Deoxycholic Acid
Generic Name: deoxycholic acid
Brand Names:
Kybella
11 DESCRIPTION KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) injection, 10 mg/mL is a clear colorless, sterile solution for subcutaneous use. It contains a cytolytic agent, deoxycholic acid, as the active ingredient. The chemical name of deoxycholic acid is 3α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, and its molecular formula is C 24 H 40 O 4 , and its molecular weight is 392.57 g/mol.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) injection, 10 mg/mL is a clear colorless, sterile solution for subcutaneous use. It contains a cytolytic agent, deoxycholic acid, as the active ingredient. The chemical name of deoxycholic acid is 3α,12α-dihydroxy-5β-cholan-24-oic acid, and its molecular formula is C 24 H 40 O 4 , and its molecular weight is 392.57 g/mol.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KYBELLA ® (deoxycholic acid) injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. Limitations of use The safe and effective use of KYBELLA for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region has not been established and is not recommended. KYBELLA is a cytolytic drug indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. ( 1 ) Limit ation s of use The safe and effective use of KYBELLA for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region has not been established and is not recommended. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 0.2 mL injections spaced 1 cm apart until all sites in the planned treatment area have been injected. ( 2.1 ) Up to 50 injections or 10 mL may be injected in a single treatment. ( 2.1 ) Up to 6 single treatments may be administered at intervals no less than 1-month apart. ( 2.1 ) See General Considerations for Administration and Injection Technique before injection. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Figure 1. Avoid the Marginal Mandibular Nerve Area Figure 2. Sagittal View of Platysma Area Figure 3. Injection Pattern 2.1 Dos age KYBELLA injection is injected into subcutaneous fat tissue in the submental area using an area-adjusted dose of 2 mg/cm 2 . A single treatment consists of up to a maximum of 50 injections, 0.2 mL each (up to a total of 10 mL), spaced 1 cm apart.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (>20% of subjects) include injection site edema/swelling, hematoma, pain, numbness, erythema and induration. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Allergan at 1-800-678-1605 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, the 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. In two double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials 513 subjects were treated with KYBELLA injection and 506 subjects were treated with placebo.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PR E CAUTIONS Marginal mandibular nerve (MMN) injury: Follow injection technique to avoid this injury. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Dysphagia may occur with KYBELLA use. Use in patients with pre-existing dysphagia may exacerbate the condition. ( 5.2 ) Submental hematoma/bruising occurs frequently after KYBELLA administration. Use with caution in patients who are being treated with antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy or have coagulation abnormalities. ( 5.3 ) Avoid injecting in proximity to vulnerable anatomic structures due to the increased risk of tissue damage and vascular injury. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Injection site alopecia: Withhold subsequent treatments until resolution. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS KYBELLA injection is contraindicated in the presence of infection at the injection sites. KYBELLA is contraindicated: In the presence of infection at the injection sites . ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8 . 1 Preg n a n c y Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of KYBELLA injection in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, no fetal harm was observed with the subcutaneous administration of deoxycholic acid to rats during organogenesis at doses up to 5 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg [see Data] . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk of major birth defects in the U.S.
Storage
1 6 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING KYBELLA (deoxycholic acid) injection, 10 mg/mL is a clear, colorless, sterile solution supplied in 2 mL, single patient use vials in the following dispensing pack: 4 vials, NDC 61168-101-04 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions are permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deoxycholic Acid used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KYBELLA ® (deoxycholic acid) injection is indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. Limitations of use The safe and effective use of KYBELLA for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region has not been established and is not recommended. KYBELLA is a cytolytic drug indicated for improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe convexity or fullness associated with submental fat in adults. ( 1 ) Limit ation s of use The safe and effective use of KYBELLA for the treatment of subcutaneous fat outside the submental region has not been established and is not recommended. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Deoxycholic Acid?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (>20% of subjects) include injection site edema/swelling, hematoma, pain, numbness, erythema and induration. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Allergan at 1-800-678-1605 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, the 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. In two double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trials 513 subjects were treated with KYBELLA injection and 506 subjects were treated with placebo.
Can I take Deoxycholic Acid during pregnancy?▼
8 . 1 Preg n a n c y Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of KYBELLA injection in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, no fetal harm was observed with the subcutaneous administration of deoxycholic acid to rats during organogenesis at doses up to 5 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 100 mg [see Data] . The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk of major birth defects in the U.S.
What are the important warnings for Deoxycholic Acid?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PR E CAUTIONS Marginal mandibular nerve (MMN) injury: Follow injection technique to avoid this injury. ( 2.3 , 5.1 ) Dysphagia may occur with KYBELLA use. Use in patients with pre-existing dysphagia may exacerbate the condition. ( 5.2 ) Submental hematoma/bruising occurs frequently after KYBELLA administration. Use with caution in patients who are being treated with antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy or have coagulation abnormalities. ( 5.3 ) Avoid injecting in proximity to vulnerable anatomic structures due to the increased risk of tissue damage and vascular injury. ( 2.3 , 5.4 ) Injection site alopecia: Withhold subsequent treatments until resolution. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS KYBELLA injection is contraindicated in the presence of infection at the injection sites. KYBELLA is contraindicated: In the presence of infection at the injection sites . ( 4 )
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