Empliciti

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ANNEX I 
 

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 



 

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1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
Empliciti 300 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion. 
Empliciti 400 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion. 
 
 
2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 
 
Empliciti 300 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
Each vial of powder contains 300 mg elotuzumab*. 
 
Empliciti 400 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
Each vial of powder contains 400 mg elotuzumab. 
 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg elotuzumab. 
 
* Elotuzumab is produced in NS0 cells by recombinant DNA technology. 
 
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 
 
 
3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM 
 
Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion (powder for concentrate). 
 
The powder is white to off white whole or fragmented cake. 
 
 
4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 
 
4.1 Therapeutic indications 
 
Empliciti is indicated in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of 
multiple myeloma in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy (see sections 4.2 
and 5.1). 
 
Empliciti is indicated in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of 
adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior 
therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease 
progression on the last therapy (see sections 4.2 and 5.1). 
 
4.2 Posology and method of administration 
 
Elotuzumab therapy should be initiated and supervised by physicians experienced in the treatment of 
multiple myeloma. 
 
Premedication for prevention of infusion related reactions (IRRs) 
Patients must be administered with the following premedications 45-90 minutes prior to Empliciti 
infusion (see section 4.4): 
 Dexamethasone 8 mg intravenous 
 H1 blocker: diphenhydramine (25-50 mg orally or intravenous) or equivalent H1 blocker. 
 H2 blocker: ranitidine (50 mg intravenous or 150 mg orally) or equivalent H2 blocker. 
 Paracetamol (650-1000 mg orally). 
 
Management of IRRs 
If a ≥ Grade 2 IRR occurs during Empliciti administration, the infusion must be interrupted. Upon 
resolution to ≤ Grade 1, Empliciti should be restarted at 0.5 mL/min and may be gradually increased at 



 

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a rate of 0.5 mL/min every 30 minutes as tolerated to the rate at which the IRR occurred. If there is no 
recurrence of the IRR, the escalation can be resumed (see Tables 3 and 4). 
 
In patients who experience an IRR, vital signs should be monitored every 30 minutes for 2 hours after 
the end of the Empliciti infusion. If the IRR recurs, the Empliciti infusion must be stopped and not 
restarted on that day (see section 4.4). Very severe IRRs (≥ Grade 3) may require permanent 
discontinuation of Empliciti therapy and emergency treatment. 
 
Posology for administration with lenalidomide and dexamethasone 
The length of each treatment cycle is 28 days, see Table 1 for the dosing schedule. 
Treatment should continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 
 
The recommended dose of Empliciti is 10 mg/kg body weight (bw) administered intravenously every 
week, on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 for the first two treatment cycles and every 2 weeks thereafter on 
days 1 and 15. 
 
The recommended dose of lenalidomide is 25 mg orally once daily on days 1-21 of repeated 28-day 
cycles, and at least 2 hours after Empliciti infusion when administered on the same day. 
 
The administration of dexamethasone is as follows: 
 On days that Empliciti is administered, dexamethasone should be given as 28 mg orally once 

daily between 3 and 24 hours before Empliciti plus 8 mg intravenously between 45 and 
90 minutes before Empliciti on days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of repeated 28-day cycles. 

 On days that Empliciti is not administered but a dose of dexamethasone is scheduled (Days 8 
and 22 of cycle 3 and all subsequent cycles), dexamethasone should be given 40 mg orally. 

 
Table 1:  Recommended dosing schedule of Empliciti in combination with lenalidomide and 
dexamethasone 

Cycle 28-Day Cycles 1 & 2 28-Day Cycles 3+ 

Day of Cycle 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 

Premedication          

Empliciti (mg/kg bw) intravenously 10 10 10 10 10  10  

Lenalidomide (25 mg) orally Days 1-21 Days 1-21 

Dexamethasone (mg) orally 28 28 28 28 28 40 28 40 

Day of Cycle 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 

 
For additional information concerning lenalidomide and dexamethasone, see the corresponding 
Summary of Product Characteristics. 
 
Posology for administration with pomalidomide and dexamethasone 
The length of each treatment cycle is 28 days, see Table 2 for the dosing schedule.  
Treatment should continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. 
 
The recommended dose of Empliciti is 10 mg/kg bw administered intravenously every week on 
days 1, 8, 15, and 22 of each treatment cycle for the first two cycles and then 20 mg/kg bw 
administered on day 1 of each treatment cycle thereafter. 
 
The recommended dose of pomalidomide is 4 mg orally once daily on days 1-21 of repeated 28-day 
cycles, and at least 2 hours after Empliciti infusion when administered on the same day. 
 



 

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Administration of dexamethasone for adults ≤ 75 years old and for > 75 years old 
 On days that Empliciti is administered, patients ≤ 75 years old give dexamethasone 28 mg 

orally between 3 and 24 hours before Empliciti plus 8 mg intravenously between 45 and 
90 minutes before Empliciti and for patients > 75 years old give dexamethasone 8 mg orally 
between 3 and 24 hours before Empliciti plus 8 mg intravenously between 45 and 90 minutes 
before Empliciti. 

 On days that Empliciti is not administered but a dose of dexamethasone is scheduled (Days 8, 15 
and 22 of cycle 3 and all subsequent cycles), give 40 mg orally to patients ≤ 75 years old and 
20 mg orally to patients > 75 years old. 

 
Table 2:  Recommended dosing schedule of Empliciti in combination with pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone 

Cycle 28-Day Cycles 1 and 2 28-Day Cycles 3+ 

Day of Cycle 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 

Premedication         

Empliciti (mg/kg bw) intravenously 10 10 10 10 20    

Pomalidomide (4 mg) orally Days 1-21 Days 1-21 

Dexamethasone (mg) intravenously  8 8 8 8 8    

Dexamethasone (mg) orally  75 years old 28 28 28 28 28 40 40 40 

Dexamethasone (mg) orally > 75 years old 8 8 8 8 8 20 20 20 

Day of Cycle 1 8 15 22 1 8 15 22 

 
For additional information concerning pomalidomide and dexamethasone, see the corresponding 
Summary of Product Characteristics. 
 
See Method of administration below for instruction on infusion rates. 
 
Dose delay, interruption, or discontinuation 
If the dose of one medicine in the regimen is delayed, interrupted, or discontinued, the treatment with 
the other medicinal products may continue as scheduled. However, if oral or intravenous 
dexamethasone is delayed or discontinued, the administration of Empliciti should be based on clinical 
judgment (e.g. risk of hypersensitivity) (see section 4.4). 
 
Special populations 
 
Elderly 
No dose adjustment is required for Empliciti in patients over 65 years of age (see section 5.2). Data on 
the efficacy and safety of Empliciti in patients ≥ 85 years of age are very limited. The dose for 
dexamethasone in combination with pomalidomide is adjusted according to age. See Administration of 
dexamethasone for adults ≤ 75 years old and for > 75 years old above. 
 
Renal impairment 
No dose adjustment of Empliciti is required for patients with mild (creatinine clearance 
(CrCl) = 60 - 89 mL/min), moderate (CrCl = 30 - 59 mL/min), severe (CrCl < 30 mL/min) renal 
impairment or end stage renal disease requiring dialysis (see section 5.2). 
 
Hepatic impairment 
No dose adjustment for Empliciti is required for patients with mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin 
(TB) ≤ to the upper limit of normal (ULN) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) > ULN or 
TB < 1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST). Empliciti has not been studied in patients with moderate 
(TB > 1.5 to 3 × ULN and any AST) or severe (TB > 3 × ULN and any AST) hepatic impairment (see 
section 5.2). 



 

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Paediatric population 
There is no relevant use of Empliciti in the paediatric population for the indication of multiple 
myeloma. 
 
Method of administration 
Empliciti is for intravenous use only. 
 
Infusion rate for Empliciti 10 mg/kg bw 
The administration of the reconstituted and diluted solution must be initiated at an infusion rate of 
0.5 mL/min. If the infusion is well tolerated the infusion rate may be increased in a stepwise fashion as 
described in Table 3. The maximum infusion rate should not exceed 5 mL/min. 
 
Table 3:  Infusion rate for Empliciti 10 mg/kg bw 

Cycle 1, Dose 1 Cycle 1, Dose 2 Cycle 1, Dose 3 and 4  
 

and all subsequent Cycles 

Time interval Rate Time interval Rate Rate 

0 - 30 min 0.5 mL/min 0 - 30 min 3 mL/min 

5 mL/min* 30 - 60 min 1 mL/min ≥ 30 min 4 mL/min* 

≥ 60 min 2 mL/min* - - 

* Continue this rate until infusion is completed. 
 
Infusion rate for Empliciti 20 mg/kg bw 
The administration of reconstituted and diluted solution must be initiated at an infusion rate of 
3 mL/min. If the infusion is well tolerated, the infusion rate maybe increased in a stepwise fashion as 
described in Table 4. The maximum infusion rate should not exceed 5 mL/min. 
Patients who have escalated to 5 mL/min at 10 mg/kg bw dose must decrease the rate to 3 mL/min at 
the first infusion at 20 mg/kg bw. 
 
Table 4:  Infusion rate for Empliciti 20 mg/kg bw 

Dose 1 Dose 2 and all subsequent doses 

Time interval Rate Rate 

0-30 min 3 mL/min 
5 mL/min* 

≥ 30 min 4 mL/min* 
* Continue this rate until infusion is completed. 

 
For instructions on reconstitution and dilution of Empliciti before administration, see section 6.6. 
 
4.3 Contraindications 
 
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. 
 
The Summary of Product Characteristics for lenalidomide, pomalidomide and dexamethasone used in 
combination with Empliciti must be consulted before starting therapy. 
 
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use 
 
Traceability 
In order to improve the traceability of biological medicinal products, the name and the batch number 
of the administered product should be clearly recorded. 
 



 

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IRRs 
IRRs have been reported in patients receiving elotuzumab (see section 4.8). 
 
Premedication consisting of dexamethasone, H1 blocker, H2 blocker, and paracetamol must be 
administered prior to Empliciti infusion (see section 4.2 Premedication). The rate of IRRs was much 
higher in patients who were not premedicated. 
 
If any of the symptoms of IRR reach Grade ≥ 2, Empliciti infusion must be interrupted and appropriate 
medical and supportive measures instituted. Vital signs should be monitored every 30 minutes for 
2 hours after the end of the Empliciti infusion. Once the reaction has resolved (symptoms ≤ Grade 1), 
Empliciti can be restarted at the initial infusion rate of 0.5 mL/min. If symptoms do not recur, the 
infusion rate may be gradually escalated every 30 minutes to a maximum of 5 mL/min (see section 4.2 
Method of administration). 
 
Very severe IRRs may require permanent discontinuation of Empliciti therapy and emergency 
treatment. Patients with mild or moderate IRRs may receive Empliciti with a reduced infusion rate and 
close monitoring (see section 4.2 Method of administration). 
 
Conditions for use of medicinal products used with Empliciti 
Empliciti is used in combination with other medicinal products; therefore, the conditions for use 
applicable to those medicinal products also apply to the combination therapy. The Summary of 
Product Characteristics for all medicinal products used in combination with Empliciti must be 
consulted before starting therapy. 
 
Infections 
In clinical trials of patients with multiple myeloma, the incidence of all infections, including 
pneumonia, were higher in patients treated with Empliciti (see section 4.8). Patients should be 
monitored and infections should be managed with standard treatment. 
 
Second primary malignancies (SPMs) 
In a clinical trial of patients with multiple myeloma that compared Empliciti combined with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone treatment to lenalidomide and dexamethasone treatment 
(CA204004), the incidence of SPMs, and specifically of solid tumours and non-melanoma skin cancer, 
was higher in patient treated with Empliciti (see section 4.8). SPMs are known to be associated with 
lenalidomide exposure, which was extended in patients treated with Empliciti combined with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone vs. lenalidomide and dexamethasone. The rate of haematologic 
malignancies was the same between the two treatment arms. Patients should be monitored for the 
development of SPMs. 
 
Excipients  
This medicinal product contains 3.92 mg sodium per 300 mg vial or 5.23 mg sodium per 400 mg vial, 
which is equivalent to 0.2% or 0.3% respectively, of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake 
of 2 g sodium for an adult. 
 
4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction 
 
Pharmacokinetic interaction studies have not been conducted. Empliciti, as a humanised monoclonal 
antibody, is not expected to be metabolised by cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes or other drug 
metabolising enzymes, inhibition or induction of these enzymes by co-administered medicinal 
products is not anticipated to affect the pharmacokinetics of Empliciti. 
 
Empliciti may be detected in the serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP) and serum immunofixation 
assays of myeloma patients and could interfere with correct response classification. The presence of 
elotuzumab in patient's serum may cause a small peak in the early gamma region on SPEP that is IgGƙ 
on serum immunofixation. This interference can impact the determination of complete response and 
possibly relapse from complete response in patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein. 



 

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In case of detection of additional peaks on serum immunofixation, the possibility of a biclonal 
gammopathy should be excluded. 
 
The Summary of Product Characteristics for lenalidomide, pomalidomide and dexamethasone used in 
combination with Empliciti must be consulted before starting therapy. 
 
4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation 
 
Woman of childbearing potential/Contraception in the males and females 
Empliciti should not be used in women of childbearing potential, unless the clinical condition of the 
woman requires treatment with elotuzumab. Women of childbearing potential should use effective 
contraception during and for 120 days following treatment. 
Male patients must use effective contraception measures during and for 180 days following treatment 
if their partner is pregnant or of childbearing potential and not using effective contraception. 
 
Pregnancy 
There is no human experience with elotuzumab during pregnancy. Elotuzumab will be given in 
combination with lenalidomide, which is contraindicated during pregnancy. No animal data are 
present regarding the effect on reproductive toxicity because of the lack of an adequate animal model. 
Empliciti should not be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires 
treatment with elotuzumab. 
 
The Summary of Product Characteristics for all medicinal products used in combination with 
Empliciti must be consulted before starting therapy. When Empliciti is used with lenalidomide or 
pomalidomide there is a risk of foetal harm, including severe life-threatening human birth defects 
associated with these agents and the need to follow requirements regarding pregnancy avoidance, 
including testing and contraception. Lenalidomide and pomalidomide are present in the blood and 
sperm of patients receiving the medicine. Refer to the Summary of Product Characteristics for 
requirements regarding contraception due to presence and transmission in sperm and for additional 
detail. Patients receiving Empliciti in combination with lenalidomide or pomalidomide should adhere 
to the pregnancy prevention programme of lenalidomide or pomalidomide respectively. 
 
Breast-feeding 
Elotuzumab is not expected to be excreted into human milk. Elotuzumab will be given in combination 
with lenalidomide or pomalidomide and breast-feeding should be stopped because of the use of 
lenalidomide or pomalidomide. 
 
Fertility 
Studies to evaluate the effect of elotuzumab on fertility have not been performed. Thus, the effect of 
elotuzumab on male and female fertility is unknown. 
 
4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines 
 
On the basis of reported adverse reactions, Empliciti is not expected to influence the ability to drive or 
use machines. Patients experiencing IRRs should be advised not to drive and use machines until 
symptoms abate. 
 
4.8 Undesirable effects 
 
Summary of safety profile 
The safety data of elotuzumab have been assessed from a total of 682 patients with multiple myeloma 
treated with elotuzumab in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (451 patients), 
bortezomib and dexamethasone (103 patients) or pomalidomide and dexamethasone (128 patients) 
pooled across 8 clinical trials. The majority of adverse reactions were mild to moderate (Grade 1 or 2). 
 
The most serious adverse reaction that may occur during elotuzumab treatment is pneumonia. 
 



 

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The most common adverse reactions (occurring in > 10% of patients) with elotuzumab treatment were 
IRRs, diarrhoea, herpes zoster, nasopharyngitis, cough, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, 
lymphopenia and weight decreased. 
 
Tabulated list of adverse reactions 
Adverse reactions reported in 682 patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with elotuzumab 
in 8 clinical trials are presented in Table 5. 
 
These reactions are presented by system organ class and by frequency. Frequencies are defined as: 
very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100 to < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1,000 to < 1/100); rare 
(≥ 1/10,000 to < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000); and not known (cannot be estimated from available 
data). Within each frequency grouping, adverse reactions are presented in the order of decreasing 
seriousness. 
 
Table 5:  Adverse reactions in patients with multiple myeloma treated with Empliciti 

System Organ Class Adverse reactions  Frequency overall Grade 3/4 frequency 
Infections and 
infestations 

Pneumoniaa Very common Common 
Herpes zosterb Common Uncommon 
Upper respiratory tract 
infection 

Very common Common 

Nasopharyngitis Very common Not known 
Blood and lymphatic 
system disorders 

Lymphopeniac Very common Common 
Leukopenia Common Common 

Immune system 
disorders 

Anaphylactic reaction Uncommon Uncommon 
Hypersensitivity Common Uncommon 

Psychiatric disorders Mood altered Common Not known 
Nervous system 
disorders 

Headache Very common Uncommon 
Hypoaesthesia Common Uncommon 

Vascular disorders Deep vein thrombosis Common Common 
Respiratory, thoracic 
and mediastinal 
disorders 

Coughd Very common Uncommon 
Oropharyngeal pain Common Not known 

Gastrointestinal 
disorders 

Diarrhoea Very common Common 

Skin and subcutaneous 
tissue disorders 

Night sweats Common Not known 

General disorders and 
administration site 
conditions 

Chest pain Common Common 
Fatigue Very common Common 
Pyrexia Very common Common 

Investigations Weight decreased Very common Uncommon 
Injury, poisoning and 
procedural 
complications 

Infusion related reaction Common  Uncommon 

a The term pneumonia is a grouping of the following terms: pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, lobar 
pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, fungal pneumonia, pneumonia influenza, and pneumococcal pneumonia. 

b The term herpes zoster is a grouping of the following terms: herpes zoster, oral herpes, and herpes virus infection. 
c The term lymphopenia includes the following terms: lymphopenia and lymphocyte count decreased. 
d The term cough includes the following terms: cough, productive cough, and upper airway cough syndrome. 

 
Exposure-adjusted rates for adverse reactions (all Grades and Grade 3/4) in CA204004, a clinical trial 
in patients with multiple myeloma comparing Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and 
dexamethasone treatment (N = 318) to lenalidomide and dexamethasone treatment (N = 317), is 
shown in Table 6. 
 



 

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Table 6: CA204004 Exposure-adjusted rates for adverse reactions for Empliciti-treated patients 
versus lenalidomide and dexamethasone-treated patients [includes multiple occurrences in all 
treated patients] 
 Empliciti +  

Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone 
N = 318 

Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone 
 

N = 317 

 All grades Grade 3/4 All grades Grade 3/4 

Adverse 
reaction 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Diarrhoea 303 59.2 19 3.7 206 49.3 13 3.1 

Pyrexia 220 43.0 8 1.6 116 27.7 10 2.4 

Fatigue 205 40.0 33 6.4 145 34.7 26 6.2 

Cougha 170 33.2 1 0.2 85 20.3 - - 

Nasopharyngitis 151 29.5 - - 116 27.7 - - 

Upper 
respiratory tract 
infection 

129 25.2 2 0.4 95 22.7 4 1.0 

Lymphopeniab 90  17.6 65 12.7 57 13.6 31 7.4 

Headache 88 17.2 1 0.2 40 9.6 1 0.2 

Pneumoniac 80 15.6 54 10.5 54 12.9 34 8.1 

Leukopenia 70 13.7 19 3.7 65 15.5 21 5.0 

Herpes zosterd 51 10.0 5 1.0 24 5.7 3 0.7 

Oropharyngeal 
pain 

45 8.8 - - 17 4.1 - - 

Weight 
decreased 

44 8.6 4 0.8 20 4.8 - - 

Night sweats 31 6.1 - - 12 2.9 - - 

Chest pain 29 5.7 2 0.4 12 2.9 1 0.2 

Deep vein 
thrombosis 

26 5.1 18 3.5 12 2.9 7 1.7 

Hypoaesthesia 25 4.9 1 0.2 12 2.9 - - 

Mood altered 23 4.5 - - 8 1.9 - - 

Hypersensitivity 10 2.0 - - 4 1.0 1 0.2 

a The term cough includes the following terms: cough, productive cough, and upper airway cough syndrome. 
b The term lymphopenia includes the following terms: lymphopenia and lymphocyte count decreased. 
c The term pneumonia is a grouping of the following terms: pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, lobar 

pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, fungal pneumonia, pneumonia influenza, and pneumococcal pneumonia. 
d The term herpes zoster is a grouping of the following terms: herpes zoster, oral herpes, and herpes virus infection. 

 
Exposure-adjusted rates for adverse reactions (all Grades and Grade 3/4) in CA204125, a clinical trial 
in patients with multiple myeloma comparing Empliciti combined with pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone treatment (N = 60) to pomalidomide and dexamethasone treatment (N = 55), is shown 
in Table 7. 



 

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Table 7: CA204125 Exposure-adjusted rates for adverse reactions for Empliciti-treated patients 
versus pomalidomide and dexamethasone-treated patients [includes multiple occurrences in all 
treated patients] 
 Empliciti +  

Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone 
N = 60 

Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone 
 

N = 55 

 All grades Grade 3/4 All grades Grade 3/4 

Adverse 
reaction 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Event 
count 

Rate 
(incidence 
rate/100 
patient 
years) 

Cougha 12 25.2 1 2.1 9 26.2 - - 

Nasopharyngitis 12 25.2 - - 10 29.1 - - 

Upper respiratory 
tract infection 

9 18.9 - - 10 29.1 1 2.9 

Leukopenia 13 27.3 9 18.9 3 8.7 2 5.8 

Lymphopeniab 10 21.0 6 12.6 1 2.9 1 2.9 

Pneumoniac 6 12.6 4 8.4 9 26.2 8 23.3 

Herpes zosterd 5 10.5 - - 3 8.7 - - 

Infusion related 
reaction 

2 4.2 1 2.1 1 2.9 - - 

Chest pain 2 4.2 - - 1 2.9 - - 

Night sweats 1 2.1 - - - 0.0 - - 

Hypoaesthesia 1 2.1 - - 1 2.9 - - 

Mood altered 1 2.1 - - 1 2.9 - - 
a The term cough includes the following terms: cough, productive cough, and upper airway cough syndrome. 
b The term lymphopenia includes the following terms: lymphopenia and lymphocyte count decreased. 
c The term pneumonia is a grouping of the following terms: pneumonia, atypical pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, lobar 

pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, fungal pneumonia, pneumonia influenza, and pneumococcal pneumonia. 
d The term herpes zoster is a grouping of the following terms: herpes zoster, oral herpes, herpes virus infection and 

ophthalmic herpes zoster. 
 
Description of selected adverse reactions 
 
IRRs 
In the clinical trials of patients with multiple myeloma IRRs were reported in approximately 10% of 
premedicated patients treated with Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone 
(N = 318) and 3% of premedicated patients treated with Empliciti combined with pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone (N = 60) (see section 4.4). The rate of mild to moderate IRRs was > 50% in patients 
who were not premedicated. All reports of IRR were ≤ Grade 3. Grade 3 IRRs occurred in 1% of 
patients. In study CA204004, the most common symptoms of an IRR included fever, chills, and 
hypertension. Five percent (5%) of patients required interruption of the administration of Empliciti for 
a median of 25 minutes due to IRR, and 1% of patients discontinued due to IRRs. Of the patients who 
experienced an IRR, 70% (23/33) had the reaction during the first dose. In study CA204125, all of the 
reported IRRs occurred during the first treatment cycle and were ≤ Grade 2. 
 
Infections 
The incidence of infections, including pneumonia, was higher with Empliciti treatment than with 
control (see section 4.4). In a clinical trial of patients with multiple myeloma (CA204004), infections 
were reported in 81.4% of patients in the Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone 



 

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arm (N = 318) and 74.4% in lenalidomide and dexamethasone arm (N = 317). Grade 3-4 infections 
were noted in 28% and 24.3% of Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone and 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone treated patients, respectively. Fatal infections were infrequent and 
were reported in 2.5% of Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone and 2.2% of 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone treated patients. The incidence of pneumonia was higher in the 
Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone arm compared to lenalidomide and 
dexamethasone arm reported at 15.1% vs. 11.7% with a fatal outcome at 0.6% vs. 0%, respectively. 
 
In a clinical trial of patients with multiple myeloma (CA204125), infections were reported in 65% of 
patients in the Empliciti combined with pomalidomide and dexamethasone arm (N = 60) and 65.5% in 
the pomalidomide and dexamethasone arm (N = 55). Grade 3-4 infections were noted in 13.3% and 
21.8% of Empliciti combined with pomalidomide and dexamethasone and pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone treated patients, respectively. Fatal infections (i.e. Grade 5 infections) were reported in 
5% of Empliciti combined with pomalidomide and dexamethasone and 3.6% of pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone treated patients. 
 
SPMs 
The incidence of SPMs was higher with Empliciti treatment than with control (see section 4.4). In the 
clinical trial of patients with multiple myeloma (CA204004), invasive SPMs have been observed in 
6.9% of patients treated with Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (N = 318) and 
4.1% of patients treated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (N = 317). SPMs are known to be 
associated with lenalidomide exposure which was extended in patients treated with Empliciti 
combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone vs. lenalidomide and dexamethasone. The rate of 
haematologic malignancies were the same between the two treatment arms (1.6%). Solid tumours 
were reported in 2.5% and 1.9% of Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone and 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone treated patients, respectively. Non-melanoma skin cancer was 
reported in 3.1% and 1.6% of patients treated with Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and 
dexamethasone and lenalidomide and dexamethasone, respectively. 
 
There were no SPM events reported in patients treated in the Empliciti combined with pomalidomide 
and dexamethasone study arm (N = 60) and 1 (1.8%) in patients treated in the pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone arm (N = 55) in study CA204125. 
 
Deep vein thrombosis 
In a clinical trial of patients with multiple myeloma (CA204004), deep vein thromboses were reported 
in 7.2% of patients treated with Empliciti combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (N = 318) 
and 3.8% of patients treated with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (N = 317). Among, patients treated 
with aspirin, deep vein thromboses were reported in 4.1% of patients treated with Empliciti combined 
with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (E-Ld) and 1.4% of patients treated with lenalidomide and 
dexamethasone (Ld). The rates of deep vein thromboses observed between treatment arms were 
similar for patients given prophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin (2.2% in both treatment 
arms), and for patients given vitamin K antagonists the rates were 0% for patients treated with E-Ld 
and 6.7% for patients treated with Ld. 
 
Immunogenicity 
As with all therapeutic proteins, there is a potential for immunogenicity to Empliciti. 
Of 390 patients across four clinical trials who were treated with Empliciti and evaluable for the 
presence of anti-product antibodies, 72 patients (18.5%) tested positive for treatment-emergent 
anti-product antibodies by an electrochemiluminescent (ECL) assay. Neutralizing antibodies were 
detected in 19 of 299 patients in CA204004. In the majority of patients, immunogenicity occurred 
early in treatment and was transient resolving by 2 to 4 months. There was no clear causal evidence of 
altered pharmacokinetic, efficacy, or toxicity profiles with anti-product antibody development based 
on the population pharmacokinetic and exposure-response analyses. 
 
Of the 53 patients in CA204125 treated with Empliciti and evaluable for the presence of anti-product 
antibodies, 19 patients (36%) tested positive, of whom 1 patient tested persistent positive, for 
treatment-emergent anti-product antibodies by an ECL assay. In these 19 patients, anti-product 



 

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antibodies occurred within the first 2 months of the initiation of Empliciti treatment. Anti-product 
antibodies resolved by 2 to 3 months in 18 (95%) of these 19 patients. Neutralizing antibodies were 
detected in 2 of 53 patients. 
 
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions 
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It 
allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare 
professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system 
listed in Appendix V. 
 
4.9 Overdose 
 
One patient was reported to be overdosed with 23.3 mg/kg bw of elotuzumab in combination with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone. The patient had no symptoms, did not require any treatment for the 
overdose, and was able to continue on elotuzumab therapy. 
 
In case of overdose, patients should be closely monitored for signs or symptoms of adverse reactions, 
and appropriate symptomatic treatment instituted. 
 
 
5. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 
 
5.1  Pharmacodynamic properties 
 
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Antineoplastic agents, monoclonal antibodies. ATC code: L01XC23. 
 
Mechanism of action 
Elotuzumab is an immunostimulatory humanised, IgG1 monoclonal antibody that specifically targets 
the signaling lymphocyte activation molecule family member 7 (SLAMF7) protein. SLAMF7 is 
highly expressed on multiple myeloma cells independent of cytogenetic abnormalities. SLAMF7 is 
also expressed on natural killer cells (NK), normal plasma cells, and other immune cells including 
some T cell subsets, monocytes, B cells, macrophages, and pDCs (plasmacytoid dendritic cells), but is 
not detected on normal solid tissues or haematopoietic stem cells. 
 
Elotuzumab directly activates natural killer cells through both the SLAMF7 pathway and Fc receptors 
enhancing anti-myeloma activity in vitro. Elotuzumab also targets SLAMF7 on myeloma cells and 
through interactions with Fc receptors on specific immune cells, promotes the killing of myeloma cells 
through NK cell-mediated antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and 
macrophage-mediated antibody-dependant cellular phagocytosis (ADCP). In nonclinical models, 
elotuzumab has demonstrated synergistic activity when combined with lenalidomide, pomalidomide or 
bortezomib. 
 
Clinical efficacy and safety 
Empliciti in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (CA204004) 
CA204004 is a randomised, open-label study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 
Empliciti in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (E-Ld) in patients with multiple 
myeloma who have received one to three prior therapies. All patients had documented progression 
following their most recent therapy. Patients who were refractory to lenalidomide were excluded and 
6% of patients had prior lenalidomide treatment. Patients had to recover after transplant for a 
minimum of 12 weeks from autologous stem cell transplant (SCT), and 16 weeks from allogeneic 
SCT. Patients with cardiac amyloidosis or plasma cell leukemia were excluded from this study. 
 
Eligible patients were randomised in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Empliciti in combination with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone or lenalidomide and dexamethasone (Ld). Treatment was 
administered in 4-week cycles until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Elotuzumab 
10 mg/kg bw was administered intravenously each week for the first 2 cycles and every 2 weeks 
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of 28 mg and an intravenous dose of 8 mg. In the control group and on weeks without Empliciti, 
dexamethasone 40 mg was administered as a single oral dose weekly. Lenalidomide 25 mg was taken 
orally once daily for the first 3 weeks of each cycle. Assessment of tumour response was conducted 
every 4 weeks. 
 
A total of 646 patients were randomised to receive treatment: 321 to Empliciti in combination with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone and 325 to lenalidomide and dexamethasone. 
 
Demographics and baseline characteristics were well balanced between treatment arms. The median 
age was 66 years (range 37 to 91); 57% of patients were older than 65 years; 60% of patients were 
male; Whites comprised 84% of the study population, Asians 10%, and blacks 4%. The International 
Staging System (ISS) Stage was I in 43%, II in 32% and III in 21% of patients. The high risk 
cytogenetic categories of del17p and t(4;14) were present in 32% and 9% of patients, respectively. The 
median number of prior therapies was 2. Thirty-five percent (35%) of patients were refractory 
(progression during or within 60 days of last therapy) and 65% were relapsed (progression after 
60 days of last therapy). Prior therapies included: stem cell transplant (55%), bortezomib (70%) 
melphalan (65%), thalidomide (48%), and lenalidomide (6%). 
 
The primary endpoints of this study, progression-free survival (PFS), as assessed by hazard ratio, and 
overall response rate (ORR) were determined based on assessments made by a blinded Independent 
Review Committee (IRC). Efficacy results are presented in Table 8 and Figure 1. The median number 
of treatment cycles was 19 for the Empliciti arm and 14 for the comparator arm. 
 
Overall survival (OS) was a secondary endpoint with the pre-planned final OS analysis to occur after 
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Table 8: CA204004 Efficacy results 
  E-Ld 

N = 321 
Ld 

N = 325 

PFS (ITT)  

 Hazard Ratio [97.61% CI] 0.68 [0.55, 0.85] 

  Stratified log-rank test p-valuea 0.0001 

 1-Year PFS rate (%) [95% CI] 68 [63, 73] 56 [50, 61] 

 2-Year PFS rate (%) [95% CI] 39 [34, 45] 26 [21, 31] 

 3-Year PFS rateb(%) [95% CI] 23 [18, 28] 15 [10, 20] 

 Median PFS in months [95% CI] 18.5 [16.5, 21.4] 14.3 [12.0, 16.0] 

Response  

 Overall Response (ORR)c n (%) [95% CI] 252 (78.5) [73.6, 82.9] 213 (65.5) [60.1, 70.7] 

 p-valued 0.0002 

  Complete Response (CR + sCR)e n (%) 14 (4.4)f 24 (7.4) 

  Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) n (%) 91 (28.3) 67 (20.6) 

  Partial Response (RR/PR) n (%) 147 (45.8) 122 (37.5) 

 Combined Responses (CR+sCR+VGPR) n (%) 105 (32.7) 91 (28.0) 

Overall Survivalg   

 Hazard Ratio [95.4% CI] 0.82 [0.68, 1.00] 

  Stratified log-rank test p-value 0.0408h 

 Median OS in months [95% CI] 48.30 [40.34, 51.94] 39.62 [33.25, 45.27] 
a p-value based on the log-rank test stratified by B2 microglobulins (<3.5 mg/L versus ≥ 3.5 mg/L), number of prior 

lines of therapy (1 versus 2 or 3), and prior immunomodulatory therapy (no versus prior thalidomide only versus 
other). 

b A pre-specified analysis for 3-year PFS rate was performed based on a minimum follow-up time of 33 months. 
c European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) criteria. 
d p-value based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel chi-square test stratified by B2 microglobulins (<3.5 mg/L versus 

≥ 3.5 mg/L), number of prior lines of therapy (1 versus 2 or 3), and prior immunomodulatory therapy (no versus prior 
thalidomide only versus other). 

e Complete response (CR) + stringent complete response (sCR). 
f Complete response rates in Empliciti group may be underestimated due to interference of elotuzumab monoclonal 

antibody with immunofixation assay and serum protein electrophoresis assay. 
g A pre-specified final analysis for OS was performed based on at least 427 deaths with a minimum follow-up time of 

70.6 months. 
h The final OS analysis met the protocol-specified boundary for statistical significance (p ≤ 0.046). 
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Figure 1:  CA204004 Progression free survival 

 
Progression free survival (Months) 

Number of subjects at risk 

E-Ld 321 282 240 206 164 133 87 43 12 1 

Ld 325 262 204 168 130 97 53 24 7  
 
Improvements observed in PFS were consistent across subsets regardless of age (< 65 versus ≥ 65), 
risk status, presence or absence of cytogenetic categories del17p or t(4;14), ISS stage, number of prior 
therapies, prior immunomodulatory exposure, prior bortezomib exposure, relapsed or refractory status 
or renal function as shown in Table 9. 
 
Table 9: CA204004 Efficacy results for subsets 

 E-Ld 
N = 321 

Ld 
N = 325 

 

Subset description Median PFS (months) 
[95% CI] 

Median PFS (months) 
[95% CI] 

HR [95% CI] 

Age    

 < 65 years 19.4 [15.9, 23.1] 15.7 [11.2, 18.5] 0.74 [0.55, 1.00] 

 ≥ 65 years 18.5 [15.7, 22.2] 12.9 [10.9, 14.9] 0.64 [0.50, 0.82] 

Risk factors    

 High risk 14.8 [9.1, 19.6] 7.2 [5.6, 11.2] 0.63 [0.41, 0.95] 

 Standard risk 19.4 [16.5, 22.7] 16.4 [13.9, 18.5] 0.75 [0.59, 0.94] 

Cytogenetic category    

 Presence of del17p 19.6 [15.8, NE] 14.9 [10.6, 17.5] 0.65 [0.45, 0.93] 

 Absence of del17p 18.5 [15.8, 22.1] 13.9 [11.1, 16.4] 0.68 [0.54, 0.86] 

 Presence of t(4;14) 15.8 [8.4, 18.4] 5.5 [3.1, 10.3] 0.55 [0.32, 0.98] 

 Absence of t(4;14) 19.6 [17.0, 23.0] 14.9 [12.4, 17.1] 0.68 [0.55, 0.84] 

ISS Stage    

 I 22.2 [17.8, 31.3] 16.4 [14.5, 18.6] 0.61 [0.45, 0.83] 

 II 15.9 [9.5, 23.1] 12.9 [11.1, 18.5] 0.83 [0.60, 1.16] 

 III 14.0 [9.3, 17.3] 7.4 [5.6, 11.7] 0.70 [0.48, 1.04] 

HR (97.61% CI): 0.68 (0.55, 0.85) 
p-value: 0.0001 

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 E-Ld 

N = 321 
Ld 

N = 325 
 

Subset description Median PFS (months) 
[95% CI] 

Median PFS (months) 
[95% CI] 

HR [95% CI] 

Prior therapies    

 Lines of prior therapy = 1 18.5 [15.8, 20.7] 14.5 [10.9, 17.5] 0.71 [0.54, 0.94] 

 Lines of prior therapy = 2 or 3 18.5 [15.9, 23.9] 14.0 [11.1, 15.7] 0.65 [0.50, 0.85] 

 Prior thalidomide exposure 18.4 [14.1, 23.1] 12.3 [9.3, 14.9] 0.61 [0.46, 0.80] 

 No prior immunomodulatory 
 exposure 

18.9 [15.8, 22.2] 17.5 [13.0, 20.0] 0.78 [0.59, 1.04] 

 Prior bortezomib exposure 17.8 [15.8, 20.3] 12.3 [10.2, 14.9] 0.67 [0.53, 0.84] 

 No prior bortezomib exposure 21.4 [16.6, NE] 17.5 [13.1, 21.3] 0.70 [0.48, 1.00] 

Response to therapy    

 Relapsed  19.4 [16.6, 22.2] 16.6 [13.0, 18.9] 0.75 [0.59, 0.96] 

 Refractory  16.6 [14.5, 23.3] 10.4 [6.6, 13.3] 0.55 [0.40, 0.76] 

Renal function    

 Baseline CrCl < 60 mL/min 18.5 [14.8, 23.3] 11.7 [7.5, 17.4] 0.56 [0.39, 0.80] 

 Baseline CrCl ≥ 60 mL/min 18.5 [15.9, 22.2] 14.9 [12.1, 16.7] 0.72 [0.57, 0.90] 

 
The 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year rates of overall survival for Empliciti in combination with lenalidomide 
and dexamethasone treatment were 91%, 73%, 60%, 50% and 40% respectively, compared with 83%, 
69%, 53%, 43% and 33% respectively, for lenalidomide and dexamethasone treatment (See Figure 2). 
 
The pre-planned final OS analysis was performed after 212 deaths in the E-Ld arm and 225 deaths in 
the Ld arm. The minimum follow-up was 70.6 months. A statistically significant advantage in OS was 
observed in patients in the E-Ld arm compared to patients in the Ld arm. The median OS in the E-Ld 
arm was 48.30 months compared with 39.62 months in the Ld arm. Patients in the E-Ld arm had an 
18% reduction in the risk of death compared with those in the Ld arm (HR = 0.82; 95.4% CI: 0.68, 
1.00; p-value = 0.0408). See Table 8 and Figure 2. 
 



 

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Figure 2:  CA204004 Overall survival 

           
Overall survival (Months) 

Number of subjects at risk 
E-Ld 321 303 283 250 224 197 181 163 149 129 115 105 57 15 2 

Ld 325 287 255 228 208 184 159 142 128 116 98 86 47 9  
 
Empliciti in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (CA204125) 
CA204125 is a randomised, open-label study conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 
Empliciti in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (E-Pd) in patients with refractory or 
relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies including 
lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and had disease progression on or within 60 days of their 
last therapy. Patients were refractory if they had progressed on or within 60 days of treatment with 
lenalidomide and a PI and on or within 60 days of their last treatment, or relapsed and refractory if 
they had achieved at least a partial response to previous treatment with lenalidomide and a PI but 
progressed within 6 months and had developed progressive disease on or within 60 days after 
completing their last treatment. Patients with Grade 2 or higher peripheral neuropathy were excluded 
from the clinical trials with E-Pd. 
 
A total of 117 patients were randomised in a 1:1 ratio to receive treatment: 60 to elotuzumab in 
combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (E-Pd) and 57 to pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone (Pd). Treatment was administered in 4-week cycles (28-day cycle) until disease 
progression or unacceptable toxicity. Elotuzumab 10 mg/kg bw was administered intravenously each 
week for the first 2 cycles and 20 mg/kg bw every 4 weeks thereafter. 
 
Dexamethasone was administered on day 1, 8, 15 and 22 of each cycle. On weeks with Empliciti 
infusion, dexamethasone was administered before Empliciti as a divided dose: subjects  75 years an 
oral dose of 28 mg and an intravenous dose of 8 mg, and in subjects > 75 years an oral dose of 8 mg 
and an intravenous dose of 8 mg. On weeks without an Empliciti infusion and in the control group, 
dexamethasone was administered in subjects  75 years as an oral dose of 40 mg and in subjects 
> 75 years as an oral dose of 20 mg dexamethasone. Assessment of tumour response was conducted 
every 4 weeks. 
 
Demographics and baseline characteristics were balanced between treatment arms. The median age 
was 67 years (range 36 to 81); 62% of patients were older than 65 years; 57% of patients were male; 
whites comprised 77% of the study population, Asians 21%, and blacks 1%. The International Staging 
System (ISS) Stage was I in 50%, II in 38% and III in 12% of patients. The chromosomal 
abnormalities as determined by the FISH of del(17p), t(4;14) and t(14;16) were present in 5%, 11% 

E-Ld 
Ld 

HR (95.4% CI): 0.82 (0.68, 1.00) 
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and 7% of patients, respectively. Eleven (9.4%) patients had high-risk myeloma. The median number 
of prior therapies was 3. Eighty-seven percent (87%) of the patients were refractory to lenalidomide, 
80% refractory to a PI and 70% were refractory to both lenalidomide and a PI. Prior therapies included 
stem cell transplant (55%), bortezomib (100%), lenalidomide (99%), cyclophosphamide (66%), 
melphalan (63%), carfilzomib (21%), ixazomib (6%), and daratumumab (3%). 
 
The median number of treatment cycles was 9 for the E-Pd arm and 5 for the Pd arm. 
The primary endpoint was investigator assessed PFS by modified International Myeloma Working 
Group (IMWG) criteria. The median PFS per ITT was 10.25 months (95% CI: 5.59, non-estimable 
(NE)) in the E-Pd arm and 4.67 months (95% CI: 2.83, 7.16) in the Pd arm. PFS and ORR were also 
assessed by the IRC. 
 
PFS results per the investigator and IRC are summarised in Table 10 (minimum follow-up of 
9.1 months). Kaplan-Meier curve for PFS per the investigator is provided in Figure 3. 
 
Table 10: CA204125 Efficacy results
 Investigator Assessed IRC Assessedf 
 E-Pd 

N = 60 
Pd 

N = 57 
E-Pd 

N = 60 
Pd 

N = 57 

PFS (ITT)   

 Hazard Ratio [95% CI] 0.54 [0.34, 0.86] 0.51 [0.32, 0.82] 

  Stratified log-rank test p-valuea 0.0078 0.0043 

 Median PFS in months [95% CI] 10.25 

[5.59, NE] 

4.67 

[2.83, 7.16] 

10.25 

[6.54, NE] 

4.70 

[2.83,7.62]

Response     

 Overall Response (ORR)b n (%) [95% CI] 32 (53.3) 

[40.0, 66.3] 

15 (26.3) 

[15.5, 39.7] 

35 (58.3) 

[44.9, 70.9] 

14 (24.6) 

[14.1, 37.8]

p-valuec 0.0029 0.0002 

  Complete Response (CR + sCR)d n (%) 5 (8.3)e 1 (1.8) 0 (0.0)e 0 (0.0) 

  Very Good Partial Response (VGPR) n (%) 7 (11.7) 4 (7.0) 9 (15.0) 5 (8.8) 

  Partial Response (RR/PR) n (%) 20 (33.3) 10 (17.5) 26 (43.3) 9 (15.8) 

 Combined Responses (CR+sCR+VGPR) n (%) 12 (20.0) 5 (8.8) 9 (15.0) 5 (8.8) 
 

a p-value based on the log-rank test stratified by stage of disease at study entry (International Staging System I-II vs III) 
and number of prior lines of therapy (2-3 vs ≥ 4) at randomization. 

b modified International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria. 
c p-value based on the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel chi-square test stratified by stage of disease at study entry 

(International Staging System I-II vs III) and number of prior lines of therapy (2-3 vs ≥ 4) at randomization. 
d Complete response (CR) + stringent complete response (sCR). 
e Complete response rates in Empliciti group may be underestimated due to interference of elotuzumab monoclonal 

antibody with immunofixation assay and serum protein electrophoresis assay. 
f IRC assessment was performed post-hoc. 
NE: non-estimable 
 



 

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Figure 3:  CA204125 Progression free survival per investigator 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Number of subjects at risk 

E-Pd 60 48 43 37 32 25 7 1 1 1 1   

Pd 57 42 31 22 16 10 6 2 1     
 
PFS ITT assessment per investigator was evaluated in several subgroups including age (< 65 versus 
≥ 65), race, ISS stage, prior therapies, transplant, risk category, ECOG status, creatinine clearance, and 
cytogenic abnormalities. Regardless of the subgroup evaluated, PFS was generally consistent with that 
observed in the ITT population for the treatment groups. However, results should be taken with 
caution as assessment of consistency of effect within the different subgroups was hampered by the 
very limited number of patients included in the different subgroups. 
 
Overall survival (OS) was a key secondary study endpoint. The OS data from the exploratory analysis 
were not mature at the data cut-off (29 November 2018) with a minimum follow up of 18.3 months. A 
total of 40 (67%) patients were alive in the E-Pd arm and 29 (51%) in the Pd arm. Median OS was not 
reached for E-Pd treatment group. The hazard ratio and 95% CI were 0.54 (0.30, 0.96). 
 
Paediatric population 
The European Medicines Agency has waived the obligation to submit the results of studies in all 
subsets of the paediatric population in treatment of multiple myeloma (see section 4.2 for information 
on paediatric use). 
 
5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties 
 
The pharmacokinetics (PK) of elotuzumab was studied in patients with multiple myeloma. 
Elotuzumab exhibits nonlinear PK with decrease in clearance with increase in dose from 
0.5-20 mg/kg bw. 
 
Absorption 
Elotuzumab is dosed via intravenous route and therefore is immediately and completely bioavailable. 
 
Distribution 
The geometric mean volume of distribution of elotuzumab at the recommended dosing regimen in 
combination with lenalidomide/dexamethasone or pomalidomide/dexamethasone at steady state is 
5.7 L (coefficient of variation (CV): 23%) and 5.6 L (CV: 21%) respectively. 
 

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Biotransformation 
The metabolic pathway of elotuzumab has not been characterized. As an IgG monoclonal antibody, 
elotuzumab is expected to be degraded into small peptides and amino acids via catabolic pathways. 
 
Elimination 
The geometric mean total clearance of elotuzumab at 10 mg/kg bw (in combination with lenalidomide 
and dexamethasone) at steady state is 0.194 L/day (CV: 62.9%). Upon discontinuation of elotuzumab 
in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone or in combination with pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone, concentrations of elotuzumab will decrease to approximately 3% (approximately 
97% washout as estimated by 5 half-lives) of the population predicted steady-state maximal serum 
concentration by 3 months. 
 
Special populations 
Based on a population PK analysis using data from 440 patients, the clearance of elotuzumab 
increased with increasing bw supporting a weight-based dose. Population PK analysis suggested that 
the following factors had no clinically important effect on the clearance of elotuzumab: age, gender, 
race, baseline lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), albumin, renal impairment, mild hepatic impairment, and 
coadministration with lenalidomide/dexamethasone or pomalidomide/dexamethasone. 
Target-mediated clearance of elotuzumab increased with higher serum M-protein concentrations. 
 
Renal impairment 
An open-label study (CA204007) evaluated the pharmacokinetics of elotuzumab in combination with 
lenalidomide and dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma with varying degrees of renal 
impairment (classified using the CrCl values). The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics 
of elotuzumab was evaluated in patients with normal renal function (CrCl > 90 mL/min; N = 8), severe 
renal impairment not requiring dialysis (CrCl <30 mL/min; N = 9), or end-stage renal disease 
requiring dialysis (CrCl < 30 mL/min; N = 9). No clinically important differences in the 
pharmacokinetics of elotuzumab were found between patients with severe renal impairment (with and 
without dialysis) and patients with normal renal function (see section 4.2). 
 
Hepatic impairment 
Empliciti is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody, which is principally cleared by catabolism. Thus, hepatic 
functional impairment is not likely to alter its clearance. The effect of hepatic impairment on the 
clearance of Empliciti was evaluated by population PK analyses in patients with mild hepatic 
impairment (TB ≤ ULN and AST > ULN or TB < 1 to 1.5 × ULN and any AST; N = 33). No clinically 
important differences in the clearance of Empliciti were found between patients with mild hepatic 
impairment and patients with normal hepatic function. Elotuzumab has not been studied in patients 
with moderate (TB > 1.5 to 3 × ULN and any AST) or severe hepatic impairment (TB > 3 × ULN and 
any AST) (see section 4.2). 
 
5.3 Preclinical safety data 
 
Elotuzumab only recognizes human SLAMF7 protein. Because elotuzumab does not recognize 
non-human forms of SLAMF7 protein, in vivo safety data from animal studies are irrelevant. In the 
same line, no carcinogenicity data are available for elotuzumab in animals, nor were fertility and 
embryo-foetal toxicity studies performed. Non-clinical safety information primarily consists of limited 
in vitro human cell/tissue studies where no safety findings were identified. 
 
 
6. PHARMACEUTICAL PARTICULARS 
 
6.1 List of excipients 
 
Sucrose 
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6.2 Incompatibilities 
 
In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal 
products. 
 
6.3 Shelf life 
 
Unopened vial 
3 years. 
 
After reconstitution and dilution 
The reconstituted solution should be transferred from the vial into the infusion bag immediately. 
 
Chemical and physical in use stability of the reconstituted and diluted solution has been demonstrated 
for 24 hours at 2°C - 8°C and protected from light. 
 
From a microbiological point of view, the solution for infusion should be used immediately. If not 
used immediately, in-use storage times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user 
and would normally not be longer than 24 hours at 2°C - 8°C protected from light. Do not freeze the 
reconstituted or diluted solution. The solution for infusion may be stored for a maximum of 8 hours of 
the total 24 hours at 20°C − 25°C and room light. This 8-hour period should be inclusive of the 
product administration period. 
 
6.4 Special precautions for storage 
 
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
For storage conditions after reconstitution or dilution of the medicinal product, see section 6.3. 
 
6.5 Nature and contents of container 
 
20 mL Type I glass vial, closed with a grey butyl stopper and sealed with aluminium crimp seal with a 
polypropylene flip off button, containing either 300 mg or 400 mg elotuzumab. The flip-off seal 
button colour is ivory for the 300 mg presentation and blue for the 400 mg presentation. 
Pack size of 1 vial. 
 
6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling 
 
Calculating the dose 
Calculate the dose (mg) and determine the number of vials needed for the dose (10 mg/kg or 
20 mg/kg) based on bw. More than one vial of Empliciti may be needed to give the total dose for the 
patient. 
 
 The total elotuzumab dose in mg equals the patient’s bw in kg multiplied by the elotuzumab 

dose (10 or 20 mg/kg, see section 4.2). 
 
Reconstitution of vials 
Aseptically reconstitute each Empliciti vial with a syringe of adequate size and an 18 gauge or smaller 
needle as shown in Table 11. A slight back pressure may be experienced during administration of the 
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Table 11:  Reconstitution instructions 
Strength Amount of water for 

injections, required for 
reconstitution 

Final volume of 
reconstituted Empliciti 
in the vial (including 
volume displaced by the 
solid cake) 

Post-reconstitution 
concentration 

300 mg vial 13.0 mL 13.6 mL 25 mg/mL 
400 mg vial 17.0 mL 17.6 mL 25 mg/mL 

 
Hold the vial upright and swirl the solution by rotating the vial to dissolve the lyophilised cake. Then 
invert the vial a few times in order to dissolve any powder that may be present on top of the vial or the 
stopper. Avoid vigorous agitation, DO NOT SHAKE. The lyophilised powder should dissolve in less 
than 10 minutes. 
 
After the remaining solids are completely dissolved, allow the reconstituted solution to stand for 5 to 
10 minutes. The reconstituted solution is colourless to slightly yellow, and clear to very opalescent. 
Empliciti should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discolouration prior to administration. 
Discard the solution if any particulate matter or discolouration is observed. 
 
Preparation of the solution for infusion 
The reconstituted solution should be diluted with sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for 
injection or 5% glucose injection to obtain a final infusion concentration range between 1 mg/mL and 
6 mg/mL. The volume of sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection or 5% glucose 
injection should be adjusted so as to not exceed 5 mL/kg of bw at any given dose of Empliciti.  
 
Calculate the volume (mL) of diluent (either sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection or 
5% glucose injection) needed to make up the solution for infusion for the patient. 
 
Withdraw the necessary volume for the calculated dose from each vial, up to a maximum of 16 mL 
from 400 mg vial and 12 mL from 300 mg vial. Each vial contains a slight overfill to ensure sufficient 
extractable volume. 
 
Transfer the withdrawn volumes of all vials needed according to the calculated dose for this patient 
into one single infusion bag made of polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin containing the calculated volume 
of diluent. Gently mix the infusion by manual rotation. Do not shake. 
 
Empliciti is for single use only. Discard any unused portion left in the vial. 
 
Administration 
The entire Empliciti infusion should be administered with an infusion set and a sterile, non-pyrogenic, 
low-protein-binding filter (with a pore size of 0.2-1.2 µm) using an automated infusion pump. 
 
Empliciti infusion is compatible with: 
 PVC and polyolefin containers 
 PVC infusion sets 
 polyethersulfone and nylon in-line filters with pore sizes of 0.2 μm to 1.2 μm. 
 
Empliciti should be initiated at an infusion rate of 0.5 mL/min for 10 mg/kg bw dose and 3 mL/min for 
20 mg/kg bw dose. If well tolerated, the infusion rate may be increased stepwise as described in 
Tables 3 and 4 (see section 4.2 Method of administration). The maximum infusion rate should not 
exceed 5 mL/min. 
 
The Empliciti infusion solution should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage 
times and conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer 
than 24 hours at 2°C − 8°C protected from light. Do not freeze the reconstituted or diluted solution. 
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20°C − 25°C and room light. This 8-hour period should be inclusive of the product administration 
period. 
 
Disposal 
Do not store any unused portion of the infusion solution for reuse. Any unused medicinal product or 
waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. 
 
 
7. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
 
8. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 
 
EU/1/16/1088/001-002 
 
 
9. DATE OF FIRST AUTHORISATION/RENEWAL OF THE AUTHORISATION 
 
Date of first authorisation: 11 May 2016 
Date of latest renewal: 
 
 
10. DATE OF REVISION OF THE TEXT 
 
 
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines 
Agency http://www.ema.europa.eu. 
  



 

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ANNEX II 
 

A. MANUFACTURERS OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND 
MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE 

 
B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE 

 
C. OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARKETING 

AUTHORISATION 
 

D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND 
EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 



 

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A. MANUFACTURERS OF THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE SUBSTANCE AND 
MANUFACTURERS RESPONSIBLE FOR BATCH RELEASE 

 
Name and address of the manufacturers of the biological active substance 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 
6000 Thompson Road, East Syracuse 
New York 13057 
United States 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 
38 Jackson Road, Devens 
MA 01434 
United States 
 
Name and address of the manufacturers responsible for batch release 
 
CATALENT ANAGNI S.R.L. 
Loc. Fontana del Ceraso snc 
Strada Provinciale Casilina, 41 
03012 ANAGNI (FR) 
Italy 
 
Swords Laboratories t/a Bristol-Myers Squibb Cruiserath Biologics 
Cruiserath Road, Mulhuddart 
Dublin 15, D15 H6EF 
Ireland 
 
The printed package leaflet of the medicinal product must state the name and address of the 
manufacturer responsible for the release of the concerned batch. 
 
 
B. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS REGARDING SUPPLY AND USE 
 
Medicinal product subject to restricted medical prescription (see Annex I: Summary of Product 
Characteristics, section 4.2). 
 
 
C. OTHER CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE MARKETING 

AUTHORISATION 
 
 Periodic safety update reports (PSURs) 
 
The requirements for submission of PSURs for this medicinal product are set out in the list of Union 
reference dates (EURD list) provided for under Article 107c(7) of Directive 2001/83/EC and any 
subsequent updates published on the European medicines web-portal. 
 
 
D. CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE SAFE AND 

EFFECTIVE USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
 Risk management plan (RMP) 
 
The marketing authorisation holder (MAH) shall perform the required pharmacovigilance activities 
and interventions detailed in the agreed RMP presented in Module 1.8.2 of the marketing authorisation 
and any agreed subsequent updates of the RMP. 
 



 

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An updated RMP should be submitted: 
 At the request of the European Medicines Agency; 
 Whenever the risk management system is modified, especially as the result of new information 

being received that may lead to a significant change to the benefit/risk profile or as the result of 
an important (pharmacovigilance or risk minimisation) milestone being reached. 



 

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ANNEX III 
 

LABELLING AND PACKAGE LEAFLET 
  



 

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A. LABELLING 



 

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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING 
 
CARTON 
 
 
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
Empliciti 300 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
elotuzumab 
 
 
2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 
 
Each vial contains 300 mg elotuzumab. 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg elotuzumab. 
 
 
3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 
 
Excipients: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and polysorbate 80 (E433). See leaflet for 
further information. 
 
 
4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 
 
Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
1 vial 
 
 
5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 
 
For single use only. 
Read the package leaflet before use. 
Intravenous use. 
 
 
6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 
 
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
 
7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 
 
 
 
8. EXPIRY DATE 
 
EXP 
 
 



 

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9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 
 
Store in a refrigerator. 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
 
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 
 
 
 
11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
 
12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 
 
EU/1/16/1088/001 
 
 
13. BATCH NUMBER 
 
Lot 
 
 
14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY 
 
 
 
15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 
 
 
 
16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 
 
Justification for not including Braille accepted. 
 
 
17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 
 
2D barcode carrying the unique identifier included. 
 
 
18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - HUMAN READABLE DATA 
 
PC 
SN 
NN 



 

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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE IMMEDIATE PACKAGING 
 
VIAL LABEL 
 
 
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
Empliciti 300 mg powder for concentrate 
elotuzumab 
 
 
2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 
 
Each vial contains 300 mg elotuzumab. 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg elotuzumab. 
 
 
3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 
 
Excipients: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and polysorbate 80 (E433). See leaflet for 
further information. 
 
 
4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 
 
300 mg powder for concentrate 
 
 
5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 
 
For single use only. 
Read the package leaflet before use. 
Intravenous use. 
IV use. 
 
 
6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 
 
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
 
7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 
 
 
 
8. EXPIRY DATE 
 
EXP 
 
 



 

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9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 
 
Store in a refrigerator. 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
 
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 
 
 
 
11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
 
12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 
 
EU/1/16/1088/001 
 
 
13. BATCH NUMBER 
 
Lot 
 
 
14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY 
 
 
 
15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 
 
 
 
16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 
 
Justification for not including Braille accepted. 
 
 
17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 
 
 
 
18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - HUMAN READABLE DATA 
 
 
 



 

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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER PACKAGING 
 
CARTON 
 
 
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
Empliciti 400 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
elotuzumab 
 
 
2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 
 
Each vial contains 400 mg elotuzumab. 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg elotuzumab. 
 
 
3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 
 
Excipients: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and polysorbate 80 (E433). See leaflet for 
further information. 
 
 
4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 
 
Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
1 vial 
 
 
5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 
 
For single use only. 
Read the package leaflet before use. 
Intravenous use. 
 
 
6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 
 
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
 
7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 
 
 
 
8. EXPIRY DATE 
 
EXP 
 
 



 

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9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 
 
Store in a refrigerator. 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
 
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 
 
 
 
11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
 
12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 
 
EU/1/16/1088/002 
 
 
13. BATCH NUMBER 
 
Lot 
 
 
14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY 
 
 
 
15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 
 
 
 
16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 
 
Justification for not including Braille accepted. 
 
 
17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 
 
2D barcode carrying the unique identifier included. 
 
18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - HUMAN READABLE DATA 
 
PC 
SN 
NN 



 

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PARTICULARS TO APPEAR ON THE IMMEDIATE PACKAGING 
 
VIAL LABEL 
 
 
1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 
 
Empliciti 400 mg powder for concentrate 
elotuzumab 
 
 
2. STATEMENT OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCE(S) 
 
Each vial contains 400 mg elotuzumab. 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg elotuzumab. 
 
 
3. LIST OF EXCIPIENTS 
 
Excipients: sucrose, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, and polysorbate 80 (E433). See leaflet for 
further information. 
 
 
4. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM AND CONTENTS 
 
400 mg powder for concentrate 
 
 
5. METHOD AND ROUTE(S) OF ADMINISTRATION 
 
For single use only. 
Read the package leaflet before use. 
Intravenous use. 
IV use. 
 
 
6. SPECIAL WARNING THAT THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT MUST BE STORED OUT 
OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN 
 
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
 
7. OTHER SPECIAL WARNING(S), IF NECESSARY 
 
 
 
8. EXPIRY DATE 
 
EXP 
 
 



 

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9. SPECIAL STORAGE CONDITIONS 
 
Store in a refrigerator. 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
 
10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF UNUSED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS 
OR WASTE MATERIALS DERIVED FROM SUCH MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, IF 
APPROPRIATE 
 
 
 
11. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER 
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
 
12. MARKETING AUTHORISATION NUMBER(S) 
 
EU/1/16/1088/002 
 
 
13. BATCH NUMBER 
 
Lot 
 
 
14. GENERAL CLASSIFICATION FOR SUPPLY 
 
 
 
15. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE 
 
 
 
16. INFORMATION IN BRAILLE 
 
Justification for not including Braille accepted. 
 
 
17. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER – 2D BARCODE 
 
 
 
18. UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - HUMAN READABLE DATA 
 
 
 
  



 

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B. PACKAGE LEAFLET 



 

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Package leaflet: Information for the user 
 

Empliciti 300 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 
Empliciti 400 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 

 
elotuzumab 

 
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains 
important information for you. 
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. 
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, or pharmacist or nurse. 
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side 

effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. 
 
What is in this leaflet 
 
1.  What Empliciti is and what it is used for 
2.  What you need to know before you use Empliciti 
3.  How to use Empliciti 
4.  Possible side effects 
5.  How to store Empliciti 
6.  Contents of the pack and other information 
 
 
1. What Empliciti is and what it is used for 
 
Empliciti contains the active substance elotuzumab, which is a monoclonal antibody, a type of protein 
designed to recognise and attach to a specific target substance in the body. Elotuzumab attaches to a 
target protein called SLAMF7. SLAMF7 is found in large amounts on the surface of multiple 
myeloma cells and on certain cells of your immune system (natural killer cells). When elotuzumab 
binds to SLAMF7 on the multiple myeloma or natural killer cells, it stimulates your immune system to 
attack and destroy the multiple myeloma cells. 
 
Empliciti is used to treat multiple myeloma (a cancer of the bone marrow) in adults. Empliciti will be 
given to you together with lenalidomide and dexamethasone or together with pomalidomide and 
dexamethasone. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of a type of white blood cell called plasma cells. These 
cells divide out of control and collect in the bone marrow. This results in damage to the bones and 
kidneys. 
 
Empliciti is used if your cancer has not responded to, or has come back after certain treatments. 
 
 
2. What you need to know before you use Empliciti 
 
You should not be given Empliciti 
 if you are allergic to elotuzumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in 

section 6 “Contents of the pack and other information”). Talk to your doctor if you are not sure. 
 
Warnings and precautions 
Infusion related reaction 
Tell your doctor or nurse straight away if you get any of the infusion related reactions listed at the top 
of section 4. These side effects mostly occur during or after the infusion of the first dose. You will be 
monitored for signs of such effects during and after the infusion. 
 
Depending on the seriousness of the infusion related reactions, you may require additional treatment to 
prevent complications and reduce your symptoms, or your infusion of Empliciti may be interrupted. 
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gradually if the symptoms do not recur. Your doctor may decide not to continue Empliciti treatment if 
you have a strong infusion related reaction. 
 
Before each infusion of Empliciti, you will be given medicines to reduce infusion related reaction (see 
section 3 “How to use Empliciti, Medicines given before each infusion”). 
 
Before starting treatment with Empliciti, you must also read the package leaflet warnings and 
precautions of all medicines to be taken in combination with Empliciti for information related to these 
medicines. When lenalidomide is used, particular attention to pregnancy testing and prevention 
requirements is needed (see “Pregnancy and breast-feeding” in this section). 
 
Children and adolescents 
Empliciti is not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged under 18 years. 
 
Other medicines and Empliciti 
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. 
 
Pregnancy and breast-feeding 
For women taking Empliciti 
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask 
your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. 
 
You should not use Empliciti if you are pregnant, unless your doctor specifically recommends it. The 
effects of Empliciti in pregnant women or its possible harm to an unborn baby are unknown. 
 You must use effective contraception while you are being treated with Empliciti and for 

120 days after stopping treatment, if there is any chance you could become pregnant. 
 If you become pregnant while using Empliciti, tell your doctor. 
 
When Empliciti is given in combination with lenalidomide or pomalidomide, you must follow the 
pregnancy prevention programme for lenalidomide or pomalidomide respectively (see package leaflet 
for lenalidomide or pomalidomide). Lenalidomide and pomalidomide are expected to be harmful 
for an unborn baby. 
 
It is not known, whether elotuzumab passes into breast milk or if there is any risk to the breast-fed 
infant. Elotuzumab will be given in combination with lenalidomide or pomalidomide and 
breast-feeding should be stopped because of the use of lenalidomide or pomalidomide. 
 
For men taking Empliciti 
You should use a condom while taking Empliciti and for 180 days after stopping treatment to ensure 
your partner does not become pregnant. 
 
Driving and using machines 
Empliciti is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you get an 
infusion related reaction (fever, chills, high blood pressure see section 4 “Possible side effects”), do 
not drive, cycle or use machines until the reaction stops. 
 
Empliciti contains sodium 
Tell your doctor if you are on a low-sodium (low-salt) diet before you are given Empliciti. This 
medicine contains 3.92 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per 300 mg vial or 5.23 mg 
sodium per 400 mg vial. This is equivalent to 0.2% or 0.3% respectively, of the recommended 
maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. 
 
 
3. How to use Empliciti 
 
How much Empliciti is given 
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How Empliciti is given 
You will receive Empliciti under the supervision of an experienced healthcare professional. It will be 
given into a vein (intravenously) as a drip (infusion) over several hours. 
 
Empliciti is taken in treatment cycles that are 28 days (4 weeks) long in combination with other 
medicines used to treat multiple myeloma. 
When given in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, Empliciti is given as follows: 
 In cycles 1 and 2, once weekly on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. 
 In cycles 3 and beyond, once every 2 weeks on days 1 and 15. 
When given in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone, Empliciti is given as follows: 
 In cycles 1 and 2, once weekly on days 1, 8, 15, and 22. 
 In cycles 3 and beyond, once every 4 weeks on day 1. 
Your doctor will continue to treat you with Empliciti for as long as the disease improves or remains 
stable and side effects are tolerable. 
 
Medicines given before each infusion 
You must receive the following medicines before each infusion of Empliciti to help reduce possible 
infusion related reactions: 
 medicine to reduce an allergic reaction (an anti-histamine) 
 medicine to reduce inflammation (dexamethasone) 
 medicine to reduce pain and fever (paracetamol) 
 
If you miss a dose of Empliciti 
Empliciti is used in combination with other medicines for multiple myeloma. If any medicine in the 
treatment is delayed, interrupted, or discontinued, your doctor will decide how your treatment should 
be continued. 
 
If you are given too much Empliciti 
As Empliciti will be given to you by a healthcare professional, it is unlikely you will be given too 
much. In the unlikely case of an overdose, your doctor will monitor you for side effects. 
 
If you stop using Empliciti 
Stopping your treatment with Empliciti may stop the effect of the medicine. Do not stop treatment 
unless you have discussed this with your doctor. 
 
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor. 
 
 
4. Possible side effects 
 
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Your 
doctor will discuss these with you and will explain the risks and benefits of your treatment. 
 
The following side effects have been reported in clinical trials with elotuzumab: 
 
Infusion related reactions 
Empliciti has been associated with infusion related reactions (see section 2 “Warnings and 
precautions”). Tell your doctor or nurse straight away if you feel unwell during infusion. Below is 
a list of typical symptoms associated with infusion related reactions: 
 Fever 
 Chills 
 High blood pressure 
Other symptoms may occur as well. Your doctor may consider slowing the Empliciti infusion or 
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Other side effects 
 
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) 
 Fever 
 Sore throat 
 Pneumonia 
 Weight decrease 
 Low white blood cell count 
 Cough 
 Common cold 
 Headache 
 Diarrhoea 
 Feeling tired or weak 
 
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) 
 Chest pain 
 Blood clots in the veins (thrombosis) 
 Painful skin rash with blisters (shingles, zona) 
 Night sweats 
 Mood changes 
 Decreased sensitivity, especially in the skin 
 Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) 
 Pain in the mouth/throat region/sore throat 

 
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) 
 Sudden life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylactic reaction) 
 
Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the side effects listed above. Do not try to treat your 
symptoms with other medicines. 
 
Reporting of side effects 
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this 
leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. 
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 
 
 
5. How to store Empliciti 
 
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. 
 
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the vial label and carton after EXP. 
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. 
 
Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). 
Do not freeze. 
Store in the original package in order to protect from light. 
 
After reconstitution, the reconstituted solution should be transferred from the vial to the infusion bag 
immediately. 
 
After dilution, the infusion must be completed within 24 hours of preparation. The product should be 
used immediately. If not used immediately, the solution for infusion may be stored in the refrigerator 
(2 °C - 8 °C) for up to 24 hours. 
 
Any unused medicine or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. 
 
 



 

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6. Contents of the pack and other information 
 
What Empliciti contains 
 
 The active substance is elotuzumab. 

Each vial of powder contains either 300 mg or 400 mg of elotuzumab. 
After reconstitution, each mL of concentrate contains 25 mg of elotuzumab. 
 

 The other ingredients (excipients) are sucrose, sodium citrate (see section 2 “Empliciti contains 
sodium”), citric acid monohydrate, and polysorbate 80 (E433). 

 
What Empliciti looks like and contents of the pack 
 
Empliciti powder for concentrate for solution for infusion (powder for concentrate) is a white to off 
white whole or fragmented cake provided in a glass vial. 
 
Empliciti is available in packs containing 1 vial. 
 
Marketing Authorisation Holder 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma EEIG 
Plaza 254 
Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2 
Dublin 15, D15 T867 
Ireland 
 
Manufacturer 
CATALENT ANAGNI S.R.L. 
Loc. Fontana del Ceraso snc 
Strada Provinciale Casilina, 41 
03012 ANAGNI (FR) 
Italy 
 
Swords Laboratories t/a Bristol-Myers Squibb Cruiserath Biologics 
Cruiserath Road, Mulhuddart 
Dublin 15, D15 H6EF 
Ireland 
 
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing 
Authorisation Holder: 
 
Belgique/België/Belgien 
N.V. Bristol-Myers Squibb Belgium S.A. 
Tél/Tel: + 32 2 352 76 11 
 

Lietuva 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Tel: +370 52 369140  

България 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Teл.: + 359 2 4942 480 

 

Luxembourg/Luxemburg 
N.V. Bristol-Myers Squibb Belgium S.A. 
Tél/Tel: + 32 2 352 76 11 
 

Česká republika 
Bristol-Myers Squibb spol. s r.o. 
Tel: + 420 221 016 111 
 

Magyarország 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Tel.: + 36 1 808 9433 

Danmark 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Denmark 
Tlf: + 45 45 93 05 06 
 

Malta 
Bristol-Myers Squibb S.r.l. 
Tel: + 356 23976333 



 

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Deutschland 
Bristol-Myers Squibb GmbH & Co. KGaA 
Tel: 0800 0752002 (+49 (0)89 121 42 350) 
 

Nederland 
Bristol-Myers Squibb B.V. 
Tel: + 31 (0)30 300 2222 

Eesti 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Tel: +372 640 1030 
 

Norge 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Norway Ltd. 
Tlf: + 47 67 55 53 50 

Ελλάδα 
Bristol-Myers Squibb A.E. 
Τηλ: + 30 210 6074300 
 

Österreich 
Bristol-Myers Squibb GesmbH 
Tel: + 43 1 60 14 30 

España 
Bristol-Myers Squibb, S.A. 
Tel: + 34 91 456 53 00 
 

Polska 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Polska Sp. z o.o. 
Tel.: + 48 22 2606400 
 

France 
Bristol-Myers Squibb SARL 
Tél: + 33 (0)1 58 83 84 96 
 

Portugal 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Farmacêutica Portuguesa, 
S.A. 
Tel: + 351 21 440 70 00 

Hrvatska 
Bristol-Myers Squibb spol. s r.o. 
TEL: +385 1 2078 508 
 

România 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Tel: + 40 (0)21 272 16 00 

Ireland 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals uc 
Tel: + 353 (0)1 483 3625 
 

Slovenija 
Bristol-Myers Squibb spol. s r.o. 
Tel: +386 1 2355 100 
 

Ísland 
Bristol-Myers Squibb AB hjá Vistor hf. 
Sími: + 354 535 7000 
 

Slovenská republika 
Bristol-Myers Squibb spol. s r.o. 
Tel: + 421 2 20833 600 
 

Italia 
Bristol-Myers Squibb S.r.l. 
Tel: + 39 06 50 39 61 
 

Suomi/Finland 
Oy Bristol-Myers Squibb (Finland) Ab 
Puh/Tel: + 358 9 251 21 230 
 

Κύπρος 
Bristol-Myers Squibb A.E. 
Τηλ: + 357 800 92666 
 

Sverige 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Aktiebolag 
Tel: + 46 8 704 71 00 
 

Latvija 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Kft. 
Tel: +371 66164750 
 

United Kingdom 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Ltd 
Tel: + 44 (0800) 731 1736 
 

 
This leaflet was last revised in 
 
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency web site: 
http://www.ema.europa.eu. There are also links to other websites about rare diseases and treatments. 
 
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The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only: 
 
Preparation and administration of Empliciti 
 
Calculating the dose 
Calculate the dose (mg) and determine the number of vials needed for the dose (10 mg/kg or 
20 mg/kg) based on body weight (bw). More than one vial of Empliciti may be needed to give the total 
dose for the patient. 
 
 The total elotuzumab dose in mg equals the patient’s bw in kg multiplied by the elotuzumab 

dose (10 or 20 mg/kg). 
 
Reconstitution of vials 
Aseptically reconstitute each Empliciti vial with a syringe of adequate size and an 18 gauge or smaller 
needle as shown in Table 1. A slight back pressure may be experienced during administration of the 
water for injections, which is considered normal. 
 
Table 1:  Reconstitution instructions 
Strength Amount of water for 

injections, required for 
reconstitution  

Final volume of 
reconstituted Empliciti in 
the vial  

Post-reconstitution 
concentration 

300 mg vial 13.0 mL 13.6 mL 25 mg/mL
400 mg vial 17.0 mL 17.6 mL 25 mg/mL

 
Hold the vial upright and swirl the solution by rotating the vial to dissolve the lyophilised cake. Then 
invert the vial a few times in order to dissolve any powder that may be present on top of the vial or the 
stopper. Avoid vigorous agitation, DO NOT SHAKE. The lyophilised powder should dissolve in less 
than 10 minutes. 
 
After the remaining solids are completely dissolved, allow the reconstituted solution to stand for 5 to 
10 minutes. The reconstituted solution is colourless to slightly yellow and clear to very opalescent. 
Empliciti should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discolouration prior to administration. 
Discard the solution if any particulate matter or discolouration is observed. 
 
Preparation of the solution for infusion 
The reconstituted solution should be diluted with sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for 
injection or 5% glucose injection to obtain a final infusion concentration range between 1 mg/mL and 
6 mg/mL. The volume of sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection or 5% glucose 
injection should be adjusted so as to not exceed 5 mL/kg of bw at any given dose of Empliciti.  
 
Calculate the volume (mL) of diluent (either sodium chloride 9 mg/mL (0.9%) solution for injection or 
5% glucose injection) needed to make up the solution for infusion for the patient. 
 
Withdraw the necessary volume for the calculated dose from each vial, up to a maximum of 16 mL 
from 400 mg vial and 12 mL from 300 mg vial. Each vial contains a slight overfill to ensure sufficient 
extractable volume. 
 
Transfer the withdrawn volumes of all vials needed according to the calculated dose for this patient 
into one single infusion bag made of polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin containing the calculated volume 
of diluent. Gently mix the infusion by manual rotation. Do not shake. 
 
Empliciti is for single use only. Discard any unused portion left in the vial. 
 
Administration 
The entire Empliciti infusion should be administered with an infusion set and a sterile, non-pyrogenic, 
low-protein-binding filter (with a pore size of 0.2-1.2 µm) using an automated infusion pump. 
 



 

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Empliciti infusion is compatible with: 
 PVC and polyolefin containers 
 PVC infusion sets 
 polyethersulfone and nylon in-line filters with pore sizes of 0.2 μm to 1.2 μm. 
 
Infusion rate for Empliciti 10 mg/kg bw 
Empliciti at 10 mg/kg bw dose should be initiated at an infusion rate of 0.5 mL/min. If well tolerated, 
the infusion rate may be increased stepwise as described in Table 2. The maximum infusion rate 
should not exceed 5 mL/min. 
 
Table 2:  Infusion rate for Empliciti 10 mg/kg bw 

Cycle 1, Dose 1 Cycle 1, Dose 2 Cycle 1, Dose 3 and 4  
 

and all subsequent Cycles 

Time interval Rate Time interval Rate Rate 

0 - 30 min 0.5 mL/min 0 - 30 min 3 mL/min 

5 mL/min* 30 - 60 min 1 mL/min ≥ 30 min 4 mL/min* 

≥ 60 min 2 mL/min* - - 

* Continue this rate until infusion is completed. 
 
Infusion rate for Empliciti 20 mg/kg bw 
Empliciti at 20 mg/kg bw dose should be initiated at an infusion rate of 3 mL/min. If well tolerated, 
the infusion rate maybe increased in a stepwise fashion as described in Table 3. The maximum 
infusion rate should not exceed 5 mL/min. 
Patients who have escalated to 5 mL/min at 10 mg/kg bw dose must decrease the rate to 3 mL/min at 
the first infusion at 20 mg/kg bw. 
 
Table 3:  Infusion rate for Empliciti 20 mg/kg bw 

Dose 1 Dose 2 and all subsequent doses 

Time interval Rate Rate 

0-30 min 3 mL/min 
5 mL/min* 

≥ 30 min 4 mL/min* 
*  Continue this rate until infusion is completed. 

 
The Empliciti infusion should be used immediately. If not used immediately, in-use storage times and 
conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the user and would normally not be longer than 
24 hours at 2°C − 8°C protected from light. Do not freeze the reconstituted or diluted solution. The 
solution for infusion may be stored for a maximum of 8 hours of the total 24 hours at 20°C − 25°C and 
room light. This 8-hour period should be inclusive of the product administration period. 
 
Disposal 
Do not store any unused portion of the infusion solution for reuse. Any unused medicine or waste 
material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements. 
 


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