WAYRILZ™ (rilzabrutinib) Now Approved

Choose WAYRILZ (rilzabrutinib), a multi-immune modulator for ITP1

  


WAYRILZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment.1

LUNA-3 Study Design1,2

LUNA-3 is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study evaluating the efficacy and safety of 400 mg BID oral WAYRILZ for 24 weeks, followed by a 28-week open-label extension (OLE) in adults with persistent or chronic ITP.

Patients classified as responders by Week 13 were eligible to continue double-blind treatment for the full 24-week study. To qualify for continuation in the study throughout the end of the DB period, patients had to have ≥1 platelet response of at least 50x109/L or ≥30x109/L and <50x109/L and at least doubled from baseline by Week 13 without rescue therapy.* At Week 13, 64% of patients receiving WAYRILZ were responders (n=85) compared to 32% of patients in the placebo control group (n=22).

WAYRILZ offers significant durable response vs placebo control1

Primary Endpoint1

≥5 platelet responses of ≥50x109/L in 8 of the last 12 weeks of the DB period, including ≥2 such responses in the last 6 weeks without rescue therapy.

Durable platelet response with WAYRILZ™ (rilzabrutinib) in 23% of patients vs 0% placebo control

In addition to durable platelet response, WAYRILZ was evaluated for its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL)2

Patient-reported mean change from baseline in ITP-PAQ overall score and domains at Week 25

WAYRILZTM (rilzabrutinib) mean change from baseline in ITP-PAQ overall score

The ITP-PAQ assesses domains including overall HRQoL, fatigue/sleep, activity, social activity, women's reproductive health, psychological health, bother-physical health, symptoms, fear, and work. The results of these analyses are descriptive only and were not powered for statistical significance. The patient-reported nature of the data may impact the reliability of findings. Definitive conclusions cannot be made.

WAYRILZ™ (rilzabrutinib) has an established safety profile

Established Safety Profile1†

Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥10%) were diarrhea, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, and COVID-19.

WAYRILZ™ (rilzabrutinib) selectively and reversibly inhibits BTK

Selective BTK Inhibition1,3

As a next-generation BTKi, WAYRILZ selectively and reversibly inhibits BTK.

WAYRILZ™ (rilzabrutinib) recommended dosage

Recommended Dosage1

400 mg orally, BID.
May be taken with or without food.

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*Rescue therapy=IVIg, high-dose CS, platelet infusion, or anti-D infusion2.
In LUNA-3 study.1

anti-D, anti-D immunoglobulin; BID, twice daily; BTK, Bruton’s tyrosine kinase; BTKi, Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor; CI, confidence interval; CS, corticosteroids; DB, double-blind; ITP-PAQ, Immune Thrombocytopenia Patient Assessment Questionnaire; IVIg, intravenous immunoglobulin.

INDICATION

WAYRILZ is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have had an insufficient response to a previous treatment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious Infections: An increased risk of serious infections (including bacterial, viral, or fungal) can occur in patients treated with Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, including WAYRILZ. Fatal pneumonia occurred in one participant treated with WAYRILZ in the LUNA-3 trial. Other serious infections [one each (0.8%)] included COVID-19 infection, wound infection, urinary tract infection and kidney abscess.  Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat appropriately. 

Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Hepatotoxicity, including severe, life-threatening, and potentially fatal cases of DILI, can occur in patients treated with BTK inhibitors. Elevations of liver transaminases occurred with WAYRILZ in the ITP clinical trials and were generally mild to moderate in severity. Evaluate bilirubin and transaminases at baseline and as clinically indicated during treatment with WAYRILZ. For patients who develop abnormal liver tests after WAYRILZ, monitor more frequently. If DILI is suspected, withhold WAYRILZ. Upon confirmation of DILI, discontinue WAYRILZ.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on findings from preliminary animal reproduction studies, WAYRILZ may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating WAYRILZ treatment. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception while taking WAYRILZ and for 1 week after the final dose. 

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Most common adverse reactions reported (incidence ≥10%) were diarrhea, nausea, headache, abdominal pain, and COVID-19.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

  • Avoid concomitant use of WAYRILZ with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors, which increases the risk of WAYRILZ adverse reactions. If short term use of these inhibitors cannot be avoided, interrupt treatment with WAYRILZ. Avoid concomitant use of grapefruit, starfruit and products containing these fruits, and Seville oranges with WAYRILZ.
  • Avoid concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inducer, which may reduce WAYRILZ efficacy.
  • Administer the dose of WAYRILZ at least 2 hours before administration of an antacid or histamine H2 receptor antagonist. Avoid concomitant use of proton pump inhibitors with WAYRILZ. Concomitant use of acid reducing agents may reduce WAYRILZ efficacy.
  • Rilzabrutinib is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A and increases exposure of these substrates. Monitor for adverse reactions and consider dosage adjustment of the CYP3A substrate.
  • Rilzabrutinib is an inhibitor of P-gp, BCRP and OATP1B in vitro. The effect of concomitant use of WAYRILZ with OATP1B and BCRP substrates has not been established in clinical studies. Monitor for adverse reactions of the concurrently administered P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B substrate more frequently where minimal substrate concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

  • Lactation: Due to the potential for adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise lactating women not to breastfeed while taking WAYRILZ and for at least 1 week after the final dose
  • Hepatic Impairment: Avoid administration of WAYRILZ in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class B-C)
  • Renal Impairment: Avoid use in patients with severe renal impairment 

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INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

References: 1. WAYRILZ Prescribing information. Sanofi, Inc. 2. Kuter DJ, Ghanima W, Cooper N, et al; LUNA3 Trial Group. Safety and efficacy of rilzabrutinib vs placebo in adults with immune thrombocytopenia: the phase 3 LUNA3 study. Blood. 2025;145(24):2914-2926. 3. Langrish CL, Bradshaw JM, Francesco MR, et al. Preclinical efficacy and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of action of the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor rilzabrutinib for immune-mediated disease. J Immunol. 2021;206(7):1454-1468.

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