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Meloxicam, Rizatriptan

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Symbravo

Brand Names
Symbravo
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
Route
ORAL
Dosage Form
TABLET
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

⚠ Boxed Warning (Black Box)

WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Risk Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use [see Warnings & Precautions (5.1) ] . SYMBRAVO is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings & Precautions (5.1) ] . Gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events [see Warnings & Precautions (5.2) ] . WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use (5.1) . SYMBRAVO is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery ( 4 , 5.1 ). NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. These events can occur at any time during use and without warning symptoms. Elderly patients and patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease and/or GI bleeding are at greater risk for serious GI events ( 5.2 ).

Description

11 DESCRIPTION SYMBRAVO contains meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and rizatriptan (as rizatriptan benzoate), a selective 5-HT 1B/1D receptor agonist. Meloxicam Meloxicam has the molecular formula C 14 H 13 N 3 O 4 S 2 and is chemically designated as 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5 methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide. It has a molecular weight of 351.4 g/mole. The structural formula is: Meloxicam is a pastel yellow solid, practically insoluble in water, with higher solubility observed in strong acids and bases. It is very slightly soluble in methanol. Meloxicam has an apparent partition coefficient (log P) = 0.1 in n-octanol/buffer pH 7.4. Meloxicam has pKa values of 1.1 and 4.2. Rizatriptan Rizatriptan benzoate has the molecular formula C 15 H 19 N 5 · C 7 H 6 O 2 and is chemically designated as N,N-dimethyl-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H indole-3 ethanamine monobenzoate. The molecular weight of the free base rizatriptan is 269.4 g/mole. The structural formula is: Rizatriptan benzoate is a white to off-white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water at about 42 mg per mL (expressed as free base) at 25°C. Each SYMBRAVO tablet for oral administration contains 20 mg of meloxicam and 10 mg of rizatriptan (equivalent to 14.5 mg of rizatriptan benzoate). Each tablet also contains the excipients colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium bicarbonate, sulfobutyl-ether-ß-cyclodextrin sodium, talc, and titanium dioxide. Structure Structure

What Is Meloxicam, Rizatriptan Used For?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE SYMBRAVO is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use SYMBRAVO should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response for the first migraine attack treated with SYMBRAVO, the diagnosis of migraine should be reconsidered before SYMBRAVO is administered to treat any subsequent attacks. SYMBRAVO is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine attacks. SYMBRAVO is not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache. SYMBRAVO is a combination of meloxicam (an NSAID) and rizatriptan (a serotonin (5-HT) 1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)), indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1 ). Limitations of Use SYMBRAVO should only be used where a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established ( 1 ). SYMBRAVO is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine ( 1 ). SYMBRAVO is not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache ( 1 ).

Dosage and Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose of SYMBRAVO is one tablet by mouth as needed ( 2.1 ). The maximum daily dose is 20 mg meloxicam and 10 mg rizatriptan (1 tablet) ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dose The recommended dose of SYMBRAVO is one tablet (containing 20 mg meloxicam and 10 mg rizatriptan) by mouth, as needed for the acute treatment of migraine. The maximum daily dose should not exceed one tablet. The safety and effectiveness of a second dose for the same migraine attack have not been established. The safety of treating, on average, more than 7 headaches in a 30-day period has not been established. Use for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals [see Warnings and Precautions (5) ] . 2.2 Administration Swallow SYMBRAVO tablets whole. Do not crush, divide, or chew the tablets. SYMBRAVO can be taken with or without food. 2.3 Not Substitutable with Other Formulations of Meloxicam and of Rizatriptan SYMBRAVO tablets have not shown equivalent systemic exposures to other formulations of oral meloxicam and of oral rizatriptan. Therefore, SYMBRAVO tablets are not substitutable with other formulations of oral meloxicam or oral rizatriptan products, even if the milligram strengths are the same. Do not substitute SYMBRAVO with similar dose strengths of other meloxicam or rizatriptan products [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events and Myocardial Infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] GI Bleeding, Ulceration, and Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Cerebrovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Anaphylactic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Chest, Throat, Neck and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Other Vasospasm Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Hypertension/Increase in Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Heart Failure and Edema [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] Serious Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13) ] Fetal Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14) ] Hematologic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] Exacerbation of Asthma Related to Aspirin Sensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16 )] Medication Overuse Headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.17) ] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.18) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥1% and greater than placebo) are dizziness and somnolence ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Axsome Therapeutics at 1-800-484-1672 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 clinical practice. In two randomized, double-blind, controlled trials in adults with migraine, a total of 581 patients received a single dose of SYMBRAVO after the onset of a migraine attack (Studies 1 and 2) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . The most common adverse reactions from these two trials after treatment with SYMBRAVO (incidence ≥1% and greater than placebo) are provided in Table 1. Table 1: Incidence (≥1% and Greater than Placebo) of Adverse Reactions after a Single Dose of SYMBRAVO in Adults (Study 1 and Study 2) SYMBRAVO N=581 a % Rizatriptan 10 mg N=434 b % Meloxicam 20 mg N=433 b % Placebo N=361 a % Somnolence 2 2 2 1 Dizziness 2 2 1 1 a Study 1 and Study 2 pooled b Data from Study 1 only; Study 2 did not include arms with each individual component Long-term safety was assessed in 706 patients dosing intermittently for up to 12 months in an open-label extension trial where patients treated at least 2 migraines per month with SYMBRAVO. Of these 706 patients, 496 patients were exposed to SYMBRAVO for at least 6 months, and 132 were exposed for at least 12 months, all of whom treated at least 2 migraine attacks per month, on average. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been reported with the individual components of SYMBRAVO, meloxicam and rizatriptan, from postmarketing experience. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Meloxicam Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Agranulocytosis Hepatobiliary Disorders: Jaundice; liver failure Psychiatric Disorders: Alterations in mood (such as mood elevation) Renal and Urinary Disorders: Acute urinary retention; interstitial nephritis Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: Infertility female Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Anaphylactic reactions including shock; erythema multiforme; exfoliative dermatitis; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; fixed drug eruption (FDE); toxic epidermal necrolysis [see Warnings and Precautions...

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, SSRIs/SNRIs): Monitor patients for bleeding who are concomitantly taking SYMBRAVO with drugs that interfere with hemostasis. Concomitant use of SYMBRAVO and analgesic doses of aspirin is not generally recommended ( 7.1 ). ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, or Beta-Blockers: Concomitant use with SYMBRAVO may diminish the antihypertensive effect of these drugs. Monitor blood pressure ( 7.1 ). ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: Concomitant use with SYMBRAVO in elderly, volume-depleted, or those with renal impairment may result in deterioration of renal function. In such high-risk patients, monitor for signs of worsening renal function ( 7.1 ). Diuretics: NSAIDs can reduce natriuretic effect of furosemide and thiazide diuretics. Monitor patients to assure diuretic efficacy including antihypertensive effects ( 7.1 ). Lithium: Monitor for increases in lithium plasma levels ( 7.1 ) Methotrexate: Monitor for increases methotrexate plasma levels. ( 7.1 ). 7.1 Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with SYMBRAVO See Table 2 for clinically significant drug interactions with SYMBRAVO [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 2: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with SYMBRAVO Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact Meloxicam and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of meloxicam and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone. Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. Case-control and cohort epidemiological studies showed that concomitant use of drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and an NSAID may potentiate the risk of bleeding more than an NSAID alone. Intervention Monitor patients with concomitant use of SYMBRAVO with anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g., aspirin), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) for signs of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] . Caution should be used when administering SYMBRAVO with warfarin since patients on warfarin may experience changes in International Normalized Ratio (INR) and an increased risk of bleeding complications when a new medication is introduced. Aspirin Clinical Impact Controlled clinical studies showed that the concomitant use of NSAIDs and analgesic doses of aspirin does not produce any greater therapeutic effect than the use of NSAIDs alone. In a clinical study, the concomitant use of an NSAID and aspirin was associated with a significantly increased incidence of GI adverse reactions as compared to use of the NSAID alone [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 )]. Intervention Concomitant use of SYMBRAVO and analgesic doses of aspirin is not generally recommended because of the increased risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.15) ] . In the setting of concomitant use of...

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS SYMBRAVO is contraindicated in patients with: Ischemic coronary artery disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia), or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease [see Warnings & Precautions (5.1) ] . Coronary artery vasospasm including Prinzmetal’s angina [see Warnings & Precautions (5.1) ] . In the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Warnings & Precautions (5.1) ] . History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) [see Warnings & Precautions (5.4) ] . Hemiplegic or basilar migraine. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) [see Warnings & Precautions (5.7) ] . Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings & Precautions (5.7) ] . Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings & Precautions (5.9) ] . Concomitant use of propranolol [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of an ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-HT1 agonist (e.g., another triptan) [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Concurrent administration or recent discontinuation (i.e., within 2 weeks) of a MAO-A inhibitor [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and angioedema seen) to SYMBRAVO, meloxicam, rizatriptan, NSAIDs or any of the excipients in SYMBRAVO [see Warnings & Precautions (5.5) , Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . History of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, sometimes fatal anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients [see Warnings & Precautions (5.16 )] . Moderate to severe renal insufficiency in patients who are at risk for renal failure due to volume depletion or who are on dialysis [see Warnings & Precautions (5.11 )]. Ischemic coronary artery disease or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease ( 4 ) Coronary artery vasospasm ( 4 ) In the...

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy SYMBRAVO has not been studied in pregnant women. However, there are data pertaining to the use of the individual components, meloxicam and rizatriptan during pregnancy. These data are described below. Risk Summary 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. The reported rate of major birth defects among infants born to women with migraine range from 2.2% to 2.9% and the reported rate of miscarriage was 17%, which are similar to rates reported in women without migraine. Meloxicam Use of NSAIDs, including SYMBRAVO, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Because of these risks, limit dose and duration of SYMBRAVO use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid SYMBRAVO use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy [see Clinical Considerations, Data] . Premature Closure of Fetal Ductus Arteriosus Use of NSAIDs, including SYMBRAVO, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. Oligohydramnios/Neonatal Renal Impairment Use of NSAIDs at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. Data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of NSAID use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. In animal reproduction studies, embryofetal death was observed in rats and rabbits treated during the period of organogenesis with meloxicam at oral doses equivalent to 0.5 and 4.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 20 mg of meloxicam, based on body surface area (mg/m 2 ). Increased incidence of septal heart...

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE No overdoses of SYMBRAVO were reported during clinical trials in adults. Evaluation and treatment of SYMBRAVO overdose is based on experience with the individual components, meloxicam and rizatriptan. In case of an overdosage, discontinue SYMBRAVO and contact a regional poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose of Meloxicam Symptoms following acute meloxicam overdoses have been typically limited to lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and epigastric pain, which have been generally reversible with supportive care. Gastrointestinal bleeding has occurred. Hypertension, acute renal failure, respiratory depression and coma have occurred, but were rare [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.9 , 5.11 , 5.15 )] . Manage patients with symptomatic and supportive care following a meloxicam overdosage. There are no specific antidotes. Consider emesis and/or activated charcoal (60 to 100 grams in adults, 1 to 2 grams per kg of body weight in pediatric patients) and/or osmotic cathartic in symptomatic patients seen within four hours of ingestion or in patients with a large overdosage (5 to 10 times the recommended dosage). Forced diuresis, alkalinization of urine, hemodialysis, or hemoperfusion may be employed but are not likely to be useful due to high protein binding. There is limited experience with meloxicam overdose. In four reported cases of meloxicam overdose, patients took 6- to 11-times the highest available oral dose of meloxicam tablets (15 mg); all recovered. Cholestyramine is known to accelerate the clearance of meloxicam. Accelerated removal of meloxicam by 4 g doses of cholestyramine given three times a day was demonstrated in a clinical trial. Administration of cholestyramine may be useful following an overdosage. Overdose of Rizatriptan In a clinical pharmacology study in which 12 adult subjects received rizatriptan at total cumulative doses of 80 mg (given within four hours), two of the subjects experienced syncope, dizziness,...

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied SYMBRAVO tablets are white, modified capsule-shaped, film-coated and debossed with "MXRZ" on one side and "20/10" on the other. SYMBRAVO is supplied in the following package configuration: Package Configuration Strength NDC Code Bottles of 9 tablets meloxicam 20 mg and rizatriptan 10 mg 81968-020-09 16.2 Storage and Handling Store SYMBRAVO in the original bottle at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] .

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