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Etravirine

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Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase InhibitorsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

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Drug Information

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Etravirine is an antiretroviral drug [see Microbiology (12.4) ] .

Indications & Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Etravirine, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, is indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in antiretroviral treatment-experienced adult patients and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older [see Microbiology (12.4) and Clinical Studies (14) ] Etravirine is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) indicated for treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-experienced patients 2 years of age and older. (1)

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult patients: 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal. ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.4 ) Pregnant patients: 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal. ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients (2 years to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 10 kg): dosage of etravirine is based on body weight and should not exceed the recommended adult dose. Etravirine tablets should be taken following a meal. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients The recommended oral dosage of etravirine for adult patients is 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal. The type of food does not affect the exposure to etravirine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage During Pregnancy The recommended oral dosage of etravirine for pregnant individuals is 200 mg (one 200 mg tablet or two 100 mg tablets) taken twice daily following a meal [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients (2 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age) The recommended dosage of etravirine for pediatric patients 2 years to less than 18 years of age and weighing at least 10 kg is based on body weight (see Table 1) not exceeding the recommended adult dosage. Etravirine should be taken orally, following a meal. The type of food does not affect the exposure to etravirine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 1: Recommended Dosage of Etravirine Tablets for Pediatric Patients 2 Years to Less Than 18 Years of Age Body Weight kilograms (kg) Dose greater than or equal to 10 kg to less than 20 kg 100 mg twice daily greater than or equal to 20 kg to less than 25 kg 125 mg twice daily greater than or equal to 25 kg to less than 30 kg 150 mg twice daily greater than or equal to 30 kg 200 mg twice daily 2.4 Method of Administration Instruct patients to swallow the etravirine tablet(s) whole with liquid such as water. Patients who are unable to swallow the etravirine tablet(s) whole may disperse the tablet(s) in water. Instruct the patient to do the following: place the tablet(s) in 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of water, or at least enough liquid to cover the medication, stir well until the water looks milky, add approximately 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of liquid. Water may be used but other liquids, such as orange juice or milk, may improve taste. Patients should not place the tablets in orange juice or milk without first adding water. The use of warm (temperature greater than 104°F [greater than 40°C]) or carbonated beverages should be avoided. drink the mixture immediately, rinse the glass several times with orange juice, milk or water and completely swallow the rinse each time to make sure the patient takes the entire dose.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: Severe skin and hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Immune reconstitution syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . The most common adverse drug reactions of moderate to severe intensity (at least 2%) which occurred at a higher rate than placebo in adults are rash and peripheral neuropathy. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse drug reactions in at least 2% of pediatric patients are rash and diarrhea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Carnegie Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-732-783-7010 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. Clinical Trials Experience in Adults The safety assessment is based on all data from 1203 subjects in the Phase 3 placebo-controlled trials, TMC125-C206 and TMC125-C216, conducted in antiretroviral treatment-experienced HIV-1-infected adult subjects, 599 of whom received etravirine tablets (200 mg twice daily). In these pooled trials, the median exposure for subjects in the etravirine tablets arm and placebo arm was 52.3 and 51.0 weeks, respectively. Discontinuations due to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were 5.2% in the etravirine tablets arm and 2.6% in the placebo arm. The most frequently reported ADR at least Grade 2 in severity was rash (10.0%). Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug hypersensitivity reaction and erythema multiforme were reported in less than 0.1% of subjects during clinical development with etravirine tablets [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . A total of 2.2% of HIV-1-infected subjects in Phase 3 trials receiving etravirine tablets discontinued due to rash. In general, in clinical trials, rash was mild to moderate, occurred primarily in the second week of therapy, and was infrequent after Week 4. Rash generally resolved within 1 to 2 weeks on continued therapy. The incidence of rash was higher in women compared to men in the etravirine tablets arm in the Phase 3 trials (rash ≥ Grade 2 was reported in 9/60 [15.0%] women versus 51/539 [9.5%] men; discontinuations due to rash were reported in 3/60 [5.0%] women versus 10/539 [1.9%] men) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with a history of NNRTI-related rash did not appear to be at increased risk for the development of etravirine tablets-related rash compared to patients without a history of NNRTI- related rash. Common Adverse Reactions Clinical ADRs of moderate intensity or greater (greater than or equal to Grade 2) and reported in at least 2% of subjects treated with etravirine tablets and occurring at a higher rate compared to placebo (excess of 1%) are presented in Table 2. Laboratory abnormalities considered ADRs are included in Table 3. Table 2: Adverse Drug Reactions (Grades 2 to 4) in at Least 2% of Adult Subjects (Pooled TMC125-C206 and TMC125-C216 Trials) Preferred Term Etravirine tablets + BR N=599 % Placebo + BR N=604 % Rash 10% 3% Peripheral neuropathy 4% 2% N=total number of subjects per treatment group; BR=background regimen Less Common Adverse Reactions Treatment-emergent ADRs occurring in less than 2% of subjects (599 subjects) receiving etravirine tablets and of at least moderate intensity (greater than or equal to Grade 2) are listed below by body system: Cardiac Disorders : myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation Ear and Labyrinth Disorders : vertigo Eye Disorders : blurred vision Gastrointestinal Disorders : gastroesophageal reflux disease, flatulence, gastritis, abdominal distension, pancreatitis, constipation, dry mouth, hematemesis, retching, stomatitis General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions : sluggishness Hematologic Disorders : hemolytic anemia Hepatobiliary Disorders : hepatic failure, hepatomegaly, cytolytic hepatitis, hepatic steatosis, hepatitis Immune System Disorders : drug hypersensitivity, immune reconstitution syndrome Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders : diabetes mellitus, anorexia, dyslipidemia Nervous System Disorders : paresthesia, somnolence, convulsion, hypoesthesia, amnesia, syncope, disturbance in attention, hypersomnia, tremor Psychiatric Disorders : anxiety, sleep disorders, abnormal dreams, confusional state, disorientation, nervousness,, nightmares Renal and Urinary Disorders: acute renal failure Reproductive System and Breast Disorders : gynecomastia Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders : exertional dyspnea, bronchospasm Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders : night sweats, lipohypertrophy, prurigo, hyperhidrosis, dry skin, swelling face Additional ADRs of at least moderate intensity observed in other trials were acquired lipodystrophy, angioneurotic edema, erythema mul

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration of etravirine with other drugs can alter the concentrations of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentrations of etravirine. The potential drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy. ( 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Etravirine Tablets Etravirine is a substrate of CYP3A, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19. Therefore, co-administration of etravirine tablets with drugs that induce or inhibit CYP3A, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 may alter the therapeutic effect or adverse reaction profile of etravirine tablets (see Table 4) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.2 Potential for Etravirine Tablets to Affect Other Drugs Etravirine is an inducer of CYP3A and inhibitor of CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Therefore, co-administration of drugs that are substrates of CYP3A, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 or are transported by P-gp with etravirine tablets may alter the therapeutic effect or adverse reaction profile of the co-administered drug(s) (see Table 4) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 7.3 Significant Drug Interactions Table 4 shows significant drug interactions based on which, alterations in dose or regimen of etravirine tablets and/or co-administered drug may be recommended. Drugs that are not recommended for co-administration with etravirine tablets are also included in Table 4 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Table 4: Significant Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration of Etravirine or Concomitant Drug Clinical Comment ↑ = increase; ↓ = decrease; ↔ = no change HIV-antiviral agents: integrase strand inhibitors dolutegravir The interaction between INTELENCE and the drug was evaluated in a clinical study. All other drug interactions shown are predicted. ↓ dolutegravir ↔ etravirine Etravirine significantly reduced plasma concentrations of dolutegravir. Using cross - study comparisons to historical pharmacokinetic data for etravirine, dolutegravir did not appear to affect the pharmacokinetics of etravirine. dolutegravir/darunavir/ritonavir ↓ dolutegravir ↔ etravirine The effect of etravirine on dolutegravir plasma concentrations was mitigated by co- administration of darunavir/ritonavir or lopinavir/ritonavir, and is expected to be mitigated by atazanavir/ritonavir. dolutegravir/lopinavir/ritonavir ↔ dolutegravir ↔ etravirine Dolutegravir should only be used with etravirine tablets when co- administered with atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or lopinavir/ritonavir. HIV-antiviral agents: non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) efavirenz nevirapine ↓ etravirine Combining two NNRTIs has not been shown to be beneficial. Concomitant use of etravirine tablets with efavirenz or nevirapine may cause a significant decrease in the plasma concentrations of Etravirine and loss of therapeutic effect of etravirine tablets. Co-administration of etravirine tablets and other NNRTIs is not recommended. delavirdine rilpivirine ↓ etravirine ↓ rilpivirine ↔ etravirine Combining two NNRTIs has not been shown to be beneficial. Etravirine tablets and delavirdine should not be co-administered. Combining two NNRTIs has not been shown to be beneficial. Co- administration of etravirine tablets and rilpivirine is not recommended. HIV-antiviral agents: protease inhibitors (PIs) atazanavir (without ritonavir) atazanavir/ritonavir atazanavir/cobicistat darunavir/ritonavir darunavir/cobicistat fosamprenavir (without ritonavir) fosamprenavir/ritonavir indinavir (without ritonavir) lopinavir/ritonavir ↓ atazanavir ↓ atazanavir ↔ etravirine ↓ atazanavir ↓ cobicistat ↓ etravirine ↓ cobicistat darunavir: effect unknown ↑ amprenavir ↑ amprenavir ↓ indinavir ↓ etravirine Co-administration of etravirine tablets and atazanavir without low- dose ritonavir is not recommended. Concomitant use of etravirine tablets with atazanavir/ritonavir decreased atazanavir Cmin but it is not considered clinically relevant. The mean systemic exposure (AUC) of etravirine after co-administration of etravirine tablets with atazanavir/ritonavir in HIV-infected subjects was similar to the mean systemic exposure of etravirine observed in the Phase 3 trials after co-administration of etravirine tablets and darunavir/ritonavir (as part of the background regimen). Etravirine tablets and atazanavir/ritonavir can be co-administered without dose adjustments. Co-administration of etravirine tablets with atazanavir/cobicistat is not recommended because it may result in loss of therapeutic effect and development of resistance to atazanavir. The mean systemic exposure (AUC) of etravirine was reduced when etravirine tablets was co-administered with darunavir/ritonavir. Because all subjects in the Phase 3 trials received darunavir/ritonavir as part of the background regimen and Etravirine exposures from these trials were determined to be safe and effective, etravirine tablets and darunavir/ritonavir can be co-administered without dose adjustments. Co-ad

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

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