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Glecaprevir

Also sold as: Mavyret

Cytochrome P450 1A2 InhibitorsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

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Classification: Cytochrome P450 1A2 Inhibitors (source: RxClass/NLM)

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Drug Information

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action MAVYRET is a fixed-dose combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, which are direct-acting antiviral agents against the hepatitis C virus [see Microbiology ( 12.4 ) ] .

Indications & Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MAVYRET is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 3 years and older with acute or chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A). MAVYRET is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 3 years and older with HCV genotype 1 infection, who previously have been treated with a regimen containing an HCV NS5A inhibitor or an NS3/4A protease inhibitor (PI), but not both [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. MAVYRET is a fixed-dose combination of glecaprevir, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and pibrentasvir, an HCV NS5A inhibitor, and is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 3 years and older with acute or chronic HCV genotype (GT) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A). MAVYRET is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients 3 years and older with HCV genotype 1 infection, who previously have been treated with a regimen containing an HCV NS5A inhibitor or an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, but not both. ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy: Test all patients for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc. ( 2.1 ) See recommended treatment duration for patients 3 years and older in tables below. ( 2.2 ) Treatment-Naïve Patients 1 HCV Genotype Treatment Duration No Cirrhosis Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 8 weeks 8 weeks Treatment-naïve patients are those who have not received treatment for the current infection. Treatment-Experienced Patients 1 Treatment Duration HCV Genotype Patients Previously Treated With a Regimen Containing: No Cirrhosis Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) 1 An NS5A inhibitor 2 without prior treatment with an NS3/4A protease inhibitor (PI) 16 weeks 16 weeks An NS3/4A PI 3 without prior treatment with an NS5A inhibitor 12 weeks 12 weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 PRS 4 8 weeks 12 weeks 3 PRS 4 16 weeks 16 weeks Treatment-experienced patients are those who previously received treatment for the current infection. Treated with prior regimens containing ledipasvir and sofosbuvir or daclatasvir with (peg) interferon and ribavirin. Treated with prior regimens containing simeprevir and sofosbuvir, or simeprevir, boceprevir, or telaprevir with (peg) interferon and ribavirin. PRS=Prior treatment experience with regimens containing (peg) interferon, ribavirin, and/or sofosbuvir, but no prior treatment experience with an HCV NS3/4A PI or NS5A inhibitor. Recommended dosage in adults: Three tablets taken at the same time orally once daily (total daily dose: glecaprevir 300 mg and pibrentasvir 120 mg) with food. ( 2.3 ) Recommended dosage in pediatric patients 3 years and older: Pediatric Patients 3 Years to Less than 12 Years Old: Dosing is based on weight. Refer to Table 3 of the full prescribing information for specific dosing guidelines based on body weight. ( 2.4 ) Instructions for Use should be followed for preparation and administration of MAVYRET oral pellets. ( 2.5 ) Pediatric Patients 12 Years of Age and Older, or Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 45 kg: three tablets taken at the same time orally once daily (total daily dose: glecaprevir 300 mg and pibrentasvir 120 mg) with food. ( 2.4 ) HCV/HIV-1 co-infection and patients with any degree of renal impairment: Follow the dosage recommendations in the tables above. ( 2.2 ) Liver or Kidney Transplant Recipients: MAVYRET is recommended for 12 weeks in patients 3 years and older who are liver or kidney transplant recipients. A 16-week treatment duration is recommended in genotype 1-infected patients who are NS5A inhibitor-experienced without prior treatment with an NS3/4A PI or in genotype 3-infected patients who are PRS treatment-experienced. ( 2.6 ) 2.1 Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) before initiating HCV treatment with MAVYRET [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . 2.2 Recommended Treatment Duration in Patients 3 Years and Older Tables 1 and 2 provide the recommended MAVYRET treatment duration based on the patient population in HCV mono-infected and HCV/HIV-1 co-infected patients with compensated liver disease (with or without cirrhosis) and with or without renal impairment including patients receiving dialysis [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Refer to Drug Interactions ( 7 ) for dosage recommendations for concomitant HIV-1 antiviral drugs. Table 1. Recommended Duration for Treatment-Naïve Patients 1 HCV Genotype Treatment Duration No Cirrhosis Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 8 weeks 8 weeks 1. Treatment-naïve patients are those who have not received treatment for the current infection. Table 2. Recommended Duration for Treatment-Experienced Patients 1 Treatment Duration HCV Genotype Patients Previously Treated with a Regimen Containing: No Cirrhosis Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) 1 An NS5A inhibitor 2 without prior treatment with an NS3/4A protease inhibitor (PI) 16 weeks 16 weeks An NS3/4A PI 3 without prior treatment with an NS5A inhibitor 12 weeks 12 weeks 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 PRS 4 8 weeks 12 weeks 3 PRS 4 16 weeks 16 weeks Treatment-experienced patients are those who previously received treatment for the current infection. In clinical trials, subjects were treated with prior regimens containing ledipasvir and sofosbuvir or daclatasvir with (peg)interferon and ribavirin. In clinical trials, subjects were treated with prior regimens containing simeprevir and sofosbuvir, or simeprevir, boceprevir, or telaprevir with (peg)interferon and ribavirin. PRS=Prior treatment experience with regimens containing (peg)interferon, ribavirin, and/or sofosbuvir, but no prior treatment experience with an HCV NS3/4A PI or NS5A inhibitor. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Adults MAVYRET tablets are a fixed combination drug product containing glecaprevir 100 mg and pibrentasvir 40 mg in ea

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS In subjects receiving MAVYRET, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (greater than 10%) are headache and fatigue. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-633-9110 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 clinical trials of MAVYRET cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Overall Adverse Reactions in Subjects with Chronic HCV Infection without Cirrhosis or with Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) The adverse reactions data for MAVYRET in subjects without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) were derived from nine registrational Phase 2 and 3 trials which evaluated approximately 2,300 adults infected with genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 HCV who received MAVYRET for 8, 12 or 16 weeks [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ] . The overall proportion of subjects who permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 0.1% for subjects who received MAVYRET for 8, 12 or 16 weeks. The most common adverse reactions, all grades, observed in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects receiving 8, 12, or 16 weeks of treatment with MAVYRET were headache (13%), fatigue (11%), and nausea (8%). In subjects receiving MAVYRET who experienced adverse reactions, 80% had an adverse reaction of mild severity (Grade 1). One subject experienced a serious adverse reaction. Adverse reactions (type and severity) were similar for subjects receiving MAVYRET for 8, 12 or 16 weeks. The type and severity of adverse reactions in subjects with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) were similar to those seen in subjects without cirrhosis. Adverse Reactions in Subjects with Chronic HCV Infection without Cirrhosis ENDURANCE-2 Among 302 treatment-naïve or PRS treatment-experienced, HCV genotype 2-infected adults without cirrhosis enrolled in ENDURANCE-2, adverse reactions (all intensity) occurring in at least 5% of subjects treated with MAVYRET for 12 weeks are presented in Table 4 . In subjects treated with MAVYRET for 12 weeks, 32% reported an adverse reaction, of which 98% had adverse reactions of mild or moderate severity. No subjects treated with MAVYRET or placebo in ENDURANCE-2 permanently discontinued treatment due to an adverse drug reaction. Table 4. Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥5% of Treatment-Naïve and PRS-Experienced Adults without Cirrhosis Receiving MAVYRET for 12 Weeks in ENDURANCE-2 Adverse Reaction MAVYRET 12 Weeks (N = 202) % Placebo 12 Weeks (N = 100) % Headache 9 6 Nausea 6 2 Diarrhea 5 2 ENDURANCE-3 Among 505 treatment-naïve, HCV genotype 3-infected adults without cirrhosis enrolled in ENDURANCE-3, adverse reactions (all intensity) occurring in at least 5% of subjects treated with MAVYRET for 8 or 12 weeks are presented in Table 5 . In subjects treated with MAVYRET, 45% reported an adverse reaction, of which 99% had adverse reactions of mild or moderate severity. The proportion of subjects who permanently discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 0%, < 1% and 1% for the MAVYRET 8-week arm, MAVYRET 12 week arm and DCV + SOF arm, respectively. Table 5. Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥5% of Treatment-Naïve Adults without Cirrhosis Receiving MAVYRET for 8 Weeks or 12 Weeks in ENDURANCE-3 Adverse Reaction MAVYRET* 8 Weeks (N = 157) % MAVYRET 12 Weeks (N = 233) % DCV 1 + SOF 2 12 Weeks (N = 115) % Headache 16 17 15 Fatigue 11 14 12 Nausea 9 12 12 Diarrhea 7 3 3 1 DCV=daclatasvir 2 SOF=sofosbuvir * The 8-week arm was a non-randomized treatment arm. Adverse Reactions in Subjects with Chronic HCV Infection with Compensated Cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A) The safety of MAVYRET in HCV GT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 subjects with compensated cirrhosis is based on data from 288 adults from the Phase 2/3 registrational trials treated with MAVYRET for 12 or more weeks and 343 adults from EXPEDITION-8 treated with MAVYRET for 8 weeks. The adverse reactions observed were generally consistent with those observed in clinical studies of MAVYRET in non-cirrhotic subjects [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . In the Phase 2/3 registrational trials, the adverse reactions reported in greater than or equal to 5% of compensated cirrhotic subjects (n=288) treated across all durations of MAVYRET were fatigue (15%), headache (14%), nausea (8%), diarrhea (6%), and pruritus (6%). In EXPEDITION-8, the adverse reactions reported in greater than or equal to 5% of compensated cirrhotic subjects (n=343) were fatigue (8%), pruritus (7%), and headache (6%). No subjects with compensated cirrhosis in the Phase 2/3 registrational trials (without severe renal impairment) or in EXPEDITION-8 discontinued treatment with MAVYRET due to an adverse reaction. Adverse Reactions in Subjects with Chronic HCV Infection with Severe Renal Impairment Including Those on Dialysis The s

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Carbamazepine, efavirenz, and St. John’s wort may decrease concentrations of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir. Coadministration of carbamazepine, efavirenz containing regimens, and St. John’s wort with MAVYRET is not recommended. ( 5.3 ) Clearance of HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals may lead to changes in hepatic function, which may impact safe and effective use of concomitant medications. Frequent monitoring of relevant laboratory parameters (INR or blood glucose) and dose adjustments of certain concomitant medications may be necessary. ( 7.3 ) Medication- Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder. ( 7.4 ) Consult the full prescribing information prior to and during treatment for potential drug interactions. ( 4 , 7 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Mechanisms for the Potential Effect of MAVYRET on Other Drugs Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are inhibitors of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1/3. Coadministration with MAVYRET may increase plasma concentration of drugs that are substrates of P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1 or OATP1B3. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are weak inhibitors of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A, CYP1A2, and uridine glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A1. 7.2 Mechanisms for the Potential Effect of Other Drugs on MAVYRET Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are substrates of P-gp and/or BCRP. Glecaprevir is a substrate of OATP1B1/3. Coadministration of MAVYRET with drugs that inhibit hepatic P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1/3 may increase the plasma concentrations of glecaprevir and/or pibrentasvir. Coadministration of MAVYRET with drugs that induce P-gp/CYP3A may decrease glecaprevir and pibrentasvir plasma concentrations. Carbamazepine, phenytoin, efavirenz, and St. John’s wort may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, leading to reduced therapeutic effect of MAVYRET. The use of these agents with MAVYRET is not recommended [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 7.3 Established and Other Potential Drug Interactions Clearance of HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals may lead to changes in hepatic function, which may impact the safe and effective use of concomitant medications. For example, altered blood glucose control resulting in serious symptomatic hypoglycemia has been reported in diabetic patients in postmarketing case reports and published epidemiological studies. Management of hypoglycemia in these cases required either discontinuation or dose modification of concomitant medications used for diabetes treatment. Frequent monitoring of relevant laboratory parameters (e.g. International Normalized Ratio [INR] in patients taking warfarin, blood glucose levels in diabetic patients) or drug concentrations of concomitant medications such as CYP P450 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g. certain immunosuppressants) is recommended to ensure safe and effective use. Dose adjustments of concomitant medications may be necessary. Table 6 provides the effect of MAVYRET on concentrations of coadministered drugs and the effect of coadministered drugs on glecaprevir and pibrentasvir [see Contraindications ( 4 ) , Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) , and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . All interaction studies were performed in adults. Table 6. Potentially Significant Drug Interactions Identified in Drug Interaction Studies Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration Clinical Comments Antiarrhythmics: Digoxin ↑ digoxin Measure serum digoxin concentrations before initiating MAVYRET. Reduce digoxin concentrations by decreasing the dose by approximately 50% or by modifying the dosing frequency and continue monitoring. Anticoagulants: Dabigatran etexilate ↑ dabigatran If MAVYRET and dabigatran etexilate are coadministered, refer to the dabigatran etexilate prescribing information for dabigatran etexilate dose modifications in combination with P-gp inhibitors in the setting of renal impairment. Anticonvulsants: Carbamazepine ↓ glecaprevir ↓ pibrentasvir Coadministration may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of MAVYRET and is not recommended. Antimycobacterials: Rifampin ↓ glecaprevir ↓ pibrentasvir Coadministration is contraindicated because of potential loss of therapeutic effect [see Contraindications ( 4 ) ] . Ethinyl Estradiol-Containing Products: Ethinyl estradiol-containing medications such as combined oral contraceptives ↔ glecaprevir ↔ pibrentasvir MAVYRET may be used with products containing 20 mcg or less of ethinyl estradiol. Coadministration of MAVYRET with products containing more than 20 mcg of ethinyl estradiol may increase the risk of ALT elevations and is not recommended. Herbal Products: St. John’s wort ( hypericum perforatum ) ↓ glecaprevir ↓ pibrentasvir Coadministration may lead to reduced therapeutic effect of MAVYRET and is not recommended. HIV-Antiviral Agents: Atazanavir ↑ glecaprevir ↑ pibrentasvir Coadministration is co

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS MAVYRET is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or those with any history of prior hepatic decompensation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . MAVYRET is contraindicated with atazanavir or rifampin [see Drug Interaction ( 7.3 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or those with any history of prior hepatic decompensation. ( 4 , 5.2 ) Coadministration with atazanavir or rifampin. ( 4 )

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