Special Warning : אזהרת שימוש

4.4   Special warnings and precautions for use

Traceability
In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number of the administered product should be clearly recorded.

Hypersensitivity reactions

In clinical studies, hypersensitivity reactions have been reported. Most were mild or moderate, severe reactions were uncommon (see section 4.8). If a serious hypersensitivity reaction, including anaphylaxis, occurs, mirikizumab must be discontinued immediately and appropriate therapy must be initiated.

Infections

Mirikizumab may increase the risk of severe infection (see section 4.8). Treatment with mirikizumab should not be initiated in patients with a clinically important active infection until the infection resolves or is adequately treated (see section 4.3). The risks and benefits of treatment should be considered prior to initiating use of mirikizumab in patients with a chronic infection or a history of recurrent infection. Patients should be instructed to seek medical advice if signs or symptoms of clinically important acute or chronic infection occur. If a serious infection develops, discontinuation of mirikizumab should be considered until the infection resolves.

Pre-treatment evaluation for tuberculosis
Prior to initiating treatment, patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis (TB) infection. Patients receiving mirikizumab should be monitored for signs and symptoms of active TB during and after treatment. Anti-TB therapy should be considered prior to initiating treatment in patients with a past history of latent or active TB in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed.

Hepatic enzyme elevations

Cases of drug-induced liver injury (including one case meeting Hy’s Law criteria) occurred in patients receiving mirikizumab in clinical trials. Liver enzymes and bilirubin should be evaluated at baseline and monthly during induction (including extended induction period, if applicable).
Thereafter, liver enzymes and bilirubin should be monitored (every 1 - 4 months) according to standard practice for patient management and as clinically indicated. If increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are observed and drug-induced liver injury is suspected, mirikizumab must be discontinued until this diagnosis is excluded.

Immunisations

Prior to initiating therapy with mirikizumab, completion of all appropriate immunisations should be considered according to current immunisation guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with mirikizumab. No data are available on the response to live or non-live vaccines.

Sodium

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 200 mg dose, that is to say essentially “sodium-free”.





Effects on Driving

4.7    Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Omvoh has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.