Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2021
ORILISSA is indicated for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis.
Limitation of Use:
Limit the duration of use based on the dose and coexisting condition (see Table 1) [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Table 1. Recommended Dosage and Duration of Use:
Dosing Regimen | Maximum Treatment Duration | Coexisting Condition |
---|---|---|
Initiate treatment with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily | 24 months | None |
Consider initiating treatment with ORILISSA 200 mg twice daily | 6 months | Dyspareunia |
Initiate treatment with ORILISSA 150 mg once daily. Use of 200 mg twice daily is not recommended. | 6 months | Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B) |
No dosage adjustment of ORILISSA is required in women with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A).
Compared to women with normal liver function, those with moderate hepatic impairment had approximately 3-fold higher elagolix exposures and those with severe hepatic impairment had approximately 7-fold higher elagolix exposures. Because of these increased exposures and risk for bone loss:
Instruct the patient to take a missed dose of ORILISSA on the same day as soon as she remembers and then resume the regular dosing schedule.
In case of overdose, monitor the patient for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and initiate appropriate symptomatic treatment, as needed.
Store at 2°C to 30°C (36°F to 86°F).
Dispose unused medication via a take-back option if available. Otherwise, follow FDA instructions for disposing medication in the household trash, www.fda.gov/drugdisposal. Do NOT flush down the toilet.
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