ORLADEYO Hard capsule Ref.[28003] Active ingredients: Berotralstat

Source: European Medicines Agency (EU)  Revision Year: 2021  Publisher: BioCryst Ireland Limited, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Road, DUBLIN 2, D02HW77, Ireland

4.1. Therapeutic indications

Orladeyo is indicated for routine prevention of recurrent attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years and older.

4.2. Posology and method of administration

Posology

The recommended dose for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing ≥ 40 kg is 150 mg berotralstat once daily.

Missed doses

If a dose of berotralstat is missed, the patient should take the forgotten dose as soon as possible without exceeding one dose per day.

Orladeyo is not intended for treatment of acute HAE attacks (see section 4.4).

Special populations

Elderly population

No dose adjustment is required for patients above 65 years of age (see sections 4.4 and 5.2).

Renal impairment

No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment. In patients with severe renal impairment, it is preferable to avoid the use of berotralstat. If treatment is required, appropriate monitoring (e.g. ECGs) should be considered (see section 4.4).

There are no available clinical data for the use of berotralstat in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring haemodialysis. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of berotralstat in patients with ESRD (see section 5.2).

Hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild hepatic impairment. Use of berotralstat in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B or C) should be avoided (see section 5.2).

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of berotralstat in children under 12 years of age have not yet been established. No data are available.

Method of administration

Orladeyo is for oral use. The capsule can be taken at any time of the day, with food (see section 5.2).

4.9. Overdose

No case of overdose has been reported in clinical studies. There is no available information to identify potential signs and symptoms of overdose. If symptoms should occur, symptomatic treatment is recommended. There is no antidote available.

6.3. Shelf life

3 years.

6.4. Special precautions for storage

This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.

6.5. Nature and contents of container

PCTFE/PVC-Alu blisters in a carton with 7 capsules per blister.

Pack size: 28 or 98 hard capsules.

6.6. Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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