Ensifentrine
Generic Name: ensifentrine
Brand Names:
Ohtuvayre
11 DESCRIPTION OHTUVAYRE (ensifentrine) is a sterile, yellow to pale yellow aqueous inhalation suspension of ensifentrine for oral inhalation. Ensifentrine, the active component of OHTUVAYRE, is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterases 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4).
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION OHTUVAYRE (ensifentrine) is a sterile, yellow to pale yellow aqueous inhalation suspension of ensifentrine for oral inhalation. Ensifentrine, the active component of OHTUVAYRE, is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterases 3 and 4 (PDE3 and PDE4).
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OHTUVAYRE is indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. OHTUVAYRE is a phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor and phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dosage of OHTUVAYRE is 3 mg (one unit-dose ampule) twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, administered by oral inhalation using a standard jet nebulizer with a mouthpiece. Recommended Dosage : 3 mg (one ampule) twice daily administered by oral inhalation using a standard jet nebulizer with a mouthpiece. ( 2 ) See full prescribing information for administration instructions. ( 2 ) Administration Instructions Remove OHTUVAYRE unit-dose ampule from foil pouch only immediately before use. For pouches of 5 ampules, remove one ampule and place the remaining ampules back into the pouch until next use. Once the foil pouch is opened, discard ampules if not used within 14 days. Shake OHTUVAYRE ampule vigorously.
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Paradoxical Bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Psychiatric Events Including Suicidality [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater and equal to 1% and more common than placebo) include back pain, hypertension, urinary tract infection, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Verona Pharma at 888-672-0371 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Should not use OHTUVAYRE to treat acute symptoms of bronchospasm. ( 5.1 ) If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue OHTUVAYRE and institute alternative therapy. ( 5.2 ) An increase in psychiatric adverse reactions, including suicidality, were reported with use of OHTUVAYRE. Carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment with OHTUVAYRE in patients with a history of depression and/or suicidal thoughts or behavior. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Acute Episodes of Bronchospasm OHTUVAYRE should not be used for the relief of acute symptoms, i.e., as rescue therapy for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm. OHTUVAYRE has not been studied in the relief of acute symptoms and extra doses of OHTUVAYRE should not be used for that purpose. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS OHTUVAYRE is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ensifentrine or any component of this product. OHTUVAYRE is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ensifentrine or any component of this product. ( 4 )
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on OHTUVAYRE use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, administration of inhaled ensifentrine at exposures 30 times the exposure at the maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID) to male rats for 10 weeks prior to mating with untreated females produced increased pre- and post- implantation loss, and decreased live embryos in untreated female rats.
Storage
Store OHTUVAYRE in the protective foil pouch. Only remove an ampule from foil pouch immediately before use. For pouches of 5 ampules, remove one ampule and place the remaining ampules back into the foil pouch until next use. Once the foil pouch is opened, discard ampules if not used within 14 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ensifentrine used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OHTUVAYRE is indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. OHTUVAYRE is a phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor and phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Ensifentrine?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Paradoxical Bronchospasm [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Psychiatric Events Including Suicidality [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater and equal to 1% and more common than placebo) include back pain, hypertension, urinary tract infection, and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Verona Pharma at 888-672-0371 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can I take Ensifentrine during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on OHTUVAYRE use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal reproduction studies, administration of inhaled ensifentrine at exposures 30 times the exposure at the maximum recommended human daily inhalation dose (MRHDID) to male rats for 10 weeks prior to mating with untreated females produced increased pre- and post- implantation loss, and decreased live embryos in untreated female rats.
What are the important warnings for Ensifentrine?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Should not use OHTUVAYRE to treat acute symptoms of bronchospasm. ( 5.1 ) If paradoxical bronchospasm occurs, discontinue OHTUVAYRE and institute alternative therapy. ( 5.2 ) An increase in psychiatric adverse reactions, including suicidality, were reported with use of OHTUVAYRE. Carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment with OHTUVAYRE in patients with a history of depression and/or suicidal thoughts or behavior. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Acute Episodes of Bronchospasm OHTUVAYRE should not be used for the relief of acute symptoms, i.e., as rescue therapy for the treatment of acute episodes of bronchospasm. OHTUVAYRE has not been studied in the relief of acute symptoms and extra doses of OHTUVAYRE should not be used for that purpose. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS OHTUVAYRE is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ensifentrine or any component of this product. OHTUVAYRE is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ensifentrine or any component of this product. ( 4 )
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Medical Disclaimer
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