Dupilumab

Dupilumab
Monoclonal antibody
TypeWhole antibody
SourceHuman
TargetIL4 receptor alpha
Names
Trade namesDupixent
Clinical data
Main usesEczema, asthma, nasal polyps[1]
Side effectsPain at site of injection, dry eyes, throat pain, trouble sleeping, red eyes[1]
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: B1
  • US: N (Not classified yet)
    Routes of
    use    		Subcutaneous
    External links
    AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
    US NLMDupilumab
    MedlinePlusa617021
    Legal
    License data
    Legal status
    • AU: S4 (Prescription only)
    • US: ℞-only
    • EU: Rx only
    Chemical and physical data
    FormulaC6512H10066N1730O2052S46
    Molar mass146898.98 g·mol−1

    Dupilumab, sold under the brand name Dupixent, is a medication used for eczema (atopic dermatitis), asthma, or nasal polyps.[1] It is used in eczema when topical corticosteroids have not been sufficient.[2] It is given by injection under the skin.[3]

    Common side effects include pain at the site of injection, dry eyes, throat pain, trouble sleeping, and red eyes.[1] Other side effects may include allergic reactions, cold sores, and inflammation of the cornea.[1] Safety in pregnancy is unclear.[4] It is a monoclonal antibody that blocks the target receptors of interleukin 4 (IL4) and interleukin 13 (IL13).[5]

    Dupilumab was approved for medical use in the United States and Europe in 2017.[1][5] In the United Kingdom it costs the NHS about £1,300 every 4 weeks as of 2021.[3] In the United States this amount costs about 3,400 USD.[6]

    Medical uses

    Dupilumab appears to be useful for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis for which it is approved in the United States.[7][8] It is also being evaluated for treatment of persistent asthma in adults and adolescents.[8][9] Europe approved it in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP).[10] It may also be used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis.[11]

    Dosage

    It is often used at a dose of 200 to 300 mg every two weeks in adults.[1][3] The initial dose may be doubled.[3]

    Side effects

    Dupilumab can cause several side effects including allergic reactions, conjunctivitis, and keratitis.[12]

    There is one reported case of dupilumab triggering hair growth in a patient with complete hair loss.[13] This is being investigated as an unintended, but positive, side effect.

    One other case reports a possibility of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia associated with dupilumab.[14]

    Some concern of potential worsened COVID-19 disease with patients taking dupilumab have been expressed, but according to one study all patients had mild course of disease.[15]

    Pharmacology

    Mechanism of action

    Dupilumab binds to the alpha subunit of the interleukin-4 receptor (IL-4Rα), making it a receptor antagonist.[16] Through blockade of IL-4Rα, dupilumab modulates signaling of both the interleukin 4 and interleukin 13 pathways. In clinical trials, specimens from people receiving dupilumab showed decreased levels of Th2 bio-markers.[17]

    Pharmacokinetics

    Dupilumab shows a non-linear rate in regard to the target.[17] Dupilumab is also reported to have a bioavailability of 64%, with the average concentration occurring one week after injection.[17]

    History

    Development of dupilumab was a joint effort by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi Genzyme,[18] the latter of which provided 130 million dollars to Regeneron for research and development towards monoclonal antibodies.[19]

    The United States Food and Drug Administration granted it priority review status.[20][21] On March 28, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved dupilumab injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema.[12]

    In October 2016, Regeneron completed a phase III trial comparing dupilumab with topical corticosteroids, in which subjects had a larger decrease in symptoms with both duplimab and topical steroids than with steroids alone.[22]

    Phase III studies were also performed to evaluate the efficacy of dupilumab in combination with topical corticosteroids. In these trials 38% and 36% of patients respectively, met the primary efficacy goal of the trial, compared to 8% and 10% under placebo.[17]

    Phase II trials for asthma treatment showed increased lung function for patients, showing increased forced expiratory volume.[17]

    The FDA considers it to be a first-in-class medication.[23]

    References

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    3. 1 2 3 4 BNF 81: March-September 2021. BMJ Group and the Pharmaceutical Press. 2021. p. 1301. ISBN 978-0857114105.
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    14. ↑ Menzella, Francesco; Montanari, Gloria; Patricelli, Giulia; Cavazza, Alberto; Galeone, Carla; Ruggiero, Patrizia; Bagnasco, Diego; Facciolongo, Nicola (2019-07-10). "A case of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia in a patient treated with dupilumab". Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management. 15: 869–875. doi:10.2147/TCRM.S207402. ISSN 1176-6336. PMC 6636310. PMID 31371974.
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