Burosumab

What it is used for

CRYSVITA is a fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) blocking antibody indicated for: The treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. The treatment of FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

1.1 X-linked Hypophosphatemia CRYSVITA is indicated for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older. Tumor-induced Osteomalacia CRYSVITA is indicated for the treatment of FGF23-related hypophosphatemia in tumor-induced osteomalacia (TIO) associated with phosphaturic mesenchymal tumors that cannot be curatively resected or localized in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

Side effects, and when to stop

The following adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling:

• Hypersensitivity
• Hyperphosphatemia and Risk of Nephrocalcinosis
• Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions
• Injection Site Reactions

Who should not take it

CRYSVITA is contraindicated:

• In concomitant use with oral phosphate and/or active vitamin D analogs (e.g. calcitriol, paricalcitol, doxercalciferol, calcifediol) due to the risk of hyperphosphatemia.
• When serum phosphorus is within or above the normal range for age.
• In patients with severe renal impairment or end stage renal disease because these conditions are associated with abnormal mineral metabolism.

Storing it

CRYSVITA vials must be stored in the original carton until the time of use under refrigerated conditions at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Keep CRYSVITA vial in the original carton to protect from light until time of use.

Do not freeze or shake CRYSVITA.

Do not use CRYSVITA beyond the expiration date stamped on the carton.

CRYSVITA vials are single-dose only. Discard any unused product.