Selexipag

Generic Name: selexipag

Prostacyclin Receptor Agonist [EPC]Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

Selexipag, Selexipag Titration Pack

11 DESCRIPTION Selexipag tablets contains selexipag, a prostacyclin receptor agonist. The chemical name of selexipag is 2-{4-[(5,6-diphenylpyrazin-2-yl)(isopropyl)amino]butoxy}- N (methylsulfonyl) acetamide. It has a molecular formula of C 26 H 32 N 4 O 4 S and a molecular weight of 496.62. Selexipag has the following structural formula: Selexipag is an off white to pale yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION Selexipag tablets contains selexipag, a prostacyclin receptor agonist. The chemical name of selexipag is 2-{4-[(5,6-diphenylpyrazin-2-yl)(isopropyl)amino]butoxy}- N (methylsulfonyl) acetamide. It has a molecular formula of C 26 H 32 N 4 O 4 S and a molecular weight of 496.62. Selexipag has the following structural formula: Selexipag is an off white to pale yellow crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Selexipag tablets are a prostacyclin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization for PAH. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Selexipag tablets are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization for PAH. Effectiveness of selexipag tablets was established in a long-term study in PAH patients with WHO Functional Class II-III symptoms. Patients had idiopathic and heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with connective tissue disease (29%), PAH associated with congenital heart disease with repaired shunts (10%) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Selexipag tablets starting dose: 200 mcg twice daily. ( 2.1 ) Increase the dose by 200 mcg twice daily at weekly intervals to the highest tolerated dose up to 1,600 mcg twice daily. ( 2.1 ) Maintenance dose is determined by tolerability. ( 2.1 ) Moderate hepatic impairment: Starting dose 200 mcg once daily , increase the dose by 200 mcg once daily at weekly intervals to the highest tolerated dose up to 1,600 mcg. ( 2.5 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended starting dosage of selexipag tablets is 200 micrograms (mcg) given twice daily. Tolerability may be improved when taken with food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions occurring more frequently (≥5%) on selexipag compared to placebo are headache, diarrhea, jaw pain, nausea, myalgia, vomiting, pain in extremity, and flushing. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. at 1-877-993-8779 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial 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 the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Moderate CYP2C8 inhibitors (e.g., clopidogrel, deferasirox and teriflunomide) increase exposure to the active metabolite of selexipag. Reduce the dosing of selexipag to once daily ( 2.6 , 7.1 , 12.3 ). CYP2C8 inducers (e.g., rifampin) decrease exposure to the active metabolite. Increase up to twice the dose of selexipag ( 7.2 , 12.3 ). 7.1 CYP2C8 Inhibitors Concomitant administration with gemfibrozil, a strong inhibitor of CYP2C8, doubled the exposure to selexipag and increased exposure to the active metabolite by approximately 11-fold. Concomitant administration of selexipag with strong inhibitors of CYP2C8 (e.g., gemfibrozil) is contraindicated [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pulmonary edema in patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. If confirmed, discontinue treatment. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Pulmonary Edema with Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease Should signs of pulmonary edema occur, consider the possibility of associated pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. If confirmed, discontinue selexipag. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Concomitant use of strong inhibitors of CYP2C8 (e.g., gemfibrozil) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Concomitant use with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. ( 4 , 7.1 , 12.3 ) Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. ( 4 )

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with selexipag in pregnant women. Animal reproduction studies performed with selexipag showed no clinically relevant effects on embryofetal development and survival. A slight reduction in maternal as well as in fetal body weight was observed when pregnant rats were administered selexipag during organogenesis at a dose producing an exposure to the active metabolite approximately 47 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose.

Storage

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Selexipag tablets, 200 mcg are beige colored, round, film coated tablet, debossed with "S2" on one side and plain on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 70771-1793-6 in bottles of 60 tablets with child-resistant closure NDC 70771-1793-8 in bottles of 140 tablets with child-resistant closure Selexipag tablets, 400 mcg are pink colored, round, film coated...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selexipag used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Selexipag tablets are a prostacyclin receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization for PAH. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Selexipag tablets are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH, WHO Group I) to delay disease progression and reduce the risk of hospitalization for PAH. Effectiveness of selexipag tablets was established in a long-term study in PAH patients with WHO Functional Class II-III symptoms. Patients had idiopathic and heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with connective tissue disease (29%), PAH associated with congenital heart disease with repaired shunts (10%) [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .

What are the side effects of Selexipag?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions occurring more frequently (≥5%) on selexipag compared to placebo are headache, diarrhea, jaw pain, nausea, myalgia, vomiting, pain in extremity, and flushing. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. at 1-877-993-8779 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial 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 the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

Can I take Selexipag during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with selexipag in pregnant women. Animal reproduction studies performed with selexipag showed no clinically relevant effects on embryofetal development and survival. A slight reduction in maternal as well as in fetal body weight was observed when pregnant rats were administered selexipag during organogenesis at a dose producing an exposure to the active metabolite approximately 47 times that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose.

What are the important warnings for Selexipag?

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Pulmonary edema in patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. If confirmed, discontinue treatment. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Pulmonary Edema with Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease Should signs of pulmonary edema occur, consider the possibility of associated pulmonary veno-occlusive disease. If confirmed, discontinue selexipag. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. Concomitant use of strong inhibitors of CYP2C8 (e.g., gemfibrozil) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. Concomitant use with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. ( 4 , 7.1 , 12.3 ) Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. ( 4 )

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