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POSACONAZOLE VIATRIS 40 mg/mL
Posaconazole (posaconazole) · suspension buvable
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Official US FDA label for posaconazole
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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Posaconazole is an azole antifungal indicated as follows: Posaconazole delayed-release tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy as follows: ( 1.2 ) Posaconazole delayed-release tablets: adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who weigh greater than 40 kg 1.2 Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections Posaconazole delayed-release tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy as follows: Posaconazole delayed-release tablets: adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older who weigh greater than 40 kg Additional pediatric use information is approved for Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC NOXAFIL ® (posaconazole) delayed-release tablets. However, due to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Dosage
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation. Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets with or without food. ( 2.1 ) See the full prescribing information for important administration instructions for posaconazole delayed-release tablets ( 2.7 , 2.9 ) For adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years of age and older, see the Full Prescribing Information for dosing recommendations for posaconazole delayed-release tablets ( 1.2 , 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Important Administration Instructions Non-substitutable Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation. Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3) ]. Posaconazole delayed-release tablets Swallow tablets whole. Do not divide, crush, or chew. Administer with or without food [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . For patients who cannot eat a full meal, posaconazole delayed-release tablets should be used instead of Noxafil ® oral suspension for the prophylaxis indication. Posaconazole delayed-release tablets generally provide higher plasma drug exposures than Noxafil ® oral suspension under both fed and fasted conditions. 2.2 Recommended Dosage of Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets in Adult Patients The recommended dosage of posaconazole delayed-release tablets in adult patients for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immuno compr omised is shown in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.7 , 2.9) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Table 1: Recommended Dosage of Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets in Adult Patients Dosage Duration of Therapy Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets: Loading dose : 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) twice a day on the first day. Maintenance dose : 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) once a day, starting on the second day. Loading dose: 1 day Maintenance dose: Duration of therapy is based on recovery from neutropenia or immunosuppression. 2.3 Recommended Dosage of Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets for the Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections in Pediatric Patients Posac ona zole Delayed-Release Tablets The recommended dosage of posac ona zole delayed-release tablets in pediatric patients for the prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections is shown in Table 2 [see Dosage and Administration (2.7 , 2.9) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Posaconazole delayed-release tablets are not recom men ded for use in pediatric patients who weigh 40 kg or less because the recommended dosage cannot be achieved with this dosage form. Table 2: Recommended Dosage of Posac ona zole Delayed-Release Tablets for the Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections in Pediatric Patients (2 Years of Age and Older) Recommended Pediatric Dosage by Formulation Duration of Therapy Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets (patients weighing greater than 40 kg): Loading dose : 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) twice a day on the first day. Maintenance dose: 300 mg (three 100 mg delayed-release tablets) once a day, starting on the second day. Prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections (2 years of age and older): Duration of therapy is based on recovery from neutropenia or immunosuppression. Additional pediatric use information is app rove d for Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC NOXAFIL ® (posaconazole) delayed-release tablets. However, due to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. 2.7 Administration Instructions for Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets Swallow the posaconazole delayed-release tablets whole. Do not divide, crush, or chew. Administer posaconazole delayed-release tablets orally with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.9 Non-substitutability between Noxafil ® Oral Suspension and Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets Noxafil ® oral suspension is not substitutable with posaconazole delayed-release tablets due to the differences in the dosing of each formulation. Therefore, follow the specific dosage recommendations for each of the formulations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2 , 2.3) ] . 2.11 Dosage Modifications in Patients with Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of posaconazole delayed-release tablets is the same in patients with renal impairment compared to those with normal renal function.
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Calcineurin-Inhibitor Toxicity : Posaconazole increases concentrations of cyclosporine or tacrolimus; reduce dose of cyclosporine and tacrolimus and monitor concentrations frequently. ( 5.1 ) Arrhythmias and QTc Prolongation : Posaconazole has been shown to prolong the QTc interval and cause cases of TdP. Administer with caution to patients with potentially proarrhythmic conditions. Do not administer with drugs known to prolong QTc interval and metabolized through CYP3A4. ( 5.2 , 7.2 ) Electrolyte Disturbances : Monitor and correct, especially those involving potassium (K + ), magnesium (Mg ++ ), and calcium (Ca ++ ), before and during posaconazole therapy. ( 5.3 ) Pseudoaldosteronism : Manifested by the onset or worsening of hypertension, and abnormal laboratory findings. Monitor blood pressure and potassium levels, and manage as necessary. ( 5.4 ) Hepatic Toxicity : Elevations in liver tests may occur. Discontinuation should be considered in patients who develop abnormal liver tests or monitor liver tests during treatment. ( 5.5 ) Concomitant Use with Midazolam : Posaconazole can prolong hypnotic/sedative effects. Monitor patients and benzodiazepine receptor antagonists should be available. ( 5.7 , 7.2 ) Vincristine Toxicity : Concomitant administration of azole antifungals, including posaconazole, with vincristine has been associated with neurotoxicity and other serious adverse reactions; reserve azole antifungals, including posaconazole, for patients receiving a vinca alkaloid, including vincristine, who have no alternative antifungal treatment options. ( 5.8 , 7.2 ) Breakthrough Fungal Infections : Monitor patients with severe diarrhea or vomiting when receiving posaconazole delayed-release tablets. ( 5.10 ) Venetoclax Toxicity : Concomitant administration of posaconazole with venetoclax may increase venetoclax toxicities, including the risk of tumor lysis syndrome, neutropenia, and serious infections; monitor for toxicity and reduce venetoclax dose. ( 4.6 , 5.11 , 7.2 ) 5.1 Calcineurin-Inhibitor Toxicity Concomitant administration of posaconazole with cyclosporine or tacrolimus increases the whole blood trough concentrations of these calcineurin-inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Nephrotoxicity and leukoencephalopathy (including deaths) have been reported in clinical efficacy studies in patients with elevated cyclosporine or tacrolimus concentrations. Frequent monitoring of tacrolimus or cyclosporine whole blood trough concentrations should be performed during and at discontinuation of posaconazole treatment and the tacrolimus or cyclosporine dose adjusted accordingly. 5.2 Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation Some azoles, including posaconazole, have been associated with prolongation of the QT interval on the electrocardiogram. In addition, cases of torsades de pointes have been reported in patients taking posaconazole. Results from a multiple time-matched ECG analysis in healthy volunteers did not show any increase in the mean of the QTc interval. Multiple, time-matched ECGs collected over a 12-hour period were recorded at baseline and steady-state from 173 healthy male and female volunteers (18 to 85 years of age) administered Noxafil ® oral suspension 400 mg twice daily with a high-fat meal. In this pooled analysis, the mean QTc (Fridericia) interval change from baseline was –5 msec following administration of the recommended clinical dose. A decrease in the QTc(F) interval (–3 msec) was also observed in a small number of subjects (n=16) administered placebo. The placebo-adjusted mean maximum QTc(F) interval change from baseline was <0 msec (–8 msec). No healthy subject administered posaconazole had a QTc(F) interval ≥500 msec or an increase ≥60 msec in their QTc(F) interval from baseline. Posaconazole should be administered with caution to patients with potentially proarrhythmic conditions. Do not administer with drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval and are metabolized through CYP3A4 [see Contraindications (4.3) and Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . 5.3 Electrolyte Disturbances Electrolyte disturbances, especially those involving potassium, magnesium or calcium levels, should be monitored and corrected as necessary before and during posaconazole therapy. 5.4 Pseudoaldosteronism Pseudoaldosteronism, manifested by the onset of hypertension or worsening of hypertension, and abnormal laboratory findings (hypokalemia, low serum renin and aldosterone, and elevated 11-deoxycortisol), has been reported with posaconazole use in the postmarket setting. Monitor blood pressure and potassium levels and manage as necessary. Management of pseudoaldosteronism may include discontinuation of posaconazole, substitution with an appropriate antifungal drug that is not associated with pseudoaldosteronism, or use of aldosterone receptor antagonists. 5.5 Hepatic Toxicity Hepatic reactions (e.g., mild to moderate elevations in alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, and/or clinical hepatitis) have been reported in clinical trials. The elevations in liver tests were generally reversible on discontinuation of therapy, and in some instances these tests normalized without drug interruption. Cases of more severe hepatic reactions including cholestasis or hepatic failure including deaths have been reported in patients with serious underlying medical conditions (e.g., hematologic malignancy) during treatment with posaconazole. These severe hepatic reactions were seen primarily in subjects receiving the Noxafil ® oral suspension 800 mg daily (400 mg twice daily or 200 mg four times a day) in clinical trials. Liver tests should be evaluated at the start of and during the course of posaconazole therapy. Patients who develop abnormal liver tests during posaconazole therapy should be monitored for the development of more severe hepatic injury. Patient management should include laboratory evaluation of hepatic function (particularly liver tests and bilirubin). Discontinuation of posaconazole must be considered if clinical signs and symptoms consistent with liver disease develop that may be attributable to posaconazole. 5.6 Renal Impairment Due to the variability in exposure with posaconazole delayed-release tablets patients with severe renal impairment should be monitored closely for breakthrough fungal infections [see Dosage and Administration (2.11) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. 5.7 Midazolam Toxicity Concomitant administration of posaconazole with midazolam increases the midazolam plasma concentrations by approximately 5-fold. Increased plasma midazolam concentrations could potentiate and prolong hypnotic and sedative effects. Patients must be monitored closely for adverse effects associated with high plasma concentrations of midazolam and benzodiazepine receptor antagonists must be available to reverse these effects [see Drug Interactions (7.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 5.8 Vincristine Toxicity Concomitant administration of azole antifungals, including posaconazole, with vincristine has been associated with neurotoxicity and other serious adverse reactions, including seizures, peripheral neuropathy, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, and paralytic ileus. Reserve azole antifungals, including posaconazole, for patients receiving a vinca alkaloid, including vincristine, who have no alternative antifungal treatment options [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . 5.10 Breakthrough Fungal Infections Patients who have severe diarrhea or vomiting should be monitored closely for breakthrough fungal infections when receiving posaconazole delayed-release tablets. 5.11 Venetoclax Toxicity Concomitant administration of posaconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, with venetoclax may increase venetoclax toxicities, including the risk of tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), neutropenia, and serious infections. In patients with CLL/SLL, administration of posaconazole during initiation and the ramp-up phase of venetoclax is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4.6) ] . Refer to the venetoclax labeling for safety monitoring and dose reduction in the steady daily dosing phase in CLL/SLL patients. For patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), dose reduction and safety monitoring are recommended across all dosing phases when coadministering posaconazole with venetoclax [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . Refer to the venetoclax prescribing information for dosing instructions.
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious and otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in detail in another section of the labeling: Arrhythmias and QT Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Electrolyte Disturbances [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Pseudoaldosteronism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Adult Patients: Common adverse reactions in studies with posaconazole in adults are diarrhea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing, and hypokalemia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. at 1-866-850-2876 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 clinical trials of posaconazole cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Clinical Trial Experience with Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets for Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida Infections The safety of posaconazole delayed-release tablets has been assessed in 230 patients in clinical trials. Patients were enrolled in a non-comparative pharmacokinetic and safety trial of posaconazole delayed-release tablets when given as antifungal prophylaxis (Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablet Study). Patients were immunocompromised with underlying conditions including hematological malignancy, neutropenia post-chemotherapy, GVHD, and post HSCT. This patient population was 62% male, had a mean age of 51 years (range 19 to 78 years, 17% of patients were ≥65 years of age), and were 93% White and 16% Hispanic. Posaconazole delayed-release tablets were given for a median duration of 28 days . In this study, 20 adult patients received 200 mg daily dosage (this is not a recommended dosage [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] ) and 210 adult patients received 300 mg daily dosage (following twice daily dosing on Day 1 in each cohort). Table 9 presents adverse reactions (incidence of ≥10%) observed in patients treated with the posaconazole delayed-release tablets 300 mg daily dosage in the Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablet Study. The most frequently reported adverse reactions (>25%) in patients treated with posaconazole delayed-release tablets 300 mg once daily were diarrhea, pyrexia, and nausea. The most common adverse reaction leading to discontinuation of posaconazole delayed-release tablets 300 mg once daily was nausea (2%). Table 9: Adverse Reactions in at least 10% of Adults Receiving Posaconazole Delayed-Release Tablets (300 mg Daily Dosage) for the Prophylaxis of Invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections Adverse Reactions Posaconazole delayed-release tablet (300 mg) n=210 (%) Percentage of Patients Reporting any Adverse Reaction 99 Diarrhea 29 Pyrexia 28 Nausea 27 Hypokalemia 22 Cough 17 Edema Peripheral 16 Rash 16 Epistaxis 14 Headache 14 Mucosal Inflammation 14 Thrombocytopenia 14 Vomiting 13 Abdominal Pain 11 Hypertension 11 Anemia 10 Asthenia 10 Chills 10 Constipation 10 Hypomagnesemia 10 Additional pediatric use information is approved for Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC NOXAFIL ® (posaconazole) delayed-release tablets. However, due to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reaction has been identified during the post-approval use of posaconazole. 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. Endocrine Disorders : Pseudoaldosteronism
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| POSACONAZOLE (posaconazole) | 40 mg / 1 mL de suspension | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
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