chenodiol · by mirum
11 DESCRIPTION CTEXLI (chenodiol) is a bile acid. Chenodiol is a bitter-tasting, white powder consisting of crystalline and amorphous particles that are freely soluble in methanol, acetone and acetic acid, and practically insoluble in water. The chemical name of chenodiol is 3α,7α-dihydroxy-5-β-cholan-24-oic acid. The molecular formula is C 24 H 40 O 4 and the molecular weight is 392.58 g/mol. The chemical structure is: Each CTEXLI tablet contains 250 mg of chenodiol. Inactive ingredients are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, and sodium starch glycolate. The thin-film coating contains opadry YS 2 7035 (consisting of methylcellulose and glycerin) and sodium lauryl sulfate. Chenodiol chemical structure
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Before initiating CTEXLI, obtain baseline liver transaminase (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]) and total bilirubin levels in all patients. ( 2.1 ) • The recommended dosage is 250 mg orally three times daily. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Recommendation Prior to CTEXLI Treatment Initiation Before initiating CTEXLI, obtain baseline liver transaminase (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] and aspartate aminotransferase [AST]) and total bilirubin levels in all patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of CTEXLI is 250 mg administered orally three times daily. Administer CTEXLI with or without food. Swallow tablets whole. Missed Dose If a dose of CTEXLI is missed, advise the patient to skip the missed dose and to resume taking the prescribed dose at the next scheduled time. Patients should not take a double dose. 2.3 Administration Modification and Monitoring If liver transaminase (ALT, AST) levels are elevated > 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin level is >2 times ULN, interrupt treatment with CTEXLI until the levels have returned to baseline values. Monitor liver transaminase and total bilirubin levels yearly and as clinically indicated [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )].
The following clinically significant adverse reaction is described elsewhere in the labeling: • Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] The most common adverse reactions (incidence > 14%) are diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, constipation, hypertension, muscular weakness, and upper respiratory tract infection. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Mirum Pharmaceuticals at 1-855-MRM-4YOU 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 CTEXLI was evaluated in a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, 2-period, 2-treatment crossover trial in 14 patients (16 to 55 years of age) with CTX (Trial 1). CTEXLI is not approved for use in pediatric patients. The dosage of CTEXLI was 250 mg orally three times a day [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )]. The mean (SD) chenodiol exposure during Trial 1 was 139.1 (26.7) days. The most common adverse reactions which occurred in two or more patients ( > 14%) during CTEXLI treatment (including the two 8-week open-label treatment periods) were diarrhea (36%), headache (21%), and abdominal pain (including…
Important safety information
Hepatotoxicity : Obtain baseline liver transaminase and total bilirubin levels in all patients and monitor yearly and as clinically indicated. Interrupt treatment until the levels have returned to baseline values. For persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities, consider discontinuing CTEXLI. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Hepatotoxicity Chenodiol, including CTEXLI, has been associated with hepatotoxicity [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] . In Trial 1, one CTEXLI-treated patient (7%) had increased ALT levels > 3 times ULN, which led to treatment interruption. Patients with pre-existing liver disease or bile duct abnormalities may be at higher risk for hepatotoxicity during treatment with CTEXLI. Published reports suggest patients who are poor sulfators of lithocholic acid are more likely to develop chenodiol-induced serum aminotransferase elevations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Obtain baseline liver transaminase (ALT, AST) and total bilirubin levels in all patients prior to treatment initiation with CTEXLI. If liver transaminase levels are elevated > 3 times ULN or total bilirubin level is >2 times ULN, interrupt treatment with CTEXLI until the levels have returned to baseline values. Monitor liver transaminase and total bilirubin levels yearly and as clinically indicated. For persistent or recurrent liver test abnormalities, consider discontinuing CTEXLI. Inform the patient of the…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Bile acid sequestering agents and aluminum-based antacids: Avoid concomitant use with CTEXLI. ( 7.1 ) • Coumarin and its derivatives: Monitor prothrombin time and adjust dosage accordingly. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on CTEXLI Co-administration of bile acid sequestering agents, such as cholestyramine and colestipol, or aluminum-based antacids may decrease absorption of CTEXLI in the intestine and may result in decreased efficacy of CTEXLI. Avoid concomitant use of bile acid sequestering agents or aluminum-based antacids with CTEXLI. 7.2 Effect of CTEXLI on Other Drugs Due to potential hepatotoxicity, CTEXLI may affect the pharmacodynamics of coumarin and its derivatives, causing unexpected prolongation of the prothrombin time and hemorrhage. If concomitant use of CTEXLI with coumarin or its derivatives is unavoidable, monitor prothrombin time. Adjust the dosage of coumarin or its derivatives in accordance with its approved product labeling.
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