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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
MYTESI is indicated for symptomatic relief of non-infectious diarrhea
in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Before starting MYTESI, rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea [see
Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
The recommended adult dosage of MYTESI is 125 mg taken orally
two times a day, with or without food.
Do not crush or chew MYTESI tablets. Swallow whole.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Delayed-Release Tablets: 125 mg of crofelemer as a white, oval,
delayed-release tablet printed on one side with 125SLXP.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
None.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Risks of Treatment in Patients with Infectious Diarrhea
Before starting MYTESI, rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea. If
infectious etiologies are not considered, and MYTESI is initiated based on
a presumptive diagnosis of non-infectious diarrhea, then there is a risk
that patients with infectious etiologies will not receive the appropriate
treatments, and their disease may worsen. MYTESI is not indicated for the
treatment of infectious diarrhea.
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying
conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug
cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug
and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
A total of 696 HIV-positive patients in three placebo-controlled trials
received MYTESI for a mean duration of 78 days. Of the total population
across the three trials, 229 patients received a dosage of 125 mg twice
a day for a mean duration of 141 days, and 171 patients received one
of four higher than recommended dosages for a mean duration of 139
days (N=69) 14 days (N=102), 146 days (N=54), and 14 days (N=242),
respectively.
Adverse reactions in patients treated with MYTESI 125 mg twice
daily that occurred in at least 2% of patients and at a higher incidence
than placebo are provided in Table 1.
Table 1: Common Adverse Reactions* in HIV-Positive Patients in
Three Placebo-Controlled Trials
Adverse Reaction MYTESI
125 mg
Twice Daily
N = 229
n (%)
Placebo
N = 274
n (%)
Upper respiratory tract infection 13 (6) 4 (2)
Bronchitis 9 (4) 0
Cough 8 (4) 3 (1)
Flatulence 7 (3) 3 (1)
Increased bilirubin 7 (3) 3 (1)
Nausea 6 (3) 4 (2)
Back pain 6 (3) 4 (2)
Arthralgia 6 (3) 0
Urinary tract infection 5 (2) 2 (1)
Nasopharyngitis
5 (2) 2 (1)
Musculoskeletal pain 5 (2) 1 (<1)
Hemorrhoids 5 (2) 0
Giardiasis 5 (2) 0
Anxiety 5 (2) 1 (<1)
Increased alanine aminotransferase 5 (2) 3 (1)
Abdominal distension 5 (2) 1 (<1)
* occurring in at least 2% of patients and at a higher incidence than
placebo
Less common adverse reactions that occurred in between 1% and
2% of patients taking 125 mg twice daily of MYTESI were abdominal
pain, acne, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased conjugated
bilirubin, increased unconjugated blood bilirubin, constipation, depression,
dermatitis, dizziness, dry mouth, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, herpes zoster,
nephrolithiasis, pain in extremity, pollakiuria, sinusitis and decreased
white blood cell count.
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Nelfinavir, Zidovudine, and Lamivudine
MYTESI administration did not have a clinically relevant interaction
with nelfinavir, zidovudine, or lamivudine in a drug-drug interaction trial
[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C
Reproduction studies performed with crofelemer in rats at oral
doses up to 177 times the recommended daily human dose of 250 mg
(approximately 4.2 mg/kg) revealed no evidence of impaired fertility
or harm to the fetus. In pregnant rabbits, crofelemer at an oral dose of
about 96 times the recommended daily human dose of 4.2 mg/kg caused
abortions and resorptions of fetuses. However, it is not clear whether
these effects are related to the maternal toxicity observed. A pre- and
postnatal development study performed with crofelemer in rats at oral
doses of up to 177 times the recommended daily human dose of 4.2
mg/kg revealed no evidence of adverse pre- and postnatal effects in
offspring. There are, however, no adequate, well-controlled studies in
pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always
predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy
only if clearly needed.
8.3 Nursing Mothers
It is not known whether crofelemer is excreted in human milk.
Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the
potential for adverse reactions in nursing infants from MYTESI, a decision
should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the
drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
8.4 Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of MYTESI have not been established in
pediatric patients.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical studies with MYTESI did not include sufficient numbers of
patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently
than younger patients.
8.6 Use in Patients with Low CD4 Counts and High Viral Loads
No dose modifications are recommended with respect to CD4 cell
count and HIV viral load, based on the findings in subgroups of patients
defined by CD4 cell count and HIV viral load.
The safety profile of MYTESI was similar in patients with baseline
CD4 cell count less than 404 cells/microL (lower limit of normal range)
(N=388) and patients with baseline CD4 cell counts greater than or equal
to 404 cells/microL (N=289).
The safety profile of crofelemer was similar in patients with baseline
HIV viral loads less than 400 copies/mL (N = 412) and patients with
baseline HIV viral loads greater than or equal to 400 copies/mL (N = 278).
11 DESCRIPTION
MYTESI (crofelemer) delayed-release tablets is an anti-diarrheal,
enteric-coated drug product for oral administration. It contains 125 mg of
crofelemer, a botanical drug substance that is derived from the red latex
of Croton lechleri Müll. Arg. Crofelemer is an oligomeric proanthocyanidin
mixture primarily composed of (+)–catechin, (–)–epicatechin, (+)–
gallocatechin, and (–)–epigallocatechin monomer units linked in random
sequence, as represented below. The average degree of polymerization
for the oligomers ranges between 5 and 7.5, as determined by
phloroglucinol degradation.
n
R
O
HO
OH
OH
OH
OH
R
O
HO
OH
OH
OH
OH
R
O
HO
OH
OH
OH
OH
R = H or OH range n = 3 to 5.5
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium,
magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.
Coating ingredients: ethylacrylate and methylacrylate copolymer
dispersion, talc, triethyl citrate, and white dispersion which contains
xanthan gum, titanium dioxide, propyl paraben, and methyl paraben.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Crofelemer is an inhibitor of both the cyclic adenosine
monophosphate (cAMP)-stimulated cystic fibrosis transmembrane
conductance regulator (CFTR) chloride ion (Cl¯) channel, and the calcium-
activated Cl¯ channels (CaCC) at the luminal membrane of enterocytes.
The CFTR Cl¯ channel and CaCC regulate Cl¯ and fluid secretion by
intestinal epithelial cells. Crofelemer acts by blocking Cl¯ secretion and
accompanying high volume water loss in diarrhea, normalizing the flow of
Cl¯ and water in the gastrointestinal tract.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
Consistent with the mechanism of action of crofelemer (i.e.,
inhibition of CFTR and CaCC in the gastrointestinal lumen), data suggest
stool chloride concentrations decreased in patients treated with
crofelemer 500 mg four times daily (8-times the recommended daily
dosage) (n=25) for four days relative to placebo (n=24); stool chloride
concentrations decreased in both African American patients treated with
crofelemer (n=3) relative to placebo (n=5) and non-African American
patients treated with MYTESI (n=22) relative to placebo (n=19).
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
These highlights do not include all the information needed to use
MYTESI safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for
MYTESI.
MYTESI
®
(crofelemer) delayed-release tablets, for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 2012
---------------------RECENT MAJOR CHANGES-----------------------
Dosage and Administration (2) 02/2018
Warnings and Precautions (5.1) 02/2018
------------------INDICATIONS AND USAGE---------------------------
MYTESI is an anti-diarrheal indicated for the symptomatic relief of
non-infectious diarrhea in adult patients with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral
therapy. (1)
-------------------DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION-------------------
Before starting MYTESI, rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea. (2, 5.1)
The recommended adult dosage is 125 mg taken orally twice a day, with
or without food. (2)
Do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow whole. (2)
---------------DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS-------------------
Delayed-Release Tablets: 125 mg (3)
------------------------CONTRAINDICATIONS------------------------
None (4)
-----------------WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS--------------------
Risks of Treatment in Patients with Infectious Diarrhea: Consider
infectious etiologies of diarrhea before starting treatment to reduce the
risk of inappropriate therapy and worsening disease. (2, 5.1)
--------------------------ADVERSE REACTIONS---------------------
Most common adverse reactions (≥ 3%) are: upper respiratory tract
infection, bronchitis, cough, flatulence and increased bilirubin. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Napo
Pharmaceuticals at 1-844-722-8256 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Revised 02/2018
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
5. 1 Risks of Treatment in Patients with Infectious Diarrhea
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
7.1 Nelfinavir, Zidovudine, and Lamivudine
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1 Pregnancy
8.3 Nursing Mothers
8.4 Pediatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use
8.6 Use in Patients with Low CD4 Counts and High Viral Loads
11 DESCRIPTION
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1 Mechanism of Action
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
14 CLINICAL STUDIES
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
* Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information
are not listed.
MYTESI
(CROFELEMER) DELAYED-
RELEASE TABLETS
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