Gemcitabine Intravesical
PrescriptionBrand names: INLEXZO
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION INLEXZO contains gemcitabine hydrochloride, a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Gemcitabine hydrochloride is 2'-deoxy-2',2'- difluorocytidine monohydrochloride (β-isomer) with a molecular formula of C9H11F2N3O4 ∙ HCl, and a molecular weight of 299.66. The structural formula is: INLEXZO is a sterile, non-resorbable intravesical system containing the equivalent of 225 mg gemcitabine (present as 256.3 mg of gemcitabine hydrochloride). Gemcitabine Intravesical System INLEXZO is a bi-oval-shaped tube containing an almost white to light pink-brown colored gemcitabine component at the center surrounded on each side by off white to light blue-colored osmotic components. The gemcitabine component contains 225 mg of gemcitabine and the following inactive ingredients: polyethylene glycol 8000 (8.0 mg), povidone K30 (13.4 mg), and urea (42.6 mg). The osmotic components contain the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue No.1 (0.0042 mg), polyethylene oxide 600,000 (72.0 mg), and urea (648.0 mg). The silicone tube contains two lumens, the larger one containing the drug components and silicone spacers, and the smaller one containing a superelastic nitinol wire in a predefined shape (wireform). Both lumens are capped with a silicone adhesive. The lumen containing the gemcitabine and osmotic components has a single delivery orifice. INLEXZO's coiled dimensions are approximately 5.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high. Urinary Catheter and Stylet INLEXZO is co-packaged with a sterile urinary catheter and a sterile stylet, required for transurethral insertion into the bladder. The urinary catheter and stylet are made of thermoplastic elastomer and polyethene, and consist of the following components: A semi-transparent urinary catheter, with a rounded blunt distal tip that includes a coudé tip, a product exit port near the distal tip, and a lumen which extends from the exit port to an open proximal end. The outer diameter of the urinary catheter is 5.82 mm (17.5 Fr). Printed depth markings are placed on the urinary catheter to indicate insertion depth and orientation of the coudé tip to assist the user during insertion. A green stylet with a hub at the proximal end is used to advance INLEXZO through the urinary catheter lumen and into the bladder. The stylet length and proximal hub prevent the stylet's distal end from advancement beyond the exit port. Chemical Structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Gemcitabine | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risks in Patients with Perforated Bladder : Evaluate the bladder before the intravesical insertion of INLEXZO. Do not administer to patients with a perforated bladder or in whom the integrity of the bladder mucosa has been compromised. ( 4 , 5.1 ) Risk of Metastatic Bladder Cancer with Delayed Cystectomy : Delaying cystectomy can lead to the development of metastatic bladder cancer, which can be lethal. ( 5.2 ) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety : INLEXZO can only be safely scanned with MRI under certain conditions. ( 5.3 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise patients of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.4 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Risks in Patients with Perforated Bladder INLEXZO may lead to systemic exposure to gemcitabine and to severe adverse reactions if administered to patients with a perforated bladder or to those in whom the integrity of the bladder mucosa has been compromised. Evaluate the bladder before the intravesical administration of INLEXZO and do not administer to patients with a perforated bladder or mucosal compromise until bladder integrity has been restored [see Contraindications (4) ]. 5.2 Risk of Metastatic Bladder Cancer with Delayed Cystectomy Delaying cystectomy in patients with BCG-unresponsive CIS could lead to development of muscle invasive or metastatic bladder cancer, which can be lethal. The risk of developing muscle invasive or metastatic bladder cancer increases the longer cystectomy is delayed in the presence of persisting CIS. Of the 83 evaluable patients with BCG-unresponsive CIS treated with INLEXZO in Cohort 2 of SunRISe-1, seven patients (8%) progressed to muscle invasive (T2 or greater) bladder cancer. Three patients (3.5%) had progression determined at the time of cystectomy. The median time between determination of persistent or recurrent CIS or T1 and progression to muscle invasive disease was 94 days. 5.3 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety INLEXZO may be used with MRI only under the specific predefined conditions provided below to avoid potential safety hazards or severe adverse reactions. Based on clinical experience in patients treated with INLEXZO indwelling in the bladder who underwent MRI scans and nonclinical testing, INLEXZO is MR Conditional. A patient with INLEXZO indwelling in the bladder can be scanned in an MR system under the following conditions: Static magnetic field of 1.5-Tesla and 3-Tesla, only. Maximum spatial gradient magnetic field of 5000 Gauss/cm or less. Maximum magnetic resonance system reported, whole body averaged specific absorption rate of 2-W/kg for 60 minutes of continuous scanning (i.e., per pulse sequence or back-to-back sequences without breaks) in the Normal Operating Mode of operation for the MR system. Under the scan conditions defined, INLEXZO is expected to produce a maximum temperature rise of 2°C after 15 minutes of continuous scanning. In nonclinical testing, the image artifact caused by INLEXZO extends approximately 2 mm from INLEXZO using a gradient echo pulse sequence and a 3-Tesla MR system. 5.4 Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Based on animal data and its mechanism of action, INLEXZO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman if systemic exposure occurs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . In animal reproduction studies, systemic administration of gemcitabine was teratogenic, embryotoxic, and fetotoxic in mice and rabbits. Advise pregnant women and females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months after final removal of INLEXZO. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after final removal of INLEXZO [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INLEXZO is contraindicated in patients with: Perforation of the bladder [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Prior hypersensitivity reactions to gemcitabine or any component of the product. Perforation of the bladder ( 4 , 5.1 ) Prior hypersensitivity reaction to gemcitabine or any component of the product ( 4 )
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INLEXZO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS), with or without papillary tumors. INLEXZO is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor-containing intravesical system, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors. ( 1 )
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For Intravesical Administration Only Insert INLEXZO (225 mg of gemcitabine) into the bladder once every 3 weeks up to 6 months (8 doses), followed by once every 12 weeks (6 doses). ( 2.2 ) Insert into the bladder using the co-packaged urinary catheter and stylet only. ( 2.1 ) Remove INLEXZO after each 3-week indwelling period. ( 2.2 ) See Full Prescribing Information and Instructions for Use for insertion and removal procedures. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risks in Patients with Perforated Bladder : Evaluate the bladder before the intravesical insertion of INLEXZO. Do not administer to patients with a perforated bladder or in whom the integrity of the bladder mucosa has been compromised. ( 4 , 5.1 ) Risk of Metastatic Bladder Cancer with Delayed Cystectomy : Delaying cystectomy can lead to the development of metastatic bladder cancer, which can be lethal. ( 5.2 ) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety : INLEXZO …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INLEXZO is contraindicated in patients with: Perforation of the bladder [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Prior hypersensitivity reactions to gemcitabine or any component of the product. Perforation of the bladder ( 4 , 5.1 ) Prior hypersensitivity reaction to gemcitabine or any component of the product ( 4 )
Gemcitabine Intravesical is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Gemcitabine Intravesical drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Gemcitabine Intravesical label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2723386 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Gemcitabine Intravesical (FDA National Drug Code)
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