Balsalazide Disodium
Principio activo: BALSALAZIDE DISODIUM
Vía de administración
ORAL
Países disponibles
US
Indicaciones
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Balsalazide disodium capsules are indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. Limitations of Use: Safety and effectiveness of balsalazide disodium capsules beyond 8 weeks in pediatric patients 5 years to 17 years of age and 12 weeks in adults have not been established. Balsalazide disodium capsules are an aminosalicylate indicated for the treatment of mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis in patients 5 years of age and older. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Safety and effectiveness of balsalazide beyond 8 weeks in children (ages 5 to 17 years) and 12 weeks in adults have not been established. ( 1 )
Posología
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administration Instructions: Evaluate renal function before initiating therapy with balsalazide disodium capsules. ( 2.1 ) Swallow capsules whole. Do not cut, break, crush or chew. ( 2.1 ) For patients who cannot swallow intact capsules, the capsules may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce, then chewed and swallowed immediately. ( 2.1 ) Teeth and/or tongue staining may occur when administered sprinkled on applesauce. ( 2.1 ) Drink an adequate amount of fluids. ( 2.1 , 5.8 ) Take balsalazide disodium capsules with or without food. ( 2.1 ) Dosage: Adults: The recommended dosage is 2.25 g (three 750 mg capsules) three times daily for 8 weeks. Some adult patients required treatment for up to 12 weeks in clinical trials. ( 2.2 ) Pediatric Patients 5 Years to 17 Years of Age: The recommended dosage is either : 2.25 g (three 750 mg capsules) three times for up to 8 weeks. OR: 750 mg (one capsule) three times daily for up to 8 weeks. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Preparation and Administration Instructions Evaluate renal function before initiating therapy with balsalazide disodium capsules [see Warnings and Precaution ( 5.1 )] . Swallow balsalazide disodium capsules whole. Do not cut, break, crush or chew the capsules. For patients who cannot swallow intact capsules, balsalazide disodium capsules may also be administered by opening the capsule and sprinkling the capsule contents on applesauce. If the capsules are opened for sprinkling, color variation of the powder inside the capsules ranges from orange to yellow and is expected due to color variation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient. Place a small amount (approximately 10 mL) of applesauce into a clean container. Carefully open the capsules. Sprinkle the capsule contents on the applesauce. Mix the capsule contents with the applesauce. The contents may be chewed, if necessary. Consume the entire amount of applesauce mixture immediately. Do not store the applesauce mixture for future use. Teeth and/or tongue staining may occur in some patients when administered sprinkled on applesauce. Drink an adequate amount of fluids [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] . Take balsalazide disodium capsules with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage in Adults and Pediatric Patients 5 Years to 17 Years of Age Adults: The recommended dosage in adults is 2.25 g (three 750 mg capsules) three times daily for up to 8 weeks. Some patients in the adult clinical trials required treatment for up to 12 weeks. Pediatric Patients 5 Years to 17 Years of Age: The recommended dosage in pediatric patients 5 years to 17 years of age is either : 2.25 g (three 750 mg capsules) three times daily for up to 8 weeks; OR: 750 mg (one capsule) three times daily for up to 8 weeks. Use of balsalazide disodium capsules in the pediatric population for more than 8 weeks has not been evaluated in clinical trials [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] .
Contraindicaciones
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Balsalazide disodium capsules are contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to salicylates, aminosalicylates, or to any of the components of balsalazide disodium capsules or balsalazide metabolites [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ), Description ( 11 )] . Known or suspected hypersensitivity to salicylates, aminosalicylates, or any of the components of balsalazide disodium capsules or balsalazide metabolites. ( 4 , 5.3 )
Embarazo y lactancia
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary: Published data from meta-analyses, cohort studies and case series on the use of mesalamine, the active moiety of balsalazide, during pregnancy have not reliably informed an association with mesalamine and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see Data) . There are adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcomes associated with ulcerative colitis in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations) . In animal reproduction studies, there were no adverse developmental effects observed after oral administration of balsalazide disodium in pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses up to 2.4 and 4.7 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) (see Data) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations: Disease-associated maternal and embryo/fetal risk: Published data suggest that increased disease activity is associated with the risk of developing adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with ulcerative colitis. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for g
Efectos adversos
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Mesalamine-Induced Acute Intolerance Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatic Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Obstruction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Photosensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Nephrolithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Most common adverse reactions (≥3%) are: headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, respiratory infection, and arthralgia. Adverse reactions in pediatric patients were similar. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. at 1-800-962-8364 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. Adult Ulcerative Colitis: During clinical development, 259 adult patients with active ulcerative colitis were exposed to 6.75 g/day balsalazide in 4 controlled trials. In the 4 controlled clinical trials patients receiving a balsalazide dose of 6.75 g/day most frequently reported the following adverse reactions: headache (8%), abdominal pain (6%), diarrhea (5%), nausea (5%), vomiting (4%), respiratory infection (4%), and arthralgia (4%). Withdrawal from therapy due to adverse reactions was comparable among patients on balsalazide and placebo. Adverse reactions reported by 1% or more of patients who participated in the 4 well-controlled, Phase 3 trials are presented by treatment group (Table 1). The number of placebo patients (35), however, is too small for valid comparisons. Some adverse reactions, such as abdominal pain, fatigue, and nausea were reported more frequently in women than in men. Abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and anemia can be part of the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis. Table 1: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥1% of Adult Balsalazide Patients in Controlled Trials Adverse reactions occurring in at least 1% of balsalazide patients which were less frequent than placebo for the same adverse reaction were not included in the table. Adverse Reaction Balsalazide 6.75 g/day [N=259] Placebo [N=35] Abdominal pain 16 (6%) 1 (3%) Diarrhea 14 (5%) 1 (3%) Arthralgia 9 (4%) 0% Rhinitis 6 (2%) 0% Insomnia 6 (2%) 0% Fatigue 6 (2%) 0% Flatulence 5 (2%) 0% Fever 5 (2%) 0% Dyspepsia 5 (2%) 0% Pharyngitis 4 (2%) 0% Coughing 4 (2%) 0% Anorexia 4 (2%) 0% Urinary tract infection 3 (1%) 0% Myalgia 3 (1%) 0% Flu-like disorder 3 (1%) 0% Dry mouth 3 (1%) 0% Cramps 3 (1%) 0% Constipation 3 (1%) 0% Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis: In a clinical trial in 68 pediatric patients aged 5 to 17 years with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis who received 6.75 g/day or 2.25 g/day balsalazide for 8 weeks, the most frequently reported adverse reactions were headache (15%), abdominal pain upper (13%), abdominal pain (12%), vomiting (10%), diarrhea (9%), colitis ulcerative (6%), nasopharyngitis (6%), and pyrexia (6%) [see Table 2 ] . One patient who received balsalazide 6.75 g/day and 3 patients who received balsalazide 2.25 g/day discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions. In addition, 2 patients in each dose group discontinued because of a lack of efficacy. Adverse reactions reported by 3% or more of pediatric patients within either treatment group in the Phase 3 trial are presented in Table 2. Table 2: Treatment-Emergent Adverse Reactions Reported by ≥3% of Patients in Either Treatment Group in a Controlled Study of 68 Pediatric Patients Balsalazide Adverse Reaction 6.7
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