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FDA Approves Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

FDA Approves Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Key Takeaway
Consider Rinvoq Lq for pediatric patients 2 years and older with active pJIA after inadequate response to TNF blockers.

The FDA has approved Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. This approval adds a new oral option for pediatric patients with this chronic inflammatory condition. Upadacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that works by modulating the inflammatory pathway. The approval is based on clinical data demonstrating efficacy in this population, though specific trial outcomes are not detailed in the label. Clinicians should note that Rinvoq Lq is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.

Clinical Details (Mechanism · Dosing · Trial Data · Warnings)
Mechanism of Action

Rinvoq Lq (upadacitinib) is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. It inhibits JAK enzymes, which are involved in the signaling pathways of various cytokines and growth factors that mediate inflammation and immune responses.

Indication & Patient Population

Rinvoq Lq is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use: Rinvoq Lq is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.

Dosing & Administration

Not reported in label.

Key Clinical Trial Data

Trial data not available in label.

Warnings & Contraindications

Not reported in label.

Place in Therapy

Rinvoq Lq provides an oral treatment option for pediatric patients with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis after failure of TNF blocker therapy. It should not be used in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or potent immunosuppressants.

Study Details

Study typeFda approval
PublishedApr 2024
View Original Abstract ↓
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.1 ) RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. ( 1.2 ) Limitation s of Use RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.2 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with refractory, moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drug products, including biologics, or when use of those therapies are inadvisable. ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or with other immunosuppressants. ( 1.3 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ. ( 1.4 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.4 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ. ( 1.5 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.5 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. ( 1.6 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.6 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy. ( 1.7 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.7 ) RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. ( 1.8 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.8 ) RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis ( 1.9 ) Limitations of Use RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. ( 1.9 ) 1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis RINVOQ ® is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.2 Psoriatic Arthritis RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with active psoriatic arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.3 Atopic Dermatitis RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with refractory, moderate to severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with other systemic drug products, including biologics, or when use of those therapies are inadvisable. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, or with other immunosuppressants. 1.4 Ulcerative Colitis RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for UC, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.5 Crohn’s Disease RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. If TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable, patients should have received at least one approved systemic therapy prior to use of RINVOQ. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biological therapies for CD, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1. 6 Ankylosing Spondylitis RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1. 7 Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis with objective signs of inflammation who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to TNF blocker therapy. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.8 Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is indicated for the treatment of patients 2 years of age and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA) who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to one or more TNF blockers. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ/RINVOQ LQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine. 1.9 Giant Cell Arteritis RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of adults with giant cell arteritis. Limitations of Use: RINVOQ is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine.
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