SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Orenitram is
Contraindicated in patients with severe
hepatic impairment (Child Pugh Class C).
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Remodulin has a
Warning and Precaution for chronic intravenous
(IV) infusions of Remodulin delivered using an external infusion pump
with an indwelling central venous catheter, as they are associated with
the risk of blood stream infections (BSI) and sepsis, which may be
fatal. Therefore, continuous subcutaneous (SC) infusion is the preferred
mode of administration.
- ADCIRCA is contraindicated in patients taking medicines that contain nitrates or guanylate cyclase stimulators (such as riociguat), as the combination could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure. Do not use nitrates within 48 hours of the last dose of ADCIRCA.
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TYVASO and
TYVASO DPI have a
Warning and Precaution for patients with low
systemic arterial pressure, as either product may produce symptomatic
hypotension.
Please see below for Indication, Important Safety Information, and links
to the Full Prescribing Information for Orenitram, Remodulin, ADCIRCA, TYVASO, and TYVASO DPI.
Orenitram® (treprostinil) Extended-Release Tablets
INDICATION
Orenitram is a prostacyclin mimetic indicated for treatment of pulmonary
arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to delay disease progression and
to improve exercise capacity. The studies that established effectiveness
included predominately patients with WHO functional class II-III symptoms
and etiologies of idiopathic or heritable PAH (66%) or PAH associated with
connective tissue disease (26%).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR ORENITRAM
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Avoid use of Orenitram in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child
Pugh Class C) due to increases in systemic exposure.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Abrupt discontinuation or sudden large reductions in dosage of Orenitram
may result in worsening of PAH symptoms.
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The Orenitram tablet shell does not dissolve. In patients with
diverticulosis, Orenitram tablets can lodge in a diverticulum.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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In the 12-week, placebo-controlled, monotherapy study, and an
event-driven placebo-controlled, combination therapy study, adverse
reactions that occurred at rates at least 5% higher on Orenitram than on
placebo included headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flushing, pain in
jaw, pain in extremity, hypokalemia, abdominal discomfort, and upper
abdominal pain.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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Co-administration of Orenitram and the CYP2C8 enzyme inhibitor
gemfibrozil increases exposure to treprostinil; therefore, Orenitram
dosage reduction may be necessary in these patients.
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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Animal reproductive studies with Orenitram have shown an adverse effect
on the fetus. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with
Orenitram in pregnant women.
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It is not known whether treprostinil is excreted in human milk or if it
affects the breastfed infant or milk production.
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Safety and effectiveness of Orenitram in pediatric patients have not
been established.
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Use of Orenitram in patients aged 65 years and over demonstrated
slightly higher absolute and relative adverse event rates compared to
younger patients. Caution should be used when selecting a dose for
geriatric patients.
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There is a marked increase in the systemic exposure to treprostinil in
hepatically impaired patients.
Please see
Full Prescribing Information
and
Patient Information
at
www.orenitram.com
or call 1-877-UNITHER
(1-877-864-8437).
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Remodulin® (treprostinil) Injection
INDICATION
Remodulin is a prostacyclin vasodilator indicated for the treatment of
pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to diminish symptoms
associated with exercise. Studies establishing effectiveness included
patients with NYHA Functional Class II-IV symptoms and etiologies of
idiopathic or heritable PAH (58%), PAH associated with congenital
systemic-to-pulmonary shunts (23%), or PAH associated with connective
tissue diseases (19%).
In patients with PAH requiring transition from epoprostenol, Remodulin is
indicated to diminish the rate of clinical deterioration. Consider the
risks and benefits of each drug prior to transition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR REMODULIN
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Chronic intravenous (IV) infusions of Remodulin delivered using an
external infusion pump with an indwelling central venous catheter are
associated with the risk of blood stream infections (BSIs) and sepsis,
which may be fatal. Therefore, continuous subcutaneous (SC) infusion is
the preferred mode of administration.
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Avoid abrupt withdrawal or sudden large reductions in dosage of
Remodulin, which may result in worsening of PAH symptoms.
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Titrate slowly in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency, because
such patients will likely be exposed to greater systemic concentrations
relative to patients with normal hepatic or renal function.
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Remodulin is a pulmonary and systemic vasodilator. In patients with low
systemic arterial pressure, treatment with Remodulin may produce
symptomatic hypotension.
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Remodulin inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the risk of
bleeding.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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In clinical studies of SC Remodulin infusion, the most common adverse
events reported were infusion site pain and infusion site reaction
(redness, swelling, and rash). These symptoms were sometimes severe and
sometimes required treatment with narcotics or discontinuation of
Remodulin. The IV infusion of Remodulin with an external infusion pump
has been associated with a risk of blood stream infections, arm
swelling, paresthesias, hematoma, and pain. Other common adverse events
(≥3% more than placebo) seen with either SC or IV Remodulin were
headache (27% vs. 23%), diarrhea (25% vs. 16%), nausea (22% vs. 18%),
rash (14% vs. 11%), jaw pain (13% vs. 5%), vasodilatation (11% vs. 5%),
edema (9% vs. 3%), and hypotension (4% vs. 2%).
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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Remodulin dosage adjustment may be necessary if inhibitors or inducers
of CYP2C8 are added or withdrawn.
SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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In patients with mild or moderate hepatic insufficiency, decrease the
initial dose of Remodulin to 0.625 ng/kg/min of ideal body weight, and
monitor closely. Remodulin has not been studied in patients with severe
hepatic insufficiency.
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Safety and effectiveness of Remodulin in pediatric patients have not
been established.
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It is unknown if geriatric patients respond differently than younger
patients. Caution should be used when selecting a dose for geriatric
patients.
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There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with Remodulin in
pregnant women. It is not known whether treprostinil is excreted in
human milk or if it affects the breastfed infant or milk production.
Please see accompanying
Full Prescribing Information
for Remodulin.
For additional information, visit
www.RemodulinPro.com
or call Customer Service at
1-877-UNITHER
(1-877-864-8437).
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Important Safety Information for ADCIRCA®
(tadalafil) tablets
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Nitrates and Guanylate Cyclase (GC) Stimulators:
Do not use ADCIRCA in patients taking medicines that contain nitrates or
guanylate cyclase stimulators (such as riociguat), as the combination
could cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure. Do not use nitrates
within 48 hours of the last dose of ADCIRCA.
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Hypersensitivity Reactions:
Patients with a known serious hypersensitivity to tadalafil should not
take ADCIRCA
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Cardiovascular:
Patients who experience anginal chest pain after taking ADCIRCA should
seek immediate medical attention
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Hypotension:
Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE-5is), including tadalafil, have mild
systemic vasodilatory properties that may result in transient decreases
in blood pressure. Before prescribing ADCIRCA, carefully consider
whether patients with underlying cardiovascular disease could be
adversely affected by such actions.
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Worsening Pulmonary Vascular Occlusive Disease:
Pulmonary vasodilators may significantly worsen the cardiovascular
status of patients with pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) and
administration of ADCIRCA to these patients is not recommended
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Vision/Hearing:
Patients who experience a sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes,
which could be a sign of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic
neuropathy (NAION), or sudden decrease or loss of hearing after taking
ADCIRCA should seek immediate medical attention
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Prolonged Erection:
In rare instances, men taking PDE-5is (including tadalafil) for ED
reported an erection lasting more than four hours. Male patients who
experience a prolonged erection should seek immediate medical attention
SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND POTENTIAL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
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Special Populations (Pregnant or Expecting Pregnancy):
Limited data from case series with tadalafil use in pregnant women have
not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects,
miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Pregnant women with
untreated pulmonary arterial hypertension are at risk for heart failure,
stroke, preterm delivery, and maternal and fetal death.
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Special Populations (Renal or Hepatic Impairment):
The use of ADCIRCA is not recommended for patients with severe renal or
hepatic impairment. Please see Full Prescribing Information for dosing
recommendations for patients with mild to moderate renal or hepatic
impairment
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Potential Drug Interactions:
The use of ADCIRCA with alpha blockers, blood pressure medications, or
alcohol may lower blood pressure significantly and may lead to
symptomatic hypotension (light-headedness or fainting)
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Potential Drug Interactions:
Tadalafil is metabolized predominately by CYP3A in the liver. Use of
ADCIRCA with potent CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole and
itraconazole, should be avoided. For patients on ADCIRCA therapy that
require treatment with ritonavir, ADCIRCA should be discontinued at
least 24 hours prior to starting ritonavir. For patients on ritonavir
therapy that require treatment with ADCIRCA, start ADCIRCA at 20 mg once
a day. Use of ADCIRCA with potent inducers of CYP3A, such as rifampin,
should be avoided
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Potential Drug Interactions:
ADCIRCA contains the same ingredient (tadalafil) as Cialis®,
which is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and the signs and
symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The safety and efficacy
of combinations of ADCIRCA with Cialis or other PDE-5is have not been
studied. Therefore, the use of such combinations is not recommended
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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Adverse Reactions:
The most common adverse event with ADCIRCA is headache (42% ADCIRCA vs
15% placebo). Other common adverse events (reported by ≥9% of patients
on ADCIRCA and more frequent than placebo by 2%) include myalgia (14% vs
4%), nasopharyngitis (13% vs 7%), flushing (13% vs 2%), respiratory
tract infection (13% vs 6%), extremity pain (11% vs 2%), nausea (11% vs
6%), back pain (10% vs 6%), dyspepsia (10% vs 2%), and nasal congestion
(9% vs 1%)
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For more information about ADCIRCA, please see the
Full Prescribing Information
and
Patient Information
or call 1-800-545-5979.
TYVASO® (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution and TYVASO DPI™
(treprostinil) Inhalation Powder
INDICATION
TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution and TYVASO DPI (treprostinil)
Inhalation Powder are prostacyclin mimetics indicated for the treatment
of:
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH; WHO Group 1) to improve exercise
ability. Studies with TYVASO establishing effectiveness predominately
included patients with NYHA Functional Class III symptoms and etiologies
of idiopathic or heritable PAH (56%) or PAH associated with connective
tissue diseases (33%).
The effects diminish over the minimum
recommended dosing interval of 4 hours; treatment timing can be adjusted
for planned activities.
While there are long-term data on use
of treprostinil by other routes of administration, nearly all clinical
experience with inhaled treprostinil has been on a background of an
endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) and/or a phosphodiesterase type 5
(PDE-5) inhibitor. The controlled clinical experience with TYVASO was
limited to 12 weeks in duration.
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Pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease
(PH-ILD; WHO Group 3) to improve exercise ability. The study with TYVASO
establishing effectiveness predominately included patients with
etiologies of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP) (45%) inclusive of
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), combined pulmonary fibrosis and
emphysema (CPFE) (25%), and WHO Group 3 connective tissue disease (22%).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR TYVASO AND TYVASO DPI
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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TYVASO and TYVASO DPI are pulmonary and systemic vasodilators. In
patients with low systemic arterial pressure, either product may produce
symptomatic hypotension.
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Both products inhibit platelet aggregation and increase the risk of
bleeding.
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Co-administration of a cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor (e.g.,
gemfibrozil) may increase exposure (both Cmax and AUC) to
treprostinil. Co-administration of a CYP2C8 enzyme inducer (e.g.,
rifampin) may decrease exposure to treprostinil. Increased exposure is
likely to increase adverse events associated with treprostinil
administration, whereas decreased exposure is likely to reduce clinical
effectiveness.
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Like other inhaled prostaglandins, TYVASO and TYVASO DPI may cause acute
bronchospasm. Patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), or other bronchial hyperreactivity, are at increased
risk for bronchospasm. Ensure that such patients are treated optimally
for reactive airway disease prior to and during treatment with TYVASO
and TYVASO DPI.
DRUG INTERACTIONS/SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
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The concomitant use of either product with diuretics, antihypertensives,
or other vasodilators may increase the risk of symptomatic hypotension.
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Human pharmacokinetic studies with an oral formulation of treprostinil
(treprostinil diolamine) indicated that co-administration of the
cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C8 enzyme inhibitor, gemfibrozil, increases
exposure (both Cmax and AUC) to treprostinil.
Co-administration of the CYP2C8 enzyme inducer, rifampin, decreases
exposure to treprostinil. It is unclear if the safety and efficacy of
treprostinil by the inhalation route are altered by inhibitors or
inducers of CYP2C8.
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Limited case reports of treprostinil use in pregnant women are
insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental
outcomes. However, pulmonary arterial hypertension is associated with an
increased risk of maternal and fetal mortality. There are no data on the
presence of treprostinil in human milk, the effects on the breastfed
infant, or the effects on milk production.
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Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been
established.
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Across clinical studies used to establish the effectiveness of TYVASO in
patients with PAH and PH-ILD, 268 (47.8%) patients aged 65 years and
over were enrolled. The treatment effects and safety profile observed in
geriatric patients were similar to younger patients. In general, dose
selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the
greater frequency of hepatic, renal, or cardiac dysfunction, and of
concomitant diseases or other drug therapy.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (WHO Group 1)
In a 12-week, placebo-controlled study (TRIUMPH I) of 235
patients with PAH (WHO Group 1 and nearly all NYHA Functional Class
III), the most common adverse reactions seen with TYVASO in ≥4% of PAH
patients and more than 3% greater than placebo were cough (54% vs 29%),
headache (41% vs 23%), throat irritation/pharyngolaryngeal pain (25% vs
14%), nausea (19% vs 11%), flushing (15% vs <1%), and syncope (6% vs
<1%). In addition, adverse reactions occurring in ≥4% of patients
were dizziness and diarrhea.
In a 3-week, open-label,
single-sequence, safety and tolerability study (BREEZE) conducted in 51
patients on stable doses of TYVASO who switched to a corresponding dose
of TYVASO DPI, the most commonly reported adverse events seen with
TYVASO DPI in ≥4% of PAH patients during the 3-week treatment phase
included cough (35.3%), headache (15.7%), dyspnea (7.8%), and nausea
(5.9%).
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Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with ILD (WHO Group 3)
In a 16-week, placebo-controlled study (INCREASE) of 326 patients
with PH-ILD (WHO Group 3), adverse reactions with TYVASO were similar to
the experience in studies of PAH.
Please see Full Prescribing Information for
TYVASO
or
TYVASO DPI, Instructions for Use manuals for
TD-100
and
TD-300
TYVASO® Inhalation System and
TYVASO DPI™ Inhalation Powder, and additional information at
www.TYVASOhcp.com
or call 1-877-UNITHER
(1-877-864-8437).
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