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Darunavir

Also sold as: Prezista, Prezcobix, Symtuza

HIV Protease InhibitorsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

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Classification: HIV Protease Inhibitors (source: RxClass/NLM)

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Drug Information

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Darunavir is an HIV-1 antiviral drug [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )] .

Indications & Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Darunavir, co-administered with ritonavir (darunavir/ritonavir), in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection in adult and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. Darunavir is a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adult and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older. Darunavir must be co-administered with ritonavir (darunavir/ritonavir) and with other antiretroviral agents. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing: In treatment-experienced patients, treatment history genotypic and/or phenotypic testing is recommended prior to initiation of therapy with darunavir/ritonavir to assess drug susceptibility of the HIV-1 virus ( 2.1 , 12.4 ) Monitor serum liver chemistry tests before and during therapy with darunavir/ritonavir. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 5.2 ) Treatment-naïve adult patients and treatment-experienced adult patients with no darunavir resistance associated substitutions: 800 mg (one 800 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily and with food. ( 2.3 ) Treatment-experienced adult patients with at least one darunavir resistance associated substitution: 600 mg (one 600 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily and with food. ( 2.3 ) Pregnant patients: 600 mg (one 600 mg tablet) taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily and with food. ( 2.4 ) Pediatric patients (3 to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 10 kg): dosage of darunavir and ritonavir is based on body weight and should not exceed the adult dose. Darunavir should be taken with ritonavir and with food. ( 2.5 ) Darunavir/ritonavir is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Testing Prior to Initiation of Darunavir/ritonavir In treatment-experienced patients, treatment history, genotypic and/or phenotypic testing is recommended to assess drug susceptibility of the HIV-1 virus [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )]. Refer to Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 ), ( 2.4 ) and ( 2.5 ) for dosing recommendations. Appropriate laboratory testing such as serum liver biochemistries should be conducted prior to initiating therapy with darunavir/ritonavir [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. 2.2 Monitoring During Treatment with Darunavir/ritonavir Patients with underlying chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis or in patients who have pre-treatment elevations of transaminases should be monitored for elevation in serum liver biochemistries, especially during the first several months of darunavir/ritonavir treatment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )]. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients Darunavir must be co-administered with ritonavir to exert its therapeutic effect. Failure to correctly co-administer darunavir with ritonavir will result in plasma levels of darunavir that will be insufficient to achieve the desired antiviral effect and will alter some drug interactions. Patients who have difficulty swallowing darunavir tablets can use the 100 mg per mL darunavir oral suspension. Treatment-Naïve Adult Patients The recommended oral dose of darunavir is 800 mg (one 800 mg tablet or 8 mL of the oral suspension) taken with ritonavir 100 mg (one 100 mg tablet or capsule or 1.25 mL of a 80 mg per mL ritonavir oral solution) once daily and with food. An 8 mL darunavir dose should be taken as two 4 mL administrations with the included oral dosing syringe. Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients The recommended oral dosage for treatment-experienced adult patients is summarized in Table 1. Baseline genotypic testing is recommended for dose selection. However, when genotypic testing is not feasible, darunavir 600 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily is recommended. Table 1 Recommended Darunavir/ritonavir Dosage in Treatment-Experienced Adult Patients a V11I, V32I, L33F, I47V, I50V, I54L, I54M, T74P, L76V, I84V and L89V b An 8 mL darunavir dose should be taken as two 4 mL administrations with the included oral dosing syringe Baseline Resistance Formulation and Recommended Dosing Darunavir tablets with ritonavir tablets or capsule Darunavir oral suspension (100 mg/mL) with ritonavir oral solution (80 mg/mL) With no darunavir resistance associated substitutions a One 800 mg darunavir tablet with one 100 mg ritonavir tablet/capsule, taken once daily with food 8 mL b darunavir oral suspension with 1.25 mL ritonavir oral solution, taken once daily with food With at least one darunavir resistance associated substitutions a , or with no baseline resistance information One 600 mg darunavir tablet with one 100 mg ritonavir tablet/capsule, taken twice daily with food 6 mL darunavir oral suspension with 1.25 mL ritonavir oral solution, taken twice daily with food 2.4 Recommended Dosage During Pregnancy The recommended dosage in pregnant patients is darunavir 600 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg twice daily with food. Darunavir 800 mg taken with ritonavir 100 mg once daily should only be considered in certain pregnant patients who are already on a stable darunavir 800 mg with ritonavir 100 mg once daily regimen prior to pregnancy, are virologically suppressed (HIV-1 RNA less than 50 copies per mL) and in whom a change to twice daily darunavir 600 mg with ritonavir 100 mg may compromise tolerability or compliance. 2.5 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients (age 3 to less than 18 years) Healthcare professionals should pay special attention to accurate dose selection of darunavir, transcription of the medication order, dis

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of labeling: Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Severe Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Diabetes Mellitus/Hyperglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Fat Redistribution [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Hemophilia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Due to the need for co-administration of darunavir with ritonavir, please refer to ritonavir prescribing information for ritonavir-associated adverse reactions. The most common clinical adverse drug reactions to darunavir/ritonavir (incidence greater than or equal to 5%) of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) were diarrhea, nausea, rash, headache, abdominal pain and vomiting. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-304-5011 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, 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 clinical practice. Treatment Naïve-Adults: TMC114-C211 The safety assessment is based on all safety data from the Phase 3 trial TMC114-C211 comparing darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily versus lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day in 689 antiretroviral treatment-naïve HIV-1-infected adult subjects. The total mean exposure for subjects in the darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily arm and in the lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day arm was 162.5 and 153.5 weeks, respectively. The majority of the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported during treatment with darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily were mild in severity. The most common clinical ADRs to darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily (greater than or equal to 5%) of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) were diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain and rash. 2.3% of subjects in the darunavir/ritonavir arm discontinued treatment due to ADRs. ADRs to darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) in antiretroviral treatment-naïve HIV-1-infected adult subjects are presented in Table 6 and subsequent text below the table. Table 6 Selected Clinical Adverse Drug Reactions to Darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg Once Daily a of at Least Moderate Intensity (≥ Grade 2) Occurring in ≥ 2% of Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve HIV-1-Infected Adult Subjects (Trial TMC114-C211) N=total number of subjects per treatment group; FTC=emtricitabine; TDF=tenofovir disoproxil fumarate a Excluding laboratory abnormalities reported as ADRs. System organ class, preferred term, % Darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily + TDF/FTC N=343 Lopinavir/ritonavir 800/200 mg per day + TDF/FTC N=346 Gastrointestinal Disorders Abdominal pain 6% 6% Diarrhea 9% 16% Nausea 4% 4% Vomiting 2% 4% General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue < 1% 3% Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Anorexia 2% < 1% Nervous System Disorders Headache 7% 6% Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders Rash 6% 7% Less Common Adverse Reactions Treatment-emergent ADRs of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) occurring in less than 2% of antiretroviral treatment-naïve subjects receiving darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily are listed below by body system: Gastrointestinal Disorders : acute pancreatitis, dyspepsia, flatulence General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions : asthenia Hepatobiliary Disorders : acute hepatitis (e.g., acute hepatitis, cytolytic hepatitis, hepatotoxicity) Immune System Disorders : (drug) hypersensitivity, immune reconstitution syndrome Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders : diabetes mellitus Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders : myalgia, osteonecrosis Psychiatric Disorders : abnormal dreams Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders : angioedema, pruritus, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, urticaria Laboratory Abnormalities Selected Grade 2 to 4 laboratory abnormalities that represent a worsening from baseline observed in antiretroviral treatment-naïve adult subjects treated with darunavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily are presented in Table 7. Table 7 Grade 2 to 4 Laboratory Abnormalities Observed in Antiretroviral Treatment-Naïve HIV-1-Infected Adult Subjects a (Trial TMC114-C211) N=total number of subjects per treatment group; FTC=emtricitabine; TDF=tenofovir disoproxil fumarate a Grade 4 data not applicable in Division of AIDS grading scale. Laboratory parameter % Limit Darunavir /ritonavir 800/100 mg once daily + TDF/FTC Lopinavir/ ritonavir 800/200 mg per day + TDF/FTC Biochemistry Alanine Aminotransferase Grade 2 > 2.5 to ≤ 5 X ULN 9% 9% Grade 3 > 5 to ≤ 10 X ULN 3% 3% Grade 4 >

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration of darunavir/ritonavir with other drugs can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentrations of darunavir. The potential drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy. ( 4 , 5.5 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Potential for Darunavir/ritonavir to Affect Other Drugs Darunavir co-administered with ritonavir is an inhibitor of CYP3A, CYP2D6 and P-gp. Co-administration of darunavir and ritonavir with drugs that are primarily metabolized by CYP3A and CYP2D6 or are transported by P-gp may result in increased plasma concentrations of such drugs, which could increase or prolong their therapeutic effect and adverse events. Darunavir co-administered with ritonavir with drugs that have active metabolite(s) formed by CYP3A may result in reduced plasma concentrations of these active metabolite(s), potentially leading to loss of their therapeutic effect (see Table 10). 7.2 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Darunavir Darunavir and ritonavir are metabolized by CYP3A. In vitro data indicate that darunavir may be a P-gp substrate. Drugs that induce CYP3A activity would be expected to increase the clearance of darunavir and ritonavir, resulting in lowered plasma concentrations of darunavir and ritonavir. Co-administration of darunavir and ritonavir and other drugs that inhibit CYP3A or P-gp may decrease the clearance of darunavir and ritonavir and may result in increased plasma concentrations of darunavir and ritonavir (see Table 10). 7.3 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Table 10 provides dosing recommendations as a result of drug interactions with darunavir/ritonavir. These recommendations are based on either drug interaction studies or predicted interactions due to the expected magnitude of interaction and potential for serious adverse events or loss of efficacy. The table includes examples of potentially significant interactions but is not all inclusive [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , and therefore the label of each drug that is co-administered with darunavir/ritonavir should be consulted for information related to the route of metabolism, interaction pathways, potential risks, and specific actions to be taken with regard to co-administration. Table 10 Established and Other Potentially Significant Drug Interactions: Alterations in Dose or Regimen May be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Studies or Predicted Interaction (see Contraindications ( 4 ) for a list of examples of contraindicated drugs) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) for Magnitude of Interaction, Tables 15 and 16] Concomitant Drug Class Drug Name Examples Effect on Concentration of Darunavir Or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) didanosine ↔ darunavir ↔ didanosine Didanosine should be administered one hour before or two hours after darunavir/ritonavir (which are administered with food). HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: HIV-Protease Inhibitors (PIs) indinavir (The reference regimen for indinavir was indinavir/ritonavir 800/100 mg twice daily.) ↑ darunavir ↑ indinavir The appropriate dose of indinavir in combination with darunavir/ritonavir has not been established. lopinavir/ritonavir ↓ darunavir ↔ lopinavir Appropriate doses of the combination have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to co-administer lopinavir/ritonavir and darunavir, with or without ritonavir. saquinavir ↓ darunavir ↔saquinavir Appropriate doses of the combination have not been established. Hence, it is not recommended to co-administer saquinavir and darunavir, with or without ritonavir. Other HIV protease inhibitors, except atazanavir [see Drug Interactions (7.4)] As co-administration with darunavir/ritonavir has not been studied, co-administration is not recommended. HIV-1-Antiviral Agents: CCR5 co-receptor antagonists maraviroc ↑ maraviroc When used in combination with darunavir/ritonavir, the dose of maraviroc should be 150 mg twice daily. Other Agents Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin ↑ alfuzosin Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for serious and/or life-threatening reactions such as hypotension. Antibacterial: clarithromycin ↔ darunavir ↑ clarithromycin No dose adjustment of the combination is required for patients with normal renal function. For co-administration of clarithromycin and darunavir/ritonavir in patients with renal impairment, the following dose adjustments should be considered: For subjects with CLcr of 30 mL/min to 60 mL/min, the dose of clarithromycin should be reduced by 50%. For subjects with CLcr of < 30 mL/min, the dose of clarithromycin should be reduced by 75%. Anticoagulants : Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) apixaban ↑ apixaban Due to potentially increased bleeding risk, dosing recommendations for co-administration of apixaban with darunavir/ritonavir depend on the apixaban dose. Refer to apixaban d

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Co-administration of darunavir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events (narrow therapeutic index). Examples of these drugs and other contraindicated drugs (which may lead to reduced efficacy of darunavir) are listed below [see Drug Interactions ( 7.3 )] . Due to the need for co-administration of darunavir with ritonavir, please refer to ritonavir prescribing information for a description of ritonavir contraindications. Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin Anti-gout: colchicine, in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Cardiac Disorders: dronedarone, ivabradine, ranolazine Ergot derivatives, e.g. dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal product: St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir Lipid modifying agents: lomitapide, lovastatin, simvastatin Opioid Antagonist: naloxegol PDE-5 inhibitor: sildenafil when used for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension Sedatives/hypnotics: orally administered midazolam, triazolam Co-administration of darunavir/ritonavir is contraindicated with drugs that are highly dependent on CYP3A for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events (narrow therapeutic index). ( 4 )

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