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Relugolix

Prescription

Brand names: Orgovyx

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL

About This Medication

11 DESCRIPTION Relugolix is a nonpeptide small molecule, GnRH receptor antagonist. The chemical name is N-(4-{1-[(2,6-difluorophenyl)methyl]-5-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-3-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl}phenyl)-N'-methoxyurea. The molecular weight is 623.63 daltons and the molecular formula is C 29 H 27 F 2 N 7 O 5 S. The structural formula is: Relugolix is a white to off-white to slightly yellow solid with a solubility of 0.04 mg per mL in water at 25°C. ORGOVYX is provided as film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each tablet contains 120 mg of relugolix. The inactive ingredients are mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide red, and carnauba wax. Structural Formula

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Relugolix -

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORGOVYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. ORGOVYX is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer ( 1 ).

How It Works

12.1 Mechanism of Action Relugolix is a nonpeptide GnRH receptor antagonist that competitively binds to pituitary GnRH receptors, thereby, reducing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and consequently testosterone.

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage: A loading dose of 360 mg on the first day of treatment followed by 120 mg taken orally once daily, at approximately the same time each day ( 2.1 ). ORGOVYX can be taken with or without food ( 2.1 , 12.3 ). Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole and not to crush or chew tablets ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage Initiate treatment of ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day and continue treatment with a 120 mg dose taken orally once daily at approximately the same time each day. ORGOVYX can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole and not to crush or chew tablets. Advise patients to take a missed dose of ORGOVYX as soon as they remember. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, patients should not take the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose. If treatment with ORGOVYX is interrupted for greater than 7 days, restart ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day, and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily. In patients treated with GnRH receptor agonists and antagonists for prostate cancer, treatment is usually continued upon development of nonmetastatic or metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. 2.2 Dosage Modifications for P-gp Inhibitors Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with oral P-gp inhibitors. If co-administration is unavoidable, take ORGOVYX first and separate dosing by at least 6 hours [ see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ] . Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions. Treatment with ORGOVYX may be interrupted for up to two weeks if a short course of treatment with a P-gp inhibitor is required. Resume ORGOVYX after the P-gp inhibitor is discontinued. If treatment with ORGOVYX is interrupted for greater than 7 days, restart ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inducers Avoid co-administration of ORGOVYX with combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducers. If co-administration is unavoidable, increase the ORGOVYX dose to 240 mg once daily. After discontinuation of the combined P-gp and strong CYP3A inducer, resume the recommended ORGOVYX dose of 120 mg once daily [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Side Effects Overview

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: QT/QTc Interval Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) and laboratory abnormalities (≥ 15%) were hot flush, glucose increased, triglycerides increased, musculoskeletal pain, hemoglobin decreased, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased, fatigue, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) increased, constipation, and diarrhea ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sumitomo Pharma America, at 1-833-696-8268 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 practice. The safety of ORGOVYX was evaluated in HERO, a randomized (2:1), open-label, clinical study in patients with advanced prostate cancer [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Patients received orally administered ORGOVYX as a loading dose of 360 mg on the first day followed by 120 mg taken orally once daily (n = 622) or received leuprolide acetate administered by depot injection at doses of 22.5 mg (n = 264) or 11.25 mg (n = 44) per local guidelines every 12 weeks (n = 308). Leuprolide acetate 11.25 mg is a dosing regimen that is not recommended for this indication in the US. Among patients who received ORGOVYX, 91% were exposed for at least 48 weeks. Ninety-nine (16%) patients received concomitant radiotherapy and 17 (3%) patients received concomitant enzalutamide with ORGOVYX. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients receiving ORGOVYX. Serious adverse reactions in ≥ 0.5% of patients included myocardial infarction (0.8%), acute kidney injury (0.6%), arrhythmia (0.6%), hemorrhage (0.6%), and urinary tract infection (0.5%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 0.8% of patients receiving ORGOVYX including metastatic lung cancer (0.3%), myocardial infarction (0.3%), and acute kidney injury (0.2%). Fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke were reported in 2.7% of patients receiving ORGOVYX. Permanent discontinuation of ORGOVYX due to an adverse reaction occurred in 3.5% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of ORGOVYX in ≥ 0.3 % of patients included atrioventricular block (0.3%), cardiac failure (0.3%), hemorrhage (0.3%), increased transaminases (0.3%), abdominal pain (0.3%), and pneumonia (0.3%). Dosage interruptions of ORGOVYX due to an adverse reaction occurred in 2.7% of patients. Adverse reactions which required dosage interruption in ≥ 0.3% of patients included fracture (0.3%). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) and laboratory abnormalities (≥ 15%) were hot flush (54%), glucose increased (44%), triglycerides increased (35%), musculoskeletal pain (30%), hemoglobin decreased (28%), alanine aminotransferase increased (ALT) (27%), fatigue (26%), aspartate aminotransferase increased (AST) (18%), constipation (12%), and diarrhea (12%). Table 1 summarizes the adverse reactions in HERO. Table 1: Adverse Reactions ( ≥ 10%) of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Received ORGOVYX in HERO a Includes arthralgia, back pain, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, bone pain, neck pain, arthritis, musculoskeletal stiffness, non-cardiac chest pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, spinal pain, and musculoskeletal discomfort. b Includes fatigue and asthenia. c Includes diarrhea and colitis. Adverse Reaction ORGOVYX N = 622 Leuprolide Acetate N = 308 All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) Vascular disorders Hot flush 54 0.6 52 0 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Musculoskeletal pain a 30 1.1 29 1.6 General Fatigue b 26 0.3 24 0 Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea c 12 0.2 7 0 Constipation 12 0 10 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions in < 10% of patients who received ORGOVYX included increased weight, insomnia, gynecomastia, hyperhidrosis, depression, decreased libido, and angioedema. Table 2 summarizes the laboratory abnormalities in HERO. Table 2: Select Laboratory Abnormalities ( ≥ 15%) That Worsened from Baseline in Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer Who Received ORGOVYX in HERO Laboratory Test ORGOVYX a Leuprolide Acetate a All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) All Grades (%) Grade 3-4 (%) a The denominator used to calculate the rate varied from 611 to 619 in the ORGOVYX arm and from 301 to 306 in the leuprolide arm based on the number of patients with a baseline value and at least one post-treatment value. Chemistry Glucose increased 44 2.9 54 6 Triglycerides increased 35 2 36 0.7 ALT increased 27 0.3 28 0 AST increased 18 0 19 0.3 Hematology Hemoglobin decreased 28 0.5 29 0.7 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of ORGOVYX. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity, including angioedema and urticaria.

Warnings & Precautions

Contraindications

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics After administration of single doses ranging from 60 mg to 360 mg (0.17 to 1 times the recommended loading dose), total systemic exposure (AUC) and the maximum concentration (C max ) of relugolix increases in an approximately dose proportional manner. After administration of multiple doses of relugolix once daily, the AUC of relugolix increases in an approximately dose proportional manner while the C max increase is greater than dose proportional for doses from 20 mg to 180 mg (0.17 to 1.5 times the recommended daily dose). After administration of a single 360 mg loading dose, the mean (± standard deviation [± SD]) AUC and C max of relugolix are 985 (± 742) ng.hr/mL and 215 (± 184) ng/mL, respectively. After administration of 120 mg once daily, the mean (± SD) AUC and C max of relugolix at steady-state are 407 (± 168) ng.hr/mL and 70 (± 65) ng/mL, respectively. The accumulation of relugolix upon once daily administration is approximately 2-fold. Absorption Relugolix is a substrate for intestinal P-gp. The mean (CV%) absolute bioavailability of relugolix is 12% (62%). The median (min, max) time to maximum concentration (T max ) of relugolix is 2.25 (0.5, 5.0) hours. Effect of Food No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of relugolix were observed following administration of a high-calorie, high-fat meal (approximately 800 to 1000 calories with 500, 220, and 124 from fat, carbohydrate, and protein, respectively). Distribution Plasma protein binding of relugolix is 68 to 71%, primarily to albumin and to a lesser extent to α 1 -acid glycoprotein. The mean blood-to-plasma ratio is 0.78. Elimination The mean effective half-life of relugolix is 25 hours and the mean (CV%) terminal elimination half-life is 61 (11%) hours. The mean (CV%) total clearance of relugolix is 29 (15%) L/h and the renal clearance is 8 L/h. Metabolism Relugolix is metabolized primarily by CYP3A and to a lesser extent by CYP2C8. Excretion After oral administration of a single 80 mg radiolabeled dose of relugolix, approximately 81% of the radioactivity was recovered in feces with 4.2% as unchanged and 4.1% in urine with 2.2% as unchanged. Specific Populations No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of relugolix were observed based on age (45 to 91 years), race/ethnicity (Asian [19%], White [71%], Black/African American [6%]), body weight (41 to 193 kg), mild to severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance [CLcr] 15 to 89 mL/min, as estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation), or mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A or B). The effect of end-stage renal disease with or without hemodialysis or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) on the pharmacokinetics of relugolix has not been evaluated. Drug Interactions Studies Clinical Studies Combined P-gp and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors: Co-administration with erythromycin (P-gp and moderate CYP3A inhibitor) increased the AUC and C max of relugolix by 3.5- and 2.9-fold respectively. Combined P-gp and Strong CYP3A Inducers: Co-administration of relugolix with rifampin (P-gp and strong CYP3A inducer) decreased the AUC and C max of relugolix by 55% and 23%, respectively. Other Drugs: No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of relugolix were observed when co-administered with voriconazole (strong CYP3A inhibitor), atorvastatin, enzalutamide, or acid-reducing agents. No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of midazolam (sensitive CYP3A substrate) or rosuvastatin (BCRP substrate), or dabigatran etexilate (P-gp substrate) were observed upon co-administration with relugolix. In Vitro Studies Cytochrome P450 (CYP) Enzymes: Relugolix is not an inhibitor of CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6, or CYP3A4. Relugolix is an inducer of CYP3A and CYP2B6, but not an inducer of CYP1A2. Transporter Systems: Relugolix is a substrate of P-gp, but not a substrate of BCRP. Relugolix is an inhibitor of BCRP and P-gp, but not an inhibitor of OATP1B1, OATP1B3, OATP2B1, OAT1, OAT3, OCT2, MATE1, MATE2-K, or BSEP.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ORGOVYX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer. ORGOVYX is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced prostate cancer ( 1 ).

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage: A loading dose of 360 mg on the first day of treatment followed by 120 mg taken orally once daily, at approximately the same time each day ( 2.1 ). ORGOVYX can be taken with or without food ( 2.1 , 12.3 ). Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole and not to crush or chew tablets ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage Initiate treatment of ORGOVYX with a loading dose of 360 mg on …

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS QT/QTc Interval Prolongation: Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT interval ( 5.1 ). Hypersensitivity: ORGOVYX can cause hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema. Withhold ORGOVYX in patients who experience symptoms of hypersensitivity. Discontinue ORGOVYX for severe hypersensitivity reactions and manage as clinically indicated ( 5.2 ). Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: ORGOVYX can cause fetal harm. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception ( 5.3 , 8.1 , 8.3 ). 5.1 QT/QTc Interval Prolongation Androgen …

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS ORGOVYX is contraindicated in patients with severe hypersensitivity to relugolix or to any of the product components. Known severe hypersensitivity to relugolix or to any of the product components ( 4 ).

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