Eluxadoline
Generic Name: eluxadoline
Brand Names:
Viberzi
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in VIBERZI is eluxadoline, a mu-opioid receptor agonist. The full chemical name is 5-[[[(2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(aminocarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl]-1-oxopropyl][(1S)-1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-2-methoxybenzoic acid. Eluxadoline has a molecular weight of 569.65 and a molecular formula of C 32 H 35 N 5 O 5 . The chemical structure of eluxadoline is: VIBERZI is available as 75 mg and 100 mg tablets for oral administration.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION The active ingredient in VIBERZI is eluxadoline, a mu-opioid receptor agonist. The full chemical name is 5-[[[(2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(aminocarbonyl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl]-1-oxopropyl][(1S)-1-(4-phenyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-2-methoxybenzoic acid. Eluxadoline has a molecular weight of 569.65 and a molecular formula of C 32 H 35 N 5 O 5 . The chemical structure of eluxadoline is: VIBERZI is available as 75 mg and 100 mg tablets for oral administration.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VIBERZI is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). VIBERZI is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of VIBERZI is 100 mg taken orally twice daily with food. The recommended dosage of VIBERZI is 75 mg taken orally twice daily with food in patients: unable to tolerate the 100 mg dose of VIBERZI [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ) ]. receiving concomitant OATP1B1 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] . with mild (Child-Pugh Class A) or moderate (Child-Pugh Class B) hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Population s ( 8.6 ) ] . with moderate or severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ); and in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) not yet on dialysis (eGFR less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 )].
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions described below and elsewhere in the labeling include: Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Sphincter of Oddi Spasm [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Constipation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions (>5%) are constipation, nausea and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie at 1- 800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Tables 2 and 3 include drugs which demonstrated a clinically important drug interaction with VIBERZI or which potentially may result in clinically relevant interactions. Table 2: Established and Other Potentially Clinically Relevant Interactions Affecting VIBERZI OATP1B1 Inhibitors Clinical Impact: Increased exposure to eluxadoline when coadministered with cyclosporine [ see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] Intervention: Administer VIBERZI at a dose of 75 mg twice daily [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] and monitor patients for impaired mental or physical abilities needed to perform potentially hazardous activities such as driving a car or operating machinery and for other eluxadoline-related adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pancreatitis and Sphincter of Oddi Spasm : Monitor patients for new or worsening abdominal pain, with or without nausea and vomiting, or acute biliary pain with liver or pancreatic enzyme elevations; immediately discontinue VIBERZI and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions, including anaphylaxis : Immediately discontinue VIBERZI and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. ( 4 , 5.3 ) Constipation: Instruct patients to stop VIBERZI and immediately contact their healthcare provider if they develop severe constipation. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VIBERZI is contraindicated in patients: Without a gallbladder. These patients are at increased risk of developing serious adverse reactions of pancreatitis and/or sphincter of Oddi spasm [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] With known or suspected biliary duct obstruction; or sphincter of Oddi disease or dysfunction.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies with VIBERZI in pregnant women that inform any drug-associated risks. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2 to 4% and of miscarriage is 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING VIBERZI is available as: 75 mg tablets: capsule-shaped tablets, coated in pale-yellow to light tan color, debossed with “FX75” on one side. Bottle of 60: NDC 61874-075-60 100 mg tablets: capsule-shaped tablets, coated in pink-orange to peach color, debossed with “FX100” on one side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eluxadoline used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VIBERZI is indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). VIBERZI is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, indicated in adults for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Eluxadoline?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions described below and elsewhere in the labeling include: Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Sphincter of Oddi Spasm [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Constipation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Most common adverse reactions (>5%) are constipation, nausea and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie at 1- 800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can I take Eluxadoline during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies with VIBERZI in pregnant women that inform any drug-associated risks. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2 to 4% and of miscarriage is 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies.
What are the important warnings for Eluxadoline?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pancreatitis and Sphincter of Oddi Spasm : Monitor patients for new or worsening abdominal pain, with or without nausea and vomiting, or acute biliary pain with liver or pancreatic enzyme elevations; immediately discontinue VIBERZI and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) Hypersensitivity Reactions, including anaphylaxis : Immediately discontinue VIBERZI and seek medical attention if symptoms develop. ( 4 , 5.3 ) Constipation: Instruct patients to stop VIBERZI and immediately contact their healthcare provider if they develop severe constipation. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS VIBERZI is contraindicated in patients: Without a gallbladder. These patients are at increased risk of developing serious adverse reactions of pancreatitis and/or sphincter of Oddi spasm [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] With known or suspected biliary duct obstruction; or sphincter of Oddi disease or dysfunction.
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