Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2020
ZEPOSIA is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.
Before initiation of treatment with ZEPOSIA, assess the following:
Complete Blood Count:
Obtain a recent (i.e., within the last 6 months or after discontinuation of prior MS therapy) complete blood count (CBC), including lymphocyte count [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Cardiac Evaluation:
Obtain an electrocardiogram (ECG) to determine whether preexisting conduction abnormalities are present. In patients with certain preexisting conditions, advice from a cardiologist should be sought [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Liver Function Tests:
Obtain recent (i.e., within the last 6 months) transaminase and bilirubin levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].
Ophthalmic Assessment:
In patients with a history of uveitis or macular edema, obtain an evaluation of the fundus, including the macula [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
Current or Prior Medications:
Vaccinations:
Test patients for antibodies to varicella zoster virus (VZV) before initiating ZEPOSIA; VZV vaccination of antibody-negative patients is recommended prior to commencing treatment with ZEPOSIA [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Drug Interactions (7.3)]. If live attenuated vaccine immunizations are required, administer at least 1 month prior to initiation of ZEPOSIA.
After initial titration (see Treatment Initiation), the recommended maintenance dosage of ZEPOSIA is 0.92 mg taken orally once daily starting on Day 8.
ZEPOSIA capsules should be swallowed whole and can be administered with or without food.
Initiate ZEPOSIA with a 7-day titration, as shown in Table 1 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Table 1. Dose Titration Regimen:
Days 1-4 | 0.23 mg once daily |
Days 5-7 | 0.46 mg once daily |
Day 8 and thereafter | 0.92 mg once daily |
If a dose of ZEPOSIA is missed during the first 2 weeks of treatment, reinitiate treatment using the titration regimen [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].
If a dose of ZEPOSIA is missed after the first 2 weeks of treatment, continue with the treatment as planned.
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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