Patient Information for Rivfloza
RIVFLOZA®
(Riv-flo-za)
(nedosiran) injection, for subcutaneous use
What is RIVFLOZA?
RIVFLOZA is a prescription medicine used to lower urinary oxalate levels in children 2 years of age and older and adults with primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) and relatively preserved kidney function.
It is not known if RIVFLOZA is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years of age.
Before using RIVFLOZA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if RIVFLOZA will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if RIVFLOZA passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with RIVFLOZA.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
How should I use RIVFLOZA?
- Read the detailed Instructions for Use that comes with RIVFLOZA about the right way to prepare and inject RIVFLOZA.
- Use RIVFLOZA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.
- Inject RIVFLOZA under your skin (subcutaneous injection).
- Use RIVFLOZA 1 time each month.
- Your healthcare provider will prescribe the dose of RIVFLOZA that is right for you or your child based on your or your child's body weight.
- RIVFLOZA comes as a single-dose Pre-filled Syringe and as a single-dose vial.
- Your healthcare provider will show you or your caregiver how to prepare and inject RIVFLOZA. Do not try to inject RIVFLOZA until you or your caregiver have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider.
- In children 2 years of age to less than 12 years of age weighing 86 pounds (39 kilograms) or more, it is recommended that RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe be given by a healthcare provider or caregiver.
- If you miss a dose of RIVFLOZA, inject the dose as soon as possible. If you miss a dose of RIVFLOZA by more than 7 days, inject the dose as soon as possible and resume monthly dosing from the most recently injected dose. If you have any questions about a missed dose, call your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
What are the possible side effects of RIVFLOZA?
The most common side effects of RIVFLOZA include injection site reactions, such as reddening, pain, bruising, rash, or dimple at the site of injection.
These are not all the possible side effects of RIVFLOZA.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
You may also report side effects to Novo Nordisk at 1-844-906-5099.
How should I store RIVFLOZA?
- Store RIVFLOZA in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
- If needed, RIVFLOZA can be stored between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) for up to 28 days (4 weeks). Record the date RIVFLOZA was removed from the refrigerator on the carton and throw away (dispose of) if not used within 28 days.
- Do not freeze RIVFLOZA.
- Store RIVFLOZA in the original carton.
- Keep RIVFLOZA away from direct heat and light.
Keep RIVFLOZA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of RIVFLOZA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use RIVFLOZA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give RIVFLOZA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about RIVFLOZA that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in RIVFLOZA?
Active ingredient: nedosiran
Inactive ingredients: water for injection and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid.
For more information contact: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., A Novo Nordisk company
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
RIVFLOZA®
(Riv-flo-za)
(nedosiran) injection, for subcutaneous use
Single-dose vial
This Instructions for Use contains information on how to inject RIVFLOZA using the single-dose vial in:
- children 2 years of age to less than 12 years of age weighing less than 86 pounds (39 kilograms).
- adults and children using the singledose vial as an alternative to the single-dose Pre-filled syringe.
Read the Instructions for Use before using RIVFLOZA vial and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. Ask your or your child's healthcare provider if you have any questions.
Important information you need to know before injecting RIVFLOZA.
- Your or your child's healthcare provider will show you how to prepare and inject RIVFLOZA. Do not try to inject RIVFLOZA until you have been shown the right way by your or your child's healthcare provider.
- Use RIVFLOZA vials exactly as your or your child's healthcare provider tells you to.
- Your or your child's healthcare provider will tell you how much RIVFLOZA to inject and when to inject it.
- Do not use the RIVFLOZA vial if the arton is damaged or if the tamperproof seal is not intact.
- Do not use the RIVFLOZA vial if the expiration date on the carton has passed.
- Uncap the RIVFLOZA vial only when ready to give an injection. Under the vial cap, you will see a grey rubber stopper. Do not remove it. It is supposed to be there.
- RIVFLOZA vials are for one-time use (single-dose) only. Do not reuse the RIVFLOZA vial. Throw away (discard of) any unused RIVFLOZA.
- RIVFLOZA is for injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) only. Do not inject RIVFLOZA into a vein.
Supplies needed to give the injection
If the amount of RIVFLOZA needed for your or your child's prescribed dose is 0.5 mL or less, you will need the following supplies:
- The following supplies are not included in the carton:
- One 1 mL syringe with attached 27- gauge ½” needle
- Alcohol wipes
- Cotton balls or gauze
- Puncture resistant sharps disposal container. See Step 16 “Throw away (dispose of) the used syringe(s)” at the end of this Instructions for Use.
If the amount of RIVFLOZA needed for your or your child's prescribed dose is 0.6 mL or more, you will need the following supplies:
The following supplies are not included in the carton:
- Two 1 mL syringes with attached 27-gauge ½” needle
- Alcohol wipes
- Cotton balls or gauze
- Puncture resistant sharps disposal container. See Step 16 “Throw away (dispose of) the used syringe(s)” at the end of this Instructions for Use.
How should I store RIVFLOZA vials?
- Store RIVFLOZA vials in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
- If needed, RIVFLOZA vials may be stored between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) for no longer than 28 days (4 weeks). Record the date RIVFLOZA was removed from the refrigerator on the carton and throw away (dispose of) if not used within 28 days.
- Store RIVFLOZA in the original carton.
- Keep RIVFLOZA vials away from direct heat and light.
- Do not freeze.
Keep RIVFLOZA vials and all medicines out of the reach of children.
A. Preparing for the injection
Step 1. Gather the supplies and place the supplies on a clean, flat surface in a well-lit area.
Step 2. Remove the RIVFLOZA vial carton(s) from the refrigerator.
- Check the expiration date on the carton. Do not use if the expiration date on the carton has passed.
- Wait 30 minutes before injecting to allow the medicine in the vial to warm to room temperature.
Caution:
- Keep the RIVFLOZA vial in the carton and out of direct heat and sunlight.
- Do not warm the vial using any heat sources such as hot water or a microwave.
Step 3. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Step 4. Open the carton(s) and remove the RIVFLOZA vial(s).
- Check the vial label to make sure you have the correct medicine for the prescription.
Step 5. Inspect the RIVFLOZA vial(s).
- Look at the medicine in the vial. It should be colorless to yellow and free of particles.
- Do not use the vial if the medicine looks cloudy, discolored, or contains particles.
- The vial should not look damaged.
- Do not use the vial if the vial looks damaged.
Step 6. Choose the injection site(s).
- You may inject into the skin of:
- the stomach area (abdomen) at least 2 inches from the belly button, or
- If the dose is more than 0.5 mL (2 injections), inject the contents of each syringe in a different location. If both injections are in the abdomen, they should be in different areas of the abdomen.
Caution:
- Do not inject into scarred or bruised skin.
- Do not inject the contents of 2 syringes into the same location.
Step 7. Clean the injection site(s).
- Clean the injection site(s) with an alcohol wipe and let it air dry.
- Do not touch, wipe with other material, fan, or blow on the cleaned injection site(s).
Step 8. Prepare the vial(s).
- Remove the cap from the vial(s) you will need.
- Clean the top of the grey rubber stopper with a new alcohol wipe.
Caution
- Do not remove the grey rubber stopper from the vial. It is supposed to be there.
B. Giving the injection
Step 9. Remove the syringe with attached needle from the packaging and remove the needle cap. Throw the needle cap away in the sharps disposal container.
- Remove the needle cap by pulling it straight off and away from your body.
Caution:
- Take care when handling the uncapped needle.
- Do not touch the uncapped needle.
Step 10. Withdraw RIVFLOZA into the syringe.
If the dose amount is 0.5 mL or less:
- Insert the needle into the grey rubber stopper on top of the vial.
- Turn the vial and syringe upside down.
- Keep the tip of the needle in the medicine.
- Hold the syringe and vial in 1 hand. With your other hand, slowly pull back on the plunger rod to withdraw the prescribed dose into the syringe.
If the dose amount is 0.6 mL or more:
- You will need to withdraw the dose of RIVFLOZA from 2 vials using 2 separate syringes.
- Follow “If the dose amount is 0.5 mL or less” instructions to withdraw the amount of medicine needed from each vial as instructed by your or your child's healthcare provider. Then follow Steps 11 to 16 for each syringe to inject RIVFLOZA.
Step 11. Remove any large air bubbles from the syringe.
- If you see large air bubbles in the syringe, tap the side of the syringe to move any air bubbles to the top of the syringe.
- Push the plunger rod up to push the air bubbles back into the vial.
- If the syringe does not contain the correct dose after the large air bubbles are removed, you will need to pull back on the plunger rod again to fill the syringe with the prescribed dose.
- Look at the syringe to make sure you have the correct amount for the dose.
Caution:
- Be sure the syringe is free of large air bubbles before you inject.
Step 12. Turn the vial and syringe back upright and remove the needle from the vial.
Step 13. Pinch the skin and fully insert the needle.
- Pinch the skin around the injection site with 1 hand.
- With your other hand, fully insert the needle into the skin at a 45-degree angle.
- If you are giving 2 injections, inject each syringe in a different location. If both injections are in the abdomen, they should be in different areas of the abdomen.
Step 14. Slowly inject all the medicine.
- Gently push the plunger rod all the way down until the syringe is empty.
- You will see the rubber stopper inside the syringe move to the bottom of the barrel as the medicine is injected.
Step 15. Remove the needle from the injection site.
Caution:
- Do not recap the needle.
- Do not save or keep used syringes.
Throw away (dispose of) the used vial(s) in household trash.
If there is bleeding, lightly press a cotton ball or gauze over the injection site.
C. After the injection
Step 16. Throw away (dispose of) the used syringe(s).
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- Put the used syringe(s) with the needle still attached in an FDAcleared sharps container right away use.
- Do not throw away (dispose of) needles and syringes in your household trash.
- If you do not have an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
- made of a heavy-duty plastic,
- can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,
- upright and stable during use,
- leak-resistant, and
- properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.
- When the sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes.
- For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA's website at: https://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal
- Do not dispose of the used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this.
- Do not recycle the used sharps disposal container.
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Frequently asked questions
What if a dose is missed?
- If a dose of RIVFLOZA is missed, inject the dose as soon as possible.
- If a dose of RIVFLOZA is missed by more than 7 days, inject the RIVFLOZA dose as soon as possible and resume monthly dosing from the most recently injected dose.
If you have any questions about a missed dose, call your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
What if I damage or break the RIVFLOZA vial?
- Do not use a broken or damaged vial. Call the pharmacy for a replacement.
Do I inject the full volume of the vial?
- The amount of RIVFLOZA you will inject depends on the prescribed dose. You may need more than one vial, one vial, or less than one vial for the prescribed dose.
What if I need 2 vials for injection?
- Use 2 separate syringes and withdraw the amount from each vial as directed by your or your child's healthcare provider. Give 2 separate injections in a different location. If both injections are in the abdomen, they should be in different areas of the abdomen.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Read Entire Instructions Before Use
Follow Instructions Carefully
Contact Novo Nordisk for any Questions
RIVFLOZA®
(Riv-flo-za)
(nedosiran) injection, for subcutaneous use
Single-dose vial
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
RIVFLOZA®
(Riv-flo-za) (nedosiran) injection, for subcutaneous use
Single-dose Pre-filled Syringe
This Instructions for Use contains information on how to inject RIVFLOZA.
Read the Instructions for Use before using RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. Ask your or your child's healthcare provider if you have any questions.
RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe Parts
RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe is available in 2 dose strengths. You should check the label on the carton that comes with the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe to make sure you have the right Pre-filled Syringe for the prescribed dose.
For adults and children 12 years of age and older weighing less than 110 pounds (50 kilograms)
and
For children 2 years of age to less than 12 years of age weighing between 86 pounds (39 kilograms) and less than 110 pounds (50 kilograms):
RIVFLOZA®
(nedosiran) injection
For subcutaneous injection only
For adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 110 pounds (50 kilograms) or more:
RIVFLOZA®
(nedosiran) injection
For subcutaneous injection only
Important information you need to know before injecting RIVFLOZA.
- Your or your child's healthcare provider will show you how to prepare and inject RIVFLOZA before you use the Prefilled Syringe for the first time.
- Use RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe exactly as your or your child's healthcare provider tells you to.
- In children 2 years of age to less than 12 years of age it is recommended that RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe be given by a healthcare provider or caregiver.
- Your or your child's healthcare provider will tell you when and how to inject RIVFLOZA.
- RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe is a single-dose Pre-filled Syringe for onetime (single) use only. Do not reuse the Pre-filled Syringe.
- Do not use the Pre-filled Syringe if the carton is damaged or if the tamperproof seal is not intact.
- Do not use if the expiration date on the carton has passed.
- RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe is for injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) only. Do not inject RIVFLOZA into a vein.
Supplies needed to give the injection:
- 1 RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe
The following supplies are not included in the carton:
- Alcohol wipe
- Cotton balls or gauze
- Puncture resistant sharps disposal container. See Step 12 “Throw away (dispose of) the used RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe” at the end of this Instructions for Use.
How should I store RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe?
- Store unused RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringes in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
- If needed, RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringes can be stored between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) for no longer than 28 days (4 weeks). Record the date RIVFLOZA was removed from the refrigerator on the carton and throw away (dispose of) if not used within 28 days.
- Store RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringes in the original carton.
- Keep RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringes away from direct heat and light.
- Do not freeze.
Keep RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe and all medicines out of the reach of children.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
A. Preparing for the injection
Step 1. Gather the supplies and place the supplies on a clean, flat surface in a welllit area.
Step 2. Remove the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe carton from the refrigerator.
- Make sure the carton contains the correct dose.
- Check the expiration date on the carton. Do not use if the expiration date has passed.
- Wait 30 minutes before injecting to allow the medicine in the Pre-filled Syringe to warm to room temperature.
Caution:
- Keep the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe in the carton and out of direct heat and sunlight.
- Do not warm the Pre-filled Syringe using any heat sources such as hot water or a microwave.
Step 3. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Step 4. Open the carton and remove the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe.
- Grip the barrel of the Pre-filled Syringe and remove it from the carton.
Step 5. Inspect the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe.
- Look at the medicine in the Pre-filled Syringe. The medicine should be colorless to yellow and free of particles.
- Do not use the Pre-filled Syringe if the medicine looks cloudy, discolored, or contains particles.
- The Pre-filled Syringe should not look damaged.
- Do not use the Pre-filled Syringe if it looks damaged.
You may see small air bubbles in the liquid. This is normal.
Step 6. Choose the injection site.
You may inject into skin of:
- the stomach area (abdomen) at least 2 inches from the belly button, or
- the upper thigh.
Caution:
- Do not inject into scarred or bruised skin.
Step 7. Clean the injection site.
- Clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe and let it air dry.
- Do not touch, wipe with other material, fan, or blow on the cleaned injection site.
B. Giving the injection
Step 8. Remove the needle cap and throw it away in the sharps disposal container.
- Hold the Pre-filled Syringe with 1 hand and the needle pointed away from you. Pull the needle cap straight off with your other hand as shown.
Caution:
- If the needle appears to be bent or damaged, do not use the Pre-filled Syringe.
- Do not touch or recap the needle.
- Do not touch the plunger rod until you are ready to inject.
Step 9. Pinch the skin and fully insert the needle.
- Pinch the skin around the clean injection site with 1 hand.
- Grasp the finger grip of the Pre-filled Syringe with your other hand and fully insert the needle into the injection site at a 45-degree angle.
Step 10. Slowly inject all the medicine.
- Gently push the plunger rod all the way down until the Pre-filled Syringe is empty.
- You will see the rubber stopper inside the Pre-filled Syringe move to the bottom of the barrel as the medicine is injected.
Step 11. Remove the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe from the injection site.
Caution:
If there is bleeding, lightly press a cotton ball or gauze over the injection site.
C. After the injection
Step 12. Throw away (dispose of) the used RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe.
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- Put the used RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use.
- Do not throw away (dispose of) RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringes and needle caps in your household trash.
- If you do not have an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
- made of a heavy-duty plastic,
- can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,
- upright and stable during use,
- leak-resistant, and
- properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.
- When the sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes.
- For more information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA's website at: https://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.
- Do not dispose of the used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your community guidelines permit this.
- Do not recycle the used sharps disposal container.
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Frequently asked questions
What if a dose is missed?
- If a dose of RIVFLOZA is missed, inject the dose as soon as possible.
- If a dose of RIVFLOZA is missed by more than 7 days, inject the dose as soon as possible and resume monthly dosing from the most recently injected dose.
If you have any questions about a missed dose, call your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
What if I damage or break the RIVFLOZA Pre-filled Syringe?
- Do not use a broken or damaged Prefilled Syringe. Call the pharmacy for a replacement.
Do I inject the full volume of the Pre-filled Syringe?
- Yes, the Pre-filled Syringe is for one-time (single) use and contains 1 complete dose.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Read Entire Instructions Before Use
Follow Instructions Carefully
Contact Novo Nordisk for any Questions
RIVFLOZA®
(Riv-flo-za)
(nedosiran) injection, for subcutaneous use
Single-dose Pre-filled Syringe
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This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.