Reprinted with permission. Both Insulin and C-peptide were stable in whole blood in both K+-EDTA and serum gel for 120 hours when stored at 4C (mean 102% of baseline). Activate DEFINITY by shaking the vial for 45 seconds using a VIALMIX. The maximum dose is either two bolus doses or one single intravenous infusion. The outcome measures in these studies included the blinded assessment of ejection fraction (EF), endocardial border length (EBL) obtained by direct measurement, and qualitative assessment of wall motion. Activated DEFINITY RT (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension is indicated for use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to opacify the left ventricular chamber and to improve the delineation of the left ventricular endocardial border. N. Billerica, MA: Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. VialMix RFID User's Guide. There were 15 discontinuations reported with a mean age of 41.5 years. All samples were not hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic. After baseline non-contrast echocardiography is completed, set the mechanical index for the ultrasound device at 0.8 or below [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Activated DEFINITYRT may be used for up to 4 hours from the time of dilution, stored at room temperature in the product vial with the ViaLok attached. The microsphere particle size parameters are listed in Table 11.1 below: Perflutren lipid microspheres exhibit lower acoustic impedance than blood and enhance the intrinsic backscatter of blood. High ultrasound mechanical index values may cause microsphere cavitation or rupture and lead to ventricular arrhythmias. Store at Room Temperature 20 to 25C (68 to 77F); excursions permitted between 15 to 30C (59 to 86F) [see USP . The maximum dose is either two bolus doses or one single intravenous infusion. Evidence of genotoxicity was not found in the following studies with activated DEFINITY: 1) bacterial mutagenesis assay (Ames assay), 2) in vitro mammalian mutagenesis assay, 3) in vitro human lymphocyte chromosome aberration assay, and 4) in vivo rat micronucleus assay. A way to alleviate this problem is to develop procedures for storing samples at room temperature while maintaining their stability. Left ventricular chamber enhancement after an activated Definity dose of 10 microL/kg was significantly increased from baseline compared to placebo in both views at the mid-ventricular and apical levels at end-diastole. The vial contains a clear, colorless, sterile, non-pyrogenic, hypertonic liquid, which upon activation with the aid of a VIALMIX, provides a homogeneous, opaque, milky white injectable suspension of perflutren lipid microspheres. The outcome measure for assessing the effectiveness of activated Definity was the blinded assessment of improvement in ventricular chamber enhancement (measured by videodensitometry at end-diastole and end-systole). The activation of DEFINITY RT will be achieved using the VIALMIX RFID device, which was approved in August 2020 . Systemic hemodynamic parameters and ECGs were also evaluated. toll free: 800-299-3431 Activated Definity (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension is indicated for use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to opacify the left ventricular chamber and to improve the delineation of the left ventricular endocardial border. DEFINITY RT is only for intravenous administration; do not administer DEFINITY RT by intra-arterial injection [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Satoshi. infusion of 1.3 mL activated DEFINITY in 50 mL saline at a rate of 4 mL/min. Contrast agent stability: a continuous B-mode imaging approach. For customer orders call 1-800-299-3431. When handling small quantities in a clinical setting, good room ventilation is desirable. In clinical trials, the overall incidence of adverse reactions was similar for the <65 year age group and the 65 year age group. 9 Schering Corporation 800-222-7579 Non-Pyrogenic, For Intravenous Use Only, After Activation Obtain an appropriate size syringe containing 1.4mL preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (see Dosing and Administration below for specific syringe size and dilution instructions). DOSAGE & INDICATIONS. Out of scope information includes radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, herbals, homeopathics, and food. The moist adiabatic lapse rate, on the other hand, is the rate at which a saturated parcel of air warms or cools when it moves vertically. No deaths or serious adverse reactions were reported, suggesting that these reactions are unlikely to occur at a rate of more than 0.3% when Definity is used according to recommendations. Right-to-left, bi-directional, or transient right-to-left cardiac shunts, have a congenital heart defect, or recent worsening of heart or lung conditions [see, may be pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are nursing [see. Serious cardiopulmonary reactions, including fatalities, have occurred uncommonly during or following perflutren-containing microsphere administration (5.1). The safety of injecting activated DEFINITY RT in neonates and infants with immature pulmonary vasculature has not been studied. Fatal cardiac or respiratory arrest, shock, syncope, symptomatic arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, bradycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia), hypertension, hypotension, dyspnea, hypoxia, chest pain, respiratory distress, stridor, wheezing. It is not known whether Definity is excreted in human milk. The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Withdraw the material from the middle of the liquid in the inverted vial. In these studies, although there was a statistically significant increase in ventricular chamber enhancement, activated DEFINITY did not significantly improve the assessment of ejection fraction compared to the baseline images. In this group, 154 (61.8%) were male and 95 (38.2%) were female; 183 (73.5%) were White, 38 (15.3%) were Black, 21 (8.4%) were Hispanic, and 7 (2.8%) were classified as other racial or ethnic groups. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider if they develop any symptoms of hypersensitivity after DEFINITY RT administration, including rash, wheezing, or shortness of breath. at room temp Soliqua (glargine/lixisenatide) The expiration date on the label 28 Do not refrigerate 28 Do not store unopened at room temp 1.!Room temperature considered 15-30oC (59-86oF) Tablets adapted from Dipro and Pharmacist letter References: 1.!Triplitt CL, Reasner CA, Isley W. Diabetes Mellitus. The pharmacokinetics of activated Definity in pediatric subjects has not been studied. 11994-017-20, See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning, Serious cardiopulmonary reactions, including fatalities, have occurred uncommonly during or following perflutren-containing microsphere administration (, Assess all patients for the presence of any condition that precludes DEFINITY RT administration (. Prior to activation, the headspace of each vial contains 6.52 mg/mL octafluoropropane and the viscous solution contains 3.75 mg/mL of a lipid blend. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Stable at room temperature for up to 24 hours. The impact of Definity on pulmonary hemodynamics was explored in a prospective, open-label study of patients with normal ( 35 mmHg, 16 patients) and elevated (> 35 mmHg, 75 mmHg, 16 patients) pulmonary artery systolic pressure undergoing right heart catheterization. DEFINITY produces high-quality, consistent, . Forty-six out of 64 subjects with QTc prolongations were further evaluated and 39% (18/46) showed associated cardiac rhythm changes. DEFINITYRT offers multiple dosing and administration options to meet patient- and practicespecific needs.1. DailyMed will deliver this notification to your desktop, Web browser, or e-mail depending on the RSS Reader you select to use. High ultrasound mechanical index values may cause microsphere cavitation or rupture and lead to ventricular arrhythmias. Activated DEFINITY was evaluated in four controlled clinical trials: Two open-label baseline controlled, unpaired blinded image evaluation studies and two identical placebo-controlled, unpaired blinded image evaluation studies. (For Massachusetts and International, call 978-667-9531), PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 16x2 mL Single-Dose Containers Carton, 16x2 mL Single-Dose Containers (3). Optimal activated Definity doses and device settings for harmonic imaging have not been established. , , @&+q i~ D0w. The bacteria used were Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (Rosenback 1884 The overall incidence of adverse reactions was similar between males and females. Of the total number of subjects in clinical trials of DEFINITY, 144 (33%) were 65 and over. The APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMBINED PHOTOACOUSTIC AND ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS patent was assigned a Application Number # 14337204 - by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 448 0 obj <>stream . These physical acoustic properties of activated Definity provide contrast enhancement of the left ventricular chamber and aid delineation of the left ventricular endocardial border during echocardiography. OFP concentrations in blood were shown to decline in a mono-exponential fashion with a mean half-life of 1.3 minutes in healthy subjects. The mean change in border length from baseline at end-diastole was statistically significant for all readers in the apical 4-chamber view and for 3 out of 4 readers for the apical 2-chamber view. Additionally, cooling the diluted UCA suspension from 37 C to 25 C accelerated the dissolution rate. Always have cardiopulmonary resuscitation personnel and equipment readily available prior to DEFINITY RT administration and monitor all patients for acute reactions (5.1, 5.2). Each mL of the viscous solution contains 3.75 mg lipid blend (consisting of 0.225 mg DPPA, 2.005 mg DPPC, and 1.520 mg MPEG5000 DPPE), 517.5 mg propylene glycol, 631 mg glycerin, 0.370 mg anhydrous sodium acetate, and 0.030 mg glacial acetic acid. LEAVE, Sign up for DEFINITY updates andannouncements, DEFINITY Vial for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) InjectableSuspension, DEFINITY RT (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension, Please see full Prescribing Information, including boxed. As in the dynamic fracture at room temperature condition, crack branching is a common phenomenon in the dynamic fracture related to high temperatures; see Figs. The rate of infusion should be initiated at 4 mL/minute, but titrated as necessary to achieve optimal image enhancement, not to exceed 10 mL/minute. Similar results were noted at end-systole, with the exception of the 4-chamber view. %PDF-1.6 % Octafluoropropane is chemically characterized as 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,3-octafluoropropane. To obtain yields >90%, it is necessary to reconstitute the antibody within the . Reproduction studies performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 24 and 15 times the human dose based on body surface area (in rats and rabbits respectively) revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to Definity. DEFINITY was administered intravenously to rats at doses of 0.1, 0.3, and 1.0 mL/kg (approximately 0.8, 2.4, and 8 times the recommended maximum human dose based on body surface area); DEFINITY doses were administered daily from day 6 to day 17 of gestation. This study did not assess the effect of DEFINITY on visualization of cardiac or pulmonary structures. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 5 Feb 2023), Cerner Multum (updated 22 Feb 2023), ASHP (updated 12 Feb 2023) and others. The recommended infusion dose for activated Definity is via an IV infusion of 1.3 mL added to 50 mL of preservative-free saline. The results were evaluated by 3 blinded, independent radiologists. The following adverse reactions have been identified during the post-marketing use of perflutren and PEG-containing microsphere products. use if exposed to Room Temperature for > 30 minutes prior to administration Zoster Vaccine, Live Zostavax (Merck) Vaccine should be stored at -15C (+5F) or colder until reconstituted for injection. These serious events may be increased among patients with unstable cardiopulmonary conditions (acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary artery syndromes, worsening or unstable congestive heart failure, or serious ventricular arrhythmias [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1, 5.2)]. The results of the extended 120 hours stability study for the E170 analyser is shown in Figure 3. DEFINITY RT [package insert]. The suspension of activated Definity is administered by intravenous injection. Immediately after activation in the VIALMIX, activated Definity appears as a milky white suspension and may be used immediately after activation. Most serious reactions occur within 30 minutes of administration. The safety and effectiveness of activated DEFINITY RT have not been established in the pediatric population. Definity is supplied as a single use 2 mL clear glass vial containing a clear liquid. Ultrasound Med Biol. infusion of 1.3 mL activated DEFINITY in 50 mL saline at a rate of 4 mL/min. 293 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<316805100FC3334C9C0FC2F3BB8F54E7><1904E91B490DF245BC538048FE28EB0F>]/Index[276 173]/Info 275 0 R/Length 97/Prev 159940/Root 277 0 R/Size 449/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Announces FDA Approval of DEFINITY Room Temperature Commercially Available in Early 2021 November 18, 2020 04:01 PM Eastern Standard Time Conclusion. The main role of DTT is to keep proteins in a reduced state. for 30 minutes at room temperature (24 C) and then centrifuged at 2000 g for 10 minutes. The pharmacokinetics of activated DEFINITY RT in pediatric subjects has not been studied. There may be increased risk of serious reactions including death in patients with prior hypersensitivity reaction(s) to PEG [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Description (11)]. It is essential to follow directions for activation of Definity carefully and to adhere to strict aseptic procedures during preparation. . Human pharmacokinetics information is not available for the intact or degassed lipid microspheres. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Off-label information indicates stable when maintained at room temperature for up to 6 months. OFP concentrations in blood were shown to decline in a mono-exponential fashion with a mean half-life of 1.3 minutes in healthy subjects. The pharmacokinetics of octafluoropropane gas (OFP) was evaluated in healthy subjects (n=8) after the intravenous administration of activated DEFINITY at a 50 microL/kg dose. The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. (Store diluent separately at room temperature or in the refrigerator.) Additionally, end-systolic triggering with high mechanical indices has been reported to cause ventricular arrhythmias. was not established. DEFINITY was administered intravenously to rabbits at doses of 0.1, 0.3, and 1.0 mL/kg (approximately, 1.6, 4.8, and 16 times the recommended maximum human dose based on body surface area); DEFINITY doses were administered daily from day 7 to day 19 of gestation. Of the 11 other serious adverse events, which appeared within days of the drug administration (2-15 days), all appeared to be a progression underlying cardiac and non-cardiac disease. Higher room temperatures 27 - 32 C (80 - 90 F) may reduce the working times for . Information regarding the room-temperature storage of 79 medications labeled for refrigerated storage was compiled. 2000;86(6):669-674. The unactivated vial contains a colorless, uniformly clear to translucent (hazy), viscous, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution, which upon activation with the aid of a VIALMIX RFID and dilution with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, provides a homogeneous, hypertonic, milky white injectable suspension of perflutren lipid microspheres. The risk for these reactions may be increased among patients with unstable cardiopulmonary conditions (acute myocardial infarction, acute coronary artery syndromes, worsening or unstable congestive heart failure, or serious ventricular arrhythmias). Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Definity in pregnant women. The effects of concomitant drugs were not studied. The activation of DEFINITY RT will be achieved using the VIALMIX RFID device, which was approved in August 2020. Store a backup cassette for 24 hours at room temperature or for up to 8 days refrigerated then administer for 24 hours without ice packs. Amgen 800-772-6436 Formoterol (Foradil) Prior to dispensing, refrigerate at 36 to 46 F (2 to 8C). Withdraw the material from the middle of the liquid in the inverted vial. Form 10-K (annual report [section 13 and 15(d), not s-k item 405]) filed with the SEC In a retrospective analysis, in a subset of subjects (n=12 to 47, depending on reader) having at least 2 adjacent segments non-evaluable on non-contrast imaging, activated Definity converted a baseline non-evaluable image to an evaluable image in 58 to 91% of the patients, depending on the reader. & Articles, All View NDC Code(s)NEW! This study did not assess the effect of Definity on visualization of cardiac or pulmonary structures. Activated and diluted DEFINITY RT appears as a milky white homogenous suspension with a presence of foam/bubbles. Available for Android and iOS devices. DEFINITY RT is a modified formulation of DEFINITY that allows both storage and shipment at room temperature (DEFINITY's previously approved formulation requires refrigerated storage). If the product is not used within 5 minutes of dilution, resuspend the microspheres by rapidly swirling the upright vial for 10 seconds before the product is withdrawn in thesyringe. The pH is 5.2 to 6.4. It is essential to follow directions for activation of Definity carefully and to adhere to strict aseptic procedures during preparation. stability duration of EDTA solution (say, one or two year), I do not have to make it so often. Store the activated Definity at room temperature in the original product vial. There are no data on the presence of DEFINITY in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Use the product immediately after its withdrawal from the vial; do not allow the product to stand in the syringe. PRODUCT NAME: Definity / . Lantheus Holdings, Inc. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. 24-hour room temperature stability at all concentrations. DEFINITY RT may be administered as a simple, straight bolus injection followed by a 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP flush to offer an easy, rapid image enhancement in small doses. Systemic hemodynamic parameters and ECGs were also evaluated. Contrast agent stability: a continuous B-mode imaging approach. These events typically occurred within 30 minutes of Definity administration. The DEFINITY RT vial contains components that upon activation and dilution yield perflutren lipid microspheres. No significant findings on the fetus were observed. For bolus dosing, withdraw appropriate volume based on patient weight (kg) for administration. (2.1), The recommended bolus dose for activated DEFINITY RT is 10 microliters (microL)/kg of the activated product by intravenous bolus injection within 30 to 60 seconds, followed by a 10 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP flush. DNA-targeted nanocarriers for encapsulating an active agent and delivering it to extracellular DNA are provided. The product must be used within 5 minutes of dilution. Rapidly swirl the upright vial for 10seconds, Invert vial and withdraw 1.3 mL DEFINITY RT into the syringe and combine with the remaining preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Gently hand-agitate the syringe to evenly distribute microbubbles, Administer ~2 mL slowly. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. ECG parameters for doses up to 10 microL/kg were monitored in 221 subjects at multiple time points from 1 hour to 72 hours after the first bolus injection. STAY Rapidly swirl the upright vial for 10seconds, Invert vial and withdraw 1.3 mL DEFINITYRT into the syringe, Combine the 1.3 mL DEFINITYRT with a 50 mL IV bag containing preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Gently squeeze IV bag to evenly distribute microbubbles, Initiate at 4 mL/minute; maximum 10 mL/minute, Adjust flow rate for optimal image enhancement, Use a 3 mL syringe filled with 1.4 mL preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and add to the activated DEFINITY RT vial using 13mm ViaLok (Vented Vial Access Device). Other adverse reactions that occurred in 0.5% of the activated DEFINITY-dosed subjects were: Body as a Whole: Fatigue, fever, hot flushes, pain, rigors, and syncope, Cardiovascular: Abnormal ECGs, bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitation, hypertension and hypotension, Digestive: Dyspepsia, dry mouth, tongue disorder, toothache, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting, Hematology: Granulocytosis, leukocytosis, leukopenia, and eosinophilia, Nervous System: Leg cramps, hypertonia, vertigo and paresthesia, Platelet, Bleeding, and Clotting: Hematoma, Respiratory: Coughing, hypoxia, pharyngitis, rhinitis and dyspnea, Special Senses: Decreased hearing, conjunctivitis, abnormal vision and taste perversion, Skin: Pruritus, rash, erythematous rash, urticaria, increased sweating, and dry skin. Drug names that are ambiguous or not compatible with the RxNorm system, such as multivitamins with more than 4,000 characters in their names, are also out of scope. A total of 1716 subjects were evaluated in pre-market clinical trials of activated Definity. Assay of antibacterial activity. LEAVE, An efficient administration technique that combines DEFINITYRT and preservative-free saline in the same syringe, A continuous administration of DEFINITYRT for exams performed over an extended period, A straight bolus injection for rapid DEFINITYRT enhancement in small doses, DEFINITY Vial for (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) InjectableSuspension, DEFINITY RT (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) Injectable Suspension, Please see full Prescribing Information, including boxed, Once activated, DEFINITYRT will appear as a viscous, white solution in thevial. Generic name: perflutren The 7-day, out-of-fridge stability at room temperature, is an important addition to the existing user-centred features for Hospira filgrastim, that include prefilled syringes with integrated needle-safe devices, a wide-range of presentations, the use of colour-highlighted doses on the packaging and no requirement for reconstitution. Treatment of an overdose should be directed toward the support of all vital functions and prompt institution of symptomatic therapy [see CONTRAINDICATIONS (4) and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5)]. The outcome measures in these studies included the blinded assessment of ejection fraction (EF), endocardial border length (EBL) obtained by direct measurement, and qualitative assessment of wall motion. After baseline non-contrast echocardiography is completed, set the mechanical index for the ultrasound device at 0.8 or below [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4)]. The mean change in border length from baseline at end-systole was statistically significant for 3 out of 4 readers for the apical 4-chamber view and for 2 out 4 readers for the apical 2-chamber view. VIALMIX RFID will only activate DEFINITY and DEFINITY RT RFID-tagged vials. . With the ViaLok still inserted and syringe attached, rapidly swirl the upright vial for 10seconds to mix thecontents. Drug class: Ultrasound contrast media. Do not inject air into the DEFINITY RT vial. In the 221 subjects, QTc prolongations of >30 msec were noted in 64 (29%) subjects. We use cookies to enhance your experience and to help us improve our website. hb```e``$W00 P9@e The Definity vial contains components that upon activation yield perflutren lipid microspheres, a diagnostic drug that is intended to be used for contrast enhancement during the indicated echocardiographic procedures. Special Instructions for the DEFINITY RT Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-Tagged Vial. Report Adverse https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/labelrss.cfm?setid=7b9de6ab-a3ac-40c9-8103-139dc7a464a2, https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/rss.cfm. If necessary, a second 10 microliters (microL)/kg dose followed by a second 10 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP flush may be administered 30 minutes after the first injection to prolong contrast enhancement. After activating the contents of the vial in a VIALMIX RFID and diluting with 1.4 mL of preservative-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Injection, USP, each mL of the milky white suspension contains 0.045 mg DPPA, 0.401 mg DPPC, 0.304 mg MPEG5000 DPPE, 0.074 mg anhydrous sodium acetate, 0.006 mg glacial acetic acid, a maximum of 1.2 1010 perflutren lipid microspheres, and about 80 microL/mL (0.65 mg/mL) octafluoropropane. High DEF(INITY), high-resolution echocardiograms help answer clinical questions and improve patient management.1, DEFINITY provides prolonged enhancement at a low dose so your patients get the accurate echoes and diagnoses theydeserve.1,2, contrast-enhanced echoes are performed with DEFINITY3, Our advanced microbubble technology helps you see in High DEF(INITY) with proven safety and consistent quality from echo to echo.3,6,7 DEFINITY (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) is the most used, most studied, and most trusted diagnostic ultrasound enhancing agent in theUS.35, Trusted DEFINITY efficacy and safety with room temperature storage3,6,10, Demonstrated across gender, race, andage3, DEFINITY is a diagnostic ultrasound enhancing agent that opacifies the left ventricular chamber and improves the delineation of the left ventricular endocardial border in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms.6, Move the slider to see in HighDEF(INITY). 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