Kesimpta (Ofatumumab)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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Description

Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a prescription medication for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. It is a monoclonal antibody that targets CD20-positive B-cells, which are involved in the inflammation and damage seen in MS.

Kesimpta is available in a prefilled syringe form and is administered subcutaneously once monthly.


Fact Table

Formula

C6480H10022N1742O2020S44

License

US FDA, EU EMA

Bioavailability

70%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Ofatumumab

Elimination half-life

14 days

Dosage (Strength)

-

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

kesimpta

Protein binding

Limited information

PubChem CID

Not Available

MedlinePlus

a621050

ChEBI

Not Available

ATC code

L01FA02

DrugBank

DB06650

KEGG

D09314

Routes of administration

Subcutaneous

Directions

The first injection of Kesimpta should be administered under the guidance of a licensed healthcare professional.

The usual regimen is as follows:

  • Day 1: 20 mg injection
  • Day 8: 20 mg injection
  • Day 15: 20 mg injection
  • Day 29: 20 mg injection
  • Every 4 weeks thereafter: 20 mg injection

If a dose of Kesimpta is missed, it should be administered as soon as possible. However, if the missed dose is more than four weeks late, the next dose should be administered on the originally scheduled day.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Kesimpta is ofatumumab.

Interactions

There are many potential drug interactions, including:

  • Abrocitinib
  • Baricitinib
  • BCG Products
  • Cladribine
  • Coccidioides immitis Skin Test
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine
  • Denosumab
  • Deucravacitinib
  • Filgotinib
  • Influenza Virus Vaccines
  • Leflunomide
  • Mumps- Rubella- or Varicella-Containing Live Vaccines
  • Nadofaragene Firadenovec
  • Natalizumab
  • Ocrelizumab
  • Pimecrolimus
  • Poliovirus Vaccine
  • Polymethylmethacrylate
  • Rabies Vaccine
  • Ruxolitinib
  • Sipuleucel-T
  • Tacrolimus
  • Talimogene Laherparepvec
  • Tertomotide
  • Tofacitinib
  • Typhoid Vaccine
  • Upadacitinib
  • Vaccines (Inactivated/Non-Replicating)
  • Vaccines (Live)
  • Yellow Fever Vaccine

Cautions

Before starting Kesimpta, patients should be tested for hepatitis B virus infection and should be vaccinated against it if needed. Patients should also be screened for tuberculosis.

During treatment with Kesimpta, patients should be monitored for signs of infection, including fever, chills, cough, and sore throat.

Side Effects

Common adverse reactions include:

  • Anemia
  • Back pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Decreased serum immunoglobulins
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspnea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Hepatitis B
  • Herpes zoster infection
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Hypertension
  • Hypogammaglobulinemia
  • Hypotension
  • Infection
  • Influenza
  • Infusion-related reaction
  • Injection site reaction
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle spasm
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Neutropenia
  • Peripheral edema
  • Pneumonia
  • Porphyria cutanea tarda
  • Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
  • Sepsis
  • Serious Infection
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rash
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Tachycardia
  • Tumor lysis syndrome
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Urticaria

References

Kesimpta [package insert]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2020.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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