Data to be Presented on the Use of Dysport®
in Multiple Therapeutic Areas
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., April 19, 2017 – Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., an affiliate of Ipsen
(Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) (Ipsen), today announced that five abstracts regarding Dysport®
(abobotulinumtoxinA) data have been accepted for poster presentations at the annual meeting
of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) on April 22-28, 2017 in Boston, MA.
“We are proud to showcase this collection of data, highlighting the use of Dysport® in multiple
patient populations, including children aged two and over with lower limb spasticity and adults
with upper limb spasticity. Two abstracts specifically look at data about the time to retreatment
with Dysport® – an important consideration for both patients and healthcare providers,” said
David Cox, VP North American Medical, HEOR & Regulatory Affairs, Ipsen.
Dysport®(abobotulinumtoxinA) and all botulinum toxin products have a Boxed Warning in the
US which states that the effects of the botulinum toxin may spread from the area of injection to
other areas of the body, causing symptoms similar to those of botulism. Those symptoms
include swallowing and breathing difficulties that can be life-threatening. Dysport® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components; or in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s); or in patients known to be allergic to cow’s milk protein. The potency Units of Dysport® are specific to the preparation and assay method utilized. They are not interchangeable with other preparations of botulinum toxin products. Please scroll below for additional Important Safety Information. The following three posters will be available for viewing during Poster Session 3 in the Child Neurology section on Tuesday, April 25 between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm ET at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Key Presentations in Pediatric Populations:
- Dysport®(AbobotulinumtoxinA) injection in muscles in pediatric patients with
lower limb spasticity- Poster #207
- Time to retreatment after abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) injections in children with dynamic equinus foot deformity
- Poster #185
- Efficacy and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®) in children with dynamic equinus foot deformity previously treated with botulinum toxins
- Poster #191
The following two posters will be available for viewing during Poster Session 4 in the NeuroRehabilitation: Motor Recovery and Spasticity Treatment section on Wednesday, April 26
between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm ET at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.
Key Presentations in Adult Populations:
- Duration of Effect of AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®) in Adult Patients with Upper Limb Spasticity Post-Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury
- Poster #38
- Effect of early use of AbobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®) after stroke on spasticity progression: first results of a pilot study
- Poster #32
INDICATIONS
Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) for injection is indicated in the US for the treatment of:
- Adults with upper limb spasticity, to decrease the severity of increased muscle tone in
elbow flexors, wrist flexors, and finger flexors - Adults with cervical dystonia
- Lower limb spasticity in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older
The safety and effectiveness of Dysport®
injected into upper limb muscles or proximal muscles
of the lower limb for the treatment of spasticity in pediatric patients has not been established.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients with lower limb spasticity below 2 years of age
have not been evaluated.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients with cervical dystonia or upper limb spasticity have
not been established.
The safety and effectiveness of Dysport®in the treatment of lower limb spasticity in adult
patients has not been demonstrated.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
| Warning: Distant Spread of Toxin Effect Postmarketing reports indicate that the effects of Dysport® and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, urinary incontinence, and breathing difficulties. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity, but symptoms can also occur in adults treated for spasticity and other conditions, particularly in those patients who have underlying conditions that would predispose them to these symptoms. In unapproved uses, including upper limb spasticity in children, and in approved indications, cases of spread of effect have been reported at doses comparable to lower than the maximum recommended total dose. |
Contraindications
Dysport® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin
preparation or to any of the components; or in the presence of infection at the proposed
injection site(s); or in patients known to be allergic to cow’s milk protein.
Warnings and Precautions
Lack of Interchangeability between Botulinum Toxin Products
The potency Units of Dysport® are specific to the preparation and assay method utilized. They
are not interchangeable with other preparations of botulinum toxin products, and, therefore,
units of biological activity of Dysport® cannot be compared to or converted into units of any other
botulinum toxin products assessed with any other specific assay method.
Dysphagia and Breathing Difficulties
Treatment with Dysport® and other botulinum toxin products can result in swallowing or
breathing difficulties. Patients with pre-existing swallowing or breathing difficulties may be more
susceptible to these complications. In most cases, this is a consequence of weakening of
muscles in the area of injection that are involved in breathing or swallowing. When distant side
effects occur, additional respiratory muscles may be involved (see Boxed Warning). Deaths as a
complication of severe dysphagia have been reported after treatment with botulinum toxin.
Dysphagia may persist for several weeks, and require use of a feeding tube to maintain
adequate nutrition and hydration. Aspiration may result from severe dysphagia and is a
particular risk when treating patients in whom swallowing or respiratory function is already
compromised. Patients treated with botulinum toxin may require immediate medical attention
should they develop problems with swallowing, speech, or respiratory disorders. These
reactions can occur within hours to weeks after injection with botulinum toxin.
Pre-existing Neuromuscular Disorders
Individuals with peripheral motor neuropathic diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or
neuromuscular junction disorders (eg, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome) should
be monitored particularly closely when given botulinum toxin. Patients with neuromuscular
disorders may be at increased risk of clinically significant effects including severe dysphagia
and respiratory compromise from typical doses of Dysport®.
Human Albumin
This product contains albumin, a derivative of human blood. Based on effective donor screening
and product manufacturing processes, it carries an extremely remote risk for transmission of
viral diseases. A theoretical risk for transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) also is
considered extremely remote. No cases of transmission of viral diseases or CJD have ever
been reported for albumin.
Intradermal Immune Reaction
The possibility of an immune reaction when injected intradermally is unknown. The safety of
Dysport® for the treatment of hyperhidrosis has not been established. Dysport®
is approved only for intramuscular injection.
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions (≥2% and greater than placebo in either Dysport® group) in
adults with upper limb spasticity for Dysport® 500 Units, Dysport® 1000 Units, and Placebo,
respectively, were: nasopharyngitis (4%, 1%, 1%), urinary tract infection (3%, 1%, 2%),
muscular weakness (2%, 4%, 1%), musculoskeletal pain (3%, 2%, 2%), dizziness (3%, 1%,
1%), fall (2%, 3%, 2%), and depression (2%, 3%, 1%).
Most common adverse reactions (≥5% and greater than placebo) in adults with cervical
dystonia for Dysport® 500 Units and Placebo, respectively, were: muscular weakness (16%,
4%), dysphagia (15%, 4%), dry mouth (13%, 7%), injection site discomfort (13%, 8%),
fatigue (12%, 10%), headache (11%, 9%), musculoskeletal pain (7%, 3%), dysphonia (6%, 2%),
injection site pain (5%, 4%), and eye disorders (7%, 2%).
Most common adverse reactions (≥10% in any group and greater than placebo) in pediatric
patients with lower limb spasticity for Dysport® 10 Units/kg, 15 Units/kg, 20 Units/kg, or 30
Units/kg; and Placebo, respectively, were: upper respiratory tract infection (9%, 20%, 5%, 10%,
13%), nasopharyngitis (9%, 12%,16%, 10%, 5%), influenza (0%, 10%, 14%, 3%, 8%),
pharyngitis (5%, 0%,11%, 3%, 8%), cough (7%, 6%, 14%, 10%, 6%), and pyrexia (7%, 12%,
8%, 7%, 5%).
Drug Interactions
Co-administration of Dysport® and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with
neuromuscular transmission (e.g., curare-like agents), or muscle relaxants, should be observed
closely because the effect of botulinum toxin may be potentiated. Use of anticholinergic drugs
after administration of Dysport® may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects such as blurred
vision. The effect of administering different botulinum neurotoxins at the same time or within
several months of each other is unknown. Excessive weakness may be exacerbated by another
administration of botulinum toxin prior to the resolution of the effects of a previously
administered botulinum toxin. Excessive weakness may also be exaggerated by administration
of a muscle relaxant before or after administration of Dysport®.
Use in Pregnancy
Based on animal data Dysport® may cause fetal harm. There are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in pregnant women. Dysport® should be used during pregnancy only if the
potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Pediatric Use
Based on animal data Dysport® may cause atrophy of injected and adjacent muscles;
decreased bone growth, length, and mineral content; delayed sexual maturation; and decreased
fertility.
Geriatric Use
In general, elderly patients should be observed to evaluate their tolerability of Dysport®,
due to the greater frequency of concomitant disease and other drug therapy.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS or product complaints, contact Ipsen at 1-855-
463-5127. You may also report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS to the FDA at 1-800-
FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see Full Prescribing Information for Dysport® available here and, for more information,
visit www.dysport.com.
About Ipsen in North America
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is the US affiliate of Ipsen, a global specialty-driven
pharmaceutical group. The US head office is located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Ipsen
Biopharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. is an integrated business unit within North America and has its
head office located in Mississauga, Ontario. Ipsen Bioscience, Inc., the Ipsen US research and
development center focused on peptide research in oncology and endocrinology, is located in
Cambridge, Massachusetts. At Ipsen Bioscience, we focus on creating a highly cooperative and
passionate R&D organization through partnerships, innovation, and continuous learning to
effectively deliver new treatments for patients. At Ipsen, we focus our resources, investments,
and energy on discovering, developing, and commercializing new therapeutic options for
oncologic, neurologic, and endocrine diseases. For more information on Ipsen in North America,
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2016. Ipsen sells more than 20 drugs in more than 115 countries, with a direct commercial
presence in more than 30 countries. Ipsen’s ambition is to become a leader in specialty
healthcare solutions for targeted debilitating diseases. Its fields of expertise cover oncology,
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