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DUBLIN – Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) introduced the presentation of outcomes from the finished PROTECT trial evaluating KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase injection) in folks with persistent gout refractory to traditional therapies, also called uncontrolled gout, who had obtained a kidney transplant. In extra shows, the corporate shared new insights on the challenges of gout amongst people with persistent kidney illness who endure dialysis. These knowledge are introduced as a part of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, Nov. 4-7, 2021.

Key KRYSTEXXA shows embody:

Pegloticase for Uncontrolled Gout in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Provisional Knowledge Report of a Multicenter, Open-Label, Efficacy and Security Research. The outcomes from the finished PROTECT trial (NCT04087720) demonstrated that KRYSTEXXA supplied a considerable and sustained lower in serum uric acid (sUA) for sufferers with uncontrolled gout who had obtained a kidney transplant and have been handled with two to a few immunosuppressive brokers to stop organ rejection. Twenty sufferers have been enrolled within the PROTECT trial. Evaluation was carried out primarily based on 18 of 20 sufferers who didn’t have a lapse or cessation in therapy as a consequence of COVID-19 previous to the Month 6 evaluation time-point. Sixteen of 18 sufferers (88.9%) achieved the first endpoint, outlined as sUA 6 mg/dL at two consecutive visits), three primarily based on COVID-19 pandemic issues (one included in main evaluation, and two excluded from the first evaluation), and one primarily based on private causes not associated to opposed occasions.

At Week 24, well being evaluation scores for ache and incapacity improved by 35.5 (baseline: 42.2) and 0.3 (baseline: 1.0), respectively, amongst those that accomplished 24 weeks of therapy. Seven severe opposed occasions reported in 5 sufferers have been deemed unrelated to therapy, and no anaphylaxis or infusion response occasions occurred.

‘Proof signifies gout is extra frequent, and sometimes extra extreme, amongst those that have undergone kidney transplantation, with some knowledge displaying a gout prevalence greater than 10-fold increased than amongst non-transplant sufferers,’ stated Theresa Podrebarac, M.D., MSc., senior vp, scientific improvement, Horizon. ‘These outcomes point out KRYSTEXXA may also help tackle uncontrolled gout for some of the weak populations.’

Please see beneath for Necessary Security Data.

Key gout shows embody:

Danger Elements and Outcomes of Gout in Dialysis Sufferers: A Cohort Research of america Renal Knowledge System (USRDS). A latest assessment of the 2017 U.S. Renal Knowledge System (USRDS) highlighted new insights on danger components and outcomes related to gout amongst dialysis sufferers. The research recognized greater than 41,000 dialysis sufferers with gout following initiation of persistent outpatient dialysis and in contrast baseline traits, comorbid situations and scientific outcomes to these with out gout. The assessment discovered a excessive prevalence of gout amongst Medicare sufferers on dialysis (15%). In all, gout sufferers have been extra more likely to have a better prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular situations (reminiscent of coronary heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, ischemic coronary heart illness and stroke) than these with out gout. Importantly, the dangers of hospitalization and mortality have been 11% within the yr after index declare.

Characterization of Gout in U.S. Sufferers Handled with Hemodialysis (HD) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD). A separate analysis sought to know the impression of gout for folks present process hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) by reviewing patterns of 70,297 HD sufferers and 5,117 PD sufferers from the Dialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes and Apply Patterns Research (DOPPS and PDOPPS) for outcomes reminiscent of erythropoietin resistance index (ERI), mortality and hospitalization, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Gout was discovered to be frequent in HD and PD sufferers (13% prevalence in HD sufferers and 21% in PD sufferers). Each HD and PD sufferers with gout, in comparison with these with out, had a better prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities. These comorbidities are a number one reason behind mortality within the dialysis affected person inhabitants.1,2

‘One-in-four adults with moderate-to-severe CKD live with gout, creating extra complexities in managing each ailments and contributing additive burden that impacts useful talents,’ stated Richard J. Johnson, M.D., professor, Division of Renal Ailments and Hypertension, College of Colorado Denver – Anschutz Medical Campus. ‘Higher understanding the connection between gout, kidney illness and dialysis gives analysis alternatives to enhance take care of sufferers with gout, notably to mitigate doubtlessly deadly comorbid situations reminiscent of heart problems.’

Extra shows supported by Horizon throughout ASN Kidney Week embody:

Claims-Primarily based Analysis of Pegloticase Use in Gout Sufferers with a Historical past of Kidney Transplant [PUB317]

Security of Pegloticase with Immunomodulation Co-Remedy: Literature Assessment [PUB318]

Baseline Renal Traits and Trial Design for MIRROR RCT, Randomized Trial of Pegloticase with or with out Methotrexate for Uncontrolled Gout [PUB314]

Gout in Superior CKD Sufferers: Prevalence and Impression on Affected person Well being [PUB316]

About KRYSTEXXA

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase injection) is a PEGylated uric acid particular enzyme indicated for the therapy of persistent gout in grownup sufferers refractory to traditional remedy.

Gout refractory to traditional remedy happens in sufferers who’ve did not normalize serum uric acid and whose indicators and signs are inadequately managed with xanthine oxidase inhibitors on the most medically applicable dose or for whom these medication are contraindicated.

Necessary Limitations of Use: KRYSTEXXA is just not advisable for the therapy of asymptomatic hyperuricemia.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS AND INFUSION REACTIONS

Anaphylaxis and infusion reactions have been reported to happen throughout and after administration of KRYSTEXXA. Anaphylaxis might happen with any infusion, together with a primary infusion, and customarily manifests inside 2 hours of the infusion. Nevertheless, delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions have additionally been reported. KRYSTEXXA ought to be administered in healthcare settings and by healthcare suppliers ready to handle anaphylaxis and infusion reactions. Sufferers ought to be premedicated with antihistamines and corticosteroids. Sufferers ought to be carefully monitored for an applicable time period for anaphylaxis after administration of KRYSTEXXA. Serum uric acid ranges ought to be monitored previous to infusions, and healthcare suppliers ought to take into account discontinuing therapy if ranges improve to above 6 mg/dL, notably when 2 consecutive ranges above 6 mg/dL are noticed.

The danger of anaphylaxis and infusion reactions is increased in sufferers who’ve misplaced therapeutic response.

Concomitant use of KRYSTEXXA and oral urate-lowering brokers might blunt the rise of sUA ranges. Sufferers ought to discontinue oral urate-lowering brokers and never institute remedy with oral urate-lowering brokers whereas taking KRYSTEXXA.

Within the occasion of anaphylaxis or infusion response, the infusion ought to be slowed, or stopped and restarted at a slower price.

Sufferers ought to be knowledgeable of the signs and indicators of anaphylaxis and instructed to hunt rapid medical care ought to anaphylaxis happen after discharge from the healthcare setting.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: G6PD DEFICIENCY ASSOCIATED HEMOLYSIS AND METHEMOGLOBINEMIA

Sufferers ought to be screened for G6PD deficiency previous to beginning KRYSTEXXA. Hemolysis and methemoglobinemia have been reported with KRYSTEXXA in sufferers with G6PD deficiency. KRYSTEXXA shouldn’t be administered to those sufferers.

GOUT FLARES

A rise in gout flares is incessantly noticed upon initiation of anti-hyperuricemic remedy, together with therapy with KRYSTEXXA. If a gout flare happens throughout therapy, KRYSTEXXA needn’t be discontinued. Gout flare prophylaxis with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or colchicine is advisable beginning at the least 1 week earlier than initiation of KRYSTEXXA remedy and lasting at the least 6 months, until medically contraindicated or not tolerated.

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

KRYSTEXXA has not been studied in sufferers with congestive coronary heart failure, however some sufferers within the scientific trials skilled exacerbation. Warning ought to be exercised when utilizing KRYSTEXXA in sufferers who’ve congestive coronary heart failure, and sufferers ought to be monitored carefully following infusion.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Probably the most generally reported opposed reactions in scientific trials with KRYSTEXXA have been gout flares, infusion reactions, nausea, contusion or ecchymosis, nasopharyngitis, constipation, chest ache, anaphylaxis and vomiting.

Please see Full Prescribing Data and Remedy Information for extra data.

About Horizon

Horizon is targeted on the invention, improvement and commercialization of medicines that tackle vital wants for folks impacted by uncommon, autoimmune and extreme inflammatory ailments. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific experience and braveness to deliver clinically significant therapies to sufferers. We imagine science and compassion should work collectively to remodel lives. For extra data on how we go to unbelievable lengths to impression lives, please go to www.horizontherapeutics.com and comply with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Fb.

Ahead-Trying Statements

This press launch accommodates forward-looking statements, together with statements concerning the potential advantages of KRYSTEXXA in treating uncontrolled gout in sufferers which have obtained a kidney transplant. These forward-looking statements are primarily based on administration’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press launch and precise outcomes might differ materially from these in these forward-looking statements because of varied components. These components embody, however aren’t restricted to, dangers concerning whether or not extra knowledge from scientific trials or different analyses will likely be in line with prior knowledge or Horizon’s expectations. For an additional description of those and different dangers dealing with Horizon, please see the danger components described in Horizon’s filings with the United States Securities and Change Fee, together with these components mentioned below the caption ‘Danger Elements’ in these filings. Ahead-looking statements communicate solely as of the date of this press launch and Horizon undertakes no obligation to replace or revise these statements, besides as could also be required by regulation.

References

1. Fox CS, Matsushita Okay, Woodward M, et al. Associations of kidney illness measures with mortality and end-stage renal illness in people with and with out diabetes: a meta-analysis. Lancet. 2012;380(9854):1662-1673. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61350-6.

2. Mahmoodi BK, Matsushita Okay, Woodward M, et al. Associations of kidney illness measures with mortality and end-stage renal illness in people with and with out hypertension: a meta-analysis. Lancet. 2012;380(9854):1649-1661. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61272-0.

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