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** UCB presents new data highlighting developments across expansive neurolo=
gy portfolio at 76th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting
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=C2=B7 Diverse and patient-focused data set comprises 17 abstracts includin=
g one oral presentation
=C2=B7 Features new data analyses for UCB=E2=80=99s generalized myasthenia =
gravis (gMG) treatments, including post hoc and open-label extension result=
s from the pivotal Phase 3 MycarinG study and additional Interim Analyses o=
f RAISE-XT for the approved treatments RYSTIGGO^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (rozanolixi=
zumab) and ZILBRYSQ^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (zilucoplan)=C2=A0
=C2=B7 Data on BRIVIACT^=C2=AE (brivaracetam), FINTEPLA^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (fe=
nfluramine), and STACCATO^=C2=AE alprazolam showcase commitment to patients=
and momentum of UCB=E2=80=99s epilepsy and rare syndromes portfolio
Brussels (Belgium), 12 April 2024: 07:00 (CET) -=C2=A0UCB (Euronext Brussel=
s: UCB), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the latest res=
earch from its expansive neurology portfolio and pipeline to be presented a=
t the 76th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, April 13-18,=
2024, in Denver, Colorado, USA.=C2=A0
A total of 17 abstracts, including an oral presentation, will feature data =
from studies of four approved and one investigational medicine and technolo=
gies for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), epilepsies including Dravet s=
yndrome and focal (partial) epileptic seizures.
Key UCB scientific and patient-focused data to be presented at AAN include:=
=C2=A0
gMG
=C2=B7 Post hoc and open-label extension analyses from the pivotal Phase 3 =
MycarinG study for rozanolixizumab, including impact of treatment on physic=
al fatigue and muscle fatigability in adult patients with gMG
=C2=B7 An oral presentation on long-term safety and efficacy of zilucoplan =
in gMG in an interim analysis of RAISE-XT
=C2=B7 An interim analysis of a Phase 3b study on efficacy, and patient pre=
ference for subcutaneous zilucoplan in Myasthenia Gravis after switching fr=
om intravenous complement component 5 inhibitors
=C2=B7 Results from a discrete choice study looking at patient preferences =
in gMG treatment attributes
Epilepsy and rare epilepsy syndromes
=C2=B7 Focal-onset seizures (FOS) - interim results of 12-month real-world =
study (BRITOBA) evaluating adjunctive brivaracetam in earlier treatment lin=
es in adults
=C2=B7 Epilepsy - subgroup data from the international EXPERIENCE analysis =
assessing brivaracetam in epilepsy patients with cognitive or learning disa=
bility or psychiatric comorbidities
=C2=B7 Prolonged seizures - three Phase 1 studies evaluating the safety, to=
lerability, and pharmacokinetics of single-use inhaled alprazolam (an inves=
tigational treatment for potential termination of prolonged epileptic seizu=
res) in different populations
=C2=B7 Dravet syndrome - a retrospective analysis using US claims data of h=
ealthcare utilization and persistence in patients with Dravet syndrome
=C2=B7 Epilepsy disease management - expert consensus recommendations from =
the Seizure Termination Project*, highlighting best practice for rapid and =
early seizure termination and timing for intervention=C2=A0
=E2=80=9CThe new analyses from the Phase 3 MycarinG and Phase 3 RAISE XT op=
en-label extension (OLE) studies being presented at this year=E2=80=99s AAN=
meeting reinforce the potential of our recently approved gMG treatments, R=
YSTIGGO^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC and ZILBRYSQ^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC, to offer targeted tre=
atments for adult gMG =C2=A0patients, tailored to their individual needs an=
d preferences,=E2=80=9D commented Donatello Crocetta, Head of Global Rare D=
isease & Rare Medical, UCB. =E2=80=9CThese data further underscore UCB=E2=
=80=99s innovative approach to evolving science into meaningful treatment s=
olutions that help improve long term patient outcomes of people living with=
this rare neuromuscular disease, and more widely as part of the integrated=
neurology portfolio=E2=80=99s commitment to patient-focused solutions.=E2=
=80=9D
=E2=80=9CFor people living with epilepsy and rare epilepsy syndromes, the d=
ata being presented at this year's AAN meeting showcase how we are transfor=
ming experiences and outcomes and redefining the future of epilepsy care,=
=E2=80=9D said Mike Davis, Global Head of Epilepsy & Rare Syndromes, UCB. =
=E2=80=9CEverything we do is centered around helping people and families li=
ving with seizure disorders achieve their ideal and maximize their life opp=
ortunities.=E2=80=9D
UCB presentations during AAN 2024
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*The Seizure Termination Project was funded by UCB Pharma.
**STACCATO=C2=AE alprazolam is an investigational treatment, and its safety=
and efficacy has not been established. It is not currently approved for us=
e by any regulatory authority worldwide. =C2=A0
For further information, contact UCB:=C2=A0
Global Rare Disease Communications
Jim Baxter
T+ 32.2.473.78.85.01=C2=A0
email jim.baxter@ucb.com=C2=A0
Global Communications
Nick Francis
T +44 7769 307745
email nick.francis@ucb.com =C2=A0
Rare Disease Communications
Daphne Teo
T +1 (770) 880-7655
email daphne.teo@ucb.com =C2=A0
Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes Communications
Becky Malone
T +1 (919) 605-9600
email becky.malone@ucb.com
Corporate Communications, Media Relations
Laurent Schots=C2=A0
T+32.2.559.92.64=C2=A0
email Laurent.schots@ucb.com=C2=A0
Investor Relations
Antje Witte =C2=A0=C2=A0
T +32.2.559.94.14=C2=A0
email antje.witte@ucb.com
Important Safety Information about RYSTIGGO^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (rozanolixizuma=
b) in the EU=C2=A0
=E2=96=BCThis medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This w=
ill allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare profes=
sionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.=C2=A0
Rystiggo is indicated as an add-on to standard therapy for the treatment of=
generalised myasthenia
gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) o=
r anti-muscle-specific
tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.^1
The most commonly reported adverse reactions were headache (48.4 %), diarrh=
ea (25.0 %) and pyrexia (12.5 %). The adverse reactions from the placebo-co=
ntrolled study in gMG are as follow: Very common (=E2=89=A5 1/10) headache,=
diarrhea and pyrexia; Common (=E2=89=A5 1/100 to < 1/10) rash, angioedema,=
arthralgia and injection site reactions. Headache was the most common reac=
tion reported in 31 (48.4 %) and 13 (19.4 %) of the patients treated with r=
ozanolixizumab and placebo, respectively. All headaches, except 1 (1.6 %) s=
evere headache, were either mild (28.1 % [n=3D18]) or moderate (18.8 % [n=
=3D12]) and there was no increase in incidences of headache with repeated c=
yclic treatment.
Rozanolixizumab is contra-indicated in patients with hypersensitivity to th=
e active substance or to any of the excipients.
Treatment with rozanolixizumab in patients with impending or manifest myast=
henic crisis has not been studied. The sequence of therapy initiation betwe=
en established therapies for MG crisis and rozanolixizumab, and their poten=
tial interactions, should be considered.
Aseptic meningitis (drug induced aseptic meningitis) has been reported foll=
owing rozanolixizumab treatment at a higher dose with subsequent recovery w=
ithout sequelae after discontinuation. If symptoms consistent with aseptic =
meningitis occur, diagnostic workup and treatment should be initiated as pe=
r standard of care.
Due to its mechanism of action, the use of rozanolixizumab may increase the=
patient=E2=80=99s susceptibility to infections. Treatment with rozanolixiz=
umab should not be initiated in patients with a clinically important active=
infection until the infection is resolved or is adequately treated. During=
treatment with rozanolixizumab, clinical signs and symptoms of infections =
should be monitored. If a clinically important active infection occurs, wit=
hholding rozanolixizumab until the infection has resolved should be conside=
red.=C2=A0
Hypersensitivity reactions including mild to moderate rash or angioedema we=
re observed in patients treated with rozanolixizumab. Patients should be mo=
nitored during treatment with rozanolixizumab and for 15 minutes after the =
administration is complete for clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitiv=
ity reactions. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs during administration,=
rozanolixizumab infusion should be discontinued and appropriate measures s=
hould be initiated if needed. Once resolved, administration may be resumed
Immunization with vaccines during rozanolixizumab therapy has not been stud=
ied. The safety of immunization with live or live-attenuated vaccines and t=
he response to immunization with vaccines are unknown. All vaccines should =
be administered according to immunization guidelines and at least 4 weeks b=
efore initiation of treatment. For patients that are on treatment, vaccinat=
ion with live or live attenuated vaccines is not recommended. For all other=
vaccines, they should take place at least 2 weeks after the last infusion =
of a treatment cycle and 4 weeks before initiating the next cycle.
Refer to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse =
reactions and full prescribing information. https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.ne=
t/ls/click?upn=3Du001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC2tJ60H3Fdk1VajTAIAj7NPJeYj-2Ba=
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Important Safety Information about ZILBRYSQ^=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (zilucoplan) in=
the EU^2
=E2=96=BCThis medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. This w=
ill allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare profes=
sionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.=C2=A0
Zilbrysq is indicated as an add-on to standard therapy for the treatment of=
generalised myasthenia
gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) a=
ntibody positive.^2 =C2=A0
The most frequently reported adverse reactions were injection site reaction=
s (injection site bruising (13.9%) and injection site pain (7.0%) and upper=
respiratory tract infections (nasopharyngitis (5.2%), upper respiratory tr=
act infection (3.5%) and sinusitis (3.5%). The adverse reactions from the p=
ooled placebo controlled (n=3D115) and open-label extension (n=3D213) studi=
es in gMG are as follows: Very common adverse reactions: (=E2=89=A5 1/10): =
Upper respiratory tract infections and Injection site reactions; Common adv=
erse reactions (=E2=89=A5 1/100 to < 1/10) Diarrhea, Lipase increased, Amyl=
ase increased and Morphea; Uncommon adverse reaction (=E2=89=A5 1/1000 to <=
1/100) blood eosinophils increased. Zilucoplan is contra-indicated in pati=
ents with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipie=
nts, in patients who are not currently vaccinated against Neisseria meningi=
tidis and in patients with unresolved Neisseria meningitidis infection. Due=
to its mechanism of action, the use of zilucoplan may increase the patient=
=E2=80=99s susceptibility to infections with Neisseria meningitidis. As a p=
recautionary measure, all patients must be vaccinated against meningococcal=
infections, at least 2 weeks prior to the start of treatment. If treatment=
needs to start less than 2 weeks after vaccination against meningococcal i=
nfections, the patient must receive appropriate prophylactic antibiotic tre=
atment until 2 weeks after the first vaccination dose. Meningococcal vaccin=
es reduce but do not completely eliminate the risk of meningococcal infecti=
ons. Vaccines against serogroups A, C, Y, W, and where available, serogroup=
B, are recommended for preventing the commonly pathogenic meningococcal se=
rogroups. Vaccination and prophylactic antibiotic treatment should occur ac=
cording to most current relevant guidelines. During treatment, patients sho=
uld be monitored for signs and symptoms of meningococcal infection and eval=
uated immediately if infection is suspected. In case of a suspected meningo=
coccal infection, appropriate measures such as treatment with antibiotics a=
nd discontinuation of treatment, should be taken until the meningococcal in=
fection can be ruled out. Patients should be instructed to seek immediate m=
edical advice if signs or symptoms of meningococcal infections occur. Presc=
ribers should be familiar with the educational materials for the management=
of meningococcal infections and provide a patient alert card and patient/c=
arer guide to patients treated with zilucoplan. In addition to Neisseria me=
ningitidis, patients treated with zilucoplan may also be susceptible to inf=
ections with other Neisseria species, such as gonococcal infections. Patien=
ts should be informed on the importance of gonorrhea prevention and treatme=
nt. Prior to initiating zilucoplan therapy, it is recommended that patients=
initiate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Refer=
to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse react=
ions and full prescribing information. https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/=
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vXRjgEnXIwNnTs8jSkeP3RVOpz0nsXmGwXxFO1DH7z0dBOjhlXNA-3D EC Date of approval=
01 Dec 2023.
Important Safety Information about FINTEPLA=C2=AE=E2=96=BC (fenfluramine) i=
n the EU^3
=E2=96=BC=C2=A0This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. =
This will allow quick identification of new safety information. Healthcare =
professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions.
Indications: Treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lenn=
ox-Gastaut syndrome as an add-on therapy to other anti-epileptic medicines =
for patients 2 years of age and older.=C2=A0
Dosage and Administration: Please refer to SmPC for full information. Shoul=
d be initiated and supervised by physicians with experience in the treatmen=
t of epilepsy. Fintepla is prescribed and dispensed according to the Fintep=
la controlled access programme. Dravet syndrome: Patients who are not takin=
g stiripentol: Starting dose is 0.1 mg/kg twice daily (0.2 mg/kg/day). Afte=
r 7 days, if tolerated, can increase dose to 0.2 mg/kg twice daily (0.4 mg/=
kg/day). After an additional 7 days, if tolerated and further seizure reduc=
tion required, can increase dose to a maximum of 0.35 mg/kg twice daily (0.=
7 mg/kg/day), which is the recommended maintenance dose. Patients requiring=
more rapid titration may increase the dose every 4 days. Do not exceed max=
imum daily dose of 26 mg (13 mg twice daily). Patients who are taking stiri=
pentol: Starting dose is 0.1 mg/kg twice daily (0.2 mg/kg/day). After 7 day=
s, if tolerated, can increase dose to 0.2 mg/kg twice daily (0.4 mg/kg/day)=
, which is the recommended maintenance dose. Patients requiring more rapid =
titration may increase the dose every 4 days. Do not exceed a total dose of=
17 mg (8.6 mg twice daily). Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Starting dose is 0.1 =
mg/kg twice daily (0.2 mg/kg/day). After 7 days, the dose should be increas=
ed to 0.2 mg/kg twice daily (0.4 mg/kg/day), if tolerated. After an additio=
nal 7 days, if tolerated, dose should be increased to 0.35 mg/kg twice dail=
y (0.7 mg/kg/day), which is the recommended maintenance dose. Do not exceed=
maximum daily dose of 26 mg (13 mg twice daily). Discontinuation: When dis=
continuing treatment, decrease the dose gradually. As with all anti-epilept=
ic medicines, avoid abrupt discontinuation when possible to minimize the ri=
sk of increased seizure frequency and status epilepticus. A final echocardi=
ogram should be conducted 3-6 months after the last dose of treatment with =
fenfluramine. Renal impairment: Generally, no dose adjustment is recommende=
d when administered to patients with mild to severe renal impairment, howev=
er, a slower titration may be considered. If adverse reactions are reported=
, a dose reduction may be needed. Has not been studied in patients with end=
-stage renal disease. Not known if fenfluramine or its active metabolite, n=
orfenfluramine, is dialyzable. Hepatic impairment: Hepatic impairment: Gene=
rally, no dose adjustment is recommended when Fintepla is administered with=
out concomitant stiripentol to patients with mild and moderate hepatic impa=
irment (Child-Pugh Class A and B). In patients with severe hepatic impairme=
nt (Child-Pugh C) not receiving concomitant stiripentol, the maximum dosage=
is 0.2mg/kg twice daily, and the maximal total daily dose is 17 mg. There =
are limited clinical data on the use of Fintepla with stiripentol in patien=
ts with mild impaired hepatic function. A slower titration may be considere=
d in patients with hepatic impairment and a dose reduction may be needed if=
adverse reactions are reported. No clinical data is available on the use o=
f Fintepla with stiripentol in moderate and severe hepatic impairment, ther=
efore not recommended for use. Elderly: No data available. Pediatric popula=
tion: Safety and efficacy in children below 2 years of age not yet establis=
hed. No data available. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to active subst=
ance or any excipients. Aortic or mitral valvular heart disease and pulmona=
ry arterial hypertension. Within 14 days of the administration of monoamine=
oxidase inhibitors due to an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
Warnings and Precautions: Aortic or mitral valvular heart disease and pulmo=
nary arterial hypertension: Prior to starting treatment, patients must unde=
rgo an echocardiogram to establish a baseline and exclude any pre-existing =
valvular heart disease or pulmonary hypertension. Conduct echocardiogram mo=
nitoring every 6 months for the first 2 years and annually thereafter. If a=
n echocardiogram indicates pathological valvular changes, consider follow-u=
p earlier to evaluate whether the abnormality is persistent. If pathologica=
l abnormalities seen on echocardiogram, evaluate the benefit versus risk of=
continuing fenfluramine treatment with the prescriber, caregiver and cardi=
ologist. Once treatment is discontinued for any reasons, a final echocardio=
gram should be conducted 3-6 months after the last dose of treatment with f=
enfluramine. If echocardiogram findings suggestive of pulmonary arterial hy=
pertension, perform a repeat echocardiogram as soon as possible and within =
3 months to confirm these findings. If echocardiogram finding is confirmed =
suggestive of an increased probability of pulmonary arterial hypertension d=
efined as intermediate probability, conduct a benefit-risk evaluation of co=
ntinuation of Fintepla by the prescriber, carer and cardiologist. If echoca=
rdiogram suggests a high probability, it is recommended fenfluramine treatm=
ent should be stopped. Decreased appetite and weight loss: Fenfluramine can=
cause decreased appetite and weight loss - an additive effect can occur in=
combination with other anti-epileptic medicines such as stiripentol. Monit=
or the patient=E2=80=99s weight. Undertake risk-benefit evaluation before s=
tarting treatment if history of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Fintep=
la controlled access programme: A controlled access programme has been crea=
ted to 1) prevent off-label use in weight management in obese patients and =
2) confirm that prescribing physicians have been informed of the need for p=
eriodic cardiac monitoring in patients taking Fintepla. Somnolence: Fenflur=
amine can cause somnolence which could be potentiated by other central nerv=
ous system depressants. Suicidal behaviour and ideation: Suicidal behaviour=
and ideation have been reported in patients treated with anti-epileptic me=
dicines in several indications. Advise patients and caregivers to seek medi=
cal advice should any signs of suicidal behaviour and ideation emerge. Sero=
tonin syndrome: Serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening conditio=
n, may occur with fenfluramine treatment, particularly with concomitant use=
of other serotonergic agents; with agents that impair metabolism of seroto=
nin such as MAOIs; or with antipsychotics that may affect the serotonergic =
neurotransmitter systems. Carefully observe the patient, particularly durin=
g treatment initiation and dose increases. Increased seizure frequency: A c=
linically relevant increase in seizure frequency may occur during treatment=
, which may require adjustment in the dose of fenfluramine and/or concomita=
nt anti-epileptic medicines, or discontinuation of fenfluramine, should the=
benefit-risk be negative. Cyproheptadine: Cyproheptadine is a potent serot=
onin receptor antagonist and may therefore decrease the efficacy of fenflur=
amine. If cyproheptadine is added to treatment with fenfluramine, monitor p=
atient for worsening of seizures. If fenfluramine treatment is initiated in=
a patient taking cyproheptadine, fenfluramine=E2=80=99s efficacy may be re=
duced. Glaucoma: Fenfluramine can cause mydriasis and can precipitate angle=
closure glaucoma. Discontinue therapy in patients with acute decreases in =
visual acuity. Consider discontinuation if ocular pain of unknown origin. E=
ffect of CYP1A2 or CYP2B6 inducers: Co-administration with strong CYP1A2 in=
ducers or CYP2B6 inducers will decrease fenfluramine plasma concentrations,=
which may lower the efficacy of fenfluramine. If co-administration is cons=
idered necessary, the patient should be monitored for reduced efficacy and =
a dose increase of fenfluramine could be considered provided that it does n=
ot exceed twice the maximum daily dose (52 mg/day). If a strong CYP1A2 or C=
YP2B6 inducer is discontinued during maintenance treatment with fenfluramin=
e, consider gradual reduction of the fenfluramine dosage to the dose admini=
stered prior to initiating the inducer. Effect of CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibito=
rs: Initiation of concomitant treatment with a strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhi=
bitor may result in higher exposure and, therefore, adverse events should b=
e monitored, and a dose reduction may be needed in some patients. Excipient=
s: Contains sodium ethyl para-hydroxybenzoate (E 215) and sodium methyl par=
a-hydroxybenzoate (E 219) - may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)=
. It also contains sulfur dioxide (E 220) which may rarely cause severe hyp=
ersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm. Patients with rare glucose-galact=
ose malabsorption should not take this medicine. The product contains less =
than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per the maximum daily dose of 12 mL; essentially=
=E2=80=98sodium-free=E2=80=99. Contains glucose - may be harmful to teeth.=
Interactions: Pharmacodynamic interactions with other CNS depressants incr=
ease the risk of aggravated central nervous system depression. An increase =
in dose may be necessary when coadministered with rifampicin or a strong CY=
P1A2 or CYP2B6 inducer. In in vitro studies co-administration with a strong=
CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitor may result in higher exposure (see section 4.4 =
of the SmPC). Co-administration with CYP2D6 substrates or MATE1 substrates =
may increase their plasma concentrations. Co-administration with CYP2B6 or =
CYP3A4 substrates may decrease their plasma concentrations. Pregnancy and l=
actation: Limited data in pregnant women. As a precaution, avoid use of Fin=
tepla in pregnancy. It is unknown whether fenfluramine/metabolites are excr=
eted in human milk. Animal data have shown excretion of fenfluramine/metabo=
lites in milk. A decision must be made whether to discontinue breast-feedin=
g or to discontinue/abstain from Fintepla taking into account the benefit o=
f breast-feeding for the child and the benefit of therapy for the woman. Dr=
ive and use machines.: Fintepla has moderate influence on the ability to dr=
ive/ use machines as it may cause somnolence and fatigue. Advise patients n=
ot to drive or operate machinery until they have sufficient experience to g=
auge whether it adversely affects their abilities.=C2=A0
Adverse effects: Dravet syndrome: Very common (=E2=89=A51/10): Upper respir=
atory tract infection, decreased appetite, somnolence, diarrhoea, pyrexia, =
fatigue, blood glucose decreased, echocardiogram abnormal (Consisted of tra=
ce and mild mitral regurgitation, and trace aortic regurgitation, which are=
considered physiologic). Common (=E2=89=A51/100 to <1/10): Bronchitis, abn=
ormal behaviour, aggression, agitation, insomnia, mood swings, ataxia, hypo=
tonia, lethargy, seizure, status epilepticus, tremor, constipation, salivar=
y hypersecretion, weight decreased and blood prolactin increased. Not known=
(cannot be estimated from the available data): Pulmonary arterial hyperten=
sion. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: Very common (=E2=89=A51/10): Upper respirato=
ry tract infection, decreased appetite, somnolence, diarrhoea, vomiting, fa=
tigue. Common (=E2=89=A51/100 to <1/10): Bronchitis, influenza, pneumonia, =
aggression, seizure, status epilepticus, lethargy, tremor, constipation, sa=
livary hypersecretion, blood prolactin increased, weight decreased, fall. R=
efer to SmPC for other adverse reactions. =C2=A0
Refer to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse =
reactions and full prescribing information.=C2=A0
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Important Safety Information about BRIVIACT=C2=AE (brivaracetam) in the EU^=
4
Therapeutic indications: BRIVIACT is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the=
treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisati=
on in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy.=
=C2=A0
Posology and method of administration: The physician should prescribe the m=
ost appropriate formulation and strength according to weight and dose. It i=
s recommended to parent and care giver to administer BRIVIACT oral solution=
with the measuring device (10 ml or 5 ml oral dosing syringe) provided in =
the carton box. BRIVIACT solution for injection/infusion is an alternative =
route of administration for patients when oral administration is temporaril=
y not feasible. There is no experience with twice daily intravenous adminis=
tration of brivaracetam for a period longer than 4 days. Adults: The recomm=
ended starting dose is 50 or 100 mg/day based on physician=E2=80=99s assess=
ment of required for seizure reduction versus potential side effects. Briva=
racetam can be taken with or without food. Based on individual patient resp=
onse and tolerability, the dose may be adjusted in the effective dose range=
of 50 mg/day to 200 mg/day. Children and adolescents weighing 50 kg or mor=
e: The recommended starting dose is 50 mg/day. Brivaracetam may also be ini=
tiated at 100 mg/day based on physician=E2=80=99s assessment of need for se=
izure control. The recommended maintenance dose is 100 mg/day. Based on ind=
ividual patient response, the dose may be adjusted in the effective dose ra=
nge of 50 mg/day to 200 mg/day. Children and adolescents weighing from 20 k=
g to less than 50 kg: The recommended starting dose is 1 mg/kg/day. Brivara=
cetam may also be initiated at doses up to 2 mg/kg/day based on physician=
=E2=80=99s assessment of need for seizure control. The recommended maintena=
nce dose is 2 mg/kg/day. Based on individual patient response, the dose may=
be adjusted in the effective dose range of 1 mg/kg/day to 4 mg/kg/day. Chi=
ldren weighing from 10 kg to less than 20 kg: The recommended starting dose=
is 1 mg/kg/day. Brivaracetam may also be initiated at doses up to 2.5 mg/k=
g/day based on physician=E2=80=99s assessment of need for seizure control. =
The recommended maintenance dose is 2.5 mg/kg/day. Based on individual pati=
ent response, the dose may be adjusted in the effective dose range of 1 mg/=
kg/day to 5 mg/kg/day. For adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of=
age, the dose should be administered in two equally divided doses, approxi=
mately 12 hours apart.
If patients miss one dose or more, it is recommended that they take a singl=
e dose as soon as they remember and take the following dose at the usual mo=
rning or evening time. Brivaracetam oral solution can be diluted in water o=
r juice shortly before swallowing; a nasogastric tube or a gastrostomy tube=
may also be used. Brivaracetam may be initiated with either intravenous or=
oral administration. When converting from oral to intravenous administrati=
on or vice versa, the total daily dose and frequency of administration shou=
ld be maintained. Brivaracetam may be administered as an intravenous bolus =
without dilution or diluted in a compatible diluent and administered as a 1=
5-minute intravenous infusion. This medicinal product must not be mixed wit=
h other medicinal products. Brivaracetam bolus injection or intravenous inf=
usion has not been studied in acute conditions, e.g. status epilepticus, an=
d is therefore not recommended for such conditions For patients from 16 yea=
rs of age, if brivaracetam has to be discontinued, it is recommended that t=
he dose is reduced gradually by 50 mg/day on a weekly basis. For patients b=
elow the age of 16 years, if brivaracetam has to be discontinued, it is rec=
ommended that the dose is reduced by a maximum of half the dose every week =
until a dose of 1 mg/kg/day (for patients with a body weight less than 50 k=
g) or 50 mg/day (for patients with body weight of 50 kg or more) is reached=
. After 1 week of treatment at 50 mg/day, a final week of treatment at 20 m=
g/day is recommended. No dose adjustment is needed for elderly patients (=
=E2=89=A565 years of age) or for those with renal impairment. Based on data=
in adults, no dose adjustment is necessary in pediatric patients with impa=
ired renal function. No clinical data are available on pediatric patients w=
ith renal impairment. Brivaracetam is not recommended for patients with end=
-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis due to lack of data. Exposure to b=
rivaracetam was increased in patients with chronic liver disease. In patien=
ts with hepatic impairment, the following adjusted doses, administered in 2=
divided doses, approximately 12 hours apart, are recommended for all stage=
s of hepatic impairment: In adults, adolescents and children weighing =E2=
=89=A550 kg, a 50 mg/day starting dose is recommended, with a maximum daily=
dose of 150 mg/day. For adolescents and children weighing from 20 kg to <5=
0 kg, a 1 mg/kg/day is recommended, with a maximum daily dose of 3 mg/kg/da=
y. For children weighing from 10 kg to <20 kg, a 1 mg/kg/day is recommended=
, with a maximum daily dose of 4 mg/kg/day. No clinical data are available =
in pediatric patients with hepatic impairment. The efficacy of brivaracetam=
in pediatric patients aged less than 2 years has not yet been established.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance, other pyrrolid=
one derivatives or any of the excipients. Special warnings and precautions =
for use: Suicidal ideation and behavior have been reported in patients trea=
ted with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in several indications, including briv=
aracetam. Patients should be monitored for signs of suicidal ideation and b=
ehaviors and appropriate treatment should be considered. Patients (and care=
givers) should be advised to seek medical advice should any signs of suicid=
al ideation or behavior emerge. Clinical data on the use of brivaracetam in=
patients with pre-existing hepatic impairment are limited. Dose adjustment=
s are recommended for patients with hepatic impairment. Brivaracetam film-c=
oated tablets contain lactose. Patients with rare hereditary problems of ga=
lactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsor=
ption should not take brivaracetam. Brivaracetam film-coated tablets, solut=
ion for injection/infusion and oral solution contain less than 1 mmol sodiu=
m (23mg) per tablet/vial/ml respectively, that is to say essentially =E2=80=
=98sodium free=E2=80=99. Brivaracetam oral solution contains 168 mg sorbito=
l (E420) in each ml. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) sh=
ould not take this medicinal product. The oral solution contains methyl par=
ahydroxybenzoate (E218), which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delay=
ed). Brivaracetam oral solution contains propylene glycol (E1520). Interact=
ion with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction: In clinic=
al studies, although patient numbers were limited, brivaracetam had no obse=
rved benefit over placebo among patients taking concomitant levetiracetam. =
No additional safety or tolerability concern was observed. In an interactio=
n study between brivaracetam 200 mg single dose and ethanol 0.6 g/L continu=
ous infusion in healthy volunteers, there was no pharmacokinetic interactio=
n, but the effect of alcohol on psychomotor function, attention and memory =
was approximately doubled with the intake of brivaracetam. Intake of brivar=
acetam with alcohol is not recommended. In vitro data suggest that brivarac=
etam has a low interaction potential. The main disposition pathway of briva=
racetam=C2=AE is by CYP-independent hydrolysis; a second pathway involves h=
ydroxylation mediated by CYP2C19. Brivaracetam plasma concentrations may in=
crease when co-administered with CYP2C19 strong inhibitors (e.g. fluconazol=
e, fluvoxamine), but the risk of a clinically relevant CYP2C19 mediated int=
eraction is considered to be low. Limited clinical data are available imply=
ing that coadministration of cannabidiol may increase the plasma exposure o=
f brivaracetam, possibly through CYP2C19 inhibition, but the clinical relev=
ance is uncertain. In healthy subjects, co-administration with the strong e=
nzyme inducer rifampicin (600 mg/day for 5 days), decreased brivaracetam ar=
ea under the plasma concentration curve (AUC) by 45%. Prescribers should co=
nsider adjusting the dose of brivaracetam in patients starting or ending tr=
eatment with rifampicin. Brivaracetam plasma concentrations are decreased w=
hen co-administered with strong enzyme-inducing AEDs (carbamazepine, phenob=
arbital, phenytoin) but no dose adjustment is required. Other strong enzyme=
inducers such as St John=E2=80=99s wort (Hypericum perforatum) may decreas=
e the systemic exposure of brivaracetam. Starting or ending treatment with =
St John=E2=80=99s wort should be done with caution. Brivaracetam at 50 or 1=
50 mg/day did not affect the AUC of midazolam (metabolised by CYP3A4). The =
risk of clinically relevant CYP3A4 interactions is considered low. In vitro=
studies have shown that brivaracetam exhibits little or no inhibition of C=
YP450 isoforms except for CYP2C19 and may therefore increase plasma concent=
rations of medicinal products metabolised by CYP2C19 (e.g. lansoprazole, om=
eprazole, diazepam). Brivaracetam did not induce CYP1A1/2 but induced CYP3A=
4 and CYP2B6 in vitro. No CYP3A4 induction was found in vivo. CYP2B6 induct=
ion has not been investigated in vivo and brivaracetam may decrease plasma =
concentrations of medicinal products metabolised by CYP2B6 (e.g. efavirenz)=
. In vitro interaction studies to determine the potential inhibitory effect=
s on transporters concluded that there were no clinically relevant effects,=
except for OAT3. In vitro, brivaracetam inhibits OAT3 with a half maximal =
inhibitory concentration 42-fold higher than the Cmax at the highest clinic=
al dose. Brivaracetam 200 mg/day may increase plasma concentrations of medi=
cinal products transported by OAT3. Brivaracetam is a moderate reversible i=
nhibitor of epoxide hydrolase, resulting in an increased concentration of c=
arbamazepine epoxide, an active metabolite of carbamazepine. In controlled =
clinical studies, carbamazepine epoxide plasma concentration increased by a=
mean of 37%, 62% and 98% with little variability at Brivaracetam doses of =
50 mg/day, 100 mg/day and 200 mg/day, respectively. No safety risks were ob=
served. There was no additive effect of brivaracetam and valproate on the A=
UC of carbamazepine epoxide. No dose adjustment is needed when brivaracetam=
is co-administered with carbamazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin. Brivara=
cetam had no clinically relevant effect on the plasma concentrations of clo=
bazam, clonazepam, lacosamide, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, p=
henobarbital, phenytoin, pregabalin, topiramate, valproic acid or zonisamid=
e. There are no data available on the effects of clobazam, clonazepam, laco=
samide, pregabalin or zonisamide on brivaracetam plasma concentrations. Co-=
administration of brivaracetam (100 mg/day) with an oral contraceptive cont=
aining ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg) and levonorgestrel (0.15 mg) did not infl=
uence the pharmacokinetics of either substance. However, when brivaracetam =
was co-administered at a dose of 400 mg/day (twice the recommended maximum =
daily dose), a reduction in estrogen and progestin AUCs of 27% and 23%, res=
pectively, was observed without impact on suppression of ovulation. Pregnan=
cy: Data on the use of brivaracetam in pregnant women are limited. There ar=
e no data on placental transfer in humans, but brivaracetam was shown to re=
adily cross the placenta in rats. The potential risk for humans is unknown.=
Animal studies did not detect any teratogenic potential of brivaracetam. I=
n clinical studies, adjunctive brivaracetam used concomitantly with carbama=
zepine induced a dose-related increase in the concentration of the active m=
etabolite, carbamazepine-epoxide. There are insufficient data to determine =
the clinical significance of this effect in pregnancy. Brivaracetam should =
not be used during pregnancy unless clinically necessary. Breast-feeding: B=
rivaracetam is excreted in human breast milk. The decision to discontinue e=
ither breastfeeding or brivaracetam should be made based on the benefit of =
the medicinal product to the mother. In case of co-administration of brivar=
acetam and carbamazepine, the amount of carbamazepine-epoxide excreted in b=
reast milk could increase. The clinical significance remains unknown. Ferti=
lity: No human data on the effect of brivaracetam on fertility are availabl=
e. There was no effect on fertility in rats. Effects on ability to drive an=
d use machines: Brivaracetam has minor or moderate influence on the ability=
to drive and use machines. Patients should be advised not to drive a car o=
r to operate other potentially hazardous machines until they are familiar w=
ith the effects of brivaracetam on their ability to perform such activities=
. Undesirable effects: The most frequently reported adverse reactions with =
brivaracetam were somnolence (14.3%) and dizziness (11.0%); they were usual=
ly mild-to-moderate in intensity. Somnolence and fatigue were reported at a=
higher incidence with increasing dose. Very common adverse reactions (=E2=
=89=A51%-<10%) were influenza, decreased appetite, depression, anxiety, ins=
omnia, irritability, convulsion, vertigo, upper respiratory tract infection=
s, cough, nausea, vomiting, constipation and fatigue. Neutropenia was repor=
ted in 6/1099 (0.5%) of brivaracetam and none (0/459) of the placebo-treate=
d patients. Four of these subjects had decreased neutrophil counts at basel=
ine. None of the neutropenia cases were severe, required any specific treat=
ment or led to discontinuation of brivaracetam and none had associated infe=
ctions. Suicidal ideation was reported in 0.3% (3/1099) of brivaracetam and=
0.7% (3/459) of placebo-treated patients. In short-term clinical studies o=
f brivaracetam in patients with epilepsy, there were no cases of completed =
suicide and suicide attempt; however, both were reported in open-label exte=
nsion studies. The safety profile of brivaracetam observed in children from=
1 month of age was consistent with the safety profile observed in adults. =
In the open label, uncontrolled, long-term studies suicidal ideation was re=
ported in 4.7 % of pediatric patients (assessed from 6 years onwards, more =
common in adolescents) compared with 2.4 % of adults and behavioral disorde=
rs were reported in 24.8 % of pediatric patients compared with 15.1 % of ad=
ults. The majority of events were mild or moderate in intensity, were non-s=
erious, and did not lead to discontinuation of study drug. An additional ad=
verse reaction reported in children was psychomotor hyperactivity (4.7 %). =
No specific pattern of adverse event (AE) was identified in children from 1=
month to < 4 years of age when compared to older pediatric age groups. No =
significant safety information was identified indicating the increasing inc=
idence of a particular AE in this age group. As data available in children =
younger than 2 years of age are limited, brivaracetam is not indicated in t=
his age range. Limited clinical data are available in neonates. Reactions s=
uggestive of immediate (Type I) hypersensitivity have been reported in a sm=
all number of brivaracetam patients (9/3022) during clinical development. O=
verdose: There is limited clinical experience with brivaracetam overdose in=
humans. Somnolence and dizziness have been reported in a healthy subject t=
aking a single dose of 1,400 mg of brivaracetam. The following adverse reac=
tions were reported with brivaracetam overdose: nausea, vertigo, balance di=
sorder, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, aggression, insomnia, depression, a=
nd suicidal ideation in the post-marketing experience. In general, the adve=
rse reactions associated with brivaracetam overdose were consistent with th=
e known adverse reactions. There is no specific antidote for overdose with =
brivaracetam. Treatment of an overdose should include general supportive me=
asures. Since <10% of brivaracetam is excreted in urine, haemodialysis is n=
ot expected to significantly enhance brivaracetam clearance.
Refer to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse =
reactions and full prescribing information.=C2=A0
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Important Safety Information about VIMPAT^=C2=AE (lacosamide) in the EU^5=
=C2=A0
Therapeutic indications: VIMPAT^=C2=AE is indicated as monotherapy in the t=
reatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalization=
in adults, adolescents and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy. VIM=
PAT^=C2=AE is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-o=
nset seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults, adolescen=
ts and children from 2 years of age with epilepsy and in the treatment of p=
rimary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults, adolescents and childre=
n from 4 years of age with idiopathic generalized epilepsy.=C2=A0
Posology and method of administration: Lacosamide therapy can be initiated =
with either oral administration (either tablets or syrup) or IV administrat=
ion (solution for infusion). The physician should prescribe the most approp=
riate formulation and strength according to weight and dose. A loading dose=
may be initiated in patients in situations when the physician determines t=
hat rapid attainment of lacosamide steady state plasma concentration and th=
erapeutic effect is warranted. It should be administered under medical supe=
rvision with consideration of the potential for increased incidence of seri=
ous cardiac arrhythmia and Central Nervous System (CNS) adverse reactions. =
Administration of a loading dose has not been studied in acute conditions s=
uch as status epilepticus. Administration of a loading dose has not been st=
udied in children. Use of a loading dose is not recommended in adolescents =
and children weighing less than 50 kg. No dose adjustment is necessary in m=
ildly and moderately renally impaired adult and pediatric patients (CLCR > =
30 ml/min). In pediatric patients weighing 50 kg or more and in adult patie=
nts with mild or moderate renal impairment, a loading dose of 200 mg may be=
considered, but further dose titration (>200 mg daily) should be performed=
with caution. In pediatric patients weighing 50 kg or more and in adult pa=
tients with severe renal impairment (CLCR =E2=89=A4 30 ml/min) or with end-=
stage renal disease, a maximum dose of 250 mg/day is recommended and the do=
se titration should be performed with caution. In pediatric patients weighi=
ng less than 50 kg with severe renal impairment (CLCR =E2=89=A4 30 ml/min) =
and in those with end-stage renal disease, a reduction of 25 % of the maxim=
um dose is recommended. A maximum dose of 300 mg/day is recommended for ped=
iatric patients weighing 50 kg or more and for adult patients with mild to =
moderate hepatic impairment. Based on data in adults, in pediatric patients=
weighing less than 50 kg with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, a reduc=
tion of 25 % of the maximum dose should be applied. Lacosamide should be ad=
ministered to adult and pediatric patients with severe hepatic impairment o=
nly when the expected therapeutic benefits are anticipated to outweigh the =
possible risks. The dose may need to be adjusted while carefully observing =
disease activity and potential side effects in the patient. In adolescents =
and adults weighing 50 kg or more with mild to moderate hepatic impairment =
a loading dose of 200mg may be considered, but further dose titration (>200=
mg daily) should be performed with caution. Lacosamide is not recommended =
for use in children below the age of 4 years in the treatment of primary ge=
neralized tonic-clonic seizures and below the age of 2 years in the treatme=
nt of partial-onset seizures as there are limited data on safety and effica=
cy in these age groups. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active s=
ubstance or any of the excipients; known second- or third-degree atrioventr=
icular (AV) block. Special warnings and precautions for use: Suicidal ideat=
ion and behavior have been reported in patients treated with antiepileptic =
medicinal products in several indications. Therefore, patients should be mo=
nitored for signs of suicidal ideation and behavior and appropriate treatme=
nt should be considered. Patients (and caregivers of patients) should be ad=
vised to seek medical advice should signs of suicidal ideation or behavior =
emerge. Dose-related prolongations in PR interval with lacosamide have been=
observed in clinical studies. Lacosamide should be used with caution in pa=
tients with underlying proarrhythmic conditions such as known cardiac condu=
ction problems or severe cardiac diseases (e.g. myocardial ischemia/infarct=
ion, heart failure, structural heart disease or cardiac sodium channelopath=
ies) or patients treated with medicinal products affecting cardiac conducti=
on, including antiarrhythmics and sodium channel blocking antiepileptic med=
icinal products, as well as in elderly patients. In these patients it shoul=
d be considered to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) before a lacosamide d=
ose increase above 400mg/day and after lacosamide is titrated to steady-sta=
te. In the placebo-controlled clinical studies of lacosamide in epilepsy pa=
tients, atrial fibrillation or flutter were not reported; however both have=
been reported in open-label epilepsy studies and in post-marketing experie=
nce. In post-marketing experience, AV block (including second degree or hig=
her AV block) has been reported. In patients with proarrhythmic conditions,=
ventricular tachyarrhythmia has been reported. In rare cases, these events=
have led to asystole, cardiac arrest and death in patients with underlying=
proarrhythmic conditions. Patients should be made aware of the symptoms of=
cardiac arrhythmia (e.g. slow, rapid or irregular pulse, palpitations, sho=
rtness of breath, feeling lightheaded, fainting). Patients should be counse=
lled to seek immediate medical advice if these symptoms occur. Treatment wi=
th lacosamide has been associated with dizziness which could increase the o=
ccurrence of accidental injury or falls. Therefore, patients should be advi=
sed to exercise caution until they are familiar with the potential effects =
of the medicine. New onset or worsening of myoclonic seizures has been repo=
rted in both adult and pediatric patients with primary generalized tonic-cl=
onic seizures (PGTCS), in particular during titration. In patients with mor=
e than one seizure type, the observed benefit of control for one seizure ty=
pe should be weighed against any observed worsening in another seizure type=
. The safety and efficacy of lacosamide in pediatric patients with epilepsy=
syndromes in which focal and generalized seizures may coexist have not bee=
n determined. VIMPAT=C2=AE syrup contains sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate=
(E219) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed). Vimpat Syrup=
contains sorbitol (E420). Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructo=
se intolerance should not take this medicine. Sorbitol may cause gastrointe=
stinal discomfort and mild laxative effect. The syrup contains aspartame (E=
951), a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful for people with pheny=
lketonuria. Neither non-clinical nor clinical data are available to assess =
aspartame use in infants below 12 weeks of age. Vimpat syrup contains propy=
lene glycol (E1520). VIMPAT=C2=AE syrup contains 1.42 mg sodium per ml, equ=
ivalent to 0.07 % of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium=
for an adult. VIMPAT=C2=AE solution for infusion contains 59.8 mg sodium p=
er vial, equivalent to 3% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 =
g sodium for an adult. Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Lacosa=
mide may have minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and use m=
achines. Lacosamide treatment has been associated with dizziness or blurred=
vision. Accordingly, patients should be advised not to drive a car or to o=
perate other potentially hazardous machinery until they are familiar with t=
he effects of lacosamide on their ability to perform such activities. Undes=
irable effects: The most frequently reported adverse reactions (=E2=89=A510=
%) are dizziness, headache, nausea and diplopia. They were usually mild to =
moderate in intensity. Some were dose-related and could be alleviated by re=
ducing the dose. Incidence and severity of CNS and gastrointestinal (GI) ad=
verse reactions usually decreased over time. Incidence of CNS adverse react=
ions such as dizziness may be higher after a loading dose. Other common adv=
erse reactions (=E2=89=A51% - <10%) are depression, confusional state, inso=
mnia, balance disorder, myoclonic seizures, ataxia, memory impairment, cogn=
itive disorder, somnolence, tremor, nystagmus, hypoesthesia, dysarthria, di=
sturbance in attention, paresthesia, vision blurred, vertigo, tinnitus, vom=
iting, constipation, flatulence, dyspepsia, dry mouth, diarrhea, pruritus, =
rash, muscle spasms, gait disturbance, asthenia, fatigue, irritability, fee=
ling drunk, injection site pain or discomfort (local adverse events associa=
ted with intravenous administration), irritation (local adverse events asso=
ciated with intravenous administration), fall, and skin laceration and cont=
usion. The use of lacosamide is associated with dose-related increase in th=
e PR interval. Adverse reactions associated with PR interval prolongation (=
e.g. atrioventricular block, syncope, bradycardia) may occur. Multiorgan Hy=
persensitivity Reactions: Multiorgan hypersensitivity reactions (also known=
as Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, DRESS) have been=
reported in patients treated with some antiepileptic medicinal products. T=
hese reactions are variable in expression but typically present with fever =
and rash and can be associated with involvement of different organ systems.=
If multiorgan hypersensitivity reaction is suspected, lacosamide should be=
discontinued. The safety profile of lacosamide in adjunctive therapy in pe=
diatric patients with partial-onset seizures was consistent with the safety=
profile observed in adults. The additional adverse reactions observed in t=
he pediatric population were pyrexia, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, decreas=
ed appetite, abnormal behavior and lethargy. Somnolence was reported more f=
requently in the pediatric population (=E2=89=A5 1/10) compared to the adul=
t population (=E2=89=A5 1/100 to < 1/10).
Refer to the European Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse =
reactions and full prescribing information.=C2=A0
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Important Safety Information about RYSTIGGO=C2=AE (rozanolixizumab-noli) in=
the US^6
RYSTIGGO (rozanolixizumab-noli) is a neonatal Fc receptor blocker indicated=
for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients=
who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or antimuscle-specific tyrosine=
kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.^6
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS=C2=A0
Infections: RYSTIGGO may increase the risk of infection. Delay RYSTIGGO adm=
inistration in patients with an active infection until the infection is res=
olved. During treatment with RYSTIGGO, monitor for clinical signs and sympt=
oms of infection. If serious infection occurs, administer appropriate treat=
ment and consider withholding RYSTIGGO until the infection has resolved.
Immunization
Immunization with vaccines during RYSTIGGO treatment has not been studied. =
The safety of immunization with live or live-attenuated vaccines and the re=
sponse to immunization with any vaccine are unknown. Because RYSTIGGO cause=
s a reduction in IgG levels, vaccination with live-attenuated or live vacci=
nes is not recommended during treatment with RYSTIGGO. Evaluate the need to=
administer age-appropriate vaccines according to immunization guidelines b=
efore initiation of a new treatment cycle with RYSTIGGO.
Aseptic Meningitis: Serious adverse reactions of aseptic meningitis (also c=
alled drug-induced aseptic meningitis) have been reported in patients treat=
ed with RYSTIGGO. If symptoms consistent with aseptic meningitis develop, d=
iagnostic workup and treatment should be initiated according to the standar=
d of care.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedem=
a and rash, were observed in patients treated with RYSTIGGO. Management of =
hypersensitivity reactions depends on the type and severity of the reaction=
. Monitor patients during treatment with RYSTIGGO and for 15 minutes after =
for clinical signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions. If a reactio=
n occurs, institute appropriate measures if needed.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In a placebo-controlled study, the most common adverse reactions (reported =
in at least 10% of RYSTIGGO-treated patients) were headache, infections, di=
arrhea, pyrexia, hypersensitivity reactions, and nausea. Serious infections=
were reported in 4% of patients treated with RYSTIGGO. Three fatal cases o=
f pneumonia were identified, caused by COVID-19 infection in two patients a=
nd an unknown pathogen in one patient. Six cases of infections led to disco=
ntinuation of RYSTIGGO.
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Important Safety Information about ZILBRYSQ^=C2=AE (zilucoplan) in the US^7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INCLUDING BOXED WARNING
ZILBRYSQ is a complement inhibitor indicated for the treatment of generaliz=
ed myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine rec=
eptor (AChR) antibody positive.7=C2=A0
INDICATION
ZILBRYSQ (zilucoplan) is indicated for the treatment of generalized myasthe=
nia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (ACh=
R) antibody positive.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INCLUDING BOXED WARNING
WARNING: SERIOUS MENINGOCOCCAL INFECTIONS
Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in patien=
ts treated with complement inhibitors; ZILBRYSQ is a complement inhibitor. =
Meningococcal infection may become rapidly life-threatening or fatal if not=
recognized and treated early.
=E2=80=A2=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0Complete or update meningococcal vaccination (f=
or serogroups A, C, W, and Y, and serogroup B) at least 2 weeks prior to ad=
ministering the first dose of ZILBRYSQ, unless the risk of delaying therapy=
outweighs the risk of developing a meningococcal infection. Comply with th=
e most current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommen=
dations for meningococcal vaccinations in patients receiving a complement i=
nhibitor.
=E2=80=A2=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0Persons receiving ZILBRYSQ are at increased ris=
k for invasive disease caused by N. meningitidis, even if they develop anti=
bodies following vaccination. Monitor patients for signs of meningococcal i=
nfections and evaluate immediately if infection is suspected.
Because of the risk of serious meningococcal infections, ZILBRYSQ is availa=
ble only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigatio=
n Strategy (REMS) called ZILBRYSQ REMS.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
ZILBRYSQ is contraindicated in patients with unresolved Neisseria meningiti=
dis infection.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious Meningococcal Infections
Life-threatening and fatal meningococcal infections have occurred in both v=
accinated and unvaccinated patients treated with complement inhibitors; ZIL=
BRYSQ is a complement inhibitor. The use of ZILBRYSQ increases a patient=E2=
=80=99s susceptibility to serious and life-threatening meningococcal infect=
ions (septicemia and/or meningitis) caused by any serogroup, including non-=
groupable strains.
Complete or update meningococcal vaccination (for both serogroups A, C, W, =
and Y [MenACWY] and serogroup B [MenB]) at least 2 weeks prior to administe=
ring the first dose of ZILBRYSQ, according to current ACIP recommendations =
for meningococcal vaccinations in patients receiving a complement inhibitor=
.
If urgent ZILBRYSQ therapy is indicated in a patient who is not up to date =
with both MenACWY and MenB vaccines according to ACIP recommendations, admi=
nister meningococcal vaccine(s) as soon as possible and provide the patient=
with antibacterial drug prophylaxis.
Closely monitor patients for early signs and symptoms of meningococcal infe=
ction and evaluate patients immediately if infection is suspected. Withhold=
administration of ZILBRYSQ in patients who are undergoing treatment for me=
ningococcal infection until the infection is resolved.
ZILBRYSQ REMS
Due to the risk of meningococcal infections, ZILBRYSQ is available only thr=
ough a restricted program under a REMS called ZILBRYSQ REMS.
Under the ZILBRYSQ REMS, prescribers must enroll in the program. Prescriber=
s must counsel patients about the risk of meningococcal infection, provide =
the patients with the REMS educational materials, and ensure patients are v=
accinated with meningococcal vaccines. Additional information on the REMS r=
equirements is available at www.ZILBRYSQREMS.com (https://u7061146.ct.sendg=
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Other Infections
ZILBRYSQ blocks terminal complement activation; therefore, patients may hav=
e increased susceptibility to infections, especially with encapsulated bact=
eria, such as infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis but also Streptoc=
occus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and to a lesser extent, Neisseria=
gonorrhoeae. Administer vaccinations for the prevention of Streptococcus p=
neumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infections according to A=
CIP guidelines. Persons receiving ZILBRYSQ are at increased risk for infect=
ions due to these bacteria, even after vaccination.
Pancreatitis And Other Pancreatic Conditions
Pancreatitis and pancreatic cysts have been reported in patients treated wi=
th ZILBRYSQ. Patients should be informed of this risk before starting ZILBR=
YSQ. Obtain lipase and amylase levels at baseline before starting treatment=
with ZILBRYSQ. Discontinue ZILBRYSQ in patients with suspected pancreatiti=
s and initiate appropriate management until pancreatitis is ruled out or ha=
s resolved.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In a placebo-controlled study, the most common adverse reactions (reported =
in at least 10% of gMG patients treated with ZILBRYSQ) were injection site =
reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, and diarrhea.
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Important Safety Information about FINTEPLA=C2=AE (fenfluramine) in the US^=
8
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
FINTEPLA is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet =
syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age =
and older.^8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOXED WARNING: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE and PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION
=E2=80=A2=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0There is an association between serotonergic dr=
ugs with 5-HT2B receptor agonist activity, including fenfluramine (the acti=
ve ingredient in FINTEPLA), and valvular heart disease and pulmonary arteri=
al hypertension.=C2=A0
=E2=80=A2=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0Echocardiogram assessments are required before,=
during, and after treatment with FINTEPLA.=C2=A0
=E2=80=A2=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0FINTEPLA is available only through a restricted=
program called the FINTEPLA REMS.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
FINTEPLA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to fenflurami=
ne or any of the excipients in FINTEPLA and with concomitant use, or within=
14 days of the administration, of monoamine oxidase inhibitors because of =
an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Valvular Heart Disease and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (see Boxed Warni=
ng): Because of the association between serotonergic drugs with 5 HT2B rece=
ptor agonist activity, including fenfluramine (the active ingredient in FIN=
TEPLA), and valvular heart disease (VHD) and pulmonary arterial hypertensio=
n (PAH), cardiac monitoring via echocardiogram is required prior to startin=
g treatment, during treatment, and after treatment with FINTEPLA concludes.=
Cardiac monitoring via echocardiogram can aid in early detection of these =
conditions. In clinical trials for DS and LGS of up to 3 years in duration,=
no patient receiving FINTEPLA developed VHD or PAH.
Monitoring: Prior to starting treatment, patients must undergo an echocardi=
ogram to evaluate for VHD and PAH. Echocardiograms should be repeated every=
6 months, and once at 3-6 months post treatment with FINTEPLA.
The prescriber must consider the benefits versus the risks of initiating or=
continuing treatment with FINTEPLA if any of the following signs are obser=
ved via echocardiogram: valvular abnormality or new abnormality; VHD indica=
ted by mild or greater aortic regurgitation or moderate or greater mitral r=
egurgitation, with additional characteristics of VHD (eg, valve thickening =
or restrictive valve motion); PAH indicated by elevated right heart/pulmona=
ry artery pressure (PASP >35 mmHg).
FINTEPLA REMS Program (see Boxed Warning): FINTEPLA is available only throu=
gh a restricted distribution program called the FINTEPLA Risk Evaluation an=
d Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program. Prescribers must be certified by enro=
lling in the FINTEPLA REMS. Prescribers must counsel patients receiving FIN=
TEPLA about the risk of VHD and PAH, how to recognize signs and symptoms of=
VHD and PAH, the need for baseline (pretreatment) and periodic cardiac mon=
itoring via echocardiogram during FINTEPLA treatment, and cardiac monitorin=
g after FINTEPLA treatment. Patients must enroll in the FINTEPLA REMS and c=
omply with ongoing monitoring requirements. The pharmacy must be certified =
by enrolling in the FINTEPLA REMS and must only dispense to patients who ar=
e authorized to receive FINTEPLA. Wholesalers and distributors must only di=
stribute to certified pharmacies. Further information is available at www.F=
inteplaREMS.com or by telephone at 1-877-964-3649.
Decreased Appetite and Decreased Weight: FINTEPLA can cause decreases in ap=
petite and weight. Decreases in weight appear to be dose related. Approxima=
tely half of the patients with LGS and most patients with DS resumed the ex=
pected measured increases in weight during the open-label extension studies=
. Weight should be monitored regularly during treatment with FINTEPLA, and =
dose modifications should be considered if a decrease in weight is observed=
.=C2=A0
Somnolence, Sedation, and Lethargy: FINTEPLA can cause somnolence, sedation=
, and lethargy. Other central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including a=
lcohol, could potentiate these effects of FINTEPLA. Prescribers should moni=
tor patients for somnolence and sedation and should advise patients not to =
drive or operate machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on =
FINTEPLA to gauge whether it adversely affects their ability to drive or op=
erate machinery.
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including FINTE=
PLA, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients taking=
these drugs for any indication. Patients treated with an AED for any indic=
ation should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, sui=
cidal thoughts or behaviors, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior.
Anyone considering prescribing FINTEPLA or any other AED must balance the r=
isk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors with the risks of untreated illness. =
Epilepsy and many other illnesses for which AEDs are prescribed are themsel=
ves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicid=
al thoughts and behaviors. Should suicidal thoughts and behaviors emerge du=
ring treatment, consider whether the emergence of these symptoms in any giv=
en patient may be related to the illness being treated.
Withdrawal of Antiepileptic Drugs: As with most AEDs, FINTEPLA should gener=
ally be withdrawn gradually because of the risk of increased seizure freque=
ncy and status epilepticus. If withdrawal is needed because of a serious ad=
verse reaction, rapid discontinuation can be considered.
Serotonin Syndrome: Serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening cond=
ition, may occur with FINTEPLA, particularly during concomitant administrat=
ion of FINTEPLA with other serotonergic drugs, including, but not limited t=
o, selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), selectiv=
e serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), =
bupropion, triptans, dietary supplements (eg, St. John=E2=80=99s Wort, tryp=
tophan), drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (including monoamine oxi=
dase inhibitors [MAOIs], which are contraindicated with FINTEPLA), dextrome=
thorphan, lithium, tramadol, and antipsychotics with serotonergic agonist a=
ctivity. Patients should be monitored for the emergence of signs and sympto=
ms of serotonin syndrome, which include mental status changes (eg, agitatio=
n, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (eg, tachycardia, labile bl=
ood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular signs (eg, hyperreflexia, incoor=
dination), and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea=
). If serotonin syndrome is suspected, treatment with FINTEPLA should be st=
opped immediately and symptomatic treatment should be started.=C2=A0
Increase in Blood Pressure: FINTEPLA can cause an increase in blood pressur=
e. Rare cases of significant elevation in blood pressure, including hyperte=
nsive crisis, has been reported in adult patients treated with fenfluramine=
, including patients without a history of hypertension. In clinical trials =
for DS and LGS of up to 3 years in duration, no pediatric or adult patient =
receiving FINTEPLA developed hypertensive crisis. Monitor blood pressure in=
patients treated with FINTEPLA.
Glaucoma: Fenfluramine can cause mydriasis and can precipitate angle closur=
e glaucoma. Consider discontinuing treatment with FINTEPLA in patients with=
acute decreases in visual acuity or ocular pain.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common adverse reactions observed in DS studies (incidence at leas=
t 10% and greater than placebo) were decreased appetite; somnolence, sedati=
on, lethargy; diarrhea; constipation; abnormal echocardiogram; fatigue, mal=
aise, asthenia; ataxia, balance disorder, gait disturbance; blood pressure =
increased; drooling, salivary hypersecretion; pyrexia; upper respiratory tr=
act infection; vomiting; decreased weight; fall; status epilepticus.
The most common adverse reactions observed in the LGS study (incidence at l=
east 10% and greater than placebo) were diarrhea; decreased appetite; fatig=
ue; somnolence; vomiting.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A Inducers: Coadministration with strong CYP1=
A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A inducers will decrease fenfluramine plasma concentrati=
ons. If coadministration of a strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A inducer with =
FINTEPLA is necessary, monitor the patient for reduced efficacy and conside=
r increasing the dosage of FINTEPLA as needed. If a strong CYP1A2, CYP2B6, =
or CYP3A inducer is discontinued during maintenance treatment with FINTEPLA=
, consider gradual reduction in the FINTEPLA dosage to the dose administere=
d prior to initiating the inducer.
Strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 Inhibitors: Coadministration with strong CYP1A2 or =
CYP2D6 inhibitors will increase fenfluramine plasma concentrations. If FINT=
EPLA is coadministered with strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitors, the maximum=
daily dosage of FINTEPLA is 20 mg. If a strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitor =
is discontinued during maintenance treatment with FINTEPLA, consider gradua=
l increase in the FINTEPLA dosage to the dose recommended without CYP1A2 or=
CYP2D6 inhibitors. If FINTEPLA is coadministered with stiripentol and a st=
rong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitor, the maximum daily dosage of FINTEPLA is 17=
mg.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
In patients with severe impairment of kidney function (estimated glomerular=
filtration rate [eGFR]) 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73m2, dosage adjustments are rec=
ommended. FINTEPLA has not been studied in patients with kidney failure (eG=
FR <15 mL/min/1.73m2).
Combined molar exposures of fenfluramine and norfenfluramine were increased=
in subjects with various degrees of hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A=
, B, and C), necessitating a dosage adjustment in these patients.=C2=A0
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact UCB, Inc. at 1 844-599-2273 =
or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The full Prescribing Information is available at https://u7061146.ct.sendgr=
id.net/ls/click?upn=3Du001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC5rB1kxObAU1e99kHD7BUidVPS=
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nt-2BIfez2IJ0TSaz3mplcEW6ZopJ4gUd4Ia3MTdQeFO93DwfIxs8cV3s33SbkEZvEGLNn-2B6F=
ohpNoV33lcwxaIbQHoft-2BkiUHSTCUP4cwcW59CwizO5XCQI9jUV9IWG8HmaKwDfgwgioDkTc7=
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lJz-2B-2BRcBx3PW4snuHFRyM-2B10-3D
Important Safety Information about BRIVIACT^=C2=AE (brivaracetam) CV in the=
US^9
INDICATION
BRIVIACT^=C2=AE (brivaracetam) CV is indicated for the treatment of partial=
-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older.^11=C2=A0
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Antiepileptic drugs, including BRIVIACT, in=
crease the risk of suicidal behavior and ideation. Monitor patients taking =
BRIVIACT for the emergence or worsening of depression; unusual changes in m=
ood or behavior; or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or self-harm. Advise patie=
nts, their caregivers, and/or families to be alert for these behavioral cha=
nges and report them immediately to a healthcare provider.
Neurological Adverse Reactions: BRIVIACT causes somnolence, fatigue, dizzin=
ess, and disturbance in coordination. Monitor patients for these signs and =
symptoms and advise them not to drive or operate machinery until they have =
gained sufficient experience on BRIVIACT.
Psychiatric Adverse Reactions: BRIVIACT causes psychiatric adverse reaction=
s, including non-psychotic and psychotic symptoms in adult and pediatric pa=
tients. Advise patients to report these symptoms immediately to a healthcar=
e provider.
Hypersensitivity: BRIVIACT can cause hypersensitivity reactions. Bronchospa=
sm and angioedema have been reported. Discontinue BRIVIACT if a patient dev=
elops a hypersensitivity reaction after treatment. BRIVIACT is contraindica=
ted in patients with a prior hypersensitivity reaction to brivaracetam or a=
ny of the inactive ingredients.
Withdrawal of Antiepileptic Drugs: As with all antiepileptic drugs, BRIVIAC=
T should generally be withdrawn gradually because of the risk of increased =
seizure frequency and status epilepticus.
DOSING CONSIDERATIONS
Dose adjustments are recommended for patients with all stages of hepatic im=
pairment.
When BRIVIACT is co-administered with rifampin, an increase in the BRIVIACT=
dose is recommended.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In adult adjunctive therapy placebo-controlled clinical trials, the most co=
mmon adverse reactions (at least 5% for BRIVIACT and at least 2% more frequ=
ently than placebo) were somnolence and sedation, dizziness, fatigue, and n=
ausea and vomiting symptoms. Adverse reactions reported in clinical studies=
of pediatric patients were generally similar to those in adult patients. A=
dverse reactions with BRIVIACT injection in adult and pediatric patients we=
re generally similar to those observed with BRIVIACT tablets. Other adverse=
events that occurred in adult patients who received BRIVIACT injection inc=
luded dysgeusia, euphoric mood, feeling drunk, and infusion site pain.
BRIVIACT is a Schedule V controlled substance.
The full Prescribing Information is available at: https://u7061146.ct.sendg=
rid.net/ls/click?upn=3Du001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rCwCHPiZ6ZfdvbB048Xe4f782D=
ZG3Z4xoFxmz0eUDmr-2FvV1N36GZGBv-2F2yCuyWRF7jR7od9HewK1ZTaU3achyarNcAlLpnw17=
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UdQaEIRuOsm5B929AdhLMwyTKW4t8PzHp4BZpLPlCXo-2Fiuzyj-2B3ydDX1KDPa2mnqqKNswGM=
-3D
Important Safety Information about VIMPAT^=C2=AE (lacosamide) CV in the US^=
10
INDICATION
VIMPAT^=C2=AE is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in p=
atients 1 month of age and older. VIMPAT is indicated as adjunctive therapy=
in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients =
4 years of age and older.^13=C2=A0
VIMPAT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VIMPAT is associated with important warnings and precautions including suic=
idal behavior and ideation, dizziness and ataxia, cardiac rhythm and conduc=
tion abnormalities, syncope, and Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and System=
ic Symptoms (DRESS), also known as multi-organ hypersensitivity.=C2=A0
Partial-Onset Seizures
In the adult adjunctive placebo-controlled trials for partial-onset seizure=
s, the most common adverse reactions (=E2=89=A510% and greater than placebo=
) were dizziness, headache, nausea, and diplopia. In the adult monotherapy =
clinical trial, adverse reactions were generally similar to those observed =
and attributed to drug in adjunctive placebo-controlled trials, with the ex=
ception of insomnia (observed at a higher rate of =E2=89=A52%). Pediatric a=
dverse reactions were similar to those seen in adult patients.
Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures
In the adjunctive therapy placebo-controlled trial for primary generalized =
tonic-clonic seizures, the adverse reactions were generally similar to thos=
e that occurred in the partial-onset seizures trials. The adverse reactions=
most commonly reported were dizziness, somnolence, headache, and nausea.
The adverse reactions associated with VIMPAT injection in adult patients wi=
th primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures are expected to be similar to =
those seen in adults with partial-onset seizures. The adverse reactions ass=
ociated with VIMPAT injection in pediatric patients are expected to be simi=
lar to those noted in adults. Infusion times less than 30 minutes were not =
adequately studied in pediatric patients.
VIMPAT contains lacosamide, a Schedule V controlled substance.=C2=A0
Please refer to the full Prescribing Information (https://u7061146.ct.sendg=
rid.net/ls/click?upn=3Du001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC8ikjD3-2B-2FLuLRRIcxGl3O=
VQesDUC5RLC8PudYympUfH4E5EEg93m7Vi2lQ7-2F5LJ2s92HAz-2Bdzluju6EP4MlaTno-3Dyr=
iw_2dCLUNbuBjhX746-2FvM63L9Hyn3KnTFGM-2BPPGCjZgmJl-2FKl1Z2nt-2BIfez2IJ0TSaz=
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wKPUkiSY7oBx4-3D .
=C2=AC=C2=AC
BRIVIACT^=C2=AE, FINTEPLA^=C2=AE, RYSTIGGO^=C2=AE, and ZILBRYSQ^=C2=AE are =
registered trademarks of the UCB Group of Companies. VIMPAT^=C2=AE is a reg=
istered trademark used under license from Harris FRC Corporation. Staccato^=
=C2=AE is a registered trademark of Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and is us=
ed by UCB Pharma under license.=C2=A0
About UCB=C2=A0
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focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines and soluti=
ons to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases of the imm=
une system or of the central nervous system. With approximately 8,600 peopl=
e in approximately 40 countries, the company generated revenue of =E2=82=AC=
5.5 billion in 2022. UCB is listed on Euronext Brussels (symbol: UCB). Foll=
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