Osilodrostat

FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Isturisa

Brand Names: Isturisa
Route: ORAL
Dosage Form: TABLET, COATED
Product Type: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Description

11 DESCRIPTION ISTURISA (osilodrostat) is a cortisol synthesis inhibitor. The chemical name of osilodrostat is 4-[(5 R )-6,7-Dihydro-5 H -pyrrolo[1,2- c ]imidazol-5-yl]-3-fluorobenzonitrile dihydrogen phosphate. Molecular formula of osilodrostat salt (phosphate) form on anhydrous basis is: (C 13 H 11 FN 3 ) (H 2 PO 4 ). Relative molecular mass of osilodrostat phosphate salt form is 325.24 g/mol. ISTURISA tablets for oral administration contains 1 mg or 5 mg of osilodrostat equivalent to 1.4 mg or 7.2 mg of osilodrostat phosphate respectively, and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. The film coat is composed of hypromellose, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide (yellow), ferric oxide (red) (1 mg only), polyethylene glycol 4000, and talc. Chemical Structure

What Is Osilodrostat Used For?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ISTURISA is indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing's syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative. ISTURISA is a cortisol synthesis inhibitor indicated for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adults with Cushing's syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, and obtain baseline electrocardiogram prior to starting ISTURISA ( 2.1 , 5.2 , 5.3 ) Initiate dosage at 2 mg orally twice daily, with or without food ( 2.2 ) Titrate dosage by 1 mg to 2 mg twice daily, no more frequently than every 2 weeks based on rate of cortisol changes, individual tolerability and improvement in signs and symptoms ( 2.2 ) Maximum recommended dosage is 30 mg twice daily ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information for complete titration, laboratory, and dosage modification recommendations ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) Patients with Hepatic Impairment: Child-Pugh B: Recommended starting dose is 1 mg twice daily ( 2.5 , 8.7 ) Child-Pugh C : Recommended starting dose is 1 mg once daily in the evening ( 2.5 , 8.7 ) 2.1 Laboratory Testing Prior to ISTURISA Initiation Correct hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia prior to starting ISTURISA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.3) ]. Obtain baseline electrocardiogram (ECG) . Repeat ECG within one week after treatment initiation, and as clinically indicated thereafter [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage, Titration, and Monitoring Initiate dosing at 2 mg orally twice daily, with or without food. Initially, titrate the dosage by 1 mg to 2 mg twice daily, no more frequently than every 2 weeks based on the rate of cortisol changes, individual tolerability and improvement in signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. If a patient tolerates ISTURISA dosage of 10 mg twice daily and continues to have elevated 24-hour urine free cortisol (UFC) levels above upper normal limit, the dosage can be titrated further by 5 mg twice daily every 2 weeks. Monitor cortisol levels from at least two 24-hour urine free cortisol collections every 1 to 2 weeks until adequate clinical response is maintained. The maintenance dosage of ISTURISA is individualized and determined by titration based on cortisol levels and patient's signs and symptoms. The maintenance dosage varied between 2 mg and 7 mg twice daily in clinical trials. The maximum recommended maintenance dosage of ISTURISA is 30 mg twice daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Once the maintenance dosage is achieved, monitor cortisol levels at least every 1 to 2 months or as indicated. 2.3 Dosage Interruptions and Modifications Decrease or temporarily discontinue ISTURISA if urine free cortisol levels fall below the target range, there is a rapid decrease in cortisol levels, and/or patients report symptoms of hypocortisolism. If necessary, glucocorticoid replacement therapy should be initiated. Stop ISTURISA and administer exogenous glucocorticoid replacement therapy if serum or plasma cortisol levels are below target range and patients have symptoms of adrenal insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. If treatment is interrupted, re-initiate ISTURISA at a lower dose when cortisol levels are within target ranges and patient symptoms have been resolved. 2.4 Recommended...

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Clinically significant adverse reactions that appear in other sections of the labeling include: Hypocortisolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] QT Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Elevations in Adrenal Hormone Precursors and Androgens [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence > 20%) are adrenal insufficiency, fatigue, nausea, headache, edema, decreased appetite, arthralgia, myalgia, and diarrhea ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Recordati Rare Diseases Inc. at 1-888-575-8344 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 clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The safety of ISTURISA was evaluated in two clinical trials in adults with Cushings disease. Study 1 (NCT02180217) was a 4-period, multicenter study with a 12-week open-label titration period, 12-week open-label maintenance period, 8-week double-blind, placebo-controlled period, and 14 to 24-week open label treatment period in 137 patients with Cushing's disease. Study 2 (NCT02697734) was a 2-period, multicenter study with a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled period and a 36-week open-label treatment period in 74 patients with Cushing's disease [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Study 1 The adverse reactions that occurred with frequency higher than 10% during the core 48-week period are shown in Table 1. Table 1: Adverse Reactions With a Frequency of More Than 10% in 48-week Clinical Study 1 in Adults with Cushing's Disease Adverse Reaction Type (N = 137) % Adrenal insufficiency Adrenal insufficiency includes glucocorticoid deficiency, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, steroid withdrawal syndrome, cortisol free urine decreased, cortisol decreased. One-third of the subjects with this event had low cortisol levels indicative of Adrenal Insufficiency. The majority of subjects had normal cortisol levels suggesting a cortisol withdrawal syndrome. 43.1 Fatigue Fatigue includes lethargy, asthenia. 38.7 Nausea 37.2 Headache Headache includes head discomfort. 30.7 Edema Edema includes edema peripheral, generalized edema, localized edema. 21.2 Nasopharyngitis 19.7 Vomiting 19 Arthralgia 17.5 Back pain 15.3 Rash Rash includes rash erythematous, rash generalized, rash maculopapular, rash papular. 15.3 Diarrhea 14.6 Blood corticotrophin increased 13.9 Dizziness Dizziness includes dizziness postural. 13.9 Abdominal pain Abdominal pain includes abdominal pain upper, abdominal discomfort 13.1 Hypokalemia Hypokalemia includes blood potassium decreased. 12.4 Myalgia 12.4 Decreased appetite 11.7 Hormone level abnormal 11.7 Hypotension Hypotension includes orthostatic hypotension, blood pressure decreased, blood pressure diastolic decreased, blood pressure systolic decreased. 11.7 Urinary tract infection 11.7 Blood testosterone increased 10.9 Pyrexia 10.9 Anemia 10.2 Cough 10.2 Hypertension 10.2 Influenza 10.2 Other notable adverse reactions which occurred with a frequency less than 10% were: hirsutism (9.5%), acne (8.8%), dyspepsia (8%), insomnia (8%), anxiety (7.3%), depression (7.3%), gastroenteritis (7.3%), malaise (6.6%), tachycardia (6.6%), alopecia (5.8%), transaminases increased (4.4%), electrocardiogram QT prolongation (3.6%), and syncope (1.5%). Description of Select Adverse Reactions from the Core 48-week Period of Study 1 Gastrointestinal Disorders Gastrointestinal disorders, predominantly nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain were reported in 69% of patients. In many cases, the episodes were of short duration (1-2 days) and the severity was mild to moderate. Hypocortisolism Hypocortisolism was reported at a rate of 31% up to 12 weeks, and 18% from Weeks 12 to 26. The majority of cases were manageable by...

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A4 Inhibitor: Reduce the dose of ISTURISA by half with concomitant use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 Inducers: An increase of ISTURISA dosage may be needed if ISTURISA is used concomitantly with strong CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 inducers. A reduction in ISTURISA dosage may be needed if strong CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 inducers are discontinued while using ISTURISA ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ISTURISA The effect of other drugs on ISTURISA can be found in Table 3. Table 3: Effect of Other Drugs on ISTURISA CYP3A4 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of ISTURISA with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (e.g., itraconazole, clarithromycin) may cause an increase in osilodrostat concentration and may increase the risk of ISTURISA-related adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Intervention : Reduce the dose of ISTURISA by half with concomitant use of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 Inducers Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of ISTURISA with strong CYP3A4 and/or CYP2B6 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, rifampin, phenobarbital) may cause a decrease in osilodrostat concentration and may reduce the efficacy of ISTURISA [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Discontinuation of strong CYP3A4 and/or CYP2B6 inducers while using ISTURISA may cause an increase in osilodrostat concentration and may increase the risk of ISTURISA-related adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Intervention: During concomitant use of ISTURISA with strong CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 inducers, monitor cortisol concentration and patient's signs and symptoms. An increase in ISTURISA dosage may be needed. Upon discontinuation of strong CYP3A4 and CYP2B6 inducers during ISTURISA treatment, monitor cortisol concentration and patient's signs and symptoms. A reduction in ISTURISA dosage may be needed. 7.2 Effect of ISTURISA on Other Drugs ISTURISA should be used with caution when coadministered with CYP1A2 and CYP2C19 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, such as theophylline, tizanidine, and S-mephenytoin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on osilodrostat use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. There are risks to the mother and fetus associated with active Cushing's Syndrome during pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations ). No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in reproduction studies in pregnant rats and rabbits when exposed to osilodrostat during organogenesis at doses that produced maternal exposures of 7 and 0.5-times the 30 mg twice daily maximum clinical dose, by AUC. In rabbits, exposures associated with maternal toxicity at 7-times the maximum clinical dose resulted in decreased fetal viability. No adverse developmental outcomes were observed in a pre- and postnatal development study with administration of osilodrostat to pregnant rats from organogenesis through lactation at 8-times the 30 mg twice daily maximum clinical dose (see Data ). 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%-4% and 15%-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Active Cushing Syndrome during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality (including gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, maternal death, miscarriage, fetal loss, and preterm birth). Data Animal Data Osilodrostat administered to pregnant Wistar Han rats from gestation day 6-17 at doses of 0.5, 5, 50 mg/kg did not adversely affect embryo-fetal development up to 5 mg/kg (8-times the 30mg twice daily maximum clinical dose, by AUC). Maternal toxicity, increased embryonic and fetal deaths, decreased fetal weights, and malformations occurred at 50 mg/kg (118-times the...

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage may result in severe hypocortisolism. Signs and symptoms suggestive of hypocortisolism may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, low blood pressure, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and syncope. In case of suspected overdosage, ISTURISA should be temporarily discontinued, cortisol levels should be checked, and if necessary, corticosteroid supplementation should be initiated. Close surveillance may be necessary, including monitoring of the QT interval, blood pressure, glucose, fluid, and electrolyte until the patient's condition is stable.

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied ISTURISA (osilodrostat) tablets are supplied as follows: Tablet Strength Description Package Configuration NDC No. 1 mg Pale yellow, unscored, round, biconvex with beveled edge tablet, debossed "1" on one side. Each carton contains 6 blister packs for a total of 60 tablets. Each blister pack contains 10 tablets. 55292-330-60 5 mg Yellow, unscored, round, biconvex with beveled edge tablet, debossed "5" on one side. 55292-331-60 Storage and Handling Store at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F); protect from moisture.

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