Ivacaftor

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) and Clinical Studies (14) ] . If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. KALYDECO is a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive to ivacaftor based on clinical and/or in vitro assay data. ( 12.1 , 14 ) If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of a CFTR mutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by the mutation test instructions for use. ( 1 )

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Age Weight Dosage Administration 1 month to less than 2 months 3 kg or greater One 5.8 mg packet every 12 hours Mixed with one teaspoon (5 mL) of soft food or liquid and administered orally with fat-containing food 2 months to less than 4 months 3 kg or greater One 13.4 mg packet every 12 hours 4 months to less than 6 months 5 kg or greater One 25 mg packet every 12 hours 6 months to less than 6 years 5 kg to less than 7 kg One 25 mg packet every 12 hours 7 kg to less than 14 kg One 50 mg packet every 12 hours 14 kg or greater One 75 mg packet every 12 hours 6 years and older - One 150 mg tablet every 12 hours Taken orally with fat-containing food See full prescribing information for the recommended dosage in patients aged 6 months and older with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.3 , 8.6 ) See full prescribing information for dosage modifications due to drug interactions with KALYDECO. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Not recommended in pediatric patients less than 1 month of age. ( 2.2 , 8.4 ) Not recommended in patients 1 month to less than 6 months of age with any level of hepatic impairment and/or taking concomitant moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors. ( 2.3 , 2.4 , 8.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage in Adults and Pediatric Patients Aged 6 Years and Older The recommended dosage of KALYDECO for adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older is 150 mg orally every 12 hours (300 mg total daily dose) with fat-containing food [ see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Aged 1 Month to Less than 6 Years The recommended dosage of KALYDECO (oral granules) for pediatric patients aged 1 month to less than 6 years is weight-based provided in Table 1. Take KALYDECO orally with fat-containing food [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Table 1: Recommended Dosage of KALYDECO Oral Granules by Body Weight in Pediatric Patients Aged 1 Month to Less than 6 Years Age Body Weight (kg) KALYDECO Dosage 1 month to less than 2 months KALYDECO is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 1 month of age. Use of KALYDECO in pediatric patients aged 1 to less than 6 months born at a gestational age less than 37 weeks has not been evaluated. 3 kg or greater One packet (containing 5.8 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 2 months to less than 4 months 3 kg or greater One packet (containing 13.4 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 4 months to less than 6 months 5 kg or greater One packet (containing 25 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 6 months to less than 6 years of age 5 kg to less than 7 kg One packet (containing 25 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 7 kg to less than 14 kg One packet (containing 50 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 14 kg or greater One packet (containing 75 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 2.3 Recommended Dosage for Patients with Hepatic Impairment KALYDECO is not recommended in patients less than 6 months of age with any level of hepatic impairment. The following is the recommended dosage of KALYDECO taken with fat-containing food [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] for patients aged 6 months and older with hepatic impairment: Mild Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class A): Less than 6 months of age: KALYDECO is not recommended. No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients aged 6 months or older [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Moderate Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class B): Less than 6 months of age: KALYDECO is not recommended. 6 months to less than 6 years of age: one packet (containing 25 mg, 50 mg, or 75 mg ivacaftor) of oral granules once daily based on dosing recommended for age and weight in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 6 years of age and older: 150 mg orally once daily. Severe Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class C): Should not be used in patients less than 6 months of age. In patients aged 6 months and older should be used with caution. KALYDECO has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), but exposure is expected to be higher than in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Therefore, use with caution at a reduced dosage, in patients aged 6 months or older with severe hepatic impairment after weighing the risks and benefits of treatment [see Dosage and Administration (2.1 , 2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Less than 6 months of age: KALYDECO is not recommended. 6 months to less than 6 years of age: one packet (containing 25 mg, 50 mg, or 75 mg ivacaftor) of oral granules once daily or less frequently based on dosing recommended for age and weight in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 6 years of age and older: 150 mg orally once daily or less frequently. 2.4 Dosage Modification for Patients Taking Drugs that are CYP3A Inhibitors Concomitant use of moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended in patients below 6 months of age. Food or drink containing grapefruit should be avoided [see Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Take KALYDECO with fat-containing food [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ]. Dosage modification for patients 6 months of age and older taking CYP3A inhibitors : Moderate CYP3A inhibitors: Less than 6 months of age: KALYDECO is not recommended. 6 months to less than 6 years of age: one packet (containing 25 mg, 50 mg, or 75 mg ivacaftor) of oral granules once daily based on dosing recommended for age and weight in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 6 years of age and older: 150 mg orally once daily. Strong CYP3A inhibitors : Less than 6 months of age: KALYDECO is not recommended. 6 months to less than 6 years of age: one packet (containing 25 mg, 50 mg, or 75 mg ivacaftor) of oral granules twice a week based on dosing recommended for age and weight in Table 1 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. 6 years of age and older: 150 mg orally twice weekly. 2.5 Administration Information Administer KALYDECO tablets or oral granules with fat-containing food. Examples include eggs, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, whole-milk dairy products (such as whole milk, cheese, yogurt, breast milk, or infant formula), etc. [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Instruction for Administration of Tablets Swallow tablets whole. Instruction for Administration of Oral Granules Administer each dose of KALYDECO oral granules immediately before or after ingestion of fat-containing food. Mix the entire contents of each packet of oral granules with one teaspoon (5 mL) of age-appropriate soft food or liquid that is at or below room temperature. Some examples of soft foods or liquids may include puréed fruits or vegetables, yogurt, applesauce, water, breast milk, infant formula, milk, or juice. Food or liquid should be at or below room temperature. Once mixed, the product should be completely consumed within one hour.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Transaminase Elevations [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Intracranial Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Cataracts [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] The most common adverse drug reactions to KALYDECO (≥8% of patients with CF who have a G551D mutation in the CFTR gene) were headache, oropharyngeal pain, upper respiratory tract infection, nasal congestion, abdominal pain, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, rash, nausea, and dizziness. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated at 1-877-634-8789 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. The overall safety profile of KALYDECO is based on pooled data from three placebo-controlled clinical trials conducted in 353 patients 6 years of age and older with CF who had a G551D mutation in the CFTR gene (Trials 1 and 2) or were homozygous for the F508del mutation (Trial 3). In addition, the following clinical trials have also been conducted [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12) and Clinical Studies (14) ]: An 8-week, crossover design trial (Trial 4) involving 39 patients between the ages of 6 and 57 years with a G1244E , G1349D , G178R , G551S , G970R , S1251N , S1255P , S549N , or S549R mutation in the CFTR gene. A 24-week, placebo-controlled trial (Trial 5) involving 69 patients between the ages of 6 and 68 years with an R117H mutation in the CFTR gene. A 24-week, open-label trial (Trial 6) in 34 patients 2 to less than 6 years of age. Patients eligible for Trial 6 were those with the G551D, G1244E , G1349D , G178R , G551S , G970R , S1251N , S1255P , S549N , or S549R mutation in the CFTR gene. Of 34 patients enrolled, 32 had the G551D mutation and 2 had the S549N mutation. An 8-week, crossover design trial (Trial 7) involving patients between the ages of 12 and 72 years who were heterozygous for the F508del mutation and a second CFTR mutation predicted to be responsive to ivacaftor. A total of 156 patients were randomized to and received KALYDECO. A 24-week open-label clinical trial in patients with CF aged less than 24 months (Trial 8) including a cohort of 19 patients aged 12 months to less than 24 months, a cohort of 11 patients aged 6 months to less than 12 months, a cohort of 6 patients aged 4 months to less than 6 months, and a cohort of 7 patients aged 1 month to less than 4 months. Patients with a gating mutation or R117H mutation were eligible for the first three cohorts of this study. Patients with any ivacaftor-responsive mutation were eligible for the cohort aged 1 to less than 4 months. Of the 353 patients included in the pooled analyses of patients with CF who had either a G551D mutation or were homozygous for the F508del mutation in the CFTR gene, 50% of patients were female and 97% were Caucasian; 221 received KALYDECO, and 132 received placebo for 16 to 48 weeks. The proportion of patients who prematurely discontinued study drug due to adverse reactions was 2% for KALYDECO-treated patients and 5% for placebo-treated patients. Serious adverse reactions, whether considered drug-related or not by the investigators, that occurred more frequently in KALYDECO-treated patients, included abdominal pain, increased hepatic enzymes, and hypoglycemia. The most common adverse reactions in the 221 patients treated with KALYDECO were headache (17%), upper respiratory tract infection (16%), nasal congestion (16%), nausea (10%), rash (10%), rhinitis (6%), dizziness (5%), arthralgia (5%), and bacteria in sputum (5%). The incidence of adverse reactions below is based upon two double-blind, placebo-controlled, 48-week clinical trials (Trials 1 and 2) in a total of 213 patients with CF ages 6 to 53 who have a G551D mutation in the CFTR gene and who were treated with KALYDECO 150 mg orally or placebo twice daily. Table 2 shows adverse reactions occurring in ≥8% of KALYDECO-treated patients with CF who have a G551D mutation in the CFTR gene that also occurred at a higher rate than in the placebo-treated patients in the two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Table 2: Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions in ≥8% of KALYDECO-Treated Patients with a G551D Mutation in the CFTR Gene and Greater than Placebo in 2 Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Trials of 48 Weeks Duration Adverse Reaction (Preferred Term) Incidence: Pooled 48-Week Trials KALYDECO N=109 n (%) Placebo N=104 n (%) Headache 26 (24) 17 (16) Oropharyngeal pain 24 (22) 19 (18) Upper respiratory tract infection 24 (22) 14 (14) Nasal congestion 22 (20) 16 (15) Abdominal pain 17 (16) 13 (13) Nasopharyngitis 16 (15) 12 (12) Diarrhea 14 (13) 10 (10) Rash 14 (13) 7 (7) Nausea 13 (12) 11 (11) Dizziness 10 (9) 1 (1) Adverse reactions in the 48-week clinical trials that occurred in the KALYDECO group at a frequency of 4 to 7% where rates exceeded that in the placebo group include: Infections and infestations : rhinitis Investigations: aspartate aminotransferase increased, bacteria in sputum, blood glucose increased, hepatic enzyme increased Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: arthralgia, musculoskeletal chest pain, myalgia Nervous system disorders: sinus headache Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: pharyngeal erythema, pleuritic pain, sinus congestion, wheezing Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: acne The safety profile for the CF patients enrolled in the other clinical trials (Trials 3-8) was similar to that observed in the 48-week, placebo-controlled trials (Trials 1 and 2). Laboratory Abnormalities Transaminase Elevations: In Trials 1, 2, and 3 the incidence of maximum transaminase (ALT or AST) >8, >5, or >3 × ULN was 2%, 2%, and 6% in KALYDECO-treated patients and 2%, 2%, and 8% in placebo-treated patients, respectively. Two patients (2%) on placebo and 1 patient (0.5%) on KALYDECO permanently discontinued treatment for elevated transaminases, all >8 × ULN. Two patients treated with KALYDECO were reported to have serious adverse reactions of elevated liver transaminases compared to none on placebo. Transaminase elevations were more common in patients with a history of transaminase elevations [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. During the 24-week, open-label, clinical trial in 34 patients ages 2 to less than 6 years (Trial 6), where patients received either 50 mg (less than 14 kg) or 75 mg (14 kg or greater) ivacaftor granules twice daily, the incidence of patients experiencing transaminase elevations (ALT or AST) >3 × ULN was 14.7% (5/34). All 5 patients had maximum ALT or AST levels >8 × ULN, which returned to baseline levels following interruption of KALYDECO dosing. Transaminase elevations were more common in patients who had abnormal transaminases at baseline. KALYDECO was permanently discontinued in one patient [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. During the 24-week, open-label, clinical trial in patients aged less than 24 months (Trial 8), the incidence of patients experiencing transaminase elevations (ALT or AST) >3, >5, and >8 × ULN in the cohort of patients aged 12 months to less than 24 months (N=19) was 27.8% (5/18), 11.1% (2/18) and 11.1% (2/18), respectively. In the cohort of patients aged 6 months to less than 12 months (N=11) one patient (9.1%) had elevated ALT of >3 to ≤5 × ULN. In the cohort of patients aged 4 months to less than 6 months (N=6), no patients had elevated ALT or AST (>3× ULN). In the cohort of patients aged 1 month to less than 4 months (N=7), 1 patient (14.3%) had maximum ALT or AST >3 × ULN (ALT >8 × ULN and AST of >3 to ≤5 × ULN); the patient discontinued ivacaftor treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . 6.2 Postmarketing Experience Postmarketing Adverse Reactions with KALYDECO The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of KALYDECO. 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 : anaphylaxis Postmarketing Adverse Reactions with Other Drugs Containing the Same or Similar Active Ingredients as KALYDECO The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of drugs containing the same or similar active ingredients as KALYDECO. 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. Nervous System Disorders : intracranial hypertension

12.3 Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of ivacaftor is similar between healthy adult volunteers and patients with CF. After oral administration of a single 150 mg dose to healthy volunteers in a fed state, peak plasma concentrations (T max ) occurred at approximately 4 hours, and the mean (±SD) for AUC and C max were 10600 (5260) ng*hr/mL and 768 (233) ng/mL, respectively. After every 12-hour dosing, steady-state plasma concentrations of ivacaftor were reached by days 3 to 5, with an accumulation ratio ranging from 2.2 to 2.9. Absorption The exposure of ivacaftor increased approximately 2.5- to 4-fold when given with food that contains fat. Therefore, KALYDECO should be administered with fat-containing food. Examples of fat-containing foods include eggs, butter, peanut butter, cheese pizza, whole-milk dairy products (such as whole milk, cheese, yogurt, breast milk, and infant formula), etc. The median (range) T max is approximately 4.0 (3.0; 6.0) hours in the fed state. KALYDECO granules (2 × 75 mg) had similar bioavailability as the 150 mg tablet when given with fat-containing food in adult subjects. The effect of food on ivacaftor absorption is similar for KALYDECO granules and the 150 mg tablet formulation. Distribution Ivacaftor is approximately 99% bound to plasma proteins, primarily to alpha 1-acid glycoprotein and albumin. Ivacaftor does not bind to human red blood cells. After oral administration of 150 mg every 12 hours for 7 days to healthy volunteers in a fed state, the mean (±SD) for apparent volume of distribution was 353 (122) L. Elimination The apparent terminal half-life was approximately 12 hours following a single dose. The mean apparent clearance (CL/F) of ivacaftor was similar for healthy subjects and patients with CF. The CL/F (SD) for the 150 mg dose was 17.3 (8.4) L/hr in healthy subjects. Metabolism Ivacaftor is extensively metabolized in humans. In vitro and clinical studies indicate that ivacaftor is primarily metabolized by CYP3A. M1 and M6 are the two major metabolites of ivacaftor in humans. M1 has approximately one-sixth the potency of ivacaftor and is considered pharmacologically active. M6 has less than one-fiftieth the potency of ivacaftor and is not considered pharmacologically active. Excretion Following oral administration, the majority of ivacaftor (87.8%) is eliminated in the feces after metabolic conversion. The major metabolites M1 and M6 accounted for approximately 65% of the total dose eliminated with 22% as M1 and 43% as M6. There was negligible urinary excretion of ivacaftor as unchanged parent. Specific Populations Pediatric Patients The following conclusions about exposures between adults and the pediatric population are based on population PK analyses: Table 4: Ivacaftor Exposure by Age Group, Mean (SD) Age Group Dose AUC ss (ng∙h/mL) 1 to less than 2 months (≥3 kg) Patients 1 to less than 6 months of age were of ≥37 weeks gestational age. 5.8 mg q12h 5490 (1310) 2 to less than 4 months (≥3 kg) 13.4 mg q12h 6730 (3650) Exposures for 2 to less than 4 months of age are predictions based on simulations from the population PK model incorporating data for this age group. 4 to less than 6 months (≥5 kg) 25 mg q12h 6480 (2520) Values based on population PK modeling incorporating data from patients 4 to <6 months of age from Trial 8. 6 to less than 12 months (5 kg to <7 kg) Value based on data from a single patient; standard deviation not reported. 25 mg q12h 5360 6 to less than 12 months (7 kg to <14 kg) 50 mg q12h 9390 (3120) 12 to less than 24 months (7 kg to <14 kg) 50 mg q12h 9050 (3050) 12 to less than 24 months (≥14 kg to <25 kg) 75 mg q12h 9600 (1800) 2 to less than 6 years (<14 kg) 50 mg q12h 10500 (4260) 2 to less than 6 years (≥14 kg to <25 kg) 75 mg q12h 11300 (3820) 6 to less than 12 years 150 mg q12h 20000 (8330) 12 to less than 18 years 150 mg q12h 9240 (3420) Adults (≥18 years) 150 mg q12h 10700 (4100) Patients with Hepatic Impairment Adult subjects with moderately impaired hepatic function (Child-Pugh Class B) had similar ivacaftor C max , but an approximately twofold increase in ivacaftor AUC 0-∞ compared with healthy subjects matched for demographics. Based on simulations of these results, a reduced KALYDECO dosage to one tablet or packet of granules once daily is recommended for patients with moderate hepatic impairment aged 6 months and older. The impact of mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A) on the pharmacokinetics of ivacaftor has not been studied, but the increase in ivacaftor AUC 0-∞ is expected to be less than twofold. Therefore, no dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild hepatic impairment aged 6 months and older. The impact of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) on the pharmacokinetics of ivacaftor has not been studied. The magnitude of increase in exposure in these patients is unknown but is expected to be substantially higher than that observed in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. When benefits are expected to outweigh the risks, KALYDECO should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment aged 6 months and older at a dosage of one tablet or one packet of granules given once daily or less frequently [ see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ]. KALYDECO is not recommended in patients aged 1 month to less than 6 months with any level of hepatic impairment. Patients with Renal Impairment KALYDECO has not been studied in patients with mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than or equal to 30 mL/min) or in patients with end-stage renal disease. No dosage adjustments are recommended for mild and moderate renal impairment patients because of minimal elimination of ivacaftor and its metabolites in urine (only 6.6% of total radioactivity was recovered in the urine in a human PK study); however, caution is recommended when administering KALYDECO to patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. Male and Female Patients The effect of gender on KALYDECO pharmacokinetics was evaluated using population pharmacokinetics of data from clinical studies of KALYDECO. No dosage adjustments are necessary based on gender. Drug Interaction Studies Drug interaction studies were performed with KALYDECO and other drugs likely to be co-administered or drugs commonly used as probes for pharmacokinetic interaction studies [ see Drug Interactions (7) ]. Dosing recommendations based on clinical studies or potential drug interactions with KALYDECO are presented below. Potential for Ivacaftor to Affect Other Drugs Based on in vitro results, ivacaftor and metabolite M1 have the potential to inhibit CYP3A and P-gp. Clinical studies showed that KALYDECO is a weak inhibitor of CYP3A and P-gp, but not an inhibitor of CYP2C8. In vitro studies suggest that ivacaftor and M1 may inhibit CYP2C9. In vitro , ivacaftor, M1, and M6 were not inducers of CYP isozymes. Dosing recommendations for co-administered drugs with KALYDECO are shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Impact of KALYDECO on Other Drugs Note: The data obtained with substrates but without co-administration of KALYDECO are used as reference. * NE: Norethindrone; ** EE: Ethinyl Estradiol The vertical lines are at 0.8, 1.0, and 1.25, respectively. Figure 1 Potential for Other Drugs to Affect Ivacaftor In vitro studies showed that ivacaftor and metabolite M1 were substrates of CYP3A enzymes (i.e., CYP3A4 and CYP3A5). Exposure to ivacaftor is reduced by concomitant CYP3A inducers and increased by concomitant CYP3A inhibitors [ see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Drug Interactions (7) ]. KALYDECO dosing recommendations for co-administration with other drugs are shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Impact of Other Drugs on KALYDECO Note: The data obtained for KALYDECO without co-administration of inducers or inhibitors are used as reference. The vertical lines are at 0.8, 1.0, and 1.25, respectively. Figure 2