Cenobamate
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Dosing in kidney impairment
Renal Impairment XCOPRI should be used with caution and dosage reduction may be considered in patients with mild to moderate (CLcr 30 to less than 90 mL/min) and severe (CLcr less than 30 mL/min) renal impairment. Use in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis is not recommended [see Clinical Pharmacology] .
Dosing in liver impairment
Assessments Prior to Initiating XCOPRI Liver Function Tests Prior to initiating XCOPRI, obtain serum transaminases (ALT and AST) and total bilirubin, if not recently available (i.e., within 3 months), to establish baseline liver function [see Warnings and Precautions] . For patients with baseline hepatic impairment, dosage modifications are recommended [see Dosage and Administration] .
Recommended Dosage in Patients with Hepatic Impairment For patients with mild to moderate (Child-Pugh Class A to B) hepatic impairment, the maximum recommended dosage is 200 mg once daily [see Use in Specific Populations] . XCOPRI is not recommended for use in patients with severe (Child-Pugh Class C) hepatic impairment [see Dosage and Administration and see Clinical Pharmacology] .
Preparation and administration
Administration Instructions XCOPRI can be taken whole or the tablets can be crushed. The crushed tablet can be mixed with water and either administered by mouth as an oral suspension or administered via a nasogastric tube, as described below [see Clinical Pharmacology]. Administration of Crushed Tablets by Mouth as Oral Suspension Crush the appropriate number of tablet(s) for the prescribed dose.
In a cup, combine the crushed tablet(s) and 25 mL of water. Swirl to suspend the crushed tablet(s). Drink the suspension immediately. Do not store the tablet-water mixture for later use. To ensure no tablet residue is left in the container, rinse the container with 25 mL of water and drink. Visually confirm that no particles are left in the container.
If particles remain, repeat step 5. Administration of Crushed Tablets via Nasogastric (NG) Tube Crush the appropriate number of tablet(s) for the prescribed dose. In an appropriate container, combine the crushed tablet(s) and 25 mL of water. Swirl to suspend the crushed tablet(s). Ensuring no particles are left in the container, instill the suspension with a syringe into the NG tube.
Refill the catheter-tip syringe again with 10 mL of water, swirl gently, and administer. Visually confirm that no particles are left in the syringe. If particles remain, repeat step 5.
Drug interactions
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Phenytoin: Gradually decrease phenytoin dosage by up to 50%. ( 7.1 ) Phenobarbital and Clobazam: Reduce dosage as needed when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. ( 7.1 ) Lamotrigine, Carbamazepine: Increase dosage as needed when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. ( 7.1 ) CYP2B6 and CYP3A Substrates: Increase dosage as needed when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. ( 7.1 ) CYP2C19 Substrates: Reduce dosage as needed when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. ( 7.1 ) Oral Contraceptives: Effectiveness of hormonal oral contraceptives may be reduced when administered concomitantly with XCOPRI. Women should use additional or alternative non-hormonal birth control. ( 7.1 )
7.1 Effect of XCOPRI on Other Drugs Table 5 summarizes the effect of XCOPRI on other drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Table 5: Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions Drug or Substrate Type Effect of XCOPRI on Drug or Substrate Clinical Recommendation Antiepileptic Drugs lamotrigine ↓ plasma concentrations Because of a potential for reduced efficacy of these drugs, increase the dosage of lamotrigine or carbamazepine, as needed, when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. carbamazepine ↓ plasma concentrations phenytoin ↑ plasma concentrations Because of a potential 2-fold increase in phenytoin levels, gradually decrease phenytoin dosage by up to 50% as XCOPRI is being titrated.
phenobarbital ↑ plasma concentrations Because of a potential for an increase in the risk of adverse reactions from these drugs, consider a reduction in dosage of phenobarbital or clobazam, as clinically appropriate, when used concomitantly with XCOPRI. desmethylclobazam, the active metabolite of clobazam ↑ plasma concentrations CYP2B6 Substrates ↓ plasma concentrations Because of a potential for reduced efficacy of these drugs, increase the dosage of CYP2B6 or CYP3A4 substrates, as needed, when used concomitantly with XCOPRI.
CYP3A Substrates ↓ plasma concentrations Oral contraceptives ↓ plasma concentrations Because of the potential for reduced efficacy of oral contraceptives, women should use additional or alternative non-hormonal birth control while taking XCOPRI. CYP2C19 Substrates ↑ plasma concentrations Because of a potential for an increase in the risk of adverse reactions from these drugs, consider a reduction in dosage of CYP2C19 substrates, as clinically appropriate, when used concomitantly with XCOPRI.
7.2 Drug that Shorten the QT Interval XCOPRI can shorten the QT interval; therefore, caution should be used when administering XCOPRI and other drugs that shorten the QT interval [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )].
7.3 CNS Depressants and Alcohol Concomitant use of XCOPRI with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of neurological adverse reactions, including sedation and somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS XCOPRI is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to cenobamate or any of the inactive ingredients in XCOPRI [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Description ( 11 )] Familial Short QT syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypersensitivity to cenobamate or any of the inactive ingredients in XCOPRI. ( 4 ) Familial Short QT syndrome. ( 4 )
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), such as XCOPRI, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking XCOPRI during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling the toll-free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of XCOPRI in pregnant women.
In animal studies, administration of cenobamate during pregnancy or throughout pregnancy and lactation resulted in adverse effects on development (increased embryofetal mortality, decreased fetal and offspring body weights, neurobehavioral and reproductive impairment in offspring) at clinically relevant drug exposures [see Data ] . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.
Data Animal Data Oral administration of cenobamate (0, 10, 30, or 60 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in increased embryofetal mortality, reduced fetal body weights, and incomplete fetal skeletal ossification at the highest dose tested, which was associated with maternal toxicity. There was a small increase in visceral malformations at the high dose; however, teratogenic potential could not be fully evaluated because of the high rate of embryofetal deaths, which resulted in an inadequate number of fetuses examined.
Maternal plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-effect dose for adverse effects on embryofetal development (30 mg/kg/day) was less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 400 mg. Oral administration of cenobamate (0, 4, 12, or 36 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in increased embryofetal mortality at the highest dose tested, which was associated with maternal toxicity. Maternal plasma exposure at the no-effect dose (12 mg/kg/day) for adverse effects on embryofetal development was less than that in humans at the MRHD.
When cenobamate (0, 11, 22, or 44 mg/kg/day) was orally administered to female rats throughout pregnancy and lactation, neurobehavioral impairment (learning and memory deficit and increased auditory startle response) was observed in the offspring at all doses and decreased preweaning body weight gain…
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