Maralixibat Chloride
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Livmarli
- Brand Names
- Livmarli
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage Form
- TABLET
- Product Type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Description
11 DESCRIPTION LIVMARLI (maralixibat) is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor. Maralixibat is present as a chloride salt with the chemical name 1-[[4-[[4-[(4 R ,5 R )-3,3-dibutyl-7-(dimethylamino)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-1,1-dioxido-1-benzothiepin-5-yl]phenoxy]methyl]phenyl]methyl]-4-aza-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane chloride. The molecular formula of maralixibat chloride is C 40 H 56 ClN 3 O 4 S with a molecular weight of 710.42. It has the following chemical structure: LIVMARLI oral solution is supplied in a multiple-dose bottle containing 9.5 mg of maralixibat per mL (equivalent to 10 mg of maralixibat chloride per mL), or containing 19 mg of maralixibat per mL (equivalent to 20 mg of maralixibat chloride per mL). The oral solution contains the following inactive ingredients: edetate disodium, grape flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, and sucralose. The pH of the oral solution is 3.8 – 4.8. LIVMARLI tablets are available in 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg strengths of maralixibat (equivalent to 10.5 mg, 15.8 mg, 21 mg, and 31.6 mg maralixibat chloride, respectively). The tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: crospovidone, glyceryl distearate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide. Chemical structure
What Is Maralixibat Chloride Used For?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LIVMARLI is an ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor indicated for:
the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). ( 1.1 ) the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). ( 1.2 ) o Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein. ( 14.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Alagille Syndrome LIVMARLI ® is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 3 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS). 1.2 Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus in Patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis LIVMARLI is indicated for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC). Limitations of Use: LIVMARLI is not recommended in a subgroup of PFIC type 2 patients with specific ABCB11 variants resulting in non-functional or complete absence of bile salt export pump (BSEP) protein [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/mL for treatment of ALGS. ( 2.1 ) Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 19 mg/mL for treatment of PFIC. ( 2.1 ) LIVMARLI Tablets can be used for treatment of both ALGS and PFIC in patients weighing 25 kg and above who can swallow tablets. ( 2.1 ) ALGS: ○ The recommended dosage is 380 mcg/kg once daily, taken 30 minutes before a meal in the morning. ○ Starting dose is 190 mcg/kg orally once daily,and should be increased to 380 mcg/kg daily after one week, as tolerated and not to exceed a maximum daily dose of 28.5 mg per day for the oral solution and 30 mg per day for the tablets. ( 2.2 ) PFIC: ○ The recommended dosage is 570 mcg/kg twice daily before a meal. ○ Starting dose is 285 mcg/kg orally once daily in the morning and should be increased to 285 mcg/kg twice daily, 428 mcg/kg twice daily, and then to 570 mcg/kg twice daily, as tolerated and not to exceed a maximum daily dose of 38 mg per day for the oral solution and 40 mg per day for the tablets. ( 2.3 ) See full prescribing information for additional dosage details for LIVMARLI oral solution and tablet formulations. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Important Administration Information Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/mL for treatment of ALGS. Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 19 mg/mL for treatment of PFIC. The two strengths of LIVMARLI Oral Solution, 9.5 mg/mL and 19 mg/mL, should not be substituted for one another when treating PFIC patients [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ]. LIVMARLI tablets can be used for treatment of both ALGS and PFIC in patients weighing 25 kg and above who can swallow tablets. Select LIVMARLI Oral Solution or LIVMARLI Tablets based on the patient's weight and ability to swallow tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3 )]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage for Alagille Syndrome Use LIVMARLI Oral Solution 9.5 mg/ mL or LIVMARLI Tablets for the treatment of ALGS . The recommended dosage is 380 mcg/kg once daily, taken 30 minutes before a meal in the morning. Start dosing at 190 mcg/kg administered orally once daily; after one week, increase to 380 mcg/kg once daily, as tolerated. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 28.5 mg (3 mL) per day for LIVMARLI Oral solution and 30 mg per day for LIVMARLI tablets. Refer to the dosage by weight guidelines presented in Table 1 for LIVMARLI Oral Solution and Table 2 for LIVMARLI tablets. Table 1: 9.5 mg/mL LIVMARLI Oral Solution for Patients with ALGS: Volume per Dose (mL) by Weight Patient Weight (kg) Days 1-7 (190 mcg/kg once daily) Beginning Day 8 (380 mcg/kg once daily) 9.5 mg/mL Solution (for ALGS) Volume per Dose (mL) 5 to 6 0.1 0.2 7 to 9 0.15 0.3 10 to 12 0.2 0.45 13 to 15 0.3 0.6 16 to 19 0.35 0.7 20 to 24 0.45 0.9 25 to 29 0.5 1 30 to 34 0.6 1.25 35 to 39 0.7 1.5 40 to 49 0.9 1.75 50 to 59 1 2.25 60 to 69 1.25 2.5 70 or higher 1.5 3 Table 2: LIVMARLI Tablets for Patients with ALGS: Dosage by Weight* *Select the appropriate product based on the patient's weight and...Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling:
Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Fat Soluble Vitamin (FSV) Deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥5%) are: ALGS: diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, liver test abnormalities, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 ) PFIC: diarrhea, fat soluble vitamin deficiency, abdominal pain, liver test abnormalities, hematochezia, and bone fractures. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mirum Pharmaceuticals at 1-855-MRM-4YOU or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 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. ALGS: In the Alagille syndrome clinical development program, which includes five clinical studies comprising 86 patients, patients received doses of LIVMARLI up to 760 mcg/kg per day with a median duration of exposure of 32.3 months (range: 0.03 – 60.9 months). In Trial 1, the 4-week placebo control period occurred after 18 weeks of LIVMARLI treatment. In two supportive studies that included long-term open‑label extensions, only 13 weeks of placebo-controlled treatment occurred which evaluated doses lower than 380 mcg/kg/day. The majority of LIVMARLI exposure in the development program occurred without a placebo control in open-label trial extensions. The most common adverse reactions (≥5%) for ALGS patients treated with LIVMARLI are presented in Table 5 below. Treatment interruptions or dose reductions occurred in 5 (6%) patients due to diarrhea, abdominal pain, or vomiting. Table 5: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 5% of Patients Treated with LIVMARLI in the ALGS Clinical Development Program *Terms were defined as: Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency includes: A, D, E, or K deficiency, or INR increase Abdominal Pain includes : abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper Transaminases increased includes : ALT abnormal, ALT increased, AST abnormal, AST increased Bone Fracture includes: tibia fracture, rib fracture, hand fracture, humerus fracture, pathological fracture, forearm fracture, clavicle fracture 1 Exposure adjusted incidence rate for each adverse reaction type was calculated using the first occurrence of this adverse reaction per patient LIVMARLI (n=86) Adverse Reaction Any Grade n (%) Number of events per 100 person‑years 1 Diarrhea 48 (55.8%) 41.6 Abdominal pain* 46 (53.5%) 38.6 Vomiting 35 (40.7%) 19.8 Nausea 7 (8.1%) 2.9 Fat-Soluble Vitamin deficiency* 22 (25.6%) 11.1 Transaminases increased (ALT, AST)* 16 (18.6%) 6.9 Bone Fractures* 8 (9.3%) 3.3 Liver Test Abnormalities Increase in Transaminases In a pooled analysis of patients with ALGS (N=86) administered LIVMARLI, increases in hepatic transaminases (ALT) were observed. Seven (8.1%) patients discontinued LIVMARLI due to ALT increases. Three (3.5%) patients had a decrease in dose or interruption of LIVMARLI in response to ALT increases. In the majority of cases, the elevations resolved or improved after discontinuation or dose modification of LIVMARLI. In some cases, the elevations resolved or improved without change in LIVMARLI dosing. Increases to more than three times baseline in ALT occurred in 26% of patients treated with LIVMARLI and increases to more than five times baseline occurred in 3%. AST increases to more than three times baseline occurred in 16% of patients treated with LIVMARLI, and an increase to more than five times baseline occurred in one patient. Elevations in transaminases were asymptomatic and not associated with bilirubin elevations or other...Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS
Bile Acid Sequestrants: Modify LIVMARLI administration schedule. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effects of Other Drugs on LIVMARLI Bile Acid Binding Resins Bile acid binding resins may bind to maralixibat in the gut. Administer LIVMARLI at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after administration of bile acid binding resins (e.g., cholestyramine, colesevelam, or colestipol). 7.2 Effects of LIVMARLI on Other Drugs OATP2B1 substrates Maralixibat is an OATP2B1 inhibitor based on in vitro studies. A decrease in the oral absorption of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g., statins) due to OATP2B1 inhibition in the GI tract cannot be ruled out. Consider monitoring the drug effects of OATP2B1 substrates (e.g. statins) as needed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LIVMARLI is contraindicated in patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with prior or active hepatic decompensation events (e.g., variceal hemorrhage, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy). ( 4 )
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Maternal use at the recommended clinical dose of LIVMARLI is not expected to result in measurable fetal exposure because systemic absorption following oral administration is low [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Clinical Considerations ] . In animal reproduction studies, no developmental effects were observed (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects for ALGS is higher than the general population because ALGS is an autosomal dominant condition. The background risk of miscarriage for ALGS is unknown. The background risk of birth defects and miscarriage for PFIC 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. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Maralixibat may inhibit the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (FSV). Monitor for FSV deficiency and supplement as needed. Increased supplementation of FSVs may be needed during pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Data Animal Data No effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in pregnant rats treated orally with up to 1000 mg/kg/day (approximately 3300 to 12000 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC [area under the plasma concentration-time curve]) or in pregnant rabbits treated orally with up to 250 mg/kg/day (approximately 1200 to 4700 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC) during the period of organogenesis. No effects on postnatal development were observed in a pre- and postnatal development study, in which female rats were treated orally with up to 750 mg/kg/day during organogenesis through lactation. Maternal systemic exposure to maralixibat at the maximum dose tested was approximately 2500 to 9400 times the maximum recommended dose based on AUC.
Overdosage
10 OVERDOSAGE Single doses of maralixibat up to 500 mg, approximately 18-fold higher than the recommended dose, have been administered in healthy adults and were tolerated without a meaningful increase in adverse effects when compared to lower doses. If an overdose occurs, discontinue LIVMARLI, monitor the patient for any signs and symptoms and institute general supportive measures if needed. LIVMARLI contains propylene glycol as an excipient. In cases of suspected overdose, monitor for signs of propylene glycol toxicity, including hemolysis, hyperosmolarity with anion gap metabolic acidosis, acute kidney injury, and CNS toxicity. Discontinue LIVMARLI if propylene glycol toxicity is suspected.
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING LIVMARLI Oral Solution LIVMARLI is a clear, colorless to yellow oral solution. For ALGS: 9.5 mg per mL
Each amber plastic bottle contains LIVMARLI oral solution at a concentration of 9.5 mg per mL. One 30 mL amber plastic bottle: NDC 79378-110-01 For PFIC: 19 mg per mL Each amber plastic bottle contains LIVMARLI oral solution at a concentration of 19 mg per mL. One 30 mL amber plastic bottle: NDC 79378-111-01 LIVMARLI Tablets 10 mg are white to off-white round tablets debossed with MRX on one side, 10 on the other side. Bottles of 30 tablets: NDC 79378-210-30 15 mg are white to off-white modified oval tablets debossed with MRX on one side, 15 on the other side. Bottles of 30 tablets: NDC 79378-215-30 20 mg are white to off-white round tablets debossed with MRX on one side, 20 on the other side. Bottles of 30 tablets: NDC 79378-220-30 30 mg are white to off-white round tablets debossed with MRX on one side, 30 on the other side. Bottles of 30 tablets: NDC 79378-230-30 Storage and Handling Store unopened LIVMARLI oral solution and tablets between 20°C and 25°C (68°F and 77°F), excursion permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Discard any remaining LIVMARLI oral solution 100 days after opening the bottle [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
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