Rubidium Rb 82

RUBY-FILL is a closed system used to produce rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection for intravenous administration. Rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection is indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the myocardium under rest or pharmacologic stress conditions to evaluate regional myocardial perfusion in adult patients with suspected or existing coronary artery disease. RUBY-FILL is a closed system used to produce rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection for intravenous use. Rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging of the myocardium under rest or pharmacologic stress conditions to evaluate regional myocardial perfusion in adult patients with suspected or existing coronary artery disease. (1)

RUBY-FILL is a closed system used to produce rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection for intravenous use. RUBY-FILL consists of Sr 82 adsorbed on a hydrous stannic oxide column with an activity of 3145 to 4255 MBq (85 to 115 mCi) Sr 82 at calibration time. RUBY-FILL consists of Sr 82 adsorbed on a hydrous stannic oxide column with an activity of 3145 to 4255 MBq (85 to 115 mCi) Sr 82 at calibration time. ( 3 )

RUBY-FILL is contraindicated for use if a solution other than additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP has been used to elute the generator at any time. Immediately stop the patient infusion and permanently discontinue the use of the affected RUBY-FILL generator whenever the incorrect eluent is used [ see Boxed Warning, Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ]. RUBY-FILL is contraindicated if a solution other than additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP has been used to elute the generator at any time. ( 4 )

• Pharmacologic induction of cardiovascular stress: May be associated with serious adverse reactions such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction, and cerebrovascular events. Perform testing only in setting where cardiac resuscitation equipment and trained staff are readily available. ( 5.3 )

5.1 High Level Radiation Exposure with Use of Incorrect Eluent Use only additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP to elute the generator. Apply the provided saline confirmation label to the additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP bag before use. Additives present in other solutions (particularly calcium ions) expose patients to high levels of radiation by causing the release of large amounts of Sr 82 and Sr 85 into the eluate regardless of the generator’s age or prior use [Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.5 , 2.6 )] . Immediately stop the patient infusion and discontinue use of the affected RUBY-FILL generator if the incorrect eluent is used and evaluate the patient’s radiation absorbed dose and monitor for the effects of radiation to critical organs such as bone marrow. When solutions containing calcium ions are used to elute the generator, high levels of radioactivity are present in the eluate, even with the subsequent use of additive-free 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP [see Boxed Warning, Dosage and Administration ( 2.9 ), and Contraindications ( 4 )].

5.2 Excess Radiation Exposure with Failure to Follow the Quality Control Testing Procedure Excess radiation exposure occurs when the Sr 82 and Sr 85 levels in rubidium Rb 82 chloride injections exceed the specified generator eluate limits. Strictly adhere to the quality control testing procedure to minimize radiation exposure to the patient. Stop using the rubidium generator when the expiration limits are reached [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 ) and ( 2.7 )].

5.3 Risks Associated with Pharmacologic Stress Pharmacologic induction of cardiovascular stress may be associated with serious adverse reactions such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, hypotension, bronchoconstriction, and cerebrovascular events. Perform pharmacologic stress testing in accordance with the pharmacologic stress agent’s prescribing information and only in the setting where cardiac resuscitation equipment and trained staff are readily available.

5.4 Radiation Risks RUBY-FILL use contributes to a patient’s overall long-term cumulative radiation exposure. Long-term cumulative radiation exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer. Ensure safe handling to minimize radiation exposure to the patient and health care providers. Encourage patients to void as soon as a study is completed and as often as possible thereafter for at least one hour [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) and ( 2.2 )] .

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Jubilant DraxImage Inc., dba Jubilant Radiopharma TM at 1-888-633-5343 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. The following serious adverse reaction associated with the use of rubidium Rb 82 chloride was identified in clinical trials or post marketing reports. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Radiation Exposure High level radiation exposure to the bone marrow has occurred in some patients due to Sr 82 and Sr 85 breakthrough in the eluate when an incorrect solution was used to elute the rubidium Rb 82 generator [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Excess radiation exposure has occurred in some patients who received rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection at clinical sites where generator eluate testing appeared insufficient [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ), Dosage and Administration ( 2.6 )] .

• Lactation: Do not resume breastfeeding until at least one hour after completion of RUBY-FILL infusion. ( 8.2 )

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no data available on the use of rubidium Rb 82 in pregnant women. Animal reproduction studies with rubidium Rb 82 chloride have not been conducted. However, all radiopharmaceuticals have the potential to cause fetal harm depending on the fetal stage of development and the magnitude of the radiation dose. If considering rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection administration to a pregnant woman, inform the patient about the potential for adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the radiation dose from Rb 82 and the gestational timing of exposure. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of Rb 82 chloride in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant or the effects on milk production. Due to the short half-life of Rb 82 chloride (75 seconds), exposure of a breast fed infant through breast milk can be minimized by temporary discontinuation of breastfeeding [See Clinical Considerations] . The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for Rb 82, any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Rb 82 or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Minimizing Exposure Exposure to Rb 82 chloride through breast milk can be minimized if breastfeeding is discontinued when Rb 82 chloride injection is administered. Do not resume breastfeeding until at least one hour after completion of RUBY-FILL infusion.

8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of rubidium Rb 82 chloride injection in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use In elderly patients with a clinically important decrease in cardiac function, lengthen the delay between infusion and image acquisition [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 )] . Observe for the possibility of fluid overload from the infusion.

Rb 82 is analogous to potassium ion (K + ) in its biochemical behavior and is rapidly extracted by the myocardium proportional to the blood flow. Rb + participates in the sodium-potassium (Na + /K + ) ion exchange pumps that are present in cell membranes. The intracellular uptake of Rb 82 requires maintenance of ionic gradient across cell membranes. Rb 82 radioactivity in viable myocardium is higher than in infarcted tissue, reflecting intracellular retention.