, the regimen 160 mg at week 0 (given as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), 80 mg at week 2 (given as two 40 mg injections in one day), can be used with the awareness that the risk for adverse events is higher during induction.

After induction treatment, the recommended dose is 40 mg every other week via subcutaneous injection. Alternatively, if a patient has stopped Cyltezo and signs and symptoms of disease recur, Cyltezo may be readministered. There is little experience from re-administration after more than 8 weeks since the previous dose.

During maintenance treatment, corticosteroids may be tapered in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.

Some patients who experience decrease in their response to Cyltezo 40 mg every other week may benefit from an increase in dosage to 40 mg Cyltezo every week or 80 mg every other week.

Some patients who have not responded by week 4 may benefit from continued maintenance therapy through week 12. Continued therapy should be carefully reconsidered in a patient not responding within this time period.

Ulcerative colitis

The recommended Cyltezo induction dose regimen for adult patients with moderate to severe ulcerati colitis is 160 mg at week 0 (given as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per two consecutive days) and 80 mg at week 2 (given as two 40 mg injections in one day). After induction treatment, the recommended dose is 40 mg every other week via subcutaneous injection.

During maintenance treatment, corticosteroids may be tapered in accordance with clinical practice guidelines.

Some patients who experience decrease in their response to Cyltezo 40 mg every other week may benefit from an increase in dosage to 40 mg Cyltezo every week or 80 mg every other week.

Available data suggest that clinical response is usually achieved within 2–8 weeks of treatment. Cyltezo therapy should not be continued in patients failing to respond within this time period.

Uveitis

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for adult patients with uveitis is an initial dose of 80 mg, followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. There is limited experience in the initiation of treatment with adalimumab alone. Treatment with Cyltezo can be initiated in combination with corticosteroids and/or with other non-biologic immunomodulatory agents. Concomitant corticosteroids may be tapered in accordance with clinical practice starting two weeks after initiating treatment with Cyltezo.

It is recommended that the benefit and risk of continued long-term treatment should be evaluated on a yearly basis (see section 5.1).

Elderly

Renal and/or hepatic impairment

as not been studied in these patient populations. No dose recommendations can be made.

iatric population

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to administer Cyltezo to paediatric patients that require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Polyarticular , juvenile idiopathic arthritis from 2 years of age:

The recommended dose of adalimumab for patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis from

2 years of age is based on body weight (Table 1). Cyltezo is administered every other week via subcutaneous injection.

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• Table 1: Cyltezo dose for patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis

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Patient Weight Dosing Regimen

10 kg to < 30 kg –

> 30 kg 40 mg every other week

• – Not applicable. Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen.

Available data suggest that clinical response is usually achieved within 12 weeks of treatment. Continued therapy should be carefully reconsidered in a patient not responding within this time period.

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in patients aged less than 2 years for this indication.

Enthesitis-related arthritis:

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for patients with enthesitis-related arthritis from 6 years of age is based on body weight (Table 2). Cyltezo is administered every other week via subcutaneous injection.

• Table 2: Cyltezo dose for patients with enthesitis-related arthritis

Patient Weight Dosing Regimen

15 kg to < 30 kg –

> 30 kg 40 mg every other week

• – Not applicable. Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen.

Adalimumab has not been studied in patients with enthesitis-related arthritis aged less than 6 years.

Paediatric plaque psoriasis

The recommended Cyltezo dose for patients with plaque psoriasis from 4 to 17 years of age is based on body weight (Table 3). Cyltezo is administered via subcutaneous injection.

• – Not applicable. Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen.

Continued therapy beyond 16 weeks should be carefully considered in a patient not responding within this time period.

If retreatment with adalimumab is indicated, the above guidance on dose and treatment duration should be followed.

The safety of adalimumab in paediatric patients with plaque psoriasis has been assessed for a mean of 13 months.

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in children aged less than 4 years for this indication.

Adolescent hidradenitis suppurativa (from 12 years of age, weighing at least 30 kg) 

There are no clinical trials with adalimumab in adolescent patients with HS. The posology of adalimumab in these patients has been determined from pharmacokinetic modelling and simulation (see section 5.2).

The recommended Cyltezo dose is 80 mg at week 0 followed by 40 mg every other week starting at week 1 via subcutaneous injection.

In adolescent patients with inadequate response to Cyltezo 40 mg every other week, an increase in dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week may be considered.

Antibiotics may be continued during treatment with Cyltezo if necessary. It is recommended that the patient should use a topical antiseptic wash on their HS lesions on a daily basis during treatment with Cyltezo.

Continued therapy beyond 12 weeks should be carefully reconsidered in a patient with no improvement within this time period.

Should treatment be interrupted, Cyltezo may be re-introduced as appropriate.

The benefit and risk of continued long-term treatment should be periodically evaluated (see adult data in section 5.1)

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in children aged less than 12 years in this indication.

Paediatric Crohn's disease

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for patients with Crohn’s disease from 6 to 17 years of age is based on body weight (Table 4). Cyltezo is administered via subcutaneous injection.

Patients who experience insufficient response may benefit from an increase in dosage:

• <40 kg: Not applicable. Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen.
• >40 kg: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week

Continued therapy should be carefully considered in a subject not responding by week 12.

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in children aged less than 6 years for this indication.

Paediatric Uveitis

The recommended dose of Cyltezo for paediatric patients with uveitis from 2 years of age is based on body weight (Table 5). Cyltezo is administered via subcutaneous injection.

In paediatric uveitis, there is no experience in the treatment with adalimumab without concomitant treatment with methotrexate.

Table 5: Cyltezo dose for paediatric patients with uveitis

Patient Weight Dosing Regimen

• < 30 kg

• > 30 kg 40 mg every other week in

combination with methotrexate

• – Not applicable. Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen.

When adalimumab therapy is initiated, a loading dose of 40 mg for patients < 30 kg or 80 mg for patients > 30 kg may be administered one week prior to the start of maintenance therapy. No clinical data are available on the use of an adalimumab loading dose in children < 6 years of age (see section 5.2).

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in children aged less than 2 years in this indication.

It is recommended that the benefit and risk of continued long-term treatment should be evaluated on a yearly basis (see section 5.1).

Paediatric ulcerative colitis

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab in children aged 4–17 years have not yet been established. No data are available. There is no relevant use of adalimumab in children aged less than 4 years for this indication.

Psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis including ankylosing spondylitis

There is no relevant use of adalimumab in the paediatric population for the indications of ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.

ethod of administration

Cyltezo is administered by subcutaneous injection. Full instructions for use are provided in the package leaflet.

A paediatric presentation is not available for patients who need to administer less than the full 40 mg dose.

A 40 mg pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen is available for patients to administer a full 40 mg dose.

• 4.3 Contraindi­cations

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Active tuberculosis or other severe infections such as sepsis, and opportunistic infections (see section 4.4).

Moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA class III/IV) (see section 4.4).

Serious infections

Serious infections, including sepsis, due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, parasitic, viral, or other opportunistic infections such as listeriosis, legionellosis and pneumocystis have been reported in patients receiving adalimumab. (V

Other serious infections seen in clinical trials include pneumonia, pyelonephritis, septic arthritis and septicaemia. Hospitalisation or fatal outcomes associated with infections have been reported.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, including reactivation and new onset of tuberculosis, has been reported in patients receiving adalimumab. Reports included cases of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary (i.e. disseminated) tuberculosis.

Before initiation of therapy with Cyltezo, all patients must be evaluated for both active or inactive (“latent”) tuberculosis infection. This evaluation should include a detailed medical assessment of patient history of tuberculosis or possible previous exposure to people with active tuberculosis and previous and/or current immunosuppressive therapy. Appropriate screening tests (i.e. tuberculin skin test and chest X-ray) should be performed in all patients (local recommendations may apply). It is recommended that the conduct and results of these tests are recorded in the patient alert card. Prescribers are reminded of the risk of false negative tuberculin skin test results, especially in patients who are severely ill or immunocompromised.

If active tuberculosis is diagnosed, Cyltezo therapy must not be initiated (see section 4.3).

In all situations described below, the benefit/risk balance of therapy should be very carefully considered.

If latent tuberculosis is suspected, a physician with expertise in the treatment of tuberculosis should be consulted.

If latent tuberculosis is diagnosed, appropriate treatment must be started with anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis treatment before the initiation of Cyltezo, and in accordance with local recommendations.

Use of anti-tuberculosis prophylaxis treatment should also be considered before the initiation of Cyltezo in patients with several or significant risk factors for tuberculosis despite a negative test for tuberculosis and i patients with a past history of latent or active tuberculosis in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed.

Despite prophylactic treatment for tuberculosis, cases of reactivated tuberculosis have occurred in patients treated with adalimumab. Some patients who have been successfully treated for active tuberculosis have redeveloped tuberculosis while being treated with adalimumab.

Patients should be instructed to seek medical advice if signs/symptoms suggestive of a tuberculosis infection (e.g., persistent cough, wasting/weight loss, low grade fever, listlessness) occur during or after therapy with Cyltezo.

Other opportunistic infections

Opportunistic infections, including invasive fungal infections have been o adalimumab. These infections have not consistently been recognis this has resulted in delays in appropriate treatment, sometimes res

For patients who develop the signs and symptoms such as fever, malaise, weight loss, sweats, cough, dyspnoea, and/or pulmonary infiltrates or other serious systemic illness with or without concomitant shock an invasive fungal infection should be suspected and administration of Cyltezo should be promptly discontinued. Diagnosis and administration of empiric antifungal therapy in these patients should be made in consultation with a physician with expertise in the care of patients with invasive fungal infections.

Reactivation of hepatitis B has occurred in patients receiving a TNF-antagonist including adalimumab, who are chronic carriers of this virus (i.e. surface antigen positive). Some cases have had a fatal outcome. Patients should be tested for HBV infection before initiating treatment with Cyltezo. For patients who test positive for hepatitis B infection, consultation with a physician with expertise in the treatment of hepatitis B is recommended.

Carriers of HBV who require treatment with Cyltezo should be closely monitored for signs and symptoms of active HBV infection throughout therapy and for several months following termination of therapy. Adequate data from treating patients who are carriers of HBV with anti-viral therapy in conjunction with TNF-

rapy to prevent HBV reactivation are not available. In patients who develop HBV reactivation, d be stopped and effective anti-viral therapy with appropriate supportive treatment should be

F-antagonists including adalimumab have been associated in rare instances with new onset or acerbation of clinical symptoms and/or radiographic evidence of central nervous system demyelinating disease including multiple sclerosis and optic neuritis, and peripheral demyelinating disease, including Guillain-Barre syndrome. Prescribers should exercise caution in considering the use of Cyltezo in patients with pre-existing or recent-onset central or peripheral nervous system demyelinating disorders;

discontinuation of Cyltezo should be considered if any of these disorders develop. There is a known association between intermediate uveitis and central demyelinating disorders. Neurologic evaluation should be performed in patients with non-infectious intermediate uveitis prior to the initiation of Cyltezo therapy and regularly during treatment to assess for pre-existing or developing central demyelinating disorders.

Allergic reactions

Serious allergic reactions associated with adalimumab were rare during clinical trials. Non-serious allergic reactions associated with adalimumab were uncommon during clinical trials. Reports of serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been received following adalimumab administration. If an anaphylactic reaction or other serious allergic reaction occurs, administration of Cyltezo should be discontinued immediately and appropriate therapy initiated.

Dry natural rubber / latex sensitivity

The inner part of the cap of the syringe (the needle cover) contains natural rubber (latex). Thi severe allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex.

Immunosuppression

In a study of 64 patients with rheumatoid arthritis that were treated with adalimumab, there was no evidence of depression of delayed-type hypersensitivity, depression of immunoglobulin levels, or change in enumeration of effector T-, B-, NK-cells, monocyte/macrop­hages, and neutrophils.

Malignancies and lymphoproliferative disorders

In the controlled portions of clinical trials of TNF-antagonists, more cases of malignancies including lymphoma have been observed among patients receiving a TNF-antagonist compared with control patients. However, the occurrence was rare. In the post marketing setting, cases of leukaemia have been reported in patients treated with a TNF-antagonist. There is an increased background risk for lymphoma and leukaemia in rheumatoid arthritis patients with long-standing, highly active, inflammatory disease, which complicates the risk estimation. With the current knowledge, a possible risk for the development of lymphomas, leukaemia, and other malignancies in patients treated with a TNF-antagonist cannot be excluded.

Malignancies, some fatal, have been reported among children, adolescents and young adults (up to 22 years of age) treated with TNF-antagonists (initiation of therapy <18 years of age), including adalimumab in the post marketing setting. Approximately half the cases were lymphomas. The other cases represented a variety of different malignancies and included rare malignancies usually associated with immunosuppression. A risk for the development of malignancies in children and adolescents treated with TNF-antagonists cannot be excluded.

Rare postmarketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma have been identified in patients treated with adalimumab. This rare type of T-cell lymphoma has a very aggressive disease course and is usually fatal. Some of these hepatosplenic T-cell lymphomas with adalimumab have occurred in young adult patients on concomitant treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine used for inflammatory bowel disease. The potential risk with the combination of azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine and Cyltezo should be carefully considered. A risk for the development of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma in patients treated with Cyltezo cannot be excluded (see section 4.8).

No studies have been conducted that include patients with a history of malignancy or in whom treatment with adalimumab is continued following development of malignancy. Thus additional caution should be exercised in considering Cyltezo treatment of these patients (see section 4.8).

All patients, and in particular patients with a medical history of extensive immunosuppressant therapy or psoriasis patients with a history of PUVA treatment should be examined for the presence of non-melanoma skin cancer prior to and during treatment with Cyltezo. Melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma have also been reported in patients treated with TNF-antagonists including adalimumab (see section 4.8).

In an exploratory clinical trial evaluating the use of another TNF-antagonist, infliximab, in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), more malignancies, mostly in the lung or head and neck, were reported in infliximab-treated patients compared with control patients. All patients had a history of heavy smoking. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using any TNF-antagonist in COPD patients, as well as in patients with increased risk for malignancy due to heavy smoking.

With current data it is not known if adalimumab treatment influences the risk for developing dysplasia or colon cancer. All patients with ulcerative colitis who are at increased risk for dysplasia or colon carcinoma (for example, patients with long-standing ulcerative colitis or primary sclerosing cholangitis), or who had a prior history of dysplasia or colon carcinoma should be screened for dysplasia at regular intervals before therapy and throughout their disease course. This evaluation should include colonoscopy and biopsies per local recommendations.

Haematologic reactions

Rare reports of pancytopenia including aplastic anaemia have been reported with TNF-antagonists. Adverse events of the haematologic system, including medically significant cytopenia (e.g. thrombocytopenia, leukopenia) have been reported with adalimumab. All patients should be advised to seek immediate medical attention if they develop signs and symptoms suggestive of blood dyscrasias (e.g. persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, pallor) while on Cyltezo. Discontinuation of Cyltezo therapy should be considered in patients with confirmed significant haematologic abnormalities.

Vaccinations

Similar antibody responses to the standard 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine and the influenza trivalent virus vaccination were observed in a study in 226 adult subjects with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with adalimumab or placebo. No data are available on the secondary transmission of infection by live vaccines in patients receiving adalimumab.

It is recommended that paediatric patients, if possible, be brought up to date with all immunisations in agreement with current immunisation guidelines prior to initiating adalimumab therapy.

Patients on Cyltezo may receive concurrent vaccinations, except for live vaccines. Administration of live vaccines (e.g. BCG vaccine) to infants exposed to adalimumab in utero is not recommended for 5 months following the mother’s last adalimumab injection during pregnancy.

In a clinical trial with another TNF-antagonist worsening congestive heart failure and increased mortality due to congestive heart failure have been observed. Cases of worsening congestive heart failure have also been reported in patients receiving adalimumab. Cyltezo should be used with caution in patients with mild heart failure (NYHA class I/II). Cyltezo is contraindicated in moderate to severe heart failure (see section 4.3). Treatment with Cyltezo must be discontinued in patients who develop new or worsening symptoms of congestive heart failure.

¡immune processes

Treatment with Cyltezo may result in the formation of autoimmune antibodies. The impact of long-term treatment with Cyltezo on the development of autoimmune diseases is unknown. If a patient develops symptoms suggestive of a lupus-like syndrome following treatment with Cyltezo and is positive for antibodies against double-stranded DNA, further treatment with Cyltezo should not be given (see section 4.8).

Concurrent administration of biologic DMARDS or TNF-antagonists

Serious infections were seen in clinical studies with concurrent use of anakinra and another TNF-antagonist, etanercept, with no added clinical benefit compared to etanercept alone. Because of the nature of the adverse events seen with the combination of etanercept and anakinra therapy, similar toxicities may also result from the combination of anakinra and other TNF-antagonists. Therefore, the combination of adalimumab and anakinra is not recommended. (See section 4.5).

Concomitant administration of adalimumab with other biologic DMARDS (e.g, anakinra and abatacept) or other TNF-antagonists is not recommended based upon the possible increased risk for infections, including serious infections and other potential pharmacological interactions. (See section 4.5).

Surgery

There is limited safety experience of surgical procedures in patients treated with adalimumab. The long halflife of adalimumab should be taken into consideration if a surgical procedure is planned. A patient who

requires surgery while on Cyltezo should be closely monitored for infections, and appropriate actions should be taken. There is limited safety experience in patients undergoing arthroplasty while receiving adalimumab.

Small bowel obstruction

Failure to respond to treatment for Crohn’s disease may indicate the presence of fixed fibrotic stricture that

may require surgical treatment. Available data suggest that adalimumab does not worsen or cause strictures.

Elderly

The frequency of serious infections among adalimumab treated subjects over 65 years of age (3.7 %) was higher than for those under 65 years of age (1.5 %). Some of those had a fatal outcome. Particular attention regarding the risk for infection should be paid when treating the elderly.

Paediatric population

See Vaccinations above.

Excipients with known effects

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 0.8 mL dose, i.e. essentially ‘sodium-free’.

• 4.5 Interaction with other mel products and other forms of interaction

Adalimumab has been studied in rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and psoriatic arthritis patients taking adalimumab as monotherapy and those taking concomitant methotrexate. Antibody formation was lower when adalimumab was given together with methotrexate in comparison with use as monotherapy. Administration of adalimumab without methotrexate resulted in increased formation of antibodies, increased clearance and reduced efficacy of adalimumab (see section 5.1).

The combination of Cyltezo and anakinra is not recommended (see section 4.4 “Concurrent administration of biologic DMARDS or TNF-antagonists”).

The combination of Cyltezo and abatacept is not recommended (see section 4.4 “Concurrent administration of biologic DMARDS or TNF-antagonists”).

• 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation

Women of child bearing potential

Women of childbearing potential should consider the use of adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy and continue its use for at least five months after the last Cyltezo treatment.

Pregnancy

A large number (approximately 2100) of prospectively collected pregnancies exposed to adalimumab resulting in live birth with known outcomes, including more than 1500 exposed during the first trimester, does not indicate an increase in the rate of malformation in the newborn.

In a prospective cohort registry, 257 women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or Crohn’s disease (CD) treated with adalimumab at least during the first trimester and 120 women with RA or CD not treated with adalimumab were enrolled. The primary endpoint was the birth prevalence of major birth defects. The rate o pregnancies ending with at least one live born infant with a major birth defect was 6/69 (8.7 %) in the adalimumab-treated women with RA and 5/74 (6.8 %) in the untreated women with RA (unadjusted O 1.31, 95 % CI 0.38–4.52) and 16/152 (10.5 %) in the adalimumab-treated women with CD and 3/32 (9.

in the untreated women with CD (unadjusted OR 1.14, 95 % CI 0.31–4.16). The adjusted OR (accountin baseline differences) was 1.10 (95 % CI 0.45–2.73) with RA and CD combined. There were no distinct differences between adalimumab-treated and untreated women for the secondary endpoints spontaneous abortions, minor birth defects, preterm delivery, birth size and serious or opportunistic infections and no stillbirths or malignancies were reported. The interpretation of data may be impacted due to methodological limitations of the study, including small sample size and non-randomized design.

In a developmental toxicity study conducted in monkeys, there was no indication of maternal toxicity, embryotoxicity or teratogenicity. Preclinical data on postnatal toxicity of adalimumab are not available (see section 5.3).

Due to its inhibition of TNFa, adalimumab administered during pregnancy could affect normal immune responses in the newborn. Adalimumab should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed.

Adalimumab may cross the placenta into the serum of infants born to women treated with adalimumab during pregnancy. Consequently, these infants may be at increased risk for infection. Administration of live vaccines (e.g. BCG vaccine) to infants exposed to Cyltezo in utero is not recommended for 5 months following the mother’s last Cyltezo injection during pregnancy.

Breast-feeding

Limited information from the published literature indicates that adalimumab is excreted in breast milk at very low concentrations with the presence of adalimumab in human milk at concentrations of 0.1 % to 1 % of the maternal serum level. Given orally, immunoglobulin G proteins undergo intestinal proteolysis and have poor bioavailability. No effects on the breastfed newborns/infants are anticipated. Consequently, Cyltezo can be used during breastfeeding.

Fertility

Preclinical data on fertility effects of adalimumab are not available.

• 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Cyltezo may have a minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Vertigo and visual impairment may occur following administration of Cyltezo (see section 4.8).

• 4.8 Undesirable effects

Summary of the safety profile

Adalimumab was studied in 9,506 patients in pivotal controlled and open-label trials for up to 60 months or more. These trials included rheumatoid arthritis patients with short term and long standing disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis) as well as axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of AS), psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa and uveitis patients. The pivotal controlled studies involved 6,089 patients receiving adalimumab and 3,801 patients receiving placebo or active comparator during the controlled period.

The proportion of patients who discontinued treatment due to adverse events during the double-blind, controlled portion of pivotal studies was 5.9 % for patients taking adalimumab and 5.4 % for control treated patients.

The most commonly reported adverse reactions are infections (such as nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection and sinusitis), injection site reactions (erythema, itching, haemorrhage, pain or swelling), headache and musculoskeletal pa­in.

Serious adverse reactions have been reported for adalimumab. TNF-antagonists, such as adalimumab affect the immune system and their use may affect the body’s defence against infection and cancer.

Fatal and life-threatening infections (including sepsis, opportunistic infections and TB), HBV reactivation and various malignancies (including leukaemia, lymphoma and HSTCL) have also been reported with use of adalimumab.

Serious haematological, neurological and autoimmune reactions have also been reported. These include rare reports of pancytopenia, aplastic anaemia, central and peripheral demyelinating events and reports of lupus, lupus-related conditions and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Paediatric population

tric patients were similar in frequency and type to those seen in adult

Tabulated list of adverse reaction;

reactions is based on experience from clinical trials and on postmarketing

experience. They are displayed by system organ class and frequency in Table 6 below: very common (> 1/10); common (> 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (> 1/1,000 to < 1/100), rare (> 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data). Within each frequency grouping, undesirable effects are presented in order of decreasing seriousness. The highest frequency seen among the various indications has been included. An asterisk () appears in the SOC column if further information is found elsewhere in sections 4.3, 4.4 and 4.8.

System Organ Class	Frequency	Adverse Reaction
Hepato-biliary disorders*	Very Common Uncommon Rare Not known	Elevated liver enzymes Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis, hepatic steatosis, bilirubin increased Hepatitis reactivation of hepatitis B1) 1 1) autoimmune hepatitis ) Liver failure1)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders	Very common Common Uncommon Rare Not known	Rash (including exfoliative rash) Worsening or new onset of psoriasis (including palmoplantar pustular psoriasis)1), urticaria, bruising (including purpura), dermatitis (including eczema), onychoclasis, hyperhidrosis, alopecia1), pruritus Night sweats, scar Erythema multiforme1), Stevens-Johnson syndrome1), angioedema1), cutaneous vasculitis1), lichenoid skin reaction1) Worsening of symptoms of dermatomyositis1)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders	Very common Common Uncommon Rare	Musculoskeletal pain Muscle spasms (including blood creatine phosphokinase increased) Rhabdomyolysis, systemic lupus erythematosus Lupus-like syndrome1)
Renal and urinary disorders	Common Uncommon	Renal impairment, haematuria Nocturia
Reproductive system and breast disorders	Uncommon	Erectile dysfunction

System Organ Class	Frequency	Adverse Reaction
General disorders and administration site conditions*	Very Common Common Uncommon	Injection site reaction (including injection site erythema) Chest pain, oedema, pyrexia1) Inflammation
Investigations*	Common	Coagulation and bleeding disorders (including activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged), autoantibody test positive (including double stranded DNA antibody), blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications	Common	Impaired healing
* further information is * * including open label e 1) including spontaneous Hidradenitis suppurativa	found elsewhere in sections xtension studies reporting data	4.3, 4.4 and 4.8

The safety profile for patients with HS treated with adalimumab weekly was consistent with the known safety profile of adalimumab.

Uveitis

The safety profile for patients with uveitis treated with adalimumab every other week was consistent with the known safety profile of adalimumab.

Description of selected adverse reactions

Injection site reactions

In the pivotal controlled trials in adults and children, 12.9 % of patients treated with adalimumab developed injection site reactions (erythema and/or itching, haemorrhage, pain or swelling), compared to 7.2 % of patients receiving placebo or active control. Injection site reactions generally did not necessitate discontinuation of the medicinal product.

Infections

In the pivotal controlled trials in adults and children, the rate of infection was 1.51 per patient year in the adalimumab treated patients and 1.46 per patient year in the placebo and active control-treated patients. The infections consisted primarily of nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and sinusitis. Most patients continued on adalimumab after the infection resolved.

The incidence of serious infections was 0.04 per patient year in adalimumab treated patients and 0.03 per patient year in placebo and active control-treated patients.

In controlled and open label adult and paediatric studies with adalimumab, serious infections (including fatal infections, which occurred rarely) have been reported, which include reports of tuberculosis (including miliary and extra-pulmonary locations) and invasive opportunistic infections (e.g. disseminated or extrapulmonary histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, pneumocystis, candidiasis, aspergillosis and listeriosis). Most of the cases of tuberculosis occurred within the first eight months after initiation of therapy and may reflect recrudescence of latent disease.

Malignancies and lymphoproliferative disorders

No malignancies were observed in 249 paediatric patients with an exposure of 655.6 patient years during adalimumab trials in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis an enthesitis-related arthritis). In addition, no malignancies were observed in 192 paediatric patients with an exposure of 498.1 patient years during adalimumab trials in paediatric patients with Crohn’s disease. No malignancies were observed in 77 paediatric patients with an exposure of 80.0 patient years during an adalimumab trial in paediatric patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. No malignancies were observed in 60 paediatric patients with an exposure of 58.4 patient years during an adalimumab trial in p with uveitis.

During the controlled portions of pivotal adalimumab trials in adults of at least 12 weeks in duration in patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of AS, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and uveitis, malignancies, other than lymphoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, were observed at a rate (95 % confidence interval) of 6.8 (4.4, 10.5) per 1,000 patient-years among 5,291 adalimumab-treated patients versus a rate of 6.3 (3.4, 11.8) per 1,000 patient-years among 3,444 control patients (median duration of treatment was 4.0 months for adalimumab and 3.8 months for control-treated patients). The rate (95 % confidence interval) of non-melanoma skin cancers was 8.8 (6.0, 13.0) per 1,000 patient-years among adalimumab-treated patients and 3.2 (1.3, 7.6) per 1,000 patient-years among control patients. Of these skin cancers, squamous cell carcinomas occurred at rates (95 % confidence interval) of 2.7 (1.4, 5.4) per 1,000 patient-years among adalimumab-treated patients and 0.6 (0.1, 4.5) per 1,000 patient-years among control patients. The rate (95 % confidence interval) of lymphomas was 0.7 (0.2, 2.7) per 1,000 patient-years among adalimumab-treated patients and 0.6 (0.1, 4.5) per 1,000 patient-years among control patients.

When combining controlled portions of these trials and ongoing and completed open label extension studies with a median duration of approximately 3.3 years including 6,427 patients and over 26,439 patient-years of therapy, the observed rate of malignancies, other than lymphoma and non-melanoma skin cancers is approximately 8.5 per 1,000 patient-years. The observed rate of non-melanoma skin cancers is approximately 9.6 per 1,000 patient-years, and the observed rate of lymphomas is approximately 1.3 per 1,000 patient years. YY*

In post-marketing experience from January 2003 to December 2010, predominantly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the reported rate of malignancies is approximately 2.7 per 1,000 patient treatment years. The reported rates for non-melanoma skin cancers and lymphomas are approximately 0.2 and 0.3 per 1,000 patient treatment years, respectively (see section 4.4).

Rare post-marketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma have been reported in patients treated with adalimumab (see section 4.4).

Autoantibodies

Patients had serum samples tested for autoantibodies at multiple time points in rheumatoid arthritis studies I-V. In these trials, 11.9 % of patients treated with adalimumab and 8.1 % of placebo and active control-treated patients that had negative baseline anti-nuclear antibody titres reported positive titres at week 24. Two patients out of 3,441 treated with adalimumab in all rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis studies developed clinical signs suggestive of new-onset lupus-like syndrome. The patients improved following discontinuation of therapy. No patients developed lupus nephritis or central nervous system symptoms.

Hepato-biliary events

In controlled Phase 3 trials of adalimumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis with a control period duration ranging from 4 to 104 weeks, ALT elevations >3 x ULN occurred in 3.7 % of adalimumab-treated patients and 1.6 % of control-treated patients.

In controlled Phase 3 trials of adalimumab in patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who were 4 to 17 years and enthesitis-related arthritis who were 6 to 17 years, ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in 6.1 %of adalimumab-treated patients and 1.3 % of control-treated patients. Most ALT elevations occurred with concomitant methotrexate use. No ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in the Phase 3 trial of adalimumab in patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who were 2 to < 4 years.

In controlled Phase 3 trials of adalimumab in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis with a control period ranging from 4 to 52 weeks, ALT elevations >3 x ULN occurred in 0.9 % of adalimumab-treated patients and 0.9 %of controlled-treated patients.

In the Phase 3 trial of adalimumab in patients with paediatric Crohn’s disease which evaluated efficacy and safety of two body weight adjusted maintenance dose regimens following body weight adjusted induction therapy up to 52 weeks of treatment, ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in 2.6 % (5/192) of patients of whom 4 were receiving concomitant immunosuppressants at baseline.

In controlled Phase 3 trials of adalimumab in patients with plaque Psoriasis with a control period duration ranging from 12 to 24 weeks, ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in 1.8 % of adalimumab-treated patients and 1.8 % of control-treated patients.

No ALT elevations > 3 X ULN occurred in the Phase 3 trial of adalimumab in paediatric patients with plaque psoriasis.

In controlled trials of adalimumab (initial doses of 160 mg at week 0 and 80 mg at week 2, followed by 40 mg every week starting at week 4), in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa with a control period duration ranging from 12 to 16 weeks, ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in 0.3 % of adalimumab-treated patients and 0.6 % of control-treated patients.

In controlled trials of adalimumab (initial doses of 80 mg at week 0 followed by 40 mg every other week starting at week 1) in adult patients with uveitis up to 80 weeks with a median exposure of 166.5 days and 105.0 days in adalimumab-treated and control-treated patients, respectively, ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occurred in 2.4 % of adalimumab-treated patients and 2.4 % of control-treated patients.

Across all indications in clinical trials patients with raised ALT were asymptomatic and in most cases elevations were transient and resolved on continued treatment. However, there have also been postmarketing reports of liver failure as well as less severe liver disorders that may precede liver failure, such as hepatitis including autoimmune hepatitis in patients receiving adalimumab.

Concurrent treatment with azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine

In adult Crohn’s disease studies, higher incidences of malignant and serious infection-related adverse events were seen with the combination of adalimumab and azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine compared with adalimumab alone.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system listed in.

• 4.9 Overdose

No dose-limiting toxicity was observed during clinical trials. The highest dose level evaluated has been multiple intravenous doses of 10 mg/kg, which is approximately 15 times the recommended dose.

• 5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

• 5.1 Pharmacody­namic properties

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Immunosuppressants, Tumour Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-a) inhibitors.

ATC code: L04AB04

Cyltezo is a biosimilar medicinal product. Detailed information is available on the website of the European

Medicines Agency

Mechanism of action

Adalimumab binds specifically to TNF and neutralises the biological function of TNF by blocking its interaction with the p55 and p75 cell surface TNF receptors.

Adalimumab also modulates biological responses that are induced or regulated by TNF, including changes in the levels of adhesion molecules responsible for leukocyte migration (ELAM-1, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 with an IC50 of 0.1 – 0.2 nM).

Pharmacodynamic effects

After treatment with adalimumab, a rapid decrease in levels of acute phase reactants of inflammation (C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)) and serum cytokines (IL-6) was observed, compared to baseline in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Serum levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-1 and MMP-3) that produce tissue remodelling responsible for cartilage destruction were also decreased after adalimumab administration. Patients treated with adalimumab usually experienced improvement in haematological signs of chronic inflammation.

A rapid decrease in CRP levels was also observed in patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and hidradenitis suppurativa after treatment with adalimumab. In patients with Crohn’s disease, a reduction of the number of cells expressing inflammatory markers in the colon including a significant reduction of expression of TNFa was seen. Endoscopic studies in intestinal mucosa have shown evidence of mucosal healing in adalimumab-treated patients.

Clinical efficacy and safety

as evaluated in over 3,000 patients in all rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials. The efficacy and alimumab were assessed in five randomised, double-blind and well-controlled studies. Some re treated for up to 120 months duration.

study I evaluated 271 patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who were >18 ears old, had failed therapy with at least one disease-modifying, anti rheumatic drug and had insufficient efficacy with methotrexate at doses of 12.5 to 25 mg (10 mg if methotrexate-intolerant) every week and whose methotrexate dose remained constant at 10 to 25 mg every week. Doses of 20, 40 or 80 mg of adalimumab or placebo were given every other week for 24 weeks.

RA study II evaluated 544 patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who were > 18 years old and had failed therapy with at least one disease-modifying, anti-rheumatic drugs. Doses of 20 or 40 mg of adalimumab were given by subcutaneous injection every other week with placebo on alternative weeks or every week for 26 weeks; placebo was given every week for the same duration. No other diseasemodifying anti-rheumatic drugs were allowed.

RA study III evaluated 619 patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who were >18 years old, and who had an ineffective response to methotrexate at doses of 12.5 to 25 mg or have been

intolerant to 10 mg of methotrexate every week. There were three groups in this study. The first received placebo injections every week for 52 weeks. The second received 20 mg of adalimumab every week for 52 weeks. The third group received 40 mg of adalimumab every other week with placebo injections on alternate weeks. Upon completion of the first 52 weeks, 457 patients enrolled in an open-label extension phase in which 40 mg of adalimumab/MTX was administered every other week up to 10 years.

RA study IV primarily assessed safety in 636 patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid who were >18 years old. Patients were permitted to be either disease-modifying, anti-rheumatic drug-naive or to remain on their pre-existing rheumatologic therapy provided that therapy was stable for a minimum of 28 days. These therapies include methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine and/or gold salts. Patients were randomised to 40 mg of adalimumab or placebo every other week for 24 weeks.

RA study V evaluated 799 methotrexate-naive, adult patients with moderate to severely active early rheumatoid arthritis (mean disease duration less than 9 months). This study evaluated the efficacy of adalimumab 40 mg every other week/methotrexate combination therapy, adalimumab 40 mg every other week monotherapy and methotrexate monotherapy in reducing the signs and symptoms and rate of progression of joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis for 104 weeks. Upon completion of the first 104 weeks, 497 patients enrolled in an open-label extension phase in which 40 mg of adalimumab was administered every other week up to 10 years.

The primary end point in RA studies I, II and III and the secondary endpoint in RA study IV was the percent of patients who achieved an ACR 20 response at week 24 or 26. The primary endpoint in RA study V was the percent of patients who achieved an ACR 50 response at week 52. RA studies III and V had an additional primary endpoint at 52 weeks of retardation of disease progression (as detected by X-ray results). RA study III also had a primary endpoint of changes in quality of life.

ACR response

The percent of adalimumab-treated patients achieving ACR 20, 50 and 70 responses was consistent across

RA studies I, II and III. The results for the 40 mg every other week dose are summarised in Table 7.

MTX = methotrexate

p < 0.01, adalimumab versus placebo

In RA studies I-IV, all individual components of the ACR response criteria (number of tender and swollen joints, physician and patient assessment of disease activity and pain, disability index (HAQ) scores and CRP (mg/dl) values) improved at 24 or 26 weeks compared to placebo. In RA study III, these improvements were maintained throughout 52 weeks.

In the open-label extension for RA study III, most patients who were ACR responders maintained response when followed for up to 10 years. Of 207 patients who were randomised to adalimumab 40 mg every other week, 114 patients continued on adalimumab 40 mg every other week for 5 years. Among those, 86 patients (75.4 %) had ACR 20 responses; 72 patients (63.2 %) had ACR 50 responses; and 41 patients (36 %) had ACR 70 responses. Of 207 patients, 81 patients continued on adalimumab 40 mg every other week for 10 years. Among those, 64 patients (79.0 %) had ACR 20 responses; 56 patients (69.1 %) had ACR 50 responses; and 43 patients (53.1 %) had ACR 70 responses.

In RA study IV, the ACR 20 response of patients treated with adalimumab plus standard of care was statistically significantly better than patients treated with placebo plus standard of care (p < 0.001).

In RA studies I-IV, adalimumab-treated patients achieved statistically significant ACR 20 and 50 responses compared to placebo as early as one to two weeks after initiation of treatment.

In RA study V with early rheumatoid arthritis patients who were methotrexate naïve, combination therapy with adalimumab and methotrexate led to faster and significantly greater ACR responses than methotrexate monotherapy and adalimumab monotherapy at week 52 and responses were sustained at week 104 (see Table 8).

• b. p-value is from the pairwise comparison of adalimumab monotherapy and adalimumab/met­hotrexate

combination therapy using the Mann-Whitney U test

• c. p-value is from the pairwise comparison of adalimumab monotherapy and methotrexate monotherapy

using the Mann-Whitney U test

In the open-label extension for RA study V, ACR response rates were maintained when followed for up to 10 years. Of 542 patients who were randomised to adalimumab 40 mg every other week, 170 patients continued on adalimumab 40 mg every other week for 10 years. Among those, 154 patients (90.6 %) had ACR 20 responses; 127 patients (74.7 %) had ACR 50 responses; and 102 patients (60.0 %) had ACR 70 responses.

At week 52, 42.9 % of patients who received adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy achieved clinical remission (DAS28 (CRP) < 2.6) compared to 20.6 % of patients receiving methotrexate monotherapy and 23.4 % of patients receiving adalimumab monotherapy. Adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy was clinically and statistically superior to methotrexate (p < 0.001) and adalimumab monotherapy (p < 0.001) in achieving a low disease state in patients with recently diagnosed moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. The response for the two monotherapy arms was similar (p = 0.447).

Of 342 subjects originally randomised to adalimumab monotherapy or adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy who entered the open-label extension study, 171 subjects completed 10 years of adalimumab treatment. Among those, 109 subjects (63.7 %) were reported to be in remission at 10 years.

Radiographic response

In RA study III, where adalimumab treated patients had a mean duration of rh approximately 11 years, structural joint damage was assessed radiographically modified Total Sharp Score (TSS) and its components, the erosion score and j

Adalimumab/met­hotrexate patients demonstrated significantly less radiographic progression than patients receiving methotrexate alone at 6 and 12 months (see Table 9).

In the open-label extension of RA Study III, the reduction in rate of progression of structural damage is maintained for 8 and 10 years in a subset of patients. At 8 years, 81 of 207 patients originally treated with 40 mg adalimumab every other week were evaluated radiographically. Among those, 48 patients showed no progression of structural damage defined by a change from baseline in the mTSS of 0.5 or less. At 10 years, 79 of 207 patients originally treated with 40 mg adalimumab every other week were evaluated radiographically. Among those, 40 patients showed no progression of structural damage defined by a change from baseline in the mTSS of 0.5 or less.

Table 9: Radiographic Mean Changes Over 12 Months in RA Study III

a

	Placebo/MTXa}	Adalimumab/MTX 40 mg every other week	Placebo/MTX-Adalimumab/MTX (95 % Confidence Intervalb)	p-value
Total Sharp Score	2.7	0.1	2.6 (1.4, 3.8)	<0.001c
Erosion score	1.6	0.0	1.6 (0.9, 2.2)	<0.001
JSNd score	1.0	0.1	0.9 (0.3, 1.4)	0.002

methotrexate

95 % confidence intervals for the differences in change scores between methotrexate and adalimumab. Based on rank analysis

Joint Space Narrowing study V, structural joint damage was assessed radiographically and expressed as change in modified tal Sharp Score (see Table 10).

Table 10:

Radiographic Mean Changes at Week 52 in RA Study V

	MTX n=257 (95 % confidence interval)	Adalimumab n = 274 (95 % confidence interval)	Adalimumab/ MTX n = 268 (95 % confidence interval)	p-valuea	p-valueb	p-valuec
Total Sharp Score	5.7 (4.2–7.3)	3.0 (1.7–4.3)	1.3 (0.5–2.1)	<0.001	0.0020	<0.001
Erosion score	3.7 (2.7–4.7)	1.7 (1.0–2.4)	0.8 (0.4–1.2)	<0.001	0.0082	<0.001
JSN score	2.0 (1.2–2.8)	1.3 (0.5–2.1)	0.5 (0–1.0)	<0.001	0.0037	0.151

p-value is from the pairwise comparison of methotrexate monotherapy and adalimumab/met­hotrexate

combination therapy using the Mann-Whitney U test.

p-value is from the pairwise comparison of adalimumab monotherapy and adalimumab/met­hotrexate

combination therapy using the Mann-Whitney U test

c p-value is from the pairwise comparison of adalimumab monotherapy and methotrexate monotherapy using the Mann-Whitney U test

Following 52 weeks and 104 weeks of treatment, the percentage of patients without progression (change from baseline in modified Total Sharp Score < 0.5) was significantly higher with adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy (63.8 % and 61.2 % respectively) compared to methotrexate monotherapy (37.4 % and 33.5 % respectively, p < 0.001) and adalimumab monotherapy (50.7 %, p < 0.002 and 44.5 %, p < 0.001 respecti­vely).

In the open-label extension of RA study V, the mean change from baseline at Year 10 in the modified Total Sharp Score was 10.8, 9.2 and 3.9 in patients originally randomised to methotrexate monotherapy, adalimumab monotherapy and adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy, respectively. The corresponding proportions of patients with no radiographic progression were 31.3 %, 23.7 % and 36.7 %, respectively.

Quality of life and physical function

Health-related quality of life and physical function were assessed using the disability index of the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) in the four original adequate and well-controlled trials, which was a prespecified primary endpoint at week 52 in RA study III. All doses/schedules of adalimumab in all four studies showed statistically significantly greater improvement in the disability index of the HAQ from baseline to Month 6 compared to placebo and in RA study III the same was seen at week 52. Results from the Short Form Health Survey (SF 36) for all doses/schedules of adalimumab in all four studies support these findings, with statistically significant physical component summary (PCS) scores, as well as statistically significant pain and vitality domain scores for the 40 mg every other week dose. A statistically significant decrease in fatigue as measured by functional assessment of chronic illness therapy (FACIT) scores was seen in all three studies in which it was assessed (RA studies I, III, IV).

In RA study III, most subjects who achieved improvement in physical function and continued treatment maintained improvement through week 520 (120 months) of open-label treatment. Improvement in quality of life was measured up to week 156 (36 months) and improvement was maintained through that time.

In RA study V, the improvement in the HAQ disability index and the physical component of the SF 36 showed greater improvement (p < 0.001) for adalimumab/met­hotrexate combination therapy versus methotrexate monotherapy and adalimumab monotherapy at week 52, which was maintained through week 104. Among the 250 subjects who completed the open-label extension study, improvements in physical function were maintained through 10 years of treatment.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA)

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab was assessed in two studies (pJIA I and II) in children with active polyarticular or polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, who had a variety of JIA onset types (most frequently rheumatoid-factor negative or positive polyarthritis and extended oligoarthritis).

pJIA I

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group study in 171 children (4–17 years old) with polyarticular JIA. In the open-label lead in phase (OL LI) patients were stratified into two groups, MTX (methotrexate)-treated or non-MTX-treated. Patients who were in the non-MTX stratum were either naïve to or had been withdrawn from MTX at least two weeks prior to study drug administration. Patients remained on stable doses of NSAIDs and or prednisone (< 0.2 mg/kg/day or 10 mg/day maximum). In the OL LI phase all patients received 24 mg/m2up to a maximum of 40 mg adalimumab every other week for 16 weeks. The distribution of minimum, median and maximum dose received during the OL LI phase is presente

Table 11: Distribution of patients by age and adalimumab dose received during the OL LI phase

Age Group	Number of patients at Baseline n (%)		Minimum, median and maximum dose
4 to 7 years	31 (18.1)		10, 20 and 25 mg
8 to 12 years	71 (41.5)		20, 25 and 40 mg
13 to 17 years	69 (40.4)	\v	25, 40 and 40 mg

Patients demonstrating a Paediatric ACR 30 response at week 16 were eligible to be randomised into the double blind (DB) phase and received either adalimumab 24 mg/m2 up to a maximum of 40 mg, or placebo every other week for an additional 32 weeks or until disease flare. Disease flare criteria were defined as a worsening of > 30 % from baseline in > 3 of 6 Paediatric ACR core criteria, > 2 active joints, and improvement of> 30 % in no more than 1 of the 6 criteria. After 32 weeks or at disease flare, patients were eligible to enrol into the open label extension phase.

Amongst those who responded at week 16 (n = 144), the Pediatric ACR 30/50/70/90 responses were maintained for up to six years in the OLE phase in patients who received adalimumab throughout the study.

Over all 19 subjects, of which 11 of the baseline age group 4 to 12 and 8 of the baseline age group 13 to 17 years were treated 6 years or longer.

Overall responses were generally better and, fewer patients developed antibodies when treated with the combination of adalimumab and MTX compared to adalimumab alone. Taking these results into consideration, Cyltezo is recommended for use in combination with MTX and for use as monotherapy in patients for whom MTX use is not appropriate (see section 4.2).

pJIA II

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The safety and efficacy of adalimumab was assessed in an open-label, multicentre study in 32 children (2 – < 4 years old or aged 4 and above weighing < 15 kg) with moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA. The patients received 24 mg/m2body surface area (BSA) of adalimumab up to a maximum of 20 mg every other week as a single dose via SC injection for at least 24 weeks. During the study, most subjects used concomitant MTX, with fewer reporting use of corticosteroids or NSAIDs.

At week 12 and week 24, PedACR30 response was 93.5 % and 90.0 %, respectively, using the observed data approach. The proportions of subjects with PedACR50/70/90 at week 12 and week 24 were

90.3 %/61.3 %/38­.7 % and 83.3 %/73.3 %/36­.7 %, respectively. Amongst those who responded (Pediatric ACR 30) at week 24 (n = 27 out of 30 patients), the Pediatric ACR 30 responses were maintained for up to 60 weeks in the OLE phase in patients who received adalimumab throughout this time period. Overall, 20 subjects were treated for 60 weeks or longer.

Enthesitis-related arthritis

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in a multicentre, randomised, double-blind study in 46 paediatric patients (6 to 17 years old) with moderate enthesitis-related arthritis. Patients were randomised to receive either 24 mg/m2body surface area (BSA) of adalimumab up to a maximum of 40 mg, or placebo every other week for 12 weeks. The double-blind period is followed by an open-label (OL) period during which patients received 24 mg/m2 BSA of adalimumab up to a maximum of 40 mg every other week subcutaneously for up to an additional 192 weeks. The primary endpoint was the percent change from Baseline to week 12 in the number of active joints with arthritis (swelling not due to deformity or joints with loss of motion plus pain and/or tenderness), which was achieved with mean percent decrease of –62.6 % (median percent change –88.9 %) in patients in the adalimumab group compared to –11.6 % (median percent change –50.0 %) in patients in the placebo group. Improvement in number of active joints with arthritis was maintained during the OL period through week 156 for the 26 of 31 (84%) patients in the adalimumab group who remained in the study. Although not statistically significant, the majority of patients demonstrated clinical improvement in secondary endpoints such as number of sites of enthesitis, tender joint count (TJC), swollen joint count (SJC), Pediatric ACR 50 response, and Pediatric ACR 70 response.

Axial spondyloarthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

Adalimumab 40 mg every other week was assessed in 393 patients in two randomised, 24 week double-blind, placebo-controlled studies in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (mean baseline score of disease activity [Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)] was 6.3 in all groups) who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy. Seventy-nine (20.1 %) patients were treated concomitantly with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and 37 (9.4 %) patients with glucocorticoids. The blinded period was followed by an open-label period during which patients received adalimumab 40 mg every other week subcutaneously for up to an additional 28 weeks. Subjects (n = 215, 54.7 %) who failed to achieve ASAS 20 at weeks 12, or 16 or 20 received early escape open-label adalimumab 40 mg every other week subcutaneously and were subsequently treated as non-responders in the double-blind statistical analyses.

In the larger AS study I with 315 patients, results showed statistically significant improvement of the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in patients treated with adalimumab compared to placebo.

Significant response was first observed at week 2 and maintained through 24 weeks (Table 13).

Table 13: Efficacy Responses in Placebo-Controlled AS Study – Study I Reduction of Signs and

Symptoms
Response	Placebo N = 107	Adalimumab N = 208
ASASa 20				I
Week 2	16%	42 %
Week 12	21 %	58 %
Week 24	19%	51 %
ASAS 50
Week 2	3 %	16 %
Week 12	10%	38 %
Week 24	11 %	35 %
ASAS 70
Week 2	0%	7 %
Week 12	5 %	23 %
Week 24	8 %	24 %
BASDAIb 50
Week 2	4%	20%
Week 12	16%	45 %
Week 24	15 %	42 %

, ** Statistically significant at p < 0.001, < 0.01 for all comparisons between adalimumab and placebo at

Weeks 2, 12 and 24

a Assessments in Ankylosing Spondylitis

b Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index

Adalimumab treated patients had significantly greater improvement at week 12 which was maintained through week 24 in both the SF36 and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQoL).

Similar trends (not all statistically significant) were seen in the smaller randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled AS study II of 82 adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis.

Axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of AS

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in two randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled studies in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Study nr-axSpA I evaluated patients with active nr-axSpA. Study nr-axSpA II was a treatment withdrawal study in active nr-axSpA patients who achieved remission during open-label treatment with adalimumab.

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Study nr-axSpA I

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In Study nr-axSpA I, adalimumab 40 mg every other week was assessed in 185 patients in a randomised, 12 week double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with active nr-axSpA (mean baseline score of disease activity [Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)] was 6.4 for patients treated with adalimumab and 6.5 for those on placebo) who have had an inadequate response to or intolerance to > 1 NSAIDs, or a contraindication for NSAIDs.

Thirty-three (18 %) patients were treated concomitantly with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and 146 (79 %) patients with NSAIDs at baseline. The double-blind period was followed by an open-label period during which patients receive adalimumab 40 mg every other week subcutaneously for up to an additional 144 weeks. week 12 results showed statistically significant improvement of the signs and symptoms of active nr-axSpA in patients treated with adalimumab compared to placebo (Table 14).

Assessments in SpondyloArthritis international Society Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score mean change from baseline n = 91 placebo and n = 87 adalimumab high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (mg/L) n = 73 placebo and n = 70 adalimumab Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada n = 84 placebo and adalimumab n = 82 placebo and n = 85 adalimumab **, * Statistically significant at p < 0.001, < 0.01, and < 0.05, respectively, for all comparisons between adalimumab and placebo.

In the open-label extension, improvement in the signs and symptoms was maintained with adalimumab therapy through week 156.

Inhibition of inflammation

Significant improvement of signs of inflammation as measured by hs-CRP and MRI of both Sacroiliac Joints and the Spine was maintained in adalimumab-treated patients through week 156 and week 104, respectively.

Quality of life and physical function

Health-related quality of life and physical function were assessed using the HAQ-S and the SF-36 questionnaires. Adalimumab showed statistically significantly greater improvement in the HAQ-S total score and the SF-36 Physical Component Score (PCS) from baseline to week 12 compared to placebo.

Improvement in health-related quality of life and physical function was maintained during the open-label extension through week 156.

Study nr-axSpA II 673 patients with active nr-axSpA (mean baseline disease activity [BASDAI] was 7.0) who had an inadequate response to >2 NSAIDs, or an intolerance to or a contraindication for NSAIDs enrolled into the open-label period of Study nr-axSpA II during which they received adalimumab 40 mg eow for 28 weeks. These patients also had objective evidence of inflammation in the sacroiliac joints or spine on MRI or elevated hs-CRP. Patients who achieved sustained remission for at least 12 weeks (N = 305) (ASDAS < 1.3 at weeks 16, 20, 24, and 28) during the open-label period were then randomised to receive either continued treatment with adalimumab 40 mg eow (N = 152) or placebo (N = 153) for an additional 40 weeks in a double-blind, placebo-controlled period (total study duration 68 weeks). Subjects who flared during the double-blind period were allowed adalimumab 40 mg eow rescue therapy for at least 12 weeks.

The primary efficacy endpoint was the proportion of patients with no flare by week 68 of the study. Flare was defined as ASDAS >2.1 at two consecutive visits four weeks apart. A greater proportion of patients on adalimumab had no disease flare during the double-blind period, when compared with those on placebo (70.4 % vs. 47.1 %, p < 0.001) (Figure 1).

Note: P = Placebo (Number at Risk (flared)); A = adalimumab (Number at Risk (flared)).

Among the 68 patients who flared in the group allocated to treatment withdrawal, 65 completed 12 weeks of rescue therapy with adalimumab, out of which 37 (56.9 %) had regained remission (ASDAS < 1.3) after 12 weeks of restarting the open-label treatment.

By week 68, patients receiving continuous adalimumab treatment showed statistically significant greater improvement of the signs and symptoms of active nr-axSpA as compared to patients allocated to treatment withdrawal during the double-blind period of the study (Table 15).

Table 15: Efficacy Response in Placebo-Controlled Period for Study nr-axSpA II

Double-Blind Response at Week 68	Placebo N = 153	Adalimumab N = 152
ASASa’b 20	47.1 %	70.4 %
ASASa’b 40 S	45.8 %	65.8 %
ASASa Partial Remission	26.8 %	42.1%
ASDASc Inactive Disease	33.3 %	57.2%
Partial Flared	64.1 %	40.8%

a Assessment of SpondyloArthritis international Society

b Baseline is defined as open label baseline when patients have active disease.

c Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score

d Partial flare is defined as ASDAS > 1.3 but < 2.1 at 2 consecutive visits.

, ** Statistically significant at p < 0.001 and < 0.01, respectively, for all comparisons between

adalimumab and placebo.

Psoriatic arthritis

Adalimumab, 40 mg every other week, was studied in patients with moderately to severely active psoriatic arthritis in two placebo-controlled studies, PsA studies I and II. PsA study I with 24 week duration, treated 313 adult patients who had an inadequate response to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy and of these, approximately 50 % were taking methotrexate. PsA study II with 12-week duration, treated 100 patients who had an inadequate response to DMARD therapy. Upon completion of both studies, 383 patients enrolled in an open-label extension study, in which 40 mg adalimumab was administered every other week.

There is insufficient evidence of the efficacy of adalimumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis-like psoriatic arthropathy due to the small number of patients studied.

Table 16: ACR Response in Placebo-Controlled Psoriatic Arthritis Studies (Percent of Patients)

	PsA Study I		PsA Study II
Response	Placebo N= 162	Adalimumab N= 151	Placebo N = 49	Adalimumab N = 51
ACR 20 Week 12	14%	58 %	16%	39 %*
Week 24	15 %	57 %	N/A^	N/A
ACR 50 Week 12	4%	36 %	2%	25 %
Week 24	6%	39 %	~N/A	N/A
ACR 70 Week 12	1 %	20 %	^0 0%	14 %*
Week 24	1 %	23 %	N/A	N/A

p < 0.001 for al

comparisons between adalimumab and placebo

p < 0.05 for all comparisons between adalimumab and placebo

***

N/A not applicable

ACR responses in PsA study I were similar with and without concomitant methotrexate therapy. ACR responses were maintained in the open-label extension study for up to 136 weeks.

Radiographic changes were assessed in the psoriatic arthritis studies. Radiographs of hands, wrists, and feet were obtained at baseline and week 24 during the double-blind period when patients were on adalimumab or placebo and at week 48 when all patients were on open-label adalimumab. A modified Total Sharp Score (mTSS), which included distal interphalangeal joints (i.e. not identical to the TSS used for rheumatoid arthritis), was used.

Adalimumab treatment reduced the rate of progression of peripheral joint damage compared with placebo treatment as measured by change from baseline in mTSS (mean ± SD) 0.8 ± 2.5 in the placebo group (at week 24) compared with 0.0 ± 1.9 (p < 0.001) in the adalimumab group (at week 48).

In subjects treated with adalimumab with no radiographic progression from baseline to week 48 (n = 102), 84 % continued to show no radiographic progression through 144 weeks of treatment. Adalimumab treated patients demonstrated statistically significant improvement in physical function as assessed by HAQ and Short Form Health Survey (SF 36) compared to placebo at week 24. Improved physical function continued during the open label extension up to week 136.

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were studied in adult patients with chronic plaque psoriasis (> 10 % BSA involvement and Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) >12 or > 10) who were candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy in randomised, double-blind studies. 73 % of patients enrolled in Psoriasis Studies I and II had received prior systemic therapy or phototherapy. The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were also studied in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis with concomitant hand and/or foot psoriasis who were candidates for systemic therapy in a randomised double-blind study (Psoriasis Study III).

Psoriasis Study I (REVEAL) evaluated 1,212 patients within three treatment periods. In period A, patients received placebo or adalimumab at an initial dose of 80 mg followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after the initial dose. After 16 weeks of therapy, patients who achieved at least a PASI 75 response (PASI score improvement of at least 75 % relative to baseline), entered period B and received open-label 40 mg adalimumab every other week. Patients who maintained > PASI 75 response at week 33 and were originally randomised to active therapy in period A, were re-randomised in period C to receive 40 mg adalimumab every other week or placebo for an additional 19 weeks. Across all treatment groups, the mean baseline PASI score was 18.9 and the baseline Physician’s Global Assessment (PGA) score ranged from “moderate” (53 % of subjects included) to “severe” (41 %) to “very severe” (6 %).

Psoriasis Study II (CHAMPION) compared the efficacy and safety of adalimumab versus methotrexate and placebo in 271 patients. Patients received placebo, an initial dose of MTX 7.5 mg and thereafter dose increases up to week 12, with a maximum dose of 25 mg or an initial dose of 80 mg adalimumab followed by 40 mg every other week (starting one week after the initial dose) for 16 weeks. There are no data available comparing adalimumab and MTX beyond 16 weeks of therapy. Patients receiving MTX who achieved a > PASI 50 response at week 8 and/or 12 did not receive further dose increases. Across all treatment groups, the mean baseline PASI score was 19.7 and the baseline PGA score ranged from “mild” (< 1 %) to “moderate” (48 %) to “severe” (46 %) to “very severe” (6 %).

Patients participating in all Phase 2 and Phase 3 psoriasis studies were eligible to enrol into an open-label extension trial, where adalimumab was given for at least an additional 108 weeks.

In Psoriasis Studies I and II, a primary endpoint was the proportion of patients who achieved a PASI 75 response from baseline at week 16 (see Tables 17 and 18).

Table 17: Ps Study I (REVEAL) – Efficacy Results at 16 Weeks

	Placebo N = 398 n (%)	Adalimumab 40 mg eow N = 814 n (%)
>PASI 75a	26 (6.5)	578 (70.9)b
PASI 100	3 (0.8)	163 (20.0)b
PGA: Clear/minimal	17 (4.3)	506 (62.2)b

a Percent of patients achieving PASI75 response was calculated as centre-adjusted rate b p < 0.001, adalimumab vs. placebo

Table 18: Ps Study II (CHAMPION) – Efficacy Results at 16 Weeks

	Placebo N=53 n (%)	MTX N = 110 n (%)	Adalimumab 40 mg eow N = 108 n (%)
>PASI 75 f	10 (18.9)	39 (35.5)	86 (79.6)a’ b
PASI 100	1 (1.9)	8 (7.3)	18 (16.7)c’d
PGA: Clear/minimal	6 (11.3)	33 (30.0)	79 (73.1)a b

p < 0.001 adalimumab vs. placebo

p < 0.001 adalimumab vs. methotrexate

p < 0.01 adalimumab vs. placebo

p < 0.05 adalimumab vs. methotrexate

In Psoriasis Study I, 28 % of patients who were PASI 75 responders and were re-randomised to placebo at week 33 compared to 5 % continuing on adalimumab, p < 0.001, experienced “loss of adequate response” (PASI score after week 33 and on or before week 52 that resulted in a < PASI 50 response relative to baseline with a minimum of a 6-point increase in PASI score relative to week 33). Of the patients who lost adequate response after re-randomisation to placebo who then enrolled into the open-label extension trial, 38 % (25/66) and 55 % (36/66) regained PASI 75 response after 12 and 24 weeks of re-treatment, respectively.

A total of 233 PASI 75 responders at week 16 and week 33 received continuous adalimumab therapy for 52 weeks in Psoriasis Study I, and continued adalimumab in the open-label extension trial. PASI 75 and PGA of clear or minimal response rates in these patients were 74.7 % and 59.0 %, respectively, after an additional 108 weeks of open-label therapy (total of 160 weeks). In an analysis in which all patients who dropped out of the study for adverse events or lack of efficacy, or who dose-escalated, were considered non-responders, PASI 75 and PGA of clear or minimal response rates in these patients were 69.6 % and 55.7 %, respectively, after an additional 108 weeks of open-label therapy (total of 160 weeks).

A total of 347 stable responders participated in a withdrawal and retreatment evaluation in an open-label extension study. During the withdrawal period, symptoms of psoriasis returned over time with a median time to relapse (decline to PGA “moderate” or worse) of approximately 5 months. None of these patients experienced rebound during the withdrawal period. A total of 76.5 % (218/285) of patients who entered the retreatment period had a response of PGA “clear” or “minimal” after 16 weeks of retreatment, irrespective of whether they relapsed during withdrawal (69.1 % [123/178] and 88.8 % [95/107] for patients who relapsed and who did not relapse during the withdrawal period, respectively). A similar safety profile was observed during retreatment as before withdrawal.

Significant improvements at week 16 from baseline compared to placebo (Studies I and II) and MTX (Study II) were demonstrated in the DLQI (Dermatology Life Quality Index). In Study I, improvements in the physical and mental component summary scores of the SF-36 were also significant compared to placebo.

In an open-label extension study, for patients who dose escalated from 40 mg every other week to 40 mg weekly due to a PASI response below 50 %, 26.4 % (92/349) and 37.8 % (132/349) of patients achieved PASI 75 response at week 12 and 24, respectively.

with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis and hand and/or foot psoriasis. Patients received an initial dose of 80 mg adalimumab followed by 40 mg every other week (starting one week after the initial dose) or placebo for 16 weeks. At week 16, a statistically significantly greater proportion of patients who received adalimumab achieved PGA of ‚clear‘ or ‚almost clear‘ for the hands and/or feet compared to patients who received placebo (30.6 % versus 4.3 %, respectively [p = 0.014]).

Psoriasis Study IV compared efficacy and safety of adalimumab versus placebo in 217 adult patients with moderate to severe nail psoriasis. Patients received an initial dose of 80 mg adalimumab followed by 40 mg every other week (starting one week after the initial dose) or placebo for 26 weeks followed by open-label

Psoriasis Severity Index (mNAPSI), the Physician’s Global Assessment of Fingernail Psoriasis (PGA-F) and the Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) (see Table 19). Adalimumab demonstrated a treatment benefit in nail psoriasis patients with different extents of skin involvement (BSA > 10% (60 % of patients) and BSA < 10 % and > 5 % (40 % of patients)).

Table 19:

Ps Study IV Efficacy Results at 16, 26 and 52 Weeks

Endpoint	Week 16 Placebo-Controlled		Week 26 Placebo-Controlled		Week 52 Open-label
	Placebo N= 108	Adalimumab 40 mg eow N= 109	Placebo N= 108	Adalimumab 40 mg eow N = 109	Adalimumab 40 mg eow N = 80
> mNAPSI 75 (%)	2.9	26.0a	3.4	46.6a	65.0
PGA-F clear/minimal and > 2-grade improvement (%)	2.9	29.7a	6.9	48.9a	61.3
Percent Change in Total Fingernail NAPSI (%)	–7.8	–44.2a	–11.5	–56.2a	–72.2
a p < 0.001, adalimumab vs. place		bo

Adalimumab treated patients showed statistically significant improvements at week 26 compared with placebo in the DLQI.

Paediatric plaque psoriasis

The efficacy of adalimumab was assessed in a randomised, double-blind, controlled study of 114 paediatric patients from 4 years of age with severe chronic plaque psoriasis (as defined by a PGA >4 or > 20 % BSA involvement or > 10 % BSA involvement with very thick lesions or PASI >20 or > 10 with clinically relevant facial, genital, or hand/ foot involvement) who were inadequately controlled with topical therapy and heliotherapy or phototherapy.

Patients received adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg eow (up to 40 mg), 0.4 mg/kg eow (up to 20 mg), or methotrexate 0.1–0.4 mg/kg weekly (up to 25 mg). At week 16, more patients randomised to adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg had positive efficacy responses (e.g., PASI 75) than those randomised to 0.4 mg/kg eow or MTX.

Table 20: Paediatric Plaque Psoriasis Efficacy Results at 16 Weeks

	MTXa N = 37	Adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg eow N = 38
PASI 75b	12 (32.4 %)	22 (57.9 %)
PGA: Clear/minimalc	15 (40.5 %)	23 (60.5 %)

a

b

c

MTX = methotrexate

p = 0.027, adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg versus MTX

p = 0.083, adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg versus MTX

Patients who achieved PASI 75 and PGA clear or minimal were withdrawn from treatment for up to 36 weeks and monitored for loss of disease control (i.e. a worsening of PGA by at least 2 grades). Patients were then re-treated with adalimumab 0.8 mg/kg eow for an additional 16 weeks and response rates observed during retreatment were similar to the previous double-blind period: PASI 75 response of 78.9 % (15 of 19 subjects) and PGA clear or minimal of 52.6 % (10 of 19 subjects).

In the open-label period of the study, PASI 75 and PGA clear or minimal responses were maintained for up to an additional 52 weeks with no new safety findings.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies and an open-label extension study in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) who were intolerant, had a contraindication or an inadequate response to at least a 3-month trial of

systemic antibiotic therapy. The patients in HS-I and HS-II had Hurley Stage II or III disease with at least 3 abscesses or inflammatory nodules.

Study HS-I (PIONEER I) evaluated 307 patients with 2 treatment periods. In Period A, patients received placebo or adalimumab at an initial dose of 160 mg at week 0, 80 mg at week 2, and 40 mg every week starting at week 4 to week 11. Concomitant antibiotic use was not allowed during the study. After 12 wee of therapy, patients who had received adalimumab in Period A were re-randomised in Period B to 1 of 3 treatment groups (adalimumab 40 mg every week, adalimumab 40 mg every other week, or placebo from

week 12 to week 35). Patients who had been randomised to placebo in Period A were assign adalimumab 40 mg every week in Period B.

Study HS-II (PIONEER II) evaluated 326 patients with 2 treatment periods. In Period A, patients received placebo or adalimumab at an initial dose of 160 mg at week 0 and 80 mg at week 2 and 40 mg every week starting at week 4 to week 11. 19.3 % of patients had continued baseline oral antibiotic therapy during the study. After 12 weeks of therapy, patients who had received adalimumab in Period A were re-randomised in

Period B to 1 of 3 treatment groups (adalimumab 40 mg every week, adalimumab 40 mg every other week, or placebo from week 12 to week 35). Patients who had been randomised to placebo in Period A were assigned to receive placebo in Period B.

Patients participating in Studies HS-I and HS-II were eligible to enrol into an open-label extension study in which adalimumab 40 mg was administered every week. Mean exposure in all adalimumab population was 762 days. Throughout all 3 studies patients used topical antiseptic wash daily.

Clinical Response

Reduction of inflammatory lesions and prevention of worsening of abscesses and draining fistulas was assessed using Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR; at least a 50 % reduction in total abscess and inflammatory nodule count with no increase in abscess count and no increase in draining fistula count relative to Baseline). Reduction in HS-related skin pain was assessed using a Numeric Rating Scale in patients who entered the study with an initial baseline score of 3 or greater on a 11 point scale.

At week 12, a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with adalimumab versus placebo achieved HiSCR. At week 12, a significantly higher proportion of patients in Study HS-II experienced a clinically relevant decrease in HS-related skin pain (see Table 21). Patients treated with adalimumab had significantly reduced risk of disease flare during the initial 12 weeks of treatment.

Table 21:

Efficacy Results at 12 Weeks, HS Studies I and II

	HS Study I		HS Study II
	Placebo	Adalimumab 40 mg Weekly	Placebo	Adalimumab 40 mg Weekly
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR)a	N= 154 40 (26.0 %)	N = 153 64 (41.8%)	N = 163 45 (27.6 %)	N = 163 96 (58.9 %) *** __________♦—
> 30 % Reduction in Skin Painb	N = 109 27 (24.8 %)	N= 122 34 (27.9 %)	N= 111 23 (20.7 %)	N= 105 48 (45.7%) ***

a

b

p < 0.05, *** p < 0.001, adalimumab versus placebo

Among all randomised patients.

Among patients with baseline HS-related skin pain assessment > 3, based on Numeric Rating Scale

0 – 10; 0 = no skin pain, 10 = skin pain as bad as you can imagine

Treatment with adalimumab 40 mg every week significantly reduced the risk of worsening of abscesses and draining fistulas. Approximately twice the proportion of patients in the placebo group in the first 12 weeks of Studies HS-I and HS-II, compared with those in the adalimumab group experienced worsening of abscesses (23.0 % vs 11.4 %, respectively) and draining fistulas (30.0 % vs 13.9 %, respectively).

Greater improvements at week 12 from baseline compared to placebo were demonstrated in skin-specific health-related quality of life, as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI; Studies HS-I and HS-II), patient global satisfaction with medication treatment as measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire – medication (TSQM; Studies HS-I and HS-II), and physical health as measured by the physical component summary score of the SF-36 (Study HS-I).

In patients with at least a partial response to adalimumab 40 mg weekly at week 12, the HiSCR rate at week 36 was higher in patients who continued weekly adalimumab than in patients in whom dosing frequency was reduced to every other week, or in whom treatment was withdrawn (see Table 22).

Table 22: Proportion of Patientsa Achieving HiSCRb at Weeks 24 and 36 After Treatment

Reassignment from Weekly adalimumab at Week 12

	Placebo (treatment withdrawal) N = 73	Adalimumab 40 mg every other week N = 70	Adalimumab 40 mg weekly N = 70
Week 24	24 (32.9 %)	36 (51.4%)	40 (57.1 %)
Week 36	22 (30.1 %)	28 (40.0 %)	39 (55.7 %)

a

b

Patients with at least a partial response to adalimumab 40 mg weekly after 12 weeks of treatment.

Patients meeting protocol-specified criteria for loss of response or no improvement were required to

discontinue from the studies and were counted as nonresponders.

Among patients who were at least partial responders at week 12, and who received continuous weekly adalimumab therapy, the HiSCR rate at week 48 was 68.3 % and at week 96 was 65.1 %. Longer term treatment with adalimumab 40 mg weekly for 96 weeks identified no new safety findings.

Among patients whose adalimumab treatment was withdrawn at week 12 in Studies HS-I and HS-II, the HiSCR rate 12 weeks after re-introduction of adalimumab 40 mg weekly returned to levels similar to that observed before withdrawal (56.0 %).

Adolescent hidradenitis suppurativa

There are no clinical trials with adalimumab in adolescent patients with HS. Efficacy of adalimumab for the treatment of adolescent patients with HS is predicted based on the demonstrated efficacy and exposureresponse relationship in adult HS patients and the likelihood that the disease course, pathophysiology, and drug effects are substantially similar to that of adults at the same exposure levels. Safety of the recommended adalimumab dose in the adolescent HS population is based on cross-indication safety profile of adalimumab in both adults and paediatric patients at similar or more frequent doses (see section 5.2).

Crohn’s disease

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in over 1500 patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) > 220 and < 450) in randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. Concomitant stable doses of aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, and/or immunomodulatory agents were permitted and 80 % of patients continued to receive at least one of these medications.

Induction of clinical remission (defined as CDAI < 150) was evaluated in two studies, CD Study I (CLASSIC I) and CD Study II (GAIN). In CD Study I, 299 TNF-antagonist naive patients were randomised to one of four treatment groups; placebo at weeks 0 and 2, 160 mg adalimumab at week 0 and 80 mg at week 2, 80 mg at week 0 and 40 mg at week 2, and 40 mg at week 0 and 20 mg at week 2. In CD Study II, 325 patients who had lost response or were intolerant to infliximab were randomised to receive either 160 mg adalimumab at week 0 and 80 mg at week 2 or placebo at weeks 0 and 2. The primary non-responders were excluded from the studies and therefore these patients were not further evaluated.

Maintenance of clinical remission was evaluated in CD study III (CHARM). In CD Study III, 854 patients received open-label 80 mg at week 0 and 40 mg at week 2. At week 4 patients were randomised to 40 mg every other week, 40 mg every week, or placebo with a total study duration of 56 weeks. Patients in clinical response (decrease in CDAI > 70) at week 4 were stratified and analysed separately from those not in clinical response at week 4. Corticosteroid taper was permitted after week 8.

CD study I and CD study II induction of remission and response rates are presented in Table 23.

Table 23: Induction of Clinical Remission and Response (Percent of Patients)

	CD Study I: Infliximab Naive Patients			CD Study II: Infliximab Experienced Patients
	Placebo N = 74	Adalimumab 80/40 mg N = 75	Adalimumab 160/80 mg N = 76	Placebo N = 166	Adalimumab 160/80 mg N = 159
Week 4
Clinical remission	12%	24%	36 %	7%	21 %*
Clinical response (CR-100)	24%	37%	49 %**	25 %	38 %**

All p-values are pairwise comparisons of proportions for adalimumab versus placebo

• * p< 0.001

• * * p<0.01

Similar remission rates were observed for the 160/80 mg and 80/40 mg induction regimens by week 8 and adverse events were more frequently noted in the 160/80 mg group.

In CD Study III, at week 4, 58 % (499/854) of patients were in clinical response and were assessed in the primary analysis. Of those in clinical response at week 4, 48 % had been previously exposed to other TNF-antagonists. Maintenance of remission and response rates are presented in Table 24. Clinical remission results remained relatively constant irrespective of previous TNF-antagonist exposure.

Disease-related hospitalisations and surgeries were statistically significantly reduced with adalimumab compared with placebo at week 56.

Table 24:

Maintenance of Clinical Remission and Response (Percent of Patients)

	Placebo	40 mg Adalimumab every other week	40 mg Adalimumab every week
Week 26	N = 170	N = 172	N = 157
Clinical remission	17%	40 %*	47 %*
Clinical response (CR-100)	27%	52 %*	52 %*
Patients in steroid-free remission for > 90 daysa	3 % (2/66)	19 % (11/58)**	15 %(11/74)** 1
Week 56	N = 170	N = 172	N = 157
Clinical remission	12%	36 %*	41 %*
Clinical response (CR-100)	17%	41 %*	48 %*
Patients in steroid-free remission for > 90 daysa	5 % (3/66)	29 % (17/58)	20 % (15/74)**

**

a

p < 0.001 for adalimumab versus placebo pairwise comparisons of proportions p < 0.02 for adalimumab versus placebo pairwise comparisons of proportions Of those receiving corticosteroids at baseline

Among patients who were not in response at week 4, 43 % of adalimumab maintenance patients responded by week 12 compared to 30 % of placebo maintenance patients. These results suggest that some patients who have not responded by week 4 benefit from continued maintenance therapy through week 12. Therapy continued beyond 12 weeks did not result in significantly more responses (see section 4.2).

117/276 patients from CD study I and 272/777 patients from CD studies II and III were followed through at least 3 years of open-label adalimumab therapy. 88 and 189 patients, respectively, continued to be in clinical remission. Clinical response (CR-100) was maintained in 102 and 233 patients, respectively.

Quality of life

In CD Study I and CD Study II, statistically significant improvement in the disease-specific inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (IBDQ) total score was achieved at week 4 in patients randomised to adalimumab 80/40 mg and 160/80 mg compared to placebo and was seen at weeks 26 and 56 in CD Study III as well among the adalimumab treatment groups compared to the placebo group.

Paediatric Crohn’s disease

Adalimumab was assessed in a multicentre, randomised, double-blind clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of induction and maintenance treatment with doses dependent on body weight (< 40 kg or > 40 kg) in 192 paediatric subjects between the ages of 6 and 17 (inclusive) years, with moderate to severe Crohn's disease (CD) defined as Paediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index (PCDAI) score >30. Subjects had to have failed conventional therapy (including a corticosteroid and/or an immunomodulator) for CD. Subjects may also have previously lost response or been intolerant to infliximab.

♦ >

All subjects received open-label induction therapy at a dose based on their Baseline body weight: 160 mg at week 0 and 80 mg at week 2 for subjects > 40 kg, and 80 mg and 40 mg, respectively, for subjects < 40 kg.

At week 4, subjects were randomised 1:1 based on their body weight at the time to either the Low Dose or Standard Dose maintenance regimens as shown in Table 25.

Table 25: Maintenance regimen

Patient weight	Low dose	Standard dose
<40 kg	10 mg eow	20 mg eow
>40 kg	20 mg eow	40 mg eow

Efficacy results

The primary endpoint of the study was clinical remission at week 26, defined as PCDAI score <10.

Clinical remission and clinical response (defined as reduction in PCDAI score of at least 15 points from Baseline) rates are presented in Table 26. Rates of discontinuation of corticosteroids or immunomodulators are presented in Table 27.

Table 27: Paediatric CD Study Discontinuation of Corticosteroids or Immunomodulators and

Fistula Remission

	Standard Dose 40/20 mg eow	Low Dose 20/10 mg eow	P value1
Discontinued corticosteroids	N = 33	N = 38
Week 26	84.8 %	65.8 %	0.066
Week 52	69.7 %	60.5 %	0.420
Discontinuation of Immunomodulators2	N = 60	N = 57
Week 52	30.0 %	29.8 %	0.983
Fistula remission3	N = 15	N = 21
Week 26	46.7 %	38.1 %	0.608
Week 52	40.0 %	23.8 %	0.303

p value for Stan

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erapy could only be discontinued at or after week 26 at the investigator's

he subject met the clinical response criterion

losure of all fistulas that were draining at Baseline for at least 2 consecutive post-

Statistically significant increases (improvement) from Baseline to week 26 and 52 in Body Mass Index and height velocity were observed for both treatment groups.

Statistically and clinically significant improvements from Baseline were also observed in both treatment groups for quality of life parameters (including IMPACT III).

One hundred patients (n = 100) from the Paediatric CD Study continued in an open-label long-term extension study. After 5 years of adalimumab therapy, 74.0 % (37/50) of the 50 patients remaining in the study continued to be in clinical remission, and 92.0 % (46/50) of patients continued to be in clinical response per PCDAI.

Ulcerative colitis

The safety and efficacy of multiple doses of adalimumab were assessed in adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (Mayo score 6 to 12 with endoscopy subscore of 2 to 3) in randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

In study UC-I, 390 TNF-antagonist naïve patients were randomised to receive either placebo at weeks 0 and 2, 160 mg adalimumab at week 0 followed by 80 mg at week 2, or 80 mg adalimumab at week 0 followed by 40 mg at week 2. After week 2, patients in both adalimumab arms received 40 mg eow. Clinical remission (defined as Mayo score < 2 with no subscore >1) was assessed at week 8. ♦ 0

In study UC-II, 248 patients received 160 mg of adalimumab at week 0, 80 mg at week 2 and 40 mg eow thereafter, and 246 patients received placebo. Clinical results were assessed for induction of remission at week 8 and for maintenance of remission at week 52.

Patients induced with 160/80 mg adalimumab achieved clinical remission versus placebo at week 8 in statistically significantly greater percentages in study UC-I (18 % vs. 9 % respectively, p = 0.031) and study UC-II (17 % vs. 9 % respectively, p = 0.019). In study UC-II, among those treated with adalimumab who were in remission at week 8, 21/41 (51 %) were in remission at week 52.

Results from the overall UC-II study population are shown in Table 28.

Table 28: Response, Remission and Mucosal Healing in Study UC-II (Percent of Patients)

Placebo Adalimumab

40 mg eow

Week 52 N = 246 N = 248

Clinical Response C18 % 30 %

Clinical Remission 9 % 17 %

Mucosal Healing 15 % 25 %

Steroid-free remission for > 90 daysa 6 % 13 %

(N= 140) (N= 150)

Week 8 and 52

Sustained Response 12 % 24 %

Sustained Remission 4 % 8 %

Sustained Mucosal Healing 11 % 19 %

Patients from studies UC-I and UC-II had the option to roll over into an open-label long-term extension study (UC III). Following 3 years of adalimumab therapy, 75 % (301/402) continued to be in clinical remission per partial Mayo score.

Hospitalisation rates

During 52 weeks of studies UC-I and UC-II, lower rates of all-cause hospitalisations and UC-related hospitalisations were observed for the adalimumab-treated arm compared to the placebo arm. The number of all cause hospitalisations in the adalimumab treatment group was 0.18 per patient year vs. 0.26 per patient year in the placebo group and the corresponding figures for UC-related hospitalisations were 0.12 per patient year vs. 0.22 per patient year.

Quality of life

In study UC-II, treatment with adalimumab resulted in improvements in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (IBDQ) score.

Uveitis

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab were assessed in adult patients with non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis, excluding patients with isolated anterior uveitis, in two randomised, double-masked, placebo-controlled studies (UV I and II). Patients received placebo or adalimumab at an initial dose of 80 mg followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after the initial dose. Concomitant stable doses of one non-biologic immunosuppressant were permitted.

Study UV I evaluated 217 patients with active uveitis despite treatment with corticosteroids (oral prednisone at a dose of 10 to 60 mg/day). All patients received a 2-week standardised dose of prednisone 60 mg/day at study entry followed by a mandatory taper schedule, with complete corticosteroid discontinuation by week 15.

Study UV II evaluated 226 patients with inactive uveitis requiring chronic corticosteroid treatment (oral prednisone 10 to 35 mg/day) at baseline to control their disease. Patients subsequently underwent a mandatory taper schedule, with complete corticosteroid discontinuation by week 19.

The primary efficacy endpoint in both studies was ‚time to treatment failure‘. Treatment failure was defined by a multi-component outcome based on inflammatory chorioretinal and/or inflammatory retinal vascular lesions, anterior chamber (AC) cell grade, vitreous haze (VH) grade and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA).

Results from both studies demonstrated statistically significant reduction of the risk of treatment failure in patients treated with adalimumab versus patients receiving placebo (see Table 29). Both studies demonstrated an early and sustained effect of adalimumab on the treatment failure rate versus placebo (see Figure 2).

Table 29:

Time to Treatment Failure in Studies UV I and UV II

Analysis Treatment	N	Failure N (%)	Median Time to Failure (months)	HR a	CI 95 % for HR a	p valueb
Time to Treatment Failure At or After Week 6 in Study UV I Primary analysis (ITT) Placebo 107 84 (78.5) 3.0 Adalimumab 110 60 (54.5) 5.6				– 0.50	– 0.36, 0.70	-- < 0.001	£
Time to Treatment Failure At or After Week 2 in Study UV II Primary analysis (ITT) Placebo 111 61 (55.0) 8.3 Adalimumab 115 45 (39.1) NEc				– 0.57	– 0.39, 0.84	♦ – 0.004

Note: Treatment failure at or after week 6 (Study UV I), or at or after week 2 (Study UV II), was counted as event. Drop outs due to reasons other than treatment failure were censored at the time of dropping out. a HR of adalimumab vs placebo from proportional hazards regression with treatment as factor.

Note: P# = Placebo (Number of Events/Number at Risk); A# = Adalimumab (Number of Events/Number at Risk).

In Study UV I statistically significant differences in favour of adalimumab versus placebo were observed for each component of treatment failure. In Study UV II, statistically significant differences were observed for visual acuity only, but the other components were numerically in favour of adalimumab.

Of the 417 subjects included in the uncontrolled long-term extension of Studies UV I and UV II, 46 subjects were regarded ineligible (e.g. developed complications secondary to diabetic retinopathy, due to cataract surgery or vitrectomy) and were excluded from the primary analysis of efficacy. Of the 371 remaining patients, 276 evaluable patients reached 78 weeks of open-label adalimumab treatment. Based on the observed data approach, 222 (80.4 %) were in quiescence (no active inflammatory lesions, AC cell grade < 0.5+, VH grade < 0.5+) with a concomitant steroid dose < 7.5 mg per day, and 184 (66.7 %) were in steroid-free quiescence. BCVA was either improved or maintained (< 5 letters deterioration) in 88.4 % of the eyes at week 78. Among the patients who discontinued the study prior to week 78, 11 % discontinued due to adverse events, and 5 % due to insufficient response to adalimumab treatment.

Quality of Life

Patient reported outcomes regarding vision-related functioning were measured in both clinical studies, using the NEI VFQ-25. Adalimumab was numerically favoured for the majority of subscores with statistically significant mean differences for general vision, ocular pain, near vision, mental health, and total score in Study UV I, and for general vision and mental health in Study UV II. Vision related effects were not numerically in favour of adalimumab for colour vision in Study UVI and for colour vision, peripheral vision and near vision in Study UV II.

Paediatric uveitis

The safety and efficacy of adalimumab was assessed in a randomised, double-masked, controlled study of 90 paediatric patients from 2 to < 18 years of age with active JIA-associated noninfectious anterior uveitis who were refractory to at least 12 weeks of methotrexate treatment. Patients received either placebo or 20 mg adalimumab (if <30 kg) or 40 mg adalimumab (if >30 kg) every other week in combination with their baseline dose of methotrexate.

The primary endpoint was ‘time to treatment failure’. The criteria determining treatment failure were worsening or sustained non-improvement in ocular inflammation, partial improvement with development of sustained ocular co-morbidities or worsening of ocular co-morbidities, non-permitted use of concomitant medications, and suspension of treatment for an extended period of time.

Clinical response

Adalimumab significantly delayed the time to treatment failure, as compared to placebo (See Figure 3, P < 0.0001 from log rank test).The median time to treatment failure was 24.1 weeks for subjects treated with placebo, whereas the median time to treatment failure was not estimable for subjects treated with adalimumab because less than one-half of these subjects experienced treatment failure. Adalimumab significantly decreased the risk of treatment failure by 75 % relative to placebo, as shown by the hazard ratio (HR = 0.25 [95 % CI: 0.12, 0.49]).

Figure 3: Kaplan-Meier Curves Summarizing Time to Treatment Failure in the Paediatric

Uveitis Study

Note: P = Placebo (Number at Risk); H = ADALIMUMAB (Number at Risk).

Immunogenicity

Anti-adalimumab antibodies may develop during adalimumab treatment. Formation of anti-adalimumab antibodies is associated with increased clearance and reduced efficacy of adalimumab. There is no apparent correlation between the presence of anti-adalimumab antibodies and the occurrence of adverse events.

Paediatric population

The European Medicines Agency has deferred the obligation to submit the results of the studies with adalimumab in one or more subsets of the paediatric population in ulcerative colitis, see section 4.2 for information on paediatric use.

• 5.2 Pharmacoki­netic properties

Absorption and distribution

After subcutaneous administration of a single 40 mg dose, absorption and distribution of adalimumab was slow, with peak serum concentrations being reached about 5 days after administration. The average absolute bioavailability of adalimumab estimated from three studies following a single 40 mg subcutaneous dose was 64 %. After single intravenous doses ranging from 0.25 to 10 mg/kg, concentrations were dose proportional. After doses of 0.5 mg/kg (~40 mg), clearances ranged from 11 to 15 mL/hour, the distribution volume (Vss) ranged from 5 to 6 litres and the mean terminal phase half-life was approximately two weeks. Adalimumab concentrations in the synovial fluid from several rheumatoid arthritis patients ranged from 31–96 % of those in serum.

Following subcutaneous administration of 40 mg of adalimumab every other week in adult rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients the mean steady-state trough concentrations were approximately 5 pg/mL (without concomitant methotrexate) and 8 to 9 pg/mL (with concomitant methotrexate), respectively. The serum adalimumab trough levels at steady-state increased roughly proportionally with dose following 20, 40 and 80 mg subcutaneous dosing every other week and every week.

Following the administration of 24 mg/m2 (up to a maximum of 40 mg) subcutaneously every other week to patients with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) who were 4 to 17 years the mean trough steadystate (values measured from week 20 to 48) serum adalimumab concentration was 5.6 ± 5.6 pg/mL (102 % CV) for adalimumab without concomitant methotrexate and 10.9 ± 5.2 pg/mL (47.7 % CV) with concomitant methotrexate.

In patients with polyarticular JIA who were 2 to < 4 years old or aged 4 and above weighing < 15 kg dosed with adalimumab 24 mg/m2, the mean trough steady-state serum adalimumab concentrations was 6.0 ± 6.1 pg/mL (101 % CV) for adalimumab without concomitant methotrexate and 7.9 ± 5.6 pg/mL (71.2 % CV) with concomitant methotrexate.

Following the administration of 24 mg/m2 (up to a maximum of 40 mg) subcutaneously every other week to patients with enthesitis-related arthritis who were 6 to 17 years, the mean trough steady-state (values measured at week 24) serum adalimumab concentrations were 8.8 ± 6.6 pg/mL for adalimumab without concomitant methotrexate and 11.8 ± 4.3 pg/mL with concomitant methotrexate.

Following subcutaneous administration of 40 mg of adalimumab every other week in adult non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients, the mean (±SD) trough steady-state concentration at week 68 was 8.0 ± 4.6 pg/mL.

In adult patients with psoriasis, the mean steady-state trough concentration was 5 pg/mL during adalimumab

Following the administration of 0.8 mg/kg (up to a maximum of 40 mg) subcutaneously every other week to paediatric patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, the mean ± SD steady-state adalimumab trough concentration was approximately 7.4 ± 5.8 pg/mL (79 % CV).

In adult patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, a dose of 160 mg adalimumab on week 0 followed by 80 mg on week 2 achieved serum adalimumab trough concentrations of approximately 7 to 8 pg/mL at week 2 and week 4. The mean steady-state trough concentration at week 12 through week 36 were approximately 8 to 10 pg/mL during adalimumab 40 mg every week treatment.

Adalimumab exposure in adolescent HS patients was predicted using population pharmacokinetic modelling and simulation based on cross-indication pharmacokinetics in other paediatric patients (paediatric psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, paediatric Crohn’s disease, and enthesitis-related arthritis). The recommended adolescent HS dosing schedule is 40 mg every other week. Since exposure to adalimumab can be affected by body size, adolescents with higher body weight and inadequate response may benefit from receiving the recommended adult dose of 40 mg every week.

In patients with Crohn’s disease, the loading dose of 80 mg adalimumab on week 0 followed by 40 mg adalimumab on week 2 achieves serum adalimumab trough concentrations of approximately 5.5 ^g/mL during the induction period. A loading dose of 160 mg adalimumab on week 0 followed by 80 mg adalimumab on week 2 achieves serum adalimumab trough concentrations of approximately 12 |ig/mL during the induction period. Mean steady-state trough levels of approximately 7 ^g/mL were observed in Crohn’s disease patients who received a maintenance dose of 40 mg adalimumab every other week.

In paediatric patients with moderate to severe CD, the open-label adalimumab induction dose was 160/8 or 80/40 mg at weeks 0 and 2, respectively, dependent on a body weight cut-off of 40 kg. At week 4, pat were randomised 1:1 to either the Standard Dose (40/20 mg eow) or Low Dose (20/10 mg eow) maintenance

treatment groups based on their body weight. The mean (± SD) serum adalimumab trough c achieved at week 4 were 15.7±6.6 ^g/mL for patients > 40 kg (160/80 mg) and 10.6 ±6.1 < 40 kg (80/40 mg).

For patients who stayed on their randomised therapy, the mean (± SD) adalimumab trough concentrations at week 52 were 9.5 ±5.6 ^g/mL for the Standard Dose group and 3.5 ± 2.2 ^g/mL for the Low Dose group. The mean trough concentrations were maintained in patients who continued to receive adalimumab treatment eow for 52 weeks. For patients who dose escalated from eow to weekly regimen, the mean (± SD) serum concentrations of adalimumab at week 52 were 15.3 ±11.4 ^g/mL (40/20 mg, weekly) and 6.7 ± 3.5 ^g/mL (20/10 mg, weekly).

In patients with ulcerative colitis, a loading dose of 160 mg adalimumab on week 0 followed by 80 mg adalimumab on week 2 achieves serum adalimumab trough concentrations of approximately 12 ^g/mL during the induction period. Mean steady-state trough levels of approximately 8 ^g/mL were observed in ulcerative colitis patients who received a maintenance dose of 40 mg adalimumab every other week.

In adult patients with uveitis, a loading dose of 80 mg adalimumab on week 0 followed by 40 mg adalimumab every other week starting at week 1, resulted in mean steady-state concentrations of approximately 8 to 10 ^g/mL.

Adalimumab exposure in paediatric uveitis patients was predicted using population pharmacokinetic modelling and simulation based on cross-indication pharmacokinetics in other paediatric patients (paediatric psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, paediatric Crohn’s disease, and enthesitis-related arthritis). No clinical exposure data are available on the use of a loading dose in children < 6 years. The predicted exposures indicate that in the absence of methotrexate, a loading dose may lead to an initial increase in systemic exposure.

Population pharmacokinetic and pharmacokinetic/phar­macodynamic modelling and simulation predicted comparable adalimumab exposure and efficacy in patients treated with 80 mg every other week when compared with 40 mg every week (including adult patients with RA, HS, UC, CD or Ps, patients with adolescent HS, and paediatric patients > 40 kg with CD).

Exposure-response relationship in paediatric population

On the basis of clinical trial data in patients with JIA (pJIA and ERA), an exposure-response relationship was established between plasma concentrations and PedACR 50 response. The apparent adalimumab plasma concentration that produces half the maximum probability of PedACR 50 response (EC50) was 3 ^g/mL (95 % CI: 1–6 p.g/mL).

Exposure-response relationships between adalimumab concentration and efficacy in paediatric patients with severe chronic plaque psoriasis were established for PASI 75 and PGA clear or minimal, respectively.

PASI 75 and PGA clear or minimal increased with increasing adalimumab concentrations, both with a similar apparent EC50 of approximately 4.5 ^g/mL (95 % CI 0.4–47.6 and 1.9–10.5, respectively).

Elimination

Population pharmacokinetic analyses with data from over 1,300 RA patients revealed a trend toward higher apparent clearance of adalimumab with increasing body weight. After adjustment for weight differences, gender and age appeared to have a minimal effect on adalimumab clearance. The serum levels of free adalimumab (not bound to anti-adalimumab antibodies, AAA) were observed to be lower in patients with measurable AAA.

Hepatic or renal impairment

Adalimumab has not been studied in patients with hepatic or renal impairment

• 5.3 Preclinical safety data

Non-clinical data reveal no special hazard for humans based on studies of single dose toxicity, repeated dose toxicity, and genotoxicity.

An embryo-foetal developmental toxicity/perinatal developmental study has been performed in cynomolgus monkeys at 0, 30 and 100 mg/kg (9–17 monkeys/group) and has revealed no evidence of harm to the foetuses due to adalimumab. Neither carcinogenicity studies, nor a standard assessment of fertility and postnatal toxicity, were performed with adalimumab due to the lack of appropriate models for an antibody with limited cross-reactivity to rodent TNF and to the development of neutralising antibodies in rodents.

• 6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS

  6.1 List of excipients

  
  

Sodium acetate trihydrate

Acetic acid, glacial Trehalose dihydrate

Polysorbate 80

Water for injections

In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products.

• 6.4 Special precautions for storage

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze. Keep the pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

A single Cyltezo pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen may be stored at temperatures up to a maximum of 25°C for a period of up to 14 days. The pre-filled syringe/pre-filled pen must be protected from light, and discarded if not used within the 14-day period.

• 6.5 Nature and contents of container

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in single-use pre-filled syringe (type I glass) with a plunger stopper (butyl rubber) and a needle with a cap (outer part made of plastic material and inner part made of elastomer containing latex).

Packs of:

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• 4 pre-filled syringes (0.8 mL sterile solution), each in a blister, with 4 alcohol pads.
• 6 pre-filled syringes (0.8 mL sterile solution), each in a blister, with 6 alcohol pads.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in single-use pre-filled pen for patient use containing a pre-filled syringe. The syringe inside the pen is made from type I glass with a plunger stopper (butyl rubber) and a needle with a cap (outer part made of plastic material and inner part made of elastomer containing latex).

Packs of:

• 1 pre-filled pen (0.8 mL sterile solution) in a blister, with 2 alcohol pads.
• 2 pre-filled pens (0.8 mL sterile solution), each in a blister, with 2 alcohol pads.
• 4 pre-filled pens (0.8 mL sterile solution), each in a blister, with 4 alcohol pads.
• 6 pre-filled pens (0.8 mL sterile solution), each in a blister, with 6 alcohol pads.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

• 6.6 Special precautions for disposal

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

• 7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Binger Str. 173

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

• 8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S)

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

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• 9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RE­NEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION

Date of first authorisation: 10 November 2017

• A. MANUFACTURER(S) OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) AND MANUFACTURER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE

• B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE

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  REQUIREMENTS

  
  

  OF THE MARKETING

  
  

  CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE

  
  

  USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

  
  

A. MANUFACTURER(S) OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) AND MANUFACTURER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE

Name and address of the manufacturer(s) of the biological active substance(s)

Boehringer Ingelheim Fremont, Inc. 6701 Kaiser Drive

Fremont, CA 94555

United States

Name and address of the manufacturer(s) responsible for batch release

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Birkendorfer Strasse 65

88397 Biberach an der Riss

GERMANY

B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE

Medicinal product subject to restricted medical prescription (see Annex I: Summary of Product Characteristics, section 4.2).

C. OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION

Periodic safety update reports

The requirements for submission of periodic safety update reports for this medicinal product are set out in the list of Union reference dates (EURD list) provided for under Article 107c(7) of Directive 2001/83/EC and any subsequent updates published on the European medicines web-portal.

D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

• Risk Management Plan (RMP)

The MAH shall perform the required pharmacovigilance activities and interventions detailed in the agreed RMP presented in Module 1.8.2 of the marketing authorisation and any agreed subsequent updates of the RMP.

An updated RMP should be submitted:

• At the request of the European Medicines Agency;
• Whenever the risk management system is modified, especially as the result of new information being received that may lead to a significant change to the benefit/risk profile or as the result of an important (pharmacovigilance or risk minimisation) milestone being reached.
• Additional risk minimisation measures

Prior to launch of Cyltezo in each Member State the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) must agree about the content and format of the educational programme, including communication media, distribution modalities, and any other aspects of the programme, with the National Competent Authority.

The MAH shall ensure that in each Member State where Cyltezo is marketed, all healthcare professionals who are expected to prescribe Cyltezo have are provided with the following educational package:

• Physician educational material
• Patient information

The physician educational material should contain:

• The Summary of Product Characteristics
• Guide for healthcare professionals
• Patient alert card

The Guide for healthcare professionals shall contain the following key elements:

• Relevant information on the safety concerns of serious infections, sepsis, tuberculosis and opportunistic infections; congestive heart failure; demyelinating disorders; malignancies t addressed by the additional risk minimisation measures (e.g. seriousness, severity, frequency, time to onset, reversibility of the AE as applicable).

The patient alert card shall contain the following key messages:

A warning message for HCPs treating the patient at any time, inc that the patient is using Cyltezo.

That Cyltezo treatment may increase the potential risks of serious opportunistic infections; congestive heart failure; demyelinating d

Signs or symptoms of the safety concern and when to seek attention from a HCP Contact details of the prescriber

PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING

OUTER CARTON

Excipients: sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, trehalose dihydrate, polysorbate 80 and water for injections. The needle cover of the syringe contains natural rubber (latex). See leaflet for further information.

4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Solution for injection

• 1 pre-filled syringe

• 2 alcohol pads

• 2 pre-filled syringes

• 2 alcohol pads

• 4 pre-filled syringes

• 4 alcohol pads

• 6 pre-filled syringes

• 6 alcohol pads

  5. METHOD AND R

  
  

  S) OF ADMINISTRATION

  
  

Read the package leaflet before use.

Subcutaneous u For single use o

SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN

• 7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

• 8. EXPIRY DATE

EXP

• 9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Keep the syringes in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING

OUTER CARTON

• 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen adalimumab

• 2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S)

One 0.8 mL pre-filled pen contains 40 mg adalimumab.

• 3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS

  
  

Excipients: sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, trehalose dihydrate, polysorbate 80 and water for injections. The needle cover of the syringe contains natural rubber (latex). See leaflet for further information.

• 4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS

Solution for injection

• 1 pre-filled pen

• 2 alcohol pads

• 2 pre-filled pens

• 2 alcohol pads

• 4 pre-filled pens

• 4 alcohol pads

6 pre-filled pens

6 alcohol pads

5. METHOD AND R

S) OF ADMINISTRATION

Read the package leaflet before use.

Subcutaneous u For single use o

SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN

• 7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY

• 8. EXPIRY DATE

EXP

• 9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Keep the pre-filled pens in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

Package leaflet: Information for the patient

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe Adalimumab

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• – Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• – Your doctor will also give you a Patient Alert Card, which contains important safety information that

you need to be aware of before you are given Cyltezo and during treatment with Cyltezo. Keep this Patient Alert Card with you.

• – If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• – This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if

their signs of illness are the same as yours.

- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects

not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet

• 1. What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

• 2. What you need to know before you use Cyltezo

• 3. How to use Cyltezo

• 4. Possible side effects

• 5. How to store Cyltezo

• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

• 7. Instructions for use

1.    What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

Cyltezo contains the active substance adalimumab, a medicine that acts on your body’s immune (defence) system.

Cyltezo is intended for the treatment of the inflammatory diseases described below:

• Rheumatoid arthritis,
• Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
• Enthesitis-related arthritis,
• Ankylosing spondylitis,
• Axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis,
• Psoriatic arthritis,
• Psoriasis,
• Hidradenitis suppurativa,
• Crohn’s disease,
• Ulcerative colitis and
• Non-infectious uveitis

The active ingredient in Cyltezo, adalimumab, is a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins that attach to a specific target.

The target of adalimumab is a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNFa), which is present at increased levels in the inflammatory diseases listed above. By attaching to TNFa, Cyltezo decreases the process of inflammation in these diseases.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints.

Cyltezo is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. If you have moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, you may first be given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to treat your rheumatoid arthritis.

Cyltezo can also be used to treat severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis without previous methotrexate treatment.

Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

Usually, Cyltezo is used with methotrexate. If your doctor considers that methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis are inflammatory diseases of the joints that usually first appear in childhood.

Cyltezo is used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis i years and enthesitis-related arthritis in children and adolescents age given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, patients will be given Cyltezo to treat their polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis or enthesitis-related arthritis.

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, are inflammatory diseases of the spine.

Cyltezo is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis in adults. If you have ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Psoriatic arthritis^ ^

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints associated with psoriasis.

Cyltezo is used to treat psoriatic arthritis in adults. Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

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Plaque psoriasis in adults and children

Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Plaque psoriasis can also affect the nails, causing them to crumble, become thickened and lift away from the nail bed which can be painful. Psoriasis is believed to be caused by a problem with the body’s immune system that leads to an increased production of skin cells.

Cyltezo is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Cyltezo is also used to treat severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years for whom topical therapy and phototherapies have either not worked very well or are not suitable.

Hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents

Hidradenitis suppurativa (sometimes called acne inversa) is a chronic and often painful inflammatory skin disease. Symptoms may include tender nodules (lumps) and abscesses (boils) that may leak pus. It most commonly affects specific areas of the skin, such as under the breasts, the armpits, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. Scarring may also occur in affected areas.

Cyltezo is used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

Cyltezo can reduce the number of nodules and abscesses you have and the pain that is often associated with the disease. You may first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo.

Crohn’s disease in adults and children

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the digestive tract.

Adalimumab is used to treat Crohn’s disease in adults and children aged 6 to 17 years. If you have Crohn’s disease you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work wellh, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your Crohn’s disease.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the bowel.

Cyltezo is used to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. If you have ulcerative colitis you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, yo be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Non-infectious uveitis in adults and children

Non-infectious uveitis is an inflammatory disease affecting certain parts of the eye. Cyltezo works by reducing this inflammation.

Cyltezo is used to treat

• Adults with non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the back of the eye
• Children from 2 years of age with chronic non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the front of the eye

This inflammation may lead to a decrease of vision and/or the presence of floaters in the eye (black dots or wispy lines that move across the field of vision).

2. What you need to know before you use CyltezoDo nyltezo

ou are allergic to adalimumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

^^» If you have a severe infection, including tuberculosis (see “Warnings and precautions”). It is important

that you tell your doctor if you have symptoms of infections, e.g. fever, wounds, feeling tired, dental problems.

• If you have moderate or severe heart failure. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition (see “Warnings and precautions”).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cyltezo

Allergic reaction

• If you have allergic reactions with symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, swelling or rash do not inject more Cyltezo and contact your doctor immediately since, in rare cases, these reactions can be life threatening.

Infection

• If you have an infection, including long-term or localised infection (for example, leg ulcer) consult your doctor before starting Cyltezo. If you are unsure, contact your doctor.
• You might get infections more easily while you are receiving Cyltezo treatment. This risk may increase if your lung function is impaired. These infections may be serious and include tuberculosis, infections caused by viruses, fungi, parasites or bacteria, other opportunistic infections (unusual infections associated with a weakened immune system) and sepsis (blood poisoning). In rare cases, these infections may be life-threatening. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Tuberculosis

• As cases of tuberculosis have been reported in patients treated with adalimumab, your doctor will check

you for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis before starting Cyltezo. This will include a thorough medical evaluation including your medical history and screening tests (for example chest X-ray and a tuberculin test). The conduct and results of these tests should be recorded on your patient alert card. It is very important that you tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has had tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can develop during therapy even if you have received preventative treatment for tuberculosis. If symptoms of tuberculosis (persistent cough, weight loss, listlessness, mild fever), or any other infection appear during or after therapy tell your doctor immediately.

Tell your doctor if you reside or travel in regions where fungal infections such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis or blastomycosis are endemic.

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of recurrent infections or other conditions that increase the risk of infections.

Hepatitis B virus

• Tell your doctor if you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), if you have an active HBV infection or if you think you might be at risk of contracting HBV. Your doctor should test you for HBV. Cyltezo can reactivate HBV infection in people who carry this virus. In some rare cases, especially if you are taking other medicines that suppress the immune system, reactivation of HBV infection can be lifethreatening.

Age over 65 years

• If you are over 65 years you may be more susceptible to infections while taking Cyltezo. You and your doctor should pay special attention to signs of infection while you are being treated with Cyltezo. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms of infections, such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems.

Surgery or dental procedure

• If you are about to have a surgery or dental procedures, tell your doctor that you are taking Cyltezo. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Demyelinating disease

• If you have or develop a demyelinating disease (a disease that affects the insulating layer around the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis), your doctor will decide if you should receive or continue to receive Cyltezo. Tell your doctor immediately if you get symptoms like changes in your vision, weakness in your arms or legs or numbness or tingling in any part of your body.

Vaccine

• Certain vaccines contain weakened but live forms of bacteria or viruses that cause diseases, and should not be given while receiving Cyltezo because they may cause infections. Check with your doctor before you receive any vaccines. It is recommended that children, if possible, be given all the scheduled vaccinations for their age before they start treatment with Cyltezo. If you received Cyltezo while you are pregnant, your baby may be at higher risk for getting an infection for up to about five months after the last dose you received during pregnancy. It is important that you tell your baby's doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy so they can decide when your baby should receive any vaccine.

Heart Failure

• If you have mild heart failure and you are being treated with Cyltezo, your heart failure status must be

closely monitored by your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition. If you develop new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (e.g. shortness of breath, or swelling of your feet), you must contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you should receive Cyltezo.

Fever, bruising, bleeding or looking pale

• In some patients the body may fail to produce enough of the blood cells to fight off infections or help you to stop bleeding. If you develop a fever that does not go away, or you bruise or bleed very easily or look very pale, call your doctor right away. Your doctor may decide to stop treatment.

Cancer

• There have been very rare cases of certain kinds of cancer in children and adults taking adalimumab or other TNFa blockers. People with more serious rheumatoid arthritis who have had the disease for a long time may have a higher than average risk of getting lymphoma (a cancer that affects the lymph system), and leukaemia (a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow). If you take Cyltezo the risk of getting lymphoma, leukaemia, or other cancers may increase. On rare occasions, a specific and severe type of lymphoma has been observed in patients taking adalimumab. Some of those patients were also treated with the medicines azathioprine or mercaptopurine. Tell your doctor if you are taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine with Cyltezo.
• In addition cases of non-melanoma skin cancer have been observed in patients taking adalimumab. If new areas of damaged skin appear during or after therapy or if existing marks or areas of damage change appearance, tell your doctor.
• There have been cases of cancers other than lymphoma in patients with a specific type of lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with another TNFa blocker. If you have COPD, or you are a heavy smoker, you should discuss with your doctor whether treatment with a TNFa blocker is appropriate for you.

Lupus-like syndrome

• On rare occasions, treatment with Cyltezo could result in lupus-like syndrome. Contact your doctor if symptoms such as persistent unexplained rash, fever, joint pain or tiredness occur.

Children and adolescents

Vaccinations: if possible children should be up to date with all vaccinations before using Cyltezo Do not give Cyltezo to children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis below the age of 2 Do not use the 40 mg pre-filled syringe, if doses other than 40 mg are recommended.

Other medicines and Cyltezo

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Cyltezo can be taken together with methotrexate or certain disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agents

(sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide and injectable gold preparations), corticosteroids or pain medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

You should not take Cyltezo with medicines containing the active substances anakinra or abatacept due to increased risk of serious infection. If you have questions, please ask your doctor.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• You should consider the use of adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy and continue its use for at least 5 months after the last Cyltezo treatment.
• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice about taking this medicine.
• Cyltezo should only be used during a pregnancy if needed.
• According to a pregnancy study, there was no higher risk of birth defects when the mother had received adalimumab during pregnancy compared with mothers with the same disease who did not receive adalimumab.
• Cyltezo can be used during breast-feeding.
• If you receive Cyltezo during your pregnancy, your baby may have a higher risk for getting an infection.

It is important that you tell your baby’s doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy before the baby receives any vaccine. For more information on vaccines see the “Warnings and precautions” section).

Driving and using machines

Cyltezo may have a minor influence on your ability to drive, cycle or use machines. Room spinning sensation (vertigo) and vision disturbances may occur after taking Cyltezo.

The needle cover of the syringe contains latex

The inner part of the cap (the needle cover) of the syringe contains natural rubber (latex). This may cause severe allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex.

Cyltezo contains sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 0.8 mL dose, i.e. essentially ‘sodium-free’.

3.    How to use Cyltezo

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

The usual dose for adults with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis and for patients with psoriatic arthritis is 40 mg adalimuma given every other week as a single dose.

In rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate is continued while using Cyltezo. If your doctor dete methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis and you do not receive methotrexate with your may decide to give 40 mg adalimumab every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthriti

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 10 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 2 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with enthesitis-related arthritis

Children and adolescents from 6 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 6 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with psoriasis

The usual dose for adults with psoriasis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to ject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you. Depending on your response, your doctor may crease the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with plaque psoriasis

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 40 mg, followed by 40 mg one week later. Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with hidradenitis suppurativa

The usual dose regimen for hidradenitis suppurativa is an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by an 80 mg dose (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later. After two further weeks, continue with a dosage of 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week, as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected areas.

Adolescents with hidradenitis suppurativa from 12 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or m

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week later. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected are

Adults with Crohn’s disease

The usual dose regimen for Crohn’s disease is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg every other week starting two weeks later. If a faster effect is required your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later, and thereafter as 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with Crohn's disease

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing less than 40 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing 40 kgor more

The usual dose regimen is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg two weeks later. If a faster response is required, your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later.

Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with ulcerative colitis

The usual Cyltezo dose for adults with ulcerative colitis is 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) at week 0 and 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) at week 2 and thereafter 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with non-infectious uveitis

The usual dose for adults with non-infectious uveitis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to inject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you.

In non-infectious uveitis, corticosteroids or other medicines that influence the immune system may be continued while using Cyltezo. Cyltezo can also be given alone.

Children and adolescents with chronic non-infectious uveitis from 2 years of age

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The usual dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week with methotrexate.

Your doctor may also prescribe an initial dose of 80 mg which may be start of the usual dose.

Method and route of administration

Cyltezo is administered by injection under the skin (by subc

Detailed instructions on how to inject Cyltezo are provided in section 7 ‘Instructions for use’.

If you use more Cyltezo than you should

If you accidentally inject Cyltezo more frequently than you should, call your doctor or pharmacist and explain that you have taken more. Always take the outer carton of the medicine with you, even if it is empty.

If you forget to give yourself an injection, you should inject the next dose of Cyltezo as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose as you would have on your originally scheduled day, had you not forgotten a dose.

If you stop using Cyltezo

The decision to stop using Cyltezo should be discussed with your doctor. Your symptoms may return upon stopping treatment.

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If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects are mild to moderate. However, some may be serious and require treatment. Side effects may occur up to 4 months or more after the last Cyltezo injection.

Seek medical attention urgently, if you notice any of the following:

• severe rash, hives or other signs of allergic reaction;

swollen face, hands, feet;

trouble breathing, swallowing;

shortness of breath with exertion or upon lying down or swelling of the feet.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible, if you notice any of the following:

• signs of infection such as fever, feeling sick, wounds, dental problems, burning on urination;
• feeling weak or tired;
• coughing;
• tingling;
• numbness;
• double vision;
• arm or leg weakness;
• a bump or open sore that doesn't heal;
• signs and symptoms suggestive of blood disorders such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, paleness.
• injection site reactions (including pain, swelling, redness or itching);
• respiratory tract infections (including cold, runny nose, sinus infection, pneumonia);
• headache;
• abdominal (belly) pain;
• nausea and vomiting;
• rash;
• pain in the muscles.

allergic reactions (including seasonal allergy); dehydration; mood swings (including depression); anxiety; sensation disorders such as tingling, prickling or numbness; migraine; symptoms of nerve root compression (including low back pain and leg pain); vision disturbances; eye inflammation; inflammation of the eyelid and eye swelling; vertigo (sensation of the room spinning); sensation of heart beating rapidly; high blood pressure; flushing;

haematoma (a solid sweling with clotted blood);

cough;

asthma;

shortness of breath;

gastrointestinal bleeding;

dyspepsia (indigestion, bloating, heart burn);

acid reflux disease;

sicca syndrome (including dry eyes and dry mouth);

itching;

itchy rash;

bruising;

inflammation of the skin (such as eczema);

breaking of finger nails and toe nails;

increased sweating;

hair loss;

new onset or worsening of psoriasis;

muscle spasms;

blood in urine;

kidney problems;

chest pain;

oedema (a build up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tiss fever;

reduction in blood platelets which increases risk of bleeding or bruisi impaired healing.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• opportunistic infections (which include tuberculosis and other infections that occur when resistance to disease is lowered);
• neurological infections (including viral meningitis);
• eye infections;
• bacterial infections;
• diverticulitis (inflammation and infection of the large intestine);
• cancer;
• including cancer of the lymph system (lymphoma) and

cancer);

uld affect the lungs, skin and lymph nodes (most commonly as a condition

tremor;

neuropath

stroke;

hearing loss, buzzing;

sensation of heart beating irregularly such as skipped beats;

heart problems that can cause shortness of breath or ankle swelling;

heart attack;

• a sac in the wall of a major artery, inflammation and clot of a vein, blockage of a blood vessel;

• lung diseases causing shortness of breath (including inflammation);

• pulmonary embolism (blockage in an artery of the lung);

• pleural effusion (abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space);

inflammation of the pancreas which causes severe pain in the abdomen and back;

difficulty in swallowing;

facial oedema;

gallbladder inflammation, gallbladder stones;

fatty liver (build up of fat in liver cells);

• night sweats;
• scar;

abnormal muscle breakdown;

systemic lupus erythematosus (including inflammation of skin, heart, lung, joints and other organ systems);

sleep interruptions;

impotence;

inflammations.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• leukaemia (cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow);
• severe allergic reaction with shock;
• multiple sclerosis;
• nerve disorders (such as inflammation of the optic nerve to the eye and Guillain-Barre syndrome, a

condition that may cause muscle weakness, abnormal sensations, tingling in the arms and upper body);

heart stops pumping;

pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lung);

intestinal perforation;

hepatitis;

reactivation of hepatitis B;

autoimmune hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by the bod cutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin);

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (early symptoms include malaise, fever, headache and rash);
• facial oedema associated with allergic reactions;
• erythema multiforme (inflammatory skin rash);
• lupus-like syndrome;
• angioedema (localised swelling of the skin)
• lichenoid skin reaction (itchy reddish-purple skin ra

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):

• hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (a rare blood cancer that is often fatal);
• Merkel cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer);
• liver failure;
• worsening of a condition called dermatomyositis (seen as a skin rash accompanying muscle weakness).

Some side effects observed with adalimumab may not have symptoms and may only be discovered through blood tests. These include:

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for red blood cells;
• increased lipids in the blood;
• raised liver enzymes.

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• high blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for platelets;
• increased uric acid in the blood;
• abnormal blood measurements for sodium;
• low blood measurements for calcium;
• low blood measurements for phosphate;

high blood sugar;

high blood measurements for lactate dehydrogenase; autoantibodies present in the blood;

• low blood potassium.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• elevated bilirubin measurement (liver blood test).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Cyltezo

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label/blister/car­ton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the pre-filled syringe in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Alternative Storage:

When needed (for example when you are travelling), a single Cyltezo pre-filled syringe may be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for a maximum period of 14 days – be sure to protect it from light. Once removed from the refrigerator for room temperature storage, the syringe must be used within 14 days or discarded , even if it is returned to the refrigerator.

You should record the date when the syringe is first removed from refrigerator and the date after which it should be discarded.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Cyltezo contains

The active substance is adalimumab.

The other ingredients are sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, trehalose dihydrate, polysorbate 80 and water for injections.

What Cyltezo looks like and contents of the pack

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection (injection) in pre-filled syringe is supplied as a sterile 0.8 mL clear to slightly opalescent solution of 40 mg adalimumab.

The Cyltezo pre-filled syringe is made of glass. Each pack contains 1, 2, 4 or 6 pre-filled syringes for patient use with 2, 2, 4 or 6 alcohol pads, respectively. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Cyltezo may be available as a pre-filled syringe and/or a pre-filled pen.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Binger Str. 173

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Birkendorfer Strasse 65

D-88397 Biberach an der Riss

Germany

For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Kvnpog

Boehringer Ingelheim Ellas A.E.

Tql: +30 2 10 89 06 300

Latvija

Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG

Latvijas filiale

Tel: +371 67 240 011

This leaflet was last revised in MM/YYYY.

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency web site:.

7. Instructions for use

The following instructions explain how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection of CYLTEZO using the pre-filled syringe. First read all the instructions carefully and then follow them step by step.

You will be instructed by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist on the technique of self-injection.

DO NOT attempt to self-inject until you are sure that you understand how to prepare and give the injection.

After proper training, the injection can be given by yourself or given by another person, for examp family member or friend.

Only use each pre-filled syringe for one injection.

Keep out of reach of children.

Cyltezo Pre-filled Syringe.

The Cyltezo pre-filled syringe is a single-use syringe that delivers a pre-set dose of medication.

Gather supplies onto clean, flat surface:

• a. One Cyltezo pre-filled syringe, removed from refrigerator. Wait 30 minutes for medication to

warm. Injecting medication that is cold can cause discomfort.

• b. “Sharps” container (not included)

• c. Cotton ball or gauze (not included)

• d. Alcohol wipe

  If you do not have all the supplies listed above, contact your pharmacist before proceeding.

  
  

  • 2) Inspect pre-filled syringe

• 3) Wash hands

• Select an area on the upper thighs or abdomen/belly (at least 5 centimetres away from navel).
• Select a different site each time you inject at least 2.5 centimetres away from a previous site.
• Do not select tender, bruised, or scarred areas.
• Do not inject through clothes.

• 5) Clean injection site

  
  

• Use alcohol wipe to clean selected injection site.
• Do not touch this area again before injecting.

• 6) Remove cap

  
  

• Gently remove cap by pulling it straight off. Do not touch needle or let needle touch anything.
• Discard cap into “sharps” container.
• Do not attempt to recap needle.

Gently squeeze skin around cleaned injection site and hold firmly. You will inject into this raised area of skin.

8) Insert needle

Discard Cyltezo pre-filled syringe into “sharps” container.

Do not reuse a used pre-filled syringe.

Always keep “sharps” container out of sight and reach of children.

DO NOT throw away (dispose of) pre-filled syringes in your household trash.

If something goes wrong with the injection, do not use another Cyltezo pre-filled syringe. Call your healthcare professional.

Package leaflet: Information for the patient

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen Adalimumab

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• – Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• – Your doctor will also give you a Patient Alert Card, which contains important safety information that

you need to be aware of before you are given Cyltezo and during treatment with Cyltezo. Keep this Patient Alert Card with you.

• – If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• – This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if

their signs of illness are the same as yours.

- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet

• 1. What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

• 2. What you need to know before you use Cyltezo

• 3. How to use Cyltezo

• 4. Possible side effects

• 5. How to store Cyltezo

• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

• 7. Instructions for use

1. What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

Cyltezo contains the active substance adalimumab, a medicine that acts on your body’s immune (defence) system.

Cyltezo is intended for the treatment of the inflammatory diseases described below:

• Rheumatoid arthritis,
• Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
• Enthesitis-related arthritis,
• Ankylosing spondylitis,
• Axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis,
• Psoriatic arthritis,
• Psoriasis,
• Hidradenitis suppurativa,
• Crohn’s disease,
• Ulcerative colitis and
• Non-infectious uveitis

The active ingredient in Cyltezo, adalimumab, is a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins that attach to a specific target.

The target of adalimumab is a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNFa), which is present at increased levels in the inflammatory diseases listed above. By attaching to TNFa, Cyltezo decreases the process of inflammation in these diseases.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints.

Cyltezo is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. If you have moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, you may first be given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to treat your rheumatoid arthritis.

Cyltezo can also be used to treat severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis without previous methotrexate treatment.

Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

Usually, Cyltezo is used with methotrexate. If your doctor considers that methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis are inflammatory diseases of the joints that usually first appear in childhood.

Cyltezo is used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis i years and enthesitis-related arthritis in children and adolescents age given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, patients will be given Cyltezo to treat their polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis or enthesitis-related arthritis.

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, are inflammatory diseases of the spine.

Cyltezo is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis in adults. If you have ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Psoriatic arthritis^ ^

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints associated with psoriasis.

Cyltezo is used to treat psoriatic arthritis in adults. Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

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Plaque psoriasis in adults and children

Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Plaque psoriasis can also affect the nails, causing them to crumble, become thickened and lift away from the nail bed which can be painful. Psoriasis is believed to be caused by a problem with the body’s immune system that leads to an increased production of skin cells.

Cyltezo is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Cyltezo is also used to treat severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years for whom topical therapy and phototherapies have either not worked very well or are not suitable.

Hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents

Hidradenitis suppurativa (sometimes called acne inversa) is a chronic and often painful inflammatory skin disease. Symptoms may include tender nodules (lumps) and abscesses (boils) that may leak pus. It most commonly affects specific areas of the skin, such as under the breasts, the armpits, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. Scarring may also occur in affected areas.

Cyltezo is used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

Cyltezo can reduce the number of nodules and abscesses you have and the pain that is often associated with the disease. You may first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo.

Crohn’s disease in adults and children

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the digestive tract.

Adalimumab is used to treat Crohn’s disease in adults and children aged 6 to 17 years. If you have Crohn’s disease you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work wellh, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your Crohn’s disease.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the bowel.

Cyltezo is used to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. If you have ulcerative colitis you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, yo be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Non-infectious uveitis in adults and children

Non-infectious uveitis is an inflammatory disease affecting certain parts of the eye. Cyltezo works by reducing this inflammation.

Cyltezo is used to treat

• Adults with non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the back of the eye
• Children from 2 years of age with chronic non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the front of the eye

This inflammation may lead to a decrease of vision and/or the presence of floaters in the eye (black dots or wispy lines that move across the field of vision).

2. What you need to know before you use CyltezoDo nyltezo

ou are allergic to adalimumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

^^» If you have a severe infection, including tuberculosis (see “Warnings and precautions”). It is important

that you tell your doctor if you have symptoms of infections, e.g. fever, wounds, feeling tired, dental problems.

• If you have moderate or severe heart failure. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition (see “Warnings and precautions”).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cyltezo

Allergic reaction

• If you have allergic reactions with symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, swelling or rash do not inject more Cyltezo and contact your doctor immediately since, in rare cases, these reactions can be life threatening.

Infection

• If you have an infection, including long-term or localised infection (for example, leg ulcer) consult your doctor before starting Cyltezo. If you are unsure, contact your doctor.
• You might get infections more easily while you are receiving Cyltezo treatment. This risk may increase if your lung function is impaired. These infections may be serious and include tuberculosis, infections caused by viruses, fungi, parasites or bacteria, other opportunistic infections (unusual infections associated with a weakened immune system) and sepsis (blood poisoning). In rare cases, these infections may be life-threatening. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Tuberculosis

• As cases of tuberculosis have been reported in patients treated with adalimumab, your doctor will check

you for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis before starting Cyltezo. This will include a thorough medical evaluation including your medical history and screening tests (for example chest X-ray and a tuberculin test). The conduct and results of these tests should be recorded on your patient alert card. It is very important that you tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has had tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can develop during therapy even if you have received preventative treatment for tuberculosis. If symptoms of tuberculosis (persistent cough, weight loss, listlessness, mild fever), or any other infection appear during or after therapy tell your doctor immediately.

Tell your doctor if you reside or travel in regions where fungal infections such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis or blastomycosis are endemic.

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of recurrent infections or other conditions that increase the risk of infections.

Hepatitis B virus

• Tell your doctor if you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), if you have an active HBV infection or if you think you might be at risk of contracting HBV. Your doctor should test you for HBV. Cyltezo can reactivate HBV infection in people who carry this virus. In some rare cases, especially if you are taking other medicines that suppress the immune system, reactivation of HBV infection can be lifethreatening.

Age over 65 years

• If you are over 65 years you may be more susceptible to infections while taking Cyltezo. You and your doctor should pay special attention to signs of infection while you are being treated with Cyltezo. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms of infections, such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems.

Surgery or dental procedure

• If you are about to have a surgery or dental procedures, tell your doctor that you are taking Cyltezo. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Demyelinating disease

• If you have or develop a demyelinating disease (a disease that affects the insulating layer around the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis), your doctor will decide if you should receive or continue to receive Cyltezo. Tell your doctor immediately if you get symptoms like changes in your vision, weakness in your arms or legs or numbness or tingling in any part of your body.

Vaccine

• Certain vaccines contain weakened but live forms of bacteria or viruses that cause diseases, and should not be given while receiving Cyltezo because they may cause infections. Check with your doctor before you receive any vaccines. It is recommended that children, if possible, be given all the scheduled vaccinations for their age before they start treatment with Cyltezo. If you received Cyltezo while you are pregnant, your baby may be at higher risk for getting an infection for up to about five months after the last dose you received during pregnancy. It is important that you tell your baby's doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy so they can decide when your baby should receive any vaccine.

Heart Failure

• If you have mild heart failure and you are being treated with Cyltezo, your heart failure status must be

closely monitored by your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition. If you develop new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (e.g. shortness of breath, or swelling of your feet), you must contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you should receive Cyltezo.

Fever, bruising, bleeding or looking pale

• In some patients the body may fail to produce enough of the blood cells to fight off infections or help you to stop bleeding. If you develop a fever that does not go away, or you bruise or bleed very easily or look very pale, call your doctor right away. Your doctor may decide to stop treatment.

Cancer

• There have been very rare cases of certain kinds of cancer in children and adults taking adalimumab or other TNFa blockers. People with more serious rheumatoid arthritis who have had the disease for a long time may have a higher than average risk of getting lymphoma (a cancer that affects the lymph system), and leukaemia (a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow). If you take Cyltezo the risk of getting lymphoma, leukaemia, or other cancers may increase. On rare occasions, a specific and severe type of lymphoma has been observed in patients taking adalimumab. Some of those patients were also treated with the medicines azathioprine or mercaptopurine. Tell your doctor if you are taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine with Cyltezo.
• In addition cases of non-melanoma skin cancer have been observed in patients taking adalimumab. If new areas of damaged skin appear during or after therapy or if existing marks or areas of damage change appearance, tell your doctor.
• There have been cases of cancers other than lymphoma in patients with a specific type of lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with another TNFa blocker. If you have COPD, or you are a heavy smoker, you should discuss with your doctor whether treatment with a TNFa blocker is appropriate for you.

Lupus-like syndrome

• On rare occasions, treatment with Cyltezo could result in lupus-like syndrome. Contact your doctor if symptoms such as persistent unexplained rash, fever, joint pain or tiredness occur.

Children and adolescents

Vaccinations: if possible children should be up to date with all vaccinations before using Cyltezo Do not give Cyltezo to children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis below the age of 2 Do not use the 40 mg pre-filled pen, if doses other than 40 mg are recommended.

Other medicines and Cyltezo

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Cyltezo can be taken together with methotrexate or certain disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agents

(sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide and injectable gold preparations), corticosteroids or pain medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

You should not take Cyltezo with medicines containing the active substances anakinra or abatacept due to increased risk of serious infection. If you have questions, please ask your doctor.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• You should consider the use of adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy and continue its use for at least 5 months after the last Cyltezo treatment.
• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice about taking this medicine.
• Cyltezo should only be used during a pregnancy if needed.
• According to a pregnancy study, there was no higher risk of birth defects when the mother had received adalimumab during pregnancy compared with mothers with the same disease who did not receive adalimumab.
• Cyltezo can be used during breast-feeding.
• If you receive Cyltezo during your pregnancy, your baby may have a higher risk for getting an infection.

It is important that you tell your baby’s doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy before the baby receives any vaccine. For more information on vaccines see the “Warnings and precautions” section).

Driving and using machines

Cyltezo may have a minor influence on your ability to drive, cycle or use machines. Room spinning sensation (vertigo) and vision disturbances may occur after taking Cyltezo.

The needle cover of the syringe contains latex

The inner part of the cap (the needle cover) of the syringe contains natural rubber (latex). This may cause severe allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex.

Cyltezo contains sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 0.8 mL dose, i.e. essentially ‘sodium-free’.

3.    How to use Cyltezo

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

The usual dose for adults with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis and for patients with psoriatic arthritis is 40 mg adalimuma given every other week as a single dose.

In rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate is continued while using Cyltezo. If your doctor dete methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis and you do not receive methotrexate with your may decide to give 40 mg adalimumab every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthriti

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 10 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 2 years of age weighing 30kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with enthesitis-related arthritis

Children and adolescents from 6 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 6 years of age weighing 30kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with psoriasis

The usual dose for adults with psoriasis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to ject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you. Depending on your response, your doctor may crease the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with plaque psoriasis

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 40 mg, followed by 40 mg one week later. Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with hidradenitis suppurativa

The usual dose regimen for hidradenitis suppurativa is an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by an 80 mg dose (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later. After two further weeks, continue with a dosage of 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week, as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected areas.

Adolescents with hidradenitis suppurativa from 12 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week later. If this dose does not work well increase the dosage to 40mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected are

Adults with Crohn’s disease

The usual dose regimen for Crohn’s disease is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg every other week starting two weeks later. If a faster effect is required your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later, and thereafter as 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with Crohn's disease

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing less than 40 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing 40 kgor more

The usual dose regimen is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg two weeks later. If a faster response is required, your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later.

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Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with ulcerative colitis

The usual Cyltezo dose for adults with ulcerative colitis is 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) at week 0 and 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) at week 2 and thereafter 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with non-infectious uveitis

The usual dose for adults with non-infectious uveitis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to inject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you.

In non-infectious uveitis, corticosteroids or other medicines that influence the immune system may be continued while using Cyltezo. Cyltezo can also be given alone.

Children and adolescents with chronic non-infectious uveitis from 2 years of age

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The usual dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week with methotrexate.

Your doctor may also prescribe an initial dose of 80 mg which may be start of the usual dose.

Method and route of administration

Cyltezo is administered by injection under the skin (by subc

Detailed instructions on how to inject Cyltezo are provided in section 7 ‘Instructions for use’.

If you use more Cyltezo than you should

If you accidentally inject Cyltezo more frequently than you should, call your doctor or pharmacist and explain that you have taken more. Always take the outer carton of the medicine with you, even if it is empty.

If you forget to give yourself an injection, you should inject the next dose of Cyltezo as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose as you would have on your originally scheduled day, had you not forgotten a dose.

If you stop using Cyltezo

The decision to stop using Cyltezo should be discussed with your doctor. Your symptoms may return upon stopping treatment.

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If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects are mild to moderate. However, some may be serious and require treatment. Side effects may occur up to 4 months or more after the last Cyltezo injection.

Seek medical attention urgently, if you notice any of the following:

• severe rash, hives or other signs of allergic reaction;
• swollen face, hands, feet;
• trouble breathing, swallowing;
• shortness of breath with exertion or upon lying down or swelling of the feet.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible, if you notice any of the following:

• signs of infection such as fever, feeling sick, wounds, dental problems, burning on urination;
• feeling weak or tired;
• coughing;
• tingling;
• numbness;
• double vision;
• arm or leg weakness;
• a bump or open sore that doesn't heal;
• signs and symptoms suggestive of blood disorders such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, paleness.
• injection site reactions (including pain, swelling, redness or itching);
• respiratory tract infections (including cold, runny nose, sinus infection, pneumonia);
• headache;
• abdominal (belly) pain;
• nausea and vomiting;
• rash;
• pain in the muscles.

allergic reactions (including seasonal allergy); dehydration; mood swings (including depression); anxiety; sensation disorders such as tingling, prickling or numbness; migraine; symptoms of nerve root compression (including low back pain and leg pain); vision disturbances; eye inflammation; inflammation of the eyelid and eye swelling; vertigo (sensation of the room spinning); sensation of heart beating rapidly; high blood pressure; flushing;

tremor;

neuropath

stroke;

hearing loss, buzzing;

sensation of heart beating irregularly such as skipped beats;

heart problems that can cause shortness of breath or ankle swelling;

heart attack;

• a sac in the wall of a major artery, inflammation and clot of a vein, blockage of a blood vessel;

• lung diseases causing shortness of breath (including inflammation);

• pulmonary embolism (blockage in an artery of the lung);

• pleural effusion (abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space);

inflammation of the pancreas which causes severe pain in the abdomen and back;

difficulty in swallowing;

facial oedema;

gallbladder inflammation, gallbladder stones;

fatty liver (build up of fat in liver cells);

• night sweats;
• scar;

abnormal muscle breakdown;

systemic lupus erythematosus (including inflammation of skin, heart, lung, joints and other organ systems);

sleep interruptions;

impotence;

inflammations.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• leukaemia (cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow);
• severe allergic reaction with shock;
• multiple sclerosis;
• nerve disorders (such as inflammation of the optic nerve to the eye and Guillain-Barre syndrome, a

condition that may cause muscle weakness, abnormal sensations, tingling in the arms and upper body);

heart stops pumping;

pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lung);

intestinal perforation;

hepatitis;

reactivation of hepatitis B;

autoimmune hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by the bod cutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin);

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (early symptoms include malaise, fever, headache and rash);
• facial oedema associated with allergic reactions;
• erythema multiforme (inflammatory skin rash);
• lupus-like syndrome;
• angioedema (localised swelling of the skin);
• lichenoid skin reaction (itchy reddish-purple skin ra

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):

• hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (a rare blood cancer that is often fatal);
• Merkel cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer);
• liver failure;
• worsening of a condition called dermatomyositis (seen as a skin rash accompanying muscle weakness).

Some side effects observed with adalimumab may not have symptoms and may only be discovered through blood tests. These include:

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for red blood cells;
• increased lipids in the blood;
• raised liver enzymes.

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• high blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for platelets;
• increased uric acid in the blood;
• abnormal blood measurements for sodium;
• low blood measurements for calcium;
• low blood measurements for phosphate;

high blood sugar;

high blood measurements for lactate dehydrogenase; autoantibodies present in the blood;

• low blood potassium.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• elevated bilirubin measurement (liver blood test).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Cyltezo

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label/blister/car­ton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Alternative Storage:

When needed (for example when you are travelling), a single Cyltezo pre-filled pen may be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for a maximum period of 14 days – be sure to protect it from light. Once removed from the refrigerator for room temperature storage, the pen must be used within 14 days or discarded , even if it is returned to the refrigerator.

You should record the date when the pen is first removed from refrigerator and the date after which it should be discarded.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Cyltezo contains

The active substance is adalimumab.

The other ingredients are sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, trehalose dihydrate, polysorbate 80 and water for injections.

What Cyltezo looks like and contents of the pack

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection (injection) in pre-filled pen is supplied as a sterile 0.8 mL clear to slightly opalescent solution of 40 mg adalimumab.

The Cyltezo pre-filled pen is a single-use white- and green-coloured pen with a grey-coloured cap which contains a glass syringe with Cyltezo. There is a window on each side of the pen through which you can see the Cyltezo solution inside the syringe.

The Cyltezo pre-filled pen is available in packs containing 1, 2, 4 and 6 pre-filled pens. The 1 pre-filled pen pack comes with 2 alcohol pads (1 spare). For the 2, 4 and 6 pre-filled pen packs, each pre-filled pen comes with 1 alcohol pad. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Cyltezo may be available as a pre-filled syringe and/or a pre-filled pen.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Binger Str. 173

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Birkendorfer Strasse 65

D-88397 Biberach an der Riss

Germany

For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Kvnpog

Boehringer Ingelheim Ellas A.E.

Tql: +30 2 10 89 06 300

Latvija

Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG

Latvijas filiale

Tel: +371 67 240 011

This leaflet was last revised in MM/YYYY.

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency web site:.

7. Instructions for use

The following instructions explain how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection of CYLTEZO using the pre-filled syringe. First read all the instructions carefully and then follow them step by step.

You will be instructed by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist on the technique of self-injection.

DO NOT attempt to self-inject until you are sure that you understand how to prepare and give the injection.

After proper training, the injection can be given by yourself or given by another person, for examp family member or friend.

Only use each pre-filled syringe for one injection.

Keep out of reach of children.

Cyltezo Pre-filled Syringe.

The Cyltezo pre-filled syringe is a single-use syringe that delivers a pre-set dose of medication.

Gather supplies onto clean, flat surface:

• a. One Cyltezo pre-filled syringe, removed from refrigerator. Wait 30 minutes for medication to

warm. Injecting medication that is cold can cause discomfort.

• b. “Sharps” container (not included)

• c. Cotton ball or gauze (not included)

• d. Alcohol wipe

  If you do not have all the supplies listed above, contact your pharmacist before proceeding.

  
  

  • 2) Inspect pre-filled syringe

• 3) Wash hands

• Select an area on the upper thighs or abdomen/belly (at least 5 centimetres away from navel).
• Select a different site each time you inject at least 2.5 centimetres away from a previous site.
• Do not select tender, bruised, or scarred areas.
• Do not inject through clothes.

• 5) Clean injection site

  
  

• Use alcohol wipe to clean selected injection site.
• Do not touch this area again before injecting.

• 6) Remove cap

  
  

• Gently remove cap by pulling it straight off. Do not touch needle or let needle touch anything.
• Discard cap into “sharps” container.
• Do not attempt to recap needle.

Gently squeeze skin around cleaned injection site and hold firmly. You will inject into this raised area of skin.

8) Insert needle

Discard Cyltezo pre-filled syringe into “sharps” container.

Do not reuse a used pre-filled syringe.

Always keep “sharps” container out of sight and reach of children.

DO NOT throw away (dispose of) pre-filled syringes in your household trash.

If something goes wrong with the injection, do not use another Cyltezo pre-filled syringe. Call your healthcare professional.

Package leaflet: Information for the patient

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection in pre-filled pen Adalimumab

This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. See the end of section 4 for how to report side effects.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• – Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

• – Your doctor will also give you a Patient Alert Card, which contains important safety information that

you need to be aware of before you are given Cyltezo and during treatment with Cyltezo. Keep this Patient Alert Card with you.

• – If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• – This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if

their signs of illness are the same as yours.

– If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

What is in this leaflet

• 1. What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

• 2. What you need to know before you use Cyltezo

• 3. How to use Cyltezo

• 4. Possible side effects

• 5. How to store Cyltezo

• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

• 7. Instructions for use

1. What Cyltezo is and what it is used for

Cyltezo contains the active substance adalimumab, a medicine that acts on your body’s immune (defence) system.

Cyltezo is intended for the treatment of the inflammatory diseases described below:

• Rheumatoid arthritis,
• Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis,
• Enthesitis-related arthritis,
• Ankylosing spondylitis,
• Axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis,
• Psoriatic arthritis,
• Psoriasis,
• Hidradenitis suppurativa,
• Crohn’s disease,
• Ulcerative colitis and
• Non-infectious uveitis

The active ingredient in Cyltezo, adalimumab, is a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins that attach to a specific target.

The target of adalimumab is a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNFa), which is present at increased levels in the inflammatory diseases listed above. By attaching to TNFa, Cyltezo decreases the process of inflammation in these diseases.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints.

Cyltezo is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. If you have moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, you may first be given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to treat your rheumatoid arthritis.

Cyltezo can also be used to treat severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis without previous methotrexate treatment.

Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

Usually, Cyltezo is used with methotrexate. If your doctor considers that methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis

Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and enthesitis-related arthritis are inflammatory diseases of the joints that usually first appear in childhood.

Cyltezo is used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis i years and enthesitis-related arthritis in children and adolescents age given other disease-modifying medicines, such as methotrexate. If these medicines do not work well enough, patients will be given Cyltezo to treat their polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis or enthesitis-related arthritis.

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, are inflammatory diseases of the spine.

Cyltezo is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis in adults. If you have ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Psoriatic arthritis^ ^

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints associated with psoriasis.

Cyltezo is used to treat psoriatic arthritis in adults. Cyltezo can slow down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints caused by the disease and improve physical function.

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Plaque psoriasis in adults and children

Plaque psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Plaque psoriasis can also affect the nails, causing them to crumble, become thickened and lift away from the nail bed which can be painful. Psoriasis is believed to be caused by a problem with the body’s immune system that leads to an increased production of skin cells.

Cyltezo is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Cyltezo is also used to treat severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents aged 4 to 17 years for whom topical therapy and phototherapies have either not worked very well or are not suitable.

Hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents

Hidradenitis suppurativa (sometimes called acne inversa) is a chronic and often painful inflammatory skin disease. Symptoms may include tender nodules (lumps) and abscesses (boils) that may leak pus. It most commonly affects specific areas of the skin, such as under the breasts, the armpits, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. Scarring may also occur in affected areas.

Cyltezo is used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.

Cyltezo can reduce the number of nodules and abscesses you have and the pain that is often associated with the disease. You may first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, you will be given Cyltezo.

Crohn’s disease in adults and children

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the digestive tract.

Adalimumab is used to treat Crohn’s disease in adults and children aged 6 to 17 years. If you have Crohn’s disease you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work wellh, you will be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your Crohn’s disease.

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the bowel.

Cyltezo is used to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. If you have ulcerative colitis you will first be given other medicines. If these medicines do not work well enough, yo be given Cyltezo to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease.

Non-infectious uveitis in adults and children

Non-infectious uveitis is an inflammatory disease affecting certain parts of the eye. Cyltezo works by reducing this inflammation.

Cyltezo is used to treat

• Adults with non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the back of the eye
• Children from 2 years of age with chronic non-infectious uveitis with inflammation affecting the front of the eye

This inflammation may lead to a decrease of vision and/or the presence of floaters in the eye (black dots or wispy lines that move across the field of vision).

2. What you need to know before you use CyltezoDo nyltezo

ou are allergic to adalimumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

^^» If you have a severe infection, including tuberculosis (see “Warnings and precautions”). It is important

that you tell your doctor if you have symptoms of infections, e.g. fever, wounds, feeling tired, dental problems.

• If you have moderate or severe heart failure. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition (see “Warnings and precautions”).

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Cyltezo

Allergic reaction

• If you have allergic reactions with symptoms such as chest tightness, wheezing, dizziness, swelling or rash do not inject more Cyltezo and contact your doctor immediately since, in rare cases, these reactions can be life threatening.

Infection

• If you have an infection, including long-term or localised infection (for example, leg ulcer) consult your doctor before starting Cyltezo. If you are unsure, contact your doctor.
• You might get infections more easily while you are receiving Cyltezo treatment. This risk may increase if your lung function is impaired. These infections may be serious and include tuberculosis, infections caused by viruses, fungi, parasites or bacteria, other opportunistic infections (unusual infections associated with a weakened immune system) and sepsis (blood poisoning). In rare cases, these infections may be life-threatening. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Tuberculosis

• As cases of tuberculosis have been reported in patients treated with adalimumab, your doctor will check

you for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis before starting Cyltezo. This will include a thorough medical evaluation including your medical history and screening tests (for example chest X-ray and a tuberculin test). The conduct and results of these tests should be recorded on your patient alert card. It is very important that you tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has had tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can develop during therapy even if you have received preventative treatment for tuberculosis. If symptoms of tuberculosis (persistent cough, weight loss, listlessness, mild fever), or any other infection appear during or after therapy tell your doctor immediately.

Tell your doctor if you reside or travel in regions where fungal infections such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis or blastomycosis are endemic.

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of recurrent infections or other conditions that increase the risk of infections.

Hepatitis B virus

• Tell your doctor if you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), if you have an active HBV infection or if you think you might be at risk of contracting HBV. Your doctor should test you for HBV. Cyltezo can reactivate HBV infection in people who carry this virus. In some rare cases, especially if you are taking other medicines that suppress the immune system, reactivation of HBV infection can be lifethreatening.

Age over 65 years

• If you are over 65 years you may be more susceptible to infections while taking Cyltezo. You and your doctor should pay special attention to signs of infection while you are being treated with Cyltezo. It is important to tell your doctor if you get symptoms of infections, such as fever, wounds, feeling tired or dental problems.

Surgery or dental procedure

• If you are about to have a surgery or dental procedures, tell your doctor that you are taking Cyltezo. Your doctor may recommend temporary discontinuation of Cyltezo.

Demyelinating disease

• If you have or develop a demyelinating disease (a disease that affects the insulating layer around the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis), your doctor will decide if you should receive or continue to receive Cyltezo. Tell your doctor immediately if you get symptoms like changes in your vision, weakness in your arms or legs or numbness or tingling in any part of your body.

Vaccine

• Certain vaccines contain weakened but live forms of bacteria or viruses that cause diseases, and should not be given while receiving Cyltezo because they may cause infections. Check with your doctor before you receive any vaccines. It is recommended that children, if possible, be given all the scheduled vaccinations for their age before they start treatment with Cyltezo. If you received Cyltezo while you are pregnant, your baby may be at higher risk for getting an infection for up to about five months after the last dose you received during pregnancy. It is important that you tell your baby's doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy so they can decide when your baby should receive any vaccine.

Heart Failure

• If you have mild heart failure and you are being treated with Cyltezo, your heart failure status must be

closely monitored by your doctor. It is important to tell your doctor if you have had or have a serious heart condition. If you develop new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (e.g. shortness of breath, or swelling of your feet), you must contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you should receive Cyltezo.

Fever, bruising, bleeding or looking pale

• In some patients the body may fail to produce enough of the blood cells to fight off infections or help you to stop bleeding. If you develop a fever that does not go away, or you bruise or bleed very easily or look very pale, call your doctor right away. Your doctor may decide to stop treatment.

Cancer

• There have been very rare cases of certain kinds of cancer in children and adults taking adalimumab or other TNFa blockers. People with more serious rheumatoid arthritis who have had the disease for a long time may have a higher than average risk of getting lymphoma (a cancer that affects the lymph system), and leukaemia (a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow). If you take Cyltezo the risk of getting lymphoma, leukaemia, or other cancers may increase. On rare occasions, a specific and severe type of lymphoma has been observed in patients taking adalimumab. Some of those patients were also treated with the medicines azathioprine or mercaptopurine. Tell your doctor if you are taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine with Cyltezo.
• In addition cases of non-melanoma skin cancer have been observed in patients taking adalimumab. If new areas of damaged skin appear during or after therapy or if existing marks or areas of damage change appearance, tell your doctor.
• There have been cases of cancers other than lymphoma in patients with a specific type of lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treated with another TNFa blocker. If you have COPD, or you are a heavy smoker, you should discuss with your doctor whether treatment with a TNFa blocker is appropriate for you.

Lupus-like syndrome

• On rare occasions, treatment with Cyltezo could result in lupus-like syndrome. Contact your doctor if symptoms such as persistent unexplained rash, fever, joint pain or tiredness occur.

Children and adolescents

Vaccinations: if possible children should be up to date with all vaccinations before using Cyltezo Do not give Cyltezo to children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis below the age of 2 Do not use the 40 mg pre-filled pen, if doses other than 40 mg are recommended.

Other medicines and Cyltezo

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Cyltezo can be taken together with methotrexate or certain disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agents

(sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide and injectable gold preparations), corticosteroids or pain medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

You should not take Cyltezo with medicines containing the active substances anakinra or abatacept due to increased risk of serious infection. If you have questions, please ask your doctor.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• You should consider the use of adequate contraception to prevent pregnancy and continue its use for at least 5 months after the last Cyltezo treatment.
• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice about taking this medicine.
• Cyltezo should only be used during a pregnancy if needed.
• According to a pregnancy study, there was no higher risk of birth defects when the mother had received adalimumab during pregnancy compared with mothers with the same disease who did not receive adalimumab.
• Cyltezo can be used during breast-feeding.
• If you receive Cyltezo during your pregnancy, your baby may have a higher risk for getting an infection.

It is important that you tell your baby’s doctors and other health care professionals about your Cyltezo use during your pregnancy before the baby receives any vaccine. For more information on vaccines see the “Warnings and precautions” section).

Driving and using machines

Cyltezo may have a minor influence on your ability to drive, cycle or use machines. Room spinning sensation (vertigo) and vision disturbances may occur after taking Cyltezo.

The needle cover of the syringe contains latex

The inner part of the cap (the needle cover) of the syringe contains natural rubber (latex). This may cause severe allergic reactions in patients sensitive to latex.

Cyltezo contains sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per 0.8 mL dose, i.e. essentially ‘sodium-free’.

3. How to use Cyltezo

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis

The usual dose for adults with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis and for patients with psoriatic arthritis is 40 mg adalimuma given every other week as a single dose.

In rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate is continued while using Cyltezo. If your doctor dete methotrexate is inappropriate, Cyltezo can be given alone.

If you have rheumatoid arthritis and you do not receive methotrexate with your may decide to give 40 mg adalimumab every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthriti

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 10 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 2 years of age weighing 30kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Children, adolescents and adults with enthesitis-related arthritis

Children and adolescents from 6 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children, adolescents and adults from 6 years of age weighing 30kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with psoriasis

The usual dose for adults with psoriasis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to ject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you. Depending on your response, your doctor may crease the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with plaque psoriasis

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 40 mg, followed by 40 mg one week later. Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week.

Adults with hidradenitis suppurativa

The usual dose regimen for hidradenitis suppurativa is an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by an 80 mg dose (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later. After two further weeks, continue with a dosage of 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week, as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected areas.

Adolescents with hidradenitis suppurativa from 12 to 17 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The recommended dose of Cyltezo is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day), followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week later. If this dose does not work well increase the dosage to 40mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

It is recommended that you use an antiseptic wash daily on the affected are

Adults with Crohn’s disease

The usual dose regimen for Crohn’s disease is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg every other week starting two weeks later. If a faster effect is required your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later, and thereafter as 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Children and adolescents with Crohn's disease

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing less than 40 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age weighing 40 kgor more

The usual dose regimen is 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) initially followed by 40 mg two weeks later. If a faster response is required, your doctor may prescribe an initial dose of 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) followed by 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) two weeks later.

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Thereafter, the usual dose is 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with ulcerative colitis

The usual Cyltezo dose for adults with ulcerative colitis is 160 mg (as four 40 mg injections in one day or as two 40 mg injections per day for two consecutive days) at week 0 and 80 mg (as two 40 mg injections in one day) at week 2 and thereafter 40 mg every other week. If this dose does not work well enough, your doctor may increase the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.

Adults with non-infectious uveitis

The usual dose for adults with non-infectious uveitis is an initial dose of 80 mg (as two injections in one day), followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. You should continue to inject Cyltezo for as long as your doctor has told you.

In non-infectious uveitis, corticosteroids or other medicines that influence the immune system may be continued while using Cyltezo. Cyltezo can also be given alone.

Children and adolescents with chronic non-infectious uveitis from 2 years of age

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing less than 30 kg

Cyltezo is only available as 40 mg pre-filled syringe and pre-filled pen. Thus, it is not possible to use Cyltezo for children who require less than a full 40 mg dose. If an alternate dose is required, other adalimumab products offering such an option should be used.

Children and adolescents from 2 years of age weighing 30 kg or more

The usual dose of Cyltezo is 40 mg every other week with methotrexate.

Your doctor may also prescribe an initial dose of 80 mg which may be start of the usual dose.

Method and route of administration

Cyltezo is administered by injection under the skin (by subc

Detailed instructions on how to inject Cyltezo are provided in section 7 ‘Instructions for use’.

If you use more Cyltezo than you should

If you accidentally inject Cyltezo more frequently than you should, call your doctor or pharmacist and explain that you have taken more. Always take the outer carton of the medicine with you, even if it is empty.

If you forget to give yourself an injection, you should inject the next dose of Cyltezo as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose as you would have on your originally scheduled day, had you not forgotten a dose.

If you stop using Cyltezo

The decision to stop using Cyltezo should be discussed with your doctor. Your symptoms may return upon stopping treatment.

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If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects are mild to moderate. However, some may be serious and require treatment. Side effects may occur up to 4 months or more after the last Cyltezo injection.

Seek medical attention urgently, if you notice any of the following:

• severe rash, hives or other signs of allergic reaction;
• swollen face, hands, feet;
• trouble breathing, swallowing;
• shortness of breath with exertion or upon lying down or swelling of the feet.

Tell your doctor as soon as possible, if you notice any of the following:

• signs of infection such as fever, feeling sick, wounds, dental problems, burning on urination;
• feeling weak or tired;
• coughing;
• tingling;
• numbness;
• double vision;
• arm or leg weakness;
• a bump or open sore that doesn't heal;
• signs and symptoms suggestive of blood disorders such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, paleness.
• injection site reactions (including pain, swelling, redness or itching);
• respiratory tract infections (including cold, runny nose, sinus infection, pneumonia);
• headache;
• abdominal (belly) pain;
• nausea and vomiting;
• rash;
• pain in the muscles.

allergic reactions (including seasonal allergy); dehydration; mood swings (including depression); anxiety; sensation disorders such as tingling, prickling or numbness; migraine; symptoms of nerve root compression (including low back pain and leg pain); vision disturbances; eye inflammation; inflammation of the eyelid and eye swelling; vertigo (sensation of the room spinning); sensation of heart beating rapidly; high blood pressure; flushing;

tremor;

neuropath

stroke;

hearing loss, buzzing;

sensation of heart beating irregularly such as skipped beats;

heart problems that can cause shortness of breath or ankle swelling;

heart attack;

• a sac in the wall of a major artery, inflammation and clot of a vein, blockage of a blood vessel;

• lung diseases causing shortness of breath (including inflammation);

• pulmonary embolism (blockage in an artery of the lung);

• pleural effusion (abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space);

inflammation of the pancreas which causes severe pain in the abdomen and back;

difficulty in swallowing;

facial oedema;

gallbladder inflammation, gallbladder stones;

fatty liver (build up of fat in liver cells);

• night sweats;
• scar;

abnormal muscle breakdown;

systemic lupus erythematosus (including inflammation of skin, heart, lung, joints and other organ systems);

sleep interruptions;

impotence;

inflammations.

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• leukaemia (cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow);
• severe allergic reaction with shock;
• multiple sclerosis;
• nerve disorders (such as inflammation of the optic nerve to the eye and Guillain-Barre syndrome, a

condition that may cause muscle weakness, abnormal sensations, tingling in the arms and upper body);

heart stops pumping;

pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lung);

intestinal perforation;

hepatitis;

reactivation of hepatitis B;

autoimmune hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by the bod cutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin);

• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (early symptoms include malaise, fever, headache and rash);
• facial oedema associated with allergic reactions;
• erythema multiforme (inflammatory skin rash);
• lupus-like syndrome;
• angioedema (localised swelling of the skin);
• lichenoid skin reaction (itchy reddish-purple skin ra

Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):

• hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (a rare blood cancer that is often fatal);
• Merkel cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer);
• liver failure;
• worsening of a condition called dermatomyositis (seen as a skin rash accompanying muscle weakness).

Some side effects observed with adalimumab may not have symptoms and may only be discovered through blood tests. These include:

Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for red blood cells;
• increased lipids in the blood;
• raised liver enzymes.

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• high blood measurements for white blood cells;
• low blood measurements for platelets;
• increased uric acid in the blood;
• abnormal blood measurements for sodium;
• low blood measurements for calcium;
• low blood measurements for phosphate;

high blood sugar;

high blood measurements for lactate dehydrogenase; autoantibodies present in the blood;

• low blood potassium.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):

• elevated bilirubin measurement (liver blood test).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):

• low blood measurements for white blood cells, red blood cells and platelet count.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Cyltezo

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label/blister/car­ton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.

Alternative Storage:

When needed (for example when you are travelling), a single Cyltezo pre-filled pen may be stored at room temperature (up to 25°C) for a maximum period of 14 days – be sure to protect it from light. Once removed from the refrigerator for room temperature storage, the pen must be used within 14 days or discarded , even if it is returned to the refrigerator.

You should record the date when the pen is first removed from refrigerator and the date after which it should be discarded.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Cyltezo contains

The active substance is adalimumab.

The other ingredients are sodium acetate trihydrate, glacial acetic acid, trehalose dihydrate, polysorbate 80 and water for injections.

What Cyltezo looks like and contents of the pack

Cyltezo 40 mg solution for injection (injection) in pre-filled pen is supplied as a sterile 0.8 mL clear to slightly opalescent solution of 40 mg adalimumab.

The Cyltezo pre-filled pen is a single-use white- and green-coloured pen with a grey-coloured cap which contains a glass syringe with Cyltezo. There is a window on each side of the pen through which you can see the Cyltezo solution inside the syringe.

The Cyltezo pre-filled pen is available in packs containing 1, 2, 4 and 6 pre-filled pens. The 1 pre-filled pen pack comes with 2 alcohol pads (1 spare). For the 2, 4 and 6 pre-filled pen packs, each pre-filled pen comes with 1 alcohol pad. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Cyltezo may be available as a pre-filled syringe and/or a pre-filled pen.

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Binger Str. 173

D-55216 Ingelheim am Rhein

Germany

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG

Birkendorfer Strasse 65

D-88397 Biberach an der Riss

Germany

For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:

Kvnpog

Boehringer Ingelheim Ellas A.E.

Tql: +30 2 10 89 06 300

Latvija

Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG

Latvijas filiale

Tel: +371 67 240 011

This leaflet was last revised in MM/YYYY.

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency web site:.

7. Instructions for use

• The following instructions explain how to give yourself a subcutaneous injection of CYLTEZO using the pre-filled pen. First read all the instructions carefully and then follow them step by step.
• You will be instructed by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist on the technique of self-injection.
• DO NOT attempt to self-inject until you are sure that you understand how to prepare and give the injection.

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• After proper training, the injection can be given by yourself or given by another person, for example, family member or friend.
• Only use each pre-filled pen for one injection.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Cyltezo Pre-filled Pen.

The Cyltezo pen is a single-use pre-filled pen that delivers a pre-set dose of medication.

• DO NOT remove cap until right before injection (step 6).

• 1) Gather supplies

Gather supplies onto clean, flat surface:

• a. One Cyltezo pre-filled pen, removed from refrigerator. Wait 30 minutes for medication to warm.

Injecting medication that is cold can cause discomfort.

• b. “Sharps” container (not included)

• c. Cotton ball or gauze (not included)

• d. Alcohol wipe

If you do not have all the supplies listed above, contact your pharmacist before proceeding.

• 2) Inspect pen

  
  

• Inspect Cyltezo pen, medication and expiration date.
• It is normal to see one or more bubbles in the medication.
• DO NOT use Cyltezo pen if:

o Expiration date on pen or carton has passed

o Medication is cloudy, discoloured, frozen, or contains flakes or part

o Pen appears cracked, damaged, or leaking

o Pen has already been used

o Pen was dropped

o Pen has been left in direct light

• 3) Wash hands

  
  
  
  

• Wash your hands with soap and water, then dry them completely.
• Select an area on the upper thighs or abdomen/belly (at least 5 centimetres away from navel).
• Select a different site each time you inject at least 2.5 centimetres away from a previous site.
• Do not select tender, bruised, or scarred areas.
• Do not inject through clothes.

• 5) Clean injection site

  
  

• Use alcohol wipe to clean selected injection site.
• Do not touch this area again before injecting.

• 6) Remove cap

  
  
  
  

• Remove cap by pulling it straight off pen. Do not twist cap. Twisting cap could damage needle.
• Discard cap into “sharps” containe

Gently squeeze skin around cleaned injection site and hold firmly. You will inject into this raised area of skin.

Before injecting, read steps 8 A-C to learn correct way to administer dose.

• 8) Before injecting, read steps A-C to learn correct way to administer dose.

• A. Prepare to administer dose

  
  
  
  

• Hold pen straight up from injection site (at a 90 degree angle). Try not to cover the window with your hand.
• Press tip firmly against squeezed injection site. The injection button will unlock and be ready for use.
• Administer the entire dose:

o Press injection button once (you should hear a ‘click’ that indicates the start of injection) and keep pen pressed firmly against skin while you slowly count to 10.

o Do not move pen during injection.

• Before removing pen from skin, confirm entire dose was delivered by making sure plunger (seen in window) reached bottom of pen.

C. Remove pe

• Lift pen straight up from skin. The tip’s needle guard will automatically move down to cover the needle.
• If needed, press cotton ball or gauze over injection site to stop any bleeding.